Ayurvedic Management of Infertility due to Polycytic Ovarian Syndrome

Abstract

Ayurveda is the science which not only deals with treating the diseases but also aims to prevention of the various diseases. Curing a diseased person and redefining his healthy status, is a primary goal of a physician. Ayurveda provides valuable guidance on how to maintain a healthy lifestyle and avoid harmful habits, while also offering detailed principles for the diagnosis and treatment of various diseases. Infertility has been one of the unsolved major complaints of womanhood. Infertility impacts approximately one out of every seven couples in their reproductive years and is frequently associated with significant emotional and psychological stress. Infertility is defined as inability to conceive even after one year under normal marital relation without conception. In Ayurveda, this condition is considered as Vandhyatva. According to Ayurveda important factors for conception are considered as Ritu, Kshetra, Ambu and Bija. Disturbance in the normal functioning of Vayu or any imbalance in the Shatbhavas can lead to the condition known as Vandhyatva Also these days most important cause for infertility was PCOS. The condition is managed through Shodhana (purification therapy), Shamana Chikitsa (palliative treatment), and by following an appropriate Dincharya (daily routine). Shodhana is very important in Vandhyatva. Shodhana helps to release Avarodha of vitiated Vayu and provides area for Garbha Utpatti.