AYURVEDIC MANAGEMENT OF TERATOZOOSPERMIA: 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 factory who reported symptoms of Mlan-Shishnata (loss of erection during intercourse), Alpaharsha (reduced sexual desire) along with a history of 4 years without a child. The patient was diagnosed as Klaibya, a condition characterised by male sexual dysfunction, with teratozoospermia, a condition involving abnormal sperm morphology. Ayurvedic therapy, specifically Vajikaran chikitsa, was administered to the patient following an Abhyantar Shodhana (bio-cleansing) procedure. The treatment protocol included Koshtha-Shuddhi (purgation) with the decoction of herbal medicines and Yogbasti. Additionally, the patient received Bastand Vrushya Basti for two months and oral intake of specific Ayurvedic formulations for three months. The patient's progress was evaluated 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, along with 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 disorders.