Abstract

AYURVEDIC MANAGEMENT OF INFERTILITY DUE TO TUBAL BLOCKAGE - A CASE STUDY

Dr. Laxmi Choudhary*

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Abstract

Infertility is defined as a failure to conceive within one or more years of regular unprotected coitus. Acharya Sushruata is equating germination of seed with achievement of conception says that if Ritu (Season or period near ovulation), Ksetra (field i.e. female reproductive system) and Ambu (water i.e. nourishing substances), Bija (seed i.e. ovum and sperms) assemble together, the conception will definitely occur. Infertility occurs if there is any abnormality in Ritu, Ksetra, Ambu and Bija. In this case study patient aged 25 years who was anxious to conceive since four years of regular and satisfactory marital relationship seeking Ayurved line of treatment. From detailed history both fallopian tubes show terminal block with extra adhesion in her HSG report was found, involvement of vitiated Vata and Pitta, scanty mensus stressful mind was noticed. She was treated with classical procedure of ayurveda Yoni Prakshalan and yoni pichu followed by Shamana treatment. With these ayurvedic medications patient approached with history of secondary amenorrhea and when advised for Urine Pregnancy test and it was found positive. Garbhasthapana medicines were given to the patient.

Keywords: Infertility, Garbhasthapana, Yoni Prakshalan, Yoni pichu.