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ROLE OF AYURVEDIC TREATMENT IN BANDHYATVA (PRIMARY INFERTILITY)-A CLINICAL STUDY

Dr. Chandrashekhar Ghatge* and Dr. Saroj Ahuja

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Abstract

Infertility is a disease of the male or female reproductive system defined by the failure to achieve a pregnancy after 12 months or more of regular unprotected sexual intercourse. Infertility is a global health issue affecting millions of people of reproductive age worldwide, the Incidence of Infertility is increasing day by day. Globally, one in six people experience infertility in their lifetime. Ancient text books have explained four important factors for conception as Garbha Sambhava Samagri that is Ritu (Rhythm of menstrual cycle and its fertile duration), Kshetra (health status of reproductive organs, including endometrial thickness and decidua formation), Ambu (blood circulation of uterus and nourishment of embryo) and Beeja (health status of gametes). These are said to be important factors for conception. Infertility occurs if there is any abnormality in Garbha Sambhava Samagri. In this case study, Patient aged 32 years who was not able to conceive since 12 years of regular and satisfactory marital relationship even after taking various Allopathic medicines for more than 6 years and she was advised for IVF (In vitro Fertilization) and ICSI (Intra Cytoplasmic Sperm Injection) by Allopathic Doctors, then after, she was seeking Ayurveda treatment for her Infertility problem. Her AMH levels were found low. In our Ayurved hospital, we took her detailed case history and studied her investigation reports, we found Artav-vaha strotus dushti by vitiated Vaata dosha and case of Aartav-kshaya with Bandhyatva and stressful mental status was noticed. She was treated with oral Ayurveda medicines. Ayurvedic medicines- Vaatahar-madhur, Aartva-jajnan, Aartav-vardhak Vrushya and Vaajikar, such as Shatavari Churna, Phala ghrita and Pushpadhanva Ras) prescribed. Along with oral treatment, Ayurvedic Local Therapeutic Procedures – Uttar-basti (with medicine-Phala-ghrut) was also given (following Ayurvedic Protocols). After 3 months of above Ayurvedic therapy, Improvement was observed, as her AMH levels were found to be raising gradually. Ultimately the patient conceived after 3 months of treatment which was confirmed through urine pregnancy test as well as USG.

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