Abstract

Dr. Chinnikatti V. Anupama*, Srinivasreddy B. and Kulkarni V. Pratibha

ABSTRACT

Infertility is a major cause of concern in the reproductive age group of present era due to undesirable lifestyle changes. It is a condition of male or female reproductive system defined by the failure to achieve pregnancy after 12 months or more of regular unprotected sexual intercourse. According to WHO the prevalence of the same in India is between 3.9% and 16.8% which is increasing in an alarming rate. Ayurveda promotes health by preventive as well as methods to promote the self-healing capacity of the body even at cellular level. Thus, bringing balance of Doshas and inhibit early degenerative changes which may prove beneficial in conditions of hormonal, neuronal and reproductive tissue disruptions. It mainly focus on the treatment of Infertility holistically with an aim of improving the overall health and quality of life of an individual. Rasayana and Vajikarana, one among Astangas of Ayurveda where Rasayna drugs have the potency to act at the level of neuro endocrine immune system. Vajikarana has adaptogenic actions to alleviate anxiety associated with sexual desire and claims to have an anti-stress property, improves reproductive system, promote sexual health and treat the sexual diseases. Here is an attempt to further scientifically explore and understand the utility of Rasayana and Vajikarana in Infertility.