Ayurvedic management of Secondary Infertility associated with Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome - A Case Report

Abstract

PCOD is the main cause of infertility in the present generation among the reproductive age group due to undesirable lifestyle changes. In the case report an infertile couple who had not been able to conceive since 2 yrs. The wife was diagnosed with PCOS. The ovulatory factor that contributes to infertility is 30 -40 %. PCOD may be diagnosed if any 2 of the following criteria are present – clinical or biochemical hyperandrogenism, evidence of oligo- anovulation, polycystic appearing - ovarian morphology on USG. The objective of the present treatment included Ayurvedic management of PCOS, ensuring regular ovulation and thereby helping to develop healthy pregnancy and successful childbirth. Case presentation: A female patient, 32 years old, visited Prasuti Tantra and Stri- Roga OPD of All India Institude of Ayurveda, New Delhi on 7 march 2024 with secondary infertility associated with Irregular menses. Methodology: Detailed history with all clinical, physical examination, and laboratory investigations were carried out which were normal. Ultrasonography reveals bilateral PCOD. So the treatment was planned accordingly. Result: Patient got her menstruation of drug intake with improvement in menstrual pattern. She continued to take drugs during the second month and missed her period consequently after that. UPT was done and was found positive on 18 April.