AYURVEDIC MANAGEMENT OF KLAIBYA (IMPOTENCE) WITH TERATOZOO-SPERMIA: A SINGLE CASE STUDY

Abstract

Male infertility is a significant factor in over 40% of infertility cases. This research paper presents a case study of a 35-year-old Indian labourer working in a steel mill who reported symptoms of Ling-Shaithilyata (loss of pe-nile erection), Mlana-Shishnata (loss of erection during intercourse), and Alpaharsha (desire for intercourse) along with a history of 3-5 years without a child. The patient was diagnosed as Klaibya, a condition character-ised by male sexual dysfunction, with teratozoospermia, a condition involving abnormal sperm morphology. Ayurvedic therapy, specifically Vajikarna chikitsa, was administered to the patient following an internal Sho-dhana (bio-cleansing) procedure. The treatment protocol included Koshtha-Shuddhi (purgation), a decoction of herbal medicines, and Yogbasti. Additionally, the patient received Vasti-Bastand Vrushya Basti for two months and oral intake of specific Ayur-vedic formulations for three months. The patient was assessed using the International Index of Erectile Function and semen analysis before and after three months of treatment. Semen analysis after treatment revealed that 63% of the patient's sperm exhibited normal morphology, indicating a substantial enhancement compared to the initial teratozoospermia condition and significant improvement in erectile function, orgasmic function, sexual desire, Intercourse satisfaction and Overall satisfaction of the individual demonstrating the successful use of Ayurvedic formulations in treating Klaibya w.s.r.t. teratozoospermia without any reported adverse side effects. This case study underscores the diverse range of Ayurvedic therapy options available for addressing male infertility disor-ders.