Abstract

RESTORATION OF TUBAL PATENCY FOLLOWING AYURVEDIC INTERVENTION IN PRIMARY INFERTILITY: A CASE STUDY

^*Dr. Madhura Balu Kale, Dr. Sujata Jagtap, Dr. Priya Walwatkar, Dr. Archana Mahajan

Abstract

Introduction: Infertility is defined as failure to conceive after one year of regular unprotected intercourse and can adversely affect a woman’s physical, psychological and social well-being. Tubal factor infertility accounts for approximately 25–30% of infertility cases, where blockage of the fallopian tubes prevents natural fertilization. Conventional treatment options such as surgery and in vitro fertilization (IVF) may not always be accessible or affordable. In Ayurveda, tubal blockage can be correlated with Vandhyatva due to Artavavaha Srotorodha, involving predominantly Vata and Kapha Dosha. Ayurvedic management aims to restore normal reproductive function by balancing doshas and removing obstruction. Materials And Methods: A 36-year-old married female with primary infertility due to bilateral tubal blockage and inability to conceive for three years was treated with Ayurvedic interventions including Virechana, Basti, Uttarbasti and internal medications. Treatment outcomes were assessed using hysterosalpingography (HSG) before and after therapy. Result: Post-treatment HSG showed free bilateral dye spillage, indicating restoration of tubal patency. Conclusion: Ayurvedic management with Panchakarma procedures demonstrated beneficial outcomes in improving tubal blockage and may support fertility restoration.

Keywords: Vandhyatva, Infertility, Tubal Blockage, Panchakarma, Uttarbasti, HSG.