Abstract

AYURVEDIC MANAGEMENT IN VANDHYATVA: A CLINICAL CASE STUDY

Dr. Veena Jawale* and Dr. Sonam Patil

ABSTRACT

Vandhyatva (infertility) is a condition in which failure to achieve conception by a couple of mature age, having normal coitus during appropriate period of menstrual cycle regularly, at least for one year of their conjugal is termed as infertility. As per Ayurveda, important factors for conception are considered as Ritu (fertile period), Kshetra (uterus & reproductive organs), Ambu (proper nutrient fluid) & Bija (sukra shonita) & also normalcy of hridaya. Abnormality of properly functioning Vayu & satvabhavas, any one of these causes infertility (vandhyavta). Ayurveda treatment based on correction of Dosha, Dhatu, Mala & these study not shows any side effects. In this study a woman with irregular cycle with abdominal pain during menses, anxious for pregnancy since 5 years of her marital age is treated with Ayurveda treatment protocol and she conceived. The modern treatment is cost effective also the hormone medicines causes serious adverse effect

Keywords: Vandhyatva, Infertility, Ayurveda.