Abstract

KSHEENA SHUKRA (OLIGOSPERMIA): A REVIEW

*Dr. Ramdas G. Tarpewad and Dr. Hemalata R. Jalgaonkar

Abstract

Ritu, Kshetra, Ambu and Beeja are the essential causes for the formation of Garbha, among these Male Beeja (Sperm) plays an important role in conception, any vitiation in this may lead to male infertility. Infertility is a problem of global proportions, affecting on an average 8-12% male population worldwide. Various biological and environmental factors affect the sperm count in males. Low sperm count (Oligozoospermia) is one of the main causes of male infertility which is correlated with Kshina Shukra. Kshina Shukra is a condition in which there is qualitative and quantitative decrease of Shukra. Infertility is the inability of a sexually active, noncontracepting couple to achieve spontaneous pregnancy in 1 year. Low sperm count (oligozoospermia) is one of the main causes of male infertility and is correlated with Ksheena Shukra (oligozoospermia).

Keywords: Infertility, oligospermia, ksheena shukra.