Combining Tradition and Technology: Ayurvedic Preconception Care Paves the Way for In Vitro Fertilisation Success — A Case Report

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  • C. M. Manjula
     Department of Stri Roga and Prasuti Tantra (Gynecology and Obstetrics), Amrita School of Ayurveda, Amritapuri, Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, Kollam – 690525, Kerala ,IN
  • S. Atheena
     Department of Stri Roga and Prasuti Tantra (Gynecology and Obstetrics), Nandha Ayurveda Medical College and Hospital, Erode – 638052, Tamil Nadu ,IN
  • Hemavathi Shivapura Krishnarajabhatt
     Department of Stri Roga and Prasuti Tantra (Gynecology and Obstetrics), Amrita School of Ayurveda, Amritapuri, Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, Kollam – 690525, Kerala ,IN
  • Parvathy Unnikrishnan
     Department of Stri Roga and Prasuti Tantra (Gynecology and Obstetrics), Amrita School of Ayurveda, Amritapuri, Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, Kollam – 690525, Kerala ,IN
  • Anjaly Muraleedharan
     Department of Stri Roga and Prasuti Tantra (Gynecology and Obstetrics), Amrita School of Ayurveda, Amritapuri, Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, Kollam – 690525, Kerala ,IN

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.18311/jnr/2023/33425

Keywords:

Assisted Reproductive Technology, Ayurveda, Case Report, In Vitro Fertilization (IVF), Infertility, Preconception Care

Abstract

Infertility is a critical issue that affects a staggering 186 million people worldwide, with a prevalence ranging from 9-18 % of the general population. For many couples, Assisted Reproductive Technology (ART) represents their last hope for starting a family. However, in the event of treatment failure, it becomes a significant source of physical and emotional distress, exacerbating the already challenging experience of infertility. This case study highlights a 32-year old woman diagnosed with primary infertility who had been unable to conceive, even after undergoing conventional fertility treatments, including multiple Assisted Reproductive Technology procedures. She presented with symptoms of hot flushes, nausea, and irritability, which persisted following repeated cycles of ovulation induction. Upon further assessment using Ayurvedic principles, she was diagnosed with Anapathya Vandhya. Following a course of Ayurvedic preconception care, the patient experienced significant relief from her symptoms and successfully conceived through in vitro fertilization in a subsequent cycle. With its focus on holistic, personalized care, Ayurvedic preconception care can be a valuable complementary option for individuals to optimize their reproductive potential and achieve their dream of starting a family, including those who are pursuing Assisted Reproductive Technology. This case of primary infertility reports the success of In Vitro Fertilization after Ayurvedic preconception care, demonstrating the potential benefits of integrating traditional medicine with modern fertility treatments.

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2023-07-10

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Manjula, C. M., Atheena, S., Krishnarajabhatt, H. S., Unnikrishnan, P., & Muraleedharan, A. (2023). Combining Tradition and Technology: <i>Ayurvedic Preconception</i> Care Paves the Way for <i>In Vitro</i> Fertilisation Success — A Case Report. Journal of Natural Remedies, 23(3), 1095–1100. https://doi.org/10.18311/jnr/2023/33425

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Volume 23 Issue 3 July 2023

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