Abstract

OLIGOZOOSPERMIA- THROUGH THE LENS OF AYURVEDA

*Dr. Shivam Kumar, Dr. Girish K. J. and Dr. Gracy Sokiya

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Abstract

Millions of couples throughout the world struggle with the very personal and frequently misunderstood issue of infertility. Male infertility continues to be a less talked-about but no less important concern than female reproductive health. Oligozoospermia, a disorder marked by a low sperm count, is one of the most common and significant reasons of male infertility among the different causes. From several decades, a sperm concentration of less than 20 million sperm/ml was classified as low or oligozoospermia; however, the WHO has recently revised the standards, establishing a new lower reference point of less than 15 million sperm/ml. In Ayurvedic parlance, oligozoospermia finds resonance with Kshina Shukra, a condition where the Shukra Dhatu—one of the seven vital tissues—is diminished or vitiated. Shukra is not merely a reproductive fluid; it is the culmination of all dhatus, the essence of vitality, creativity, and progeny. Classical texts describe Shuddha Shukra as clear, unctuous, sweet-smelling, and crystal-like—qualities that reflect both physical and energetic purity. When these attributes are compromised, fertility wanes. This article explores oligozoospermia through both modern and Ayurvedic lenses, offering holistic insights into its causes and care.

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