Fertility with Ayurveda - A Single Case Study on Treatment of Primary Infertility due to Tubal Blockage with Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome

Abstract

Infertility associated with Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) is a major cause of concern in the present generation among the reproductive age groups due to unhealthy lifestyles in the modern era. This is a case report of an infertile couple who had not been able to conceive for 4 yrs. The female was diagnosed with PCOS with left tubal blockage. The objective of the present treatment included Ayurvedic management of PCOS, ensuring regular ovulation and thereby helping to develop healthy pregnancy and successful childbirth. Based on Ayurvedic science this case was diagnosed as Vandhyatva (Infertility) due to Nashtartava (that can be related with Polycystic ovarian disease) And Tubal blockage that can be related with Artava Vaha Strotosangha. This research paper presents a case study of the effectiveness of a comprehensive Ayurvedic treatment approach involving Uttarbasti with Kasisadi Tail along with oral medicines i.e., Pushpadhanva Ras and Kanchnar Guggulu as major medications in the successful treatment of a primary infertility patient having history of Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) And Tubal blockage. In Ayurveda primary infertility can be correlated with Anapatya type of Vandhyatava and its causative factor PCOD can be correlated with Nashtaartava as per Sushrut and Pushpaghnijataharni as per Kashyap and tubal blockage as Sanga variant of Artavavaha Strotodushti. Treatment plan included both Shodhana (Purification) and Shamana (mitigation) therapies. The outcome of the Ayurvedic intervention was the conception of the patient within 1 year of treatment.