Abstract

A CRITICAL REVIEW ON ETIOLOGY OF VANDYATWA IN CURRENT ERA

Dr. Afnan Naaz* and Dr. Shivaprasad S. E.

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Abstract

Vandyatwa has been long standing problem since the ancient period. Infertility is the inability of couple to achieve pregnancy over average period of one year (in a woman under 35 years of age) or 6 months (in a woman above 35 years of age) or 3 months (in a woman above 40 years of age) despite adequate, regular (3-4 times per week) unprotected sexual intercourse.[1] According to sushruta, women in whom artava has destroyed is termed as vandya.[2] Importent factor for conception are considered as rutu [fertile period], kshetra [uterus & reproductive organ], ambu [proper nutrient fluid], bija [shukra & shonita] & normalcy of Hridaya or psychology. Proper functioning of vayu [normal nervous system] & shadbhavas [matraja, pitraja, Atmaja, satvaja & rasaja] abnormality in any one of them can cause vandyatwa. infertility. As per ayurveda Nidana parivarjana is the 1st line of treatment thus before treating any disorder we should have knowledge about causative factor & pathology of that condition. Vata is the prime causative factor of vandyatwa. In this given paper, there is elaboration of scientific approach towards vandyatwa on the basis of various different ancient text.

Keywords: Vandyatwa, Female Infertility.