Article: ROLE OF AYURVEDA IN MANAGING TUBAL FACTOR INFERTILITY: A CASE OF SUCCESSFUL CONCEPTION

Article Category: Case Reports

DOI: 10.7897/2277-4343.166205

Pages: 21-23

Author: Nandini Tirole *, Bharathi Kumaramangalam, Swati Malsariya, Sindhu

Abstract: Introduction: Infertility, defined as the inability to conceive after 12 months of regular unprotected intercourse, is termed Vandhyatva in Ayurveda. Acharya Sushruta describes conception as dependent on four factors: Rutu (fertile period), Kshetra (reproductive organs), Ambu (nutritional fluids), and Beeja (sperm/ovum). Tubal blockage, a major cause of female infertility, can be understood as Kshetradushti and corresponds to Sanga type of Srotodushti (obstruction of body channels). Objective: To assess the clinical effectiveness of an Ayurvedic treatment protocol in infertility associated with tubal blockage. Method: A 32-year-old female with a 1.5-year history of secondary infertility was diagnosed with right-sided tubal blockage. She sought Ayurvedic management at the National Institute of Ayurveda, Jaipur. An integrative protocol combining Shodhana (purificatory) and Shamana (palliative) therapies was adopted. The patient underwent Yogabasti followed by Uttarabasti for three consecutive menstrual cycles, along with oral Ayurvedic medications. Results: Following three months of treatment, the patient tested positive on urine pregnancy test, confirming conception. Conclusion: This case suggests the effectiveness of Ayurvedic interventions in infertility associated with tubal blockage. The combined approach of Shodhana and Shamana therapies enabled natural conception, indicating Ayurveda as a promising, non-invasive alternative for selected infertility cases. Further controlled studies are recommended to validate these outcomes.

Keyword: Tubal blockage, Uttarabasti, Yogabasti, Srotorodha, Vandhyatva