Conceptual Study of Infertility in Ayurveda W.S.R. to Anovulation

Abstract

Now a days more and more couples are showing up at fertility clinics around the world, searching for answers, hope and eventual parenthood. Despite the enormous growth in population it should be noted that humans are not very efficient at producing babies. Infertility is a significant global health concern affecting approximately 10-15 % of couples of reproductive age. Among the various causes anovulation is one of the most common factor contributing to female infertility. In Ayurveda infertility can be correlated with Vandhyatva. Anovulation can be understood in terms of Artava Dushti and imbalance of Doshas leading to improper follicular development and release. The failure to ovulate is the major problem in approximately 40% cases of female infertility. This can be anovulation or severe oligo-ovulation. In the latter case even though the ovulation does occur, its relative infrequency decreases the woman's chance of pregnancy. The spectrum of ovarian dysfunction also includes development failure of an adequately functioning corpus luteum subsequent to ovulation. Hence the infertility and especially ovarian factor induced female infertility needs an immediate attention from alternative medicines.