2 research outputs found
Management of Severe Asthenoteratozoospermia with Traditional Medicine: A Case Study
No full textInfertility is a disease of the male or female reproductive system defined by the failure to achieve a pregnancy after 12 months or more of regular unprotected sexual intercourse. Fertility issues may represent a stressful situation to the couple’s life with important negative psychosocial effects. Ayurveda as a branch of traditional medicine developed a separate specialty for sexual dysfunction, namely Aphrodisiac Therapy (Vajeekarana Chikitsa). It deals with preservation and augmentation of sexual potency and conception of healthy progeny as well as management of defective semen, spermatogenesis along with treatment of seminal related disorders. Sperm quality is affected by various biological and environmental factors. A male patient was diagnosed with asthenoteratozoospermia, which is a combination of two conditions namely, asthenozoospermia (low sperm motility) and teratozoospermia (abnormal sperm morphology). The study patient was treated with ayurvedic medicine (shaman chikitsa) and panchakarma therapy (shodhana chikitsa) for 5 months. After completing the treatment course a semen analysis was performed and improvement was observed in his abnormal condition. The condition changed from severe asthenoteratozoospermia to normozoospermia and finally his wife had conceived successfully
Integrative Approaches to Subfertility: A Case Report on Combined Ayurvedic Interventions with Intra Urethral Uttar Vasti (IUUV)
No full textSub-fertility is a multifactorial condition requiring a comprehensive and personalized approach to treatment. This case report documented the successful conception of a couple following an integrative therapeutic regimen that combined Ayurvedic and modern medical approaches. The male partner was diagnosed asthenoteratozoospermia, the female partner presented with multiple issues including polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS), uterine fibroid, hormonal imbalances and both underwent a meticulously tailored treatment plan. The male partner received Ayurvedic therapies, including intraurethral uttar vasti, alongside modern supplements like Coenzyme Q10 and L-carnitine etc. The female partner treatment incorporated hormonal modulation and Ayurvedic formulations, emphasizing follicular maturity and insulin sensitivity. The synergistic effects of these treatments led to a marked improvement in sperm parameters, follicular development, and endometrial thickness, culminating in a confirmed pregnancy. This case underscores the potential of integrative medicine in managing complex subfertility cases and achieving positive outcomes
