ROLE OF SHATAPUSHPA CHURNA IN THE MANAGEMENT OF VANDHYATVA (FEMALE INFERTILITY) W.S.R. TO ANOVULATORY FACTOR – A CASE STUDY

Abstract

Female-factor infertility is most commonly caused by lack of ovulation. 2 to 10% of couples worldwide are unable to conceive a child and a further of 10-25% experience secondary Infertility (WHO).The female factors for infertility are ovulatory factors (35%),Tubal factors(30%),endometrial factors(21%),uterine factors(14%). Here in this case study I selected a case of Secondary infertility having anovulation. In the modern medicine they have hormonal therapy. In Kashyapa Samhita Shatapushpa Churna is indicated in Vandhyatva. Under Artava; menstrual blood and Ovum are included. Shatapushpa helps in formation of ovum and also regulating menstrual cycle. It has been proved that it is very effective treatment modality to increase the ovulation rate and Fertility rate.