EFFICACY OF PHALA-GHRITA ON FEMALE INFERTILITY

Abstract

The present study was carried out to evaluate the role of Phalaghrita snehapana in the treatment of female infertility. 45 female patients in reproductive age group who were unable to conceive after one year of regular unprotected coitus were registered for the treatment. The patients of primary as well as secondary infertility were registered. The patients with any form of active infection or chronic diseases were excluded. The causes of infertility in patients were confirmed by clinical as well as investigation findings. The causes of infertility thus determined were tabulated. Menstrual irregularities were also tabulated. Phalaghrita was administered orally in the dose of 20 ml twice a day for 3 months continuously to all the patients. Out of the above 45 patients 3 left during the course of treatment. The effect of Phalaghrita administration on the causes of infertility as well as menstrual irregularities, after the completion of treatment was noted. The drug did not showed any significant effect on the causes of the infertility, but improved a single case of PCOD, percentage of relief was 12.50% and provided significant relief in disturbance of menstrual cycle, the percentage of relief was 23. 80%. The results of this study showed that 21.43% patients of this study conceived by the Phalaghrita snehapana. No significant complication or adverse effects of drug administration was noticed during the study.