Article: AYURVEDIC MANAGEMENT OF ASTHENOZOOSPERMIA (GRANTHI SHUKRA DUSHTI): A CASE REPORT

Article Category: Case Reports

DOI: 10.7897/2277-4343.16234

Pages: 15-18

Author: Digvijay Patil *, Charmi Mehta

Abstract: Infertility and impaired fecundity have long been a concern, and they remain a significant clinical problem today. Males can be solely responsible for infertility in 20% to 30% of cases, accounting for approximately 50% of infertility in couples. In Ayurveda, is associated with Shukradushti. A couple who complained of being unable to have a viable child even after 4 years of unprotected sexual life visited the OPD of Kayachikitsa department. The couple had not used any contraception during this time and had normal sexual intercourse. After detailed evaluation of the male partner's semen revealed reduced sperm motility, increased liquefaction time, viscosity, and normal sperm count. The patient was managed with Virechana (Therapeutic Purgation) and oral medications like Makardwaj Vati 1 Vati twice a day after meal with Anupana of Nagarwalli swarasa, Pippali Churna 3 gm twice a day before meal with Anupana of Nagarwalli Swarasa, Chandraprabha Vati 1 Vati Before meal with Anupana of Koshna Jal. Following completion of the treatment protocol, Semen Analysis revealed a significant improvement in sperm motility. This case study demonstrated the effectiveness of Ayurvedic medication in the treatment of Asthenozoospermia (Granthi Shukra Dushti).

Keyword: Ayurveda, Granthi Shukra Dushti, Virechana, Chandraprabha Vati