@article{Renu Yadav_Soni Kapil_Anil Bhardwaj_2021, title={Management of Bandhyatava (Infertility) by Sodhan Followed by Shaman Chikitsa: A Case Report}, volume={9}, url={https://ijapr.in/index.php/ijapr/article/view/1999}, DOI={10.47070/ijapr.v9i7.1999}, abstractNote={<p>As per Ayurveda <em>Vandhyatva</em> occurs due to the vitiation of <em>Vata Dosha</em> which affects basic four constituents of G<em>arbha sthapana</em>. In modern science Infertility is described as an inability to conceive despite unprotected sex for duration of one year or more and PCOS is a major causative factor behind it. PCOS results in deterioration of female reproductive health which leads to infertility. In <em>Ayurveda Samhithas,</em> vast range of treatment methods are described. The basic aim in <em>Ayurveda </em>is to correct <em>Ritu, Kshetra, Ambu</em> and <em>Beeja,</em> the four basic factors for infertility by <em>Shamana</em> and <em>Shodhan Chikitsa</em>. <em>Panchkarma </em>provides best efficacy because it helps in balancing <em>Doshas</em> and <em>Dushyas</em>. <em>Uttarbast</em>i is also indicated for infertility which helps in detoxification of reproductive tract and balancing <em>Vata Dosha</em>, finally helps in <em>retaining Garbha.</em> In this case report importance of <em>Sodhan Chikitsa </em>before<em> Shaman Chikitsa </em>in case of infertility is emphasized.</p&gt;}, number={7}, journal={International Journal of Ayurveda and Pharma Research}, author={Renu Yadav and Soni Kapil and Anil Bhardwaj}, year={2021}, month={Aug.}, pages={35-40} }