Abstract

REVIEW ARTICLE ON VANDHYATVA: A CONCEPTUAL STUDY

Kanika Birewal*, Rama Khatavkar and Jyotsna Thakur

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Abstract

Infertility implies apparent failure of a couple to conceive. If a couple fails to achieve pregnancy after one year of unprotected and regular intercourse, it is an indication to investigate the couple. This is based on the observation that 80% of normal couples achieve conception within a year. Currently it is one of the burning issues worldwide due to improper diet, weight, smoking, lifestyle, environmental pollutants, infection, medication, family medical history which might have an effect on conception in couples. Infertility is not a disease but a social stigma especially in Indian society. It affects the couple both socially as well as psychologically. In Ayurvedic literature, infertility is corelated with Vandhyatva. The important factors for conception are Ritu, Kshetra, Ambu and Beeja. These factors should be in proper state to achieve the conception. Both the Shodhana and Shamana Chikitsa including Panchakarma is mentioned for infertility in Ayurvedic texts.

Keywords: Vandhyatva, Infertility, Panchkarma, Shodhana.