Ayurvedic management of bilateral tubal block-a case study

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Infertility has been recognised for many millennia. It leads to social ostracism, which is condoned by deepseated religious beliefs in many situations. The Koran states, ‘He makes whom he pleases barren’. Surely, he knows power. Almost all religions share the Hindu belief that infertility is due to karma, and hence, there is a sense that the inability to conceive is some punishment. [1] Infertility, a multifactorial disorder, is a major contributor to emotional disturbances and reduced quality of life. Out of many factors, tubal factors causing infertility account for about 25-30% of all cases of infertility [2]. Infections, abdominal surgery and diseases such as endometriosis can cause scarring at the inner lining of fallopian tubes. STDs, postectopic pregnancy and previous abdominal surgeries may cause tubal blockage. [3] The Fallopian tube is the Kshetra for Garbhadhana, as it carries the gamete before and zygote after fertilisation. Going through various signs and symptoms, we can understand that it is Vatadominated Tridoshaja Vyadhi, Where Kapha Doshas also contribute to the formation of the block. Uttara Basti is a boom in treating blocked fallopian tubes. The drugs having Vata Kapha Shamaka and Tridoshaghna properties and drugs with Sukshma, Katu, Ushna and Pramathi properties help to remove the blockage and restore tubal functions. In the present case study, both Shodhana and Shamana chikitsa were adopted. The combination of Kshara, Kasisa Taila, and Phala Ghruta having Lekhaniya and Vata Kapha Shamaka property has proved beneficial in treating tubal blockage. Keywords: Artava Vaha Srotas, Tubal Blockage, Uttarbasti INTERNATIONAL AYURVEDIC MEDICAL JOURNAL Bishnupriya Mohanty