EFFICACY OF VAJIKARANA IN SHUKRA DUSHTI W.S.R. TO OLIGO-ASTHENO-TERATAZOOSPERMIA SYNDROME: RETROSPECTIVE CASE SERIES

Abstract

Though population of the world is increasing day by day yet 20-30% populations of the world are the victims of the infertility. In India, 1 out of 10 couples suffer from infertility and    about half of cases, men alone are contributory. Causes of Infertility are being impaired sperm production, or its function, impaired sperm delivery, due to vicious life style and environmental exposure. Oligoastheoteratazoosperima syndrome is the condition commonly prevailing and is concerned with semen production and function.  In Ayurveda, Shukra dushti is considered to be the main cause for the male infertility. Absence or production of less quantity of semen is the main feature and explains 8 pathological entities which damages normal composition of semen. Vajikarana (Aphrodisiac therapy) is the specialized branch of Ayurveda dealing with Shukra Dushti and Klaibya (Semen disorders and Sexual Dysfunction). Though it mainly concentrates on Shukra dosha (seminal disorders) and Vandhyatwa (Infertility), but it also emphasizes about Vyadhi (Different pathologies), Functions of Dosha, Dhatu, Mala, Agni, (Metabolic conditions);  Manas,- (Psychosomatic conditions); lifestyles and Poorvajanma kruta karma (Deeds of previous life).  Srushti Fertility center is the specialty OPD which is attending the cases of infertility since 07yrs.the statistic revealed that, Out of 10 cases of Male infertility, 1-2 cases are diagnosed as OAT Syndrome. By proper counseling one can correct their skepticism about the thoughts of infertility; treatment is planned based on Pratipursuha siddhanta(theory of Individuality). Here is the presentation of 20 cases of OAT Syndrome coming under different types Shukra dushti.