Infertility caused by tubal blockage: An ayurvedic appraisal

Abstract

Tubal blockage is one of the most important factors for female infertility. This condition is not described in Ayurvedic classics, as the fallopian tube itself is not mentioned directly there. The present study is an effort to understand the disease according to Ayurvedic principles. Correlating fallopian tubes with the Artavavaha (Artava-bija-vaha) Srotas, its block is compared with the Sanga Srotodushti of this Srotas. Charak's opinion that the diseases are innumerable and newly discovered ones should be understood in terms of Prakriti, Adhishthana, Linga, and Aayatana, is followed, to describe this disease. An effort has been made to evaluate the role of all the three Doshas in producing blockage, with classification of the disease done as per the Dasha Roganika.

Mycobacterium tuberculosis infection in women with unexplained infertility

“…Previous investigations revealed that female infertility is caused by various factors including: ovulation problems, infections in the genital areas ( 8 - 10 ), tubal blockage ( 8 , 11 ), uterine problems ( 8 , 12 ), endometriosis ( 8 , 12 ), pelvic infections ( 8 , 13 ), endocrine disorders ( 8 , 14 , 15 ), and aggregated factors ( 8 , 16 , 17 ). However, there is another type of female infertility referred to as ‘Unexplained Infertility’, which in a case of infertility, medical examinations do not reveal any specific cause for infertility ( 16 - 19 ).…”

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

“…He has described six types of Bandhyatva: (1) Kakabandhya (secondary infertility) -a woman who does not conceive after giving birth to one child; (2) Anapatya (primary infertility) -a woman, who never conceives; (3) Garbhasravi -a lady, who suffers from habitual abortions; (4) Mritavatsa -a woman, who repeatedly gives birth to stillborn babies; (5) Dhatu Kshaya -a woman, who does not conceive because of losing the Bala or strength, and (6) Infertility due to Garbhasamkocha caused by coitus with a girl before menarche (Ajatarajasa). [12] Among all types of Bandhyatva described by Harita, Garbhasravi and Mritavatsa cannot be considered as Bandhyatva caused by tubal blockage, because true infertility is not seen here. Anapatya and Kakabandhya are the primary and secondary types of infertility respectively, and tubal blockage can lie behind these disorders along with several other possible causes.…”

“…[10,11] Bandhyatva as a disease entity is described in Harita Samhita. [12] However, Harita has defined Bandhyatva as failure to get a child rather than conception, as he has included Garbhasravi (Habitual abortions) and Mritavastha (still birth) also under his classification. He has described six types of Bandhyatva: (1) Kakabandhya (secondary infertility) -a woman who does not conceive after giving birth to one child; (2) Anapatya (primary infertility) -a woman, who never conceives; (3) Garbhasravi -a lady, who suffers from habitual abortions; (4) Mritavatsa -a woman, who repeatedly gives birth to stillborn babies; (5) Dhatu Kshaya -a woman, who does not conceive because of losing the Bala or strength, and (6) Infertility due to Garbhasamkocha caused by coitus with a girl before menarche (Ajatarajasa).…”

An Ayurvedic Approach in Infertility w.s.r to Tubal Blockage-A Case Report

“…The fallopian tubes can be understood under Artavavaha Srotas. According to Acharya Sushruta, Garbhashaya and Artavavahi Dhamnis are part of the Artavavaha srotas, injuries to these organs causes Vandhyatva (infertility) [2] . Fallopian tube blockage can be understood as Artavbijavaha srotavrodha, as tubal blockage is not mentioned in Ayurveda literature.…”