Abstract

A REVIEW STUDY ON AYURVEDIC MANNAGEMENT OF MALE INFERTILITY

Dr. Vishal B. Londhe*, Dr. Jayashri S. Deshmukh and Dr. Amol A. Havale

Abstract

Even after trying to get pregnant with frequent, unprotected intercourse for at least a year there is no success in 5-10 percent of couples. They are classified as infertile. In about half the cases, male infertility is a factor. Causes of male infertility include abnormal sperm production or function and/or impaired delivery of sperm. General health and lifestyle issues such as, excessive smoking, alcohol intake, degrading environment, changes in food habits, and deskbound work, stress etc. are affecting the fertility. Ayurveda realized the problem of male sexual dysfunction thousands of years ago and developed a separate specialty, namely, Vaajeekarana-chikitsa. It has also recommended an appropriate use of plant-based remedies, a proper lifestyle and nutritious diet for improving overall health and treating male infertility. In this paper we are putting forward the causes and treatment of male infertility as described in Ayurveda.

Keywords: male infertility, vaajeekarana-chikitsha, shukra dushti.