Abstract

GENERAL INTRODUCTION OF VANDHYATWA (INFERTILITY) AND IT'S MANAGEMENT ACCORDING TO AYURVEDA

Dr. Swati Kushwaha*, Dr. Subash Chand and Dr. Mahendra Kumar Patel

Abstract

Infertility is defined as a failure to conceive within one or more years of regular unprotected coitus. Anovulatory factor is the commonest with incidence of 30%-40%. Infertility in Ayurveda might be corelated to Vandhyatwa. Vandhyatva (Infertility) has been long standing problem since ancient period. Infertility is defined as a failure to conceive within one or more years of regular unprotected coitus. According to WHO, positive reproductive health of a woman is a state of complete physical, mental and social wellbeing and not merely absence of disease related to reproductive system and functions. In about 10% of cases the infertility investigation will show no abnormalities. In these cases abnormalities are likely to be present but not detected by current methods. Possible problems could be that the egg is not released at the optimum time for fertilization, which it may not enter the fallopian tube, sperm may not be able to reach the egg, fertilization may fail to occur, transport of the zygote may be disturbed, or implantation fails. Rasayana drugs modulates neuro-endocrino-immune system. Vaajikarana Rasayana is the special category of Rasayana, which improve the reproductive system and enhance sexual function. Vajikarana also claims to have anti stress, adaptogenic actions to alleviate anxiety associated with sexual desire and performance. Some of the formulations are, Vrihani Gutika, Vrishya Gutika, Vajikaranam Ghritam, Upatyakari Shashtikadi Gutika etc.

Keywords: Infertility, Vandhatva, Rasayan, Vajikarna, Ghritam.