A CLINICAL STUDY ON THE EFFECT OF IKSHURADI LEHYA IN THE MANAGEMENT OF SHUKRA KSHAYA W.S.R TO OLIGOSPERMIA

Abstract

Infertility is the global problem in field of reproductive health. In India, infertility is a social stigma, particularly in rural areas, which affects the couples psychological harmony, sexual life and social functioning. Infertility may cause heavy shadow on the physiological and social adequacy of female, and diminish social standards of male partner. The recent incidence shows that male factor is at least partly responsible in about 50% of infertile couples. Considering this the present study was carried out.Selected patients were treated with oral administration of Ikshuradi Lehya, in the dose of 48 grams before food in the morning for 60 days and follow up done after 30 days of the treatment. 200 ml milk is advised as Anupana along with Ikshuradi Lehya. The response following the intervention was assessed every month by adapting the Sexual Parameters and Semen Analysis. Further the change observed by the completion of the treatment was subjected to paired t test to know the statistical significance.Sexual parameters and seminal parameters showed marked improvement with the statistical significance. Result shows better improvement in the seminal parameters and sexual parameters after 90th day than of the 60th day Conclusion: Semen parameters and sexual parameters showed marked improvement following medication with Ikshuradi Lehya and was proved to be statistically significant.