THERAPEUTIC POTENTIAL OF AYURVEDA IN THE MANAGEMENT OF PCOS INDUCED INFERTILITY: A CASE REPORT
Authors: Madhu M And Sumedha Y*

ABSTRACT
Introduction: In present era, infertility is becoming a big issue because of the diminishing rates of fecundability and fertility. Infertility a multifactorial disorder is a major contributor to emotional disturbances and reduced quality of life. Vandhyatwa is failure to achieve pregnancy. Four key components of Garbha are identified in Ayurveda: Ritu, Kshetra, Ambu, and Beeja. Abeejatava, the reduction in both the quantity and quality of ovum, can be considered as anovulation. Anovulation is the cause of infertility in about a third of couples attending infertility clinics and polycystic ovary syndrome accounts for 90 % of such cases. Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) is a common endocrine disorder affecting reproductive-aged women, characterized by hormonal imbalance, irregular menstrual cycles, and often, the presence of cysts on the ovaries. It is a significant cause of infertility due to multiple factors. Worldwide interest in Ayurveda is growing due to its potential in treating anovulation and PCOS related infertility. Material & Methods: Here we report a case of female patient aged 30 years c/o anxious to conceive since 3 years of marital life and irregular menstruation since 4 years visited OPD of Prasuti tantra and Striroga at Sri Dharmasthala Manjunatheswara college of Ayurveda and hospital Hassan. Patient was diagnosed with PCOD since 4 years. Her ultrasonography finding revealed bilateral polycystic ovaries, anovulation in the follicular study. Considering chikitsa sutra of vandhyatwa, Shodhana karma and Uttara Basti was done followed by oral medication.Result: Significant improvement was found in menstrual cycle just after Vamana and ovulation occurred from Left ovary after course of Uttar Basti. Patient got conception after 7 months of treatment that prove effect of Ayurveda treatment protocol for management of infertility Discussion: Timely ovulation is important factors for successful fertilization and conception. Hence, Shodhana karma and oral medications are effective in correcting PCOS and Anovulation. Keywords: Vandhyatwa; infertility; anovulation; PCOD; Vamana; Uttara Basti
Publication date: 01/06/2026
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https://doi.org/10.31032/IJBPAS/2026/15.6.10252