Abstract

EFFECT OF VIRECHANA IN THE MANAGEMENT OF ASTHENECROTERATOZOOSPERMIA (SHUKRADUSHTI): A CASE REPORT

*Dr. Kajal Modhave and Dr. Bhalgat M. S.

ABSTRACT

Low sperm count (Oligozoospermia), reduced motility of sperm (Asthenozoospermia), abnormal morphology of sperm (Teratozoospermia), and Dead sperm (Necrozoospermia) are the main causes of male infertility. It is correlated with Shukradushti in Ayurveda. According to Ayurveda to produce healthy progeny four things are necessary I.e., Ritu(reproductive age and ovulation period), Kshetra (Female reproductive tract), Ambu(Nutritional factors )& Bija(sperm and ovum). If there is Dushti (Disturbance) in any one of the above factors it would lead to infertility. Shukra being on among the seven Dhatus I.e., Rasa, Rakta, Amanda, Meda, Asthi, Majja & shukra. Virechan is one of the Shodhan chikitsa (cleansing procedures) which is beneficial in relieving the disturbances of Dosha and Dhatus. Aim: To assess the efficacy of Virechana in the management of Asthenecroteratozoospermia. Material and Methods: The present case study is about a 30-year-old male diagnosed with asthenecroteratozoospermia. Virechana was done according to the classical method, and assessment was done after Virechana and after 15 days following. Result: The sperm analysis showed an increase of total sperm count from 5 million to 40 million per ml, from 4% abnormal form to 25% normal form. Conclusion: The virechana procedure has shown an effective and safe method of increasing sperm count, sperm mortality and normal form of sperm hence therapy might be beneficial in patient Asthenecroteratozoospermia.

Keywords: Shukradushti, Asthenecroteratozoospermia, Virechana, Infertility.