Abstract

ROLE OF KSHEERA BASTI AND MALKANGANI TAILA PAANA IN THE MANAGEMENT OF MALE INFERTILITY: A CASE STUDY

Rakesh Mishra*, Ankita Mishra, Prakash Meti and I.B. Kotturshetti

Abstract

Infertility is not just a woman’s problem. Both men and women are equally likely to suffer with fertility issues. Hence the conception depends on the fertility potential of both the male and female partner. The male is directly responsible in about 30-40% of cases. Oligospermia and psychological effects cause male infertility. A 30 years old man, presented with complaints of restlessness, fatigue, early ejaculation, erectile dysfunction, mood swing and stress since last 3 years. After the clinical examination and laboratory investigation, and diagnosed as Oligospermia associated with Psychological symptoms. In this particular case the principle of treatment was adopted for both Vrihana chikitsa and Manas chikitsa. Patient was treated with Ksheera Basti for Vrihana and administered orally Malkangani Oil for 16 days. At the end the 1st follow up semen analysis showed a remarkable improvement in the sperm count and reduced in the psychological symptoms. Hence we can conclude that assessment of manasik nidanas are important along with shukra vikriti in the patient with male infertility and for diagnosis and treatment. The present case report provides an effective management in Oligospermia associated with psychological symptoms through Ayurvedic formulations.

Keywords: Male infertility, Oligospermia, Psychological effect, Vrihana chikitsa and Manas chikitsa.