Abstract

AYURVEDIC MANAGEMENT OF TUBAL BLOCKAGE: A CASE STUDY

Dr. Bharti*, Prof. Shashi Sharma

Abstract

Infertility is defined as a failure to conceive within one or more years of regular unprotected coitus. Tubal blockage is One of the causes that leads to female infertility. Prevalence of fallopian tube obstruction is 19.1% in the fertile age Group. 15% of couples in the world suffer from infertility, and tubal obstruction caused by inflammatory is one of the main causes. The incidence rate of this infertility has increased year by year, corresponding diagnosis and treatment methods also have a rapidly development.The fallopian tube is the Kshetra for Garbhadhan, as it carries the gamete before and zygote after fertilization. Going through various signs and symptoms we can understand that it is a Vata dominated Tridoshaja Vyadhi, where Kapha Dosha also contributes to the formation of block. Uttara Basti is emerging as a boon in treating blocked fallopian tubes. The drugs having Vata Kapha Shamaka, Tridoshagna properties, and drugs with Sukshma, Sara, Katu, Ushna, and Pramathi properties helps to remove the blockage and restore tubal functions. In the present case study, both Shodhana and Samana Chikitsa were adopted. The combination of Mahanarayana taila , Kumari Taila, Kshara Taila and Phala Gritha having Lekhaniya and Vata Kapha Shamaka property is proven beneficial in treating tubal blockage.

Keywords: Artava Vaha Srotas, Tubal Blockage, Uttar basti.