Ayurvedic aspects of anovulatory cycle - A clinical Review

Abstract

Abstract:

               Procreation is the blessing that Gids in transferring the gene from one generation to another and thus aid to evolution. Fertility is the capacity of the couple to reproduce. According to Sushrutacharya, four key factors are essential for the healthy conception; Rutu, Kshetra, Ambu and Beej. Amongs them beeja is one of the most important factors.

               According to modern science ovarian factor contribute 15-25% and is the second common cause of infertility. Over the past few decades, modern medical field developed modalities like hormonal therapy, in-vitro fertilization, embryo transfer, gamete intra-fallopian transfer, etc., various alternatives to eggs such as donor eggs , sperms etc. are also available but they have unsatisfactory results, enormous expenses and lots of side effects like ovarian hyper stimulation, frequent abortion, multiple gestations and major long term possibility of ovarian cancer.

Additionally, these procedures are not affordable to all. Also, there is a need to understand, clarify Ayurvedic concept, hetu, doshavastha, samprapti, diagnosis and according to that appropriate treatment for anovulatory cycle.