Abstract

CLINICAL STUDY ON VANDHYATVA (FEMALE INFERTILITY) W.S.R. TO ANOVULATION AND ITS MANAGEMENT BY MAHARASNADI KWATHA

*Dr. Punam Bhatti, Dr. Shilpa Donga and Dr. Laxmipriya Dei

Abstract

Reproduction is the noblest and should be the most reverent of all human powers. God has given this precious gift to the woman. Four essential factors for conception mentioned by ancient Ayurveda scholar Sushruta are as imperative today as they were. Ovum is one among these essential factors as far as female aspect is concerned. Vitiation of ovum reflects ovulatory dysfunction which contributes about 40% of female infertility in present era. numerous classical formulations are mentioned by Ayurveda scholars for the management of infertility however it is not evidently mentioned that which formulation acts upon which particular factor. Maharasnadi kwatha is mentioned by Sharangdhara Samhita while quoting treatment of infertility. Hence, the present study was undertaken to explore the effect of Maharasnadi Kwatha upon anovulatory factor of infertility. 18 Patients presenting with complaint of failure to conceive for minimum one year with two consecutive anovulatory cycles in serial trans-vaginal sonography were included in the study. Out of them 16 completed the treatment. Before starting treatment, AmapachanaVati was given for three days to improve digestion after that bio-purification was done with ErandabrishtaHaritaki. Maharasnadi Kwatha orally with 5ml Eranda Taila was given for befor meal at morning for 2 months after stoppage of menstruation. The Statistical significance of results on selected criteria established that Maharasnadi Kwatha mentioned in the management of infertility is effective treatment modality in Anovulation.

Keywords: Infertility; Anovulation, Maharasnadi Kwatha, Reproductive system, Ovulation.