Ayurvedic Approach to Conquer Secondary Infertility with Hypothyroidism- a Case Report

Abstract

Infertility is a disease of the male or female reproductive system defined by the failure to conceive after 12 months or more of regular unprotected sexual intercourse. In Ayurveda infertility is termed as ‘Vandhyatwa’. The factor for a healthy conception, pregnancy and delivery is mentioned as “Garbha sambhava samagri” (factors essential for conception) by Acharya Sushruta. Artava(ovum) and Shukra (Sperm) are considered as “Antima dhatus”. Therefor uttarotara Dhatuposhana is essential for the good quality of Artava and Shukra. A 33-year-old female patient presented to the Streeroga OPD at ITRA on 1st Nev. 2021, complaining of Failure to conceive, Scanty menstruation, and weight gain for 3 years. In this case the patient had the history of Hypothyroidism and Low AMH, which affect the process of metabolism which further results in improper development of follicles and anovulatory cycle leading to infertility. In this case evidences of defective Dhatuparinama can be visualized like irregular menstrual cycles, thin endometrium and infertility. She has been taking allopathic medicine for the same for the 6 months which was later discontinued. Ayurveda treatment including Shodhana and Shamana therapy is adopted. Patient had undergone Virechana karma followed by Dashamooladi yogabasti and Shatapushpa Taila Matrabasti in next cycle, On 30th Apr 2022 patient came with amenorrhea of 1 month 6 days. The outcome of the Ayurvedic intervention was the conception and on 7th dec 2022 she delivered a healthy male baby of 3.2 kg.