Exploring the Role of Ardhamatrika Basti in Anovulatory Female Infertility: A Clinical Evaluation

Authors

  • Jalpa D Patel Assistant Professor, Department of Prasutitantra Evum Streeroga, Sumandeep Ayurved Medical College and Hospital, A constitute College of Sumandeep Vidyapeeth Deemed to Be University, Vadodara, Gujarat. India.
  • Shilpa B Donga Professor & HOD, Department of PTSR, ITRA, Jamnagar. India.
  • Akshay M Patel NCD Program Officer, Health Department, Vadodara District Office, Vadodara. India.

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.47552/ijam.v16i3.5875

Keywords:

Ayurveda, Anovulation, Female Infertility

Abstract

Introduction: The difficulty to conceive or subfertility represents major social and psychological burden amongst couples. Anovulation, fallopian tube disease, pelvic adhesions, endometriosis, and unexplained infertility are the major causes of female infertility. Initial treatment for women with anovulatory infertility involves a sequential approach, moving from less to more resource-intensive therapies. Anovulation is dominant factor, which comprises 30-40% of female infertility factor. Aim: To evaluate the efficacy of Ardhamatrika Basti in the management of female Infertility with special reference to Anovulatory factor. Methods & Materials: The study was conducted on 18 female subjects of anovulation with primary or secondary infertility, fulfilling the inclusion criteria and diagnosed by Transvaginal sonography for 2 consecutive cycles. Patients received Ardhamatrika Basti (through rectal root, after cessation of menstruation) for 16 days till ovulation occurred. The observations and results were assessed by follicular study conducted from 8th-9th day of menstrual cycle till 20th day for three consecutive cycles. Statistical Analysis: The results were drawn after analysing nonparametric data statistically by means of Wilcoxon signed-rank test. Results: In the study, ovulation was achieved in 81.25 % of the patients including 25 % conceptions within follow up period. Conclusion: As a result, it has been concluded that Ardhamatrika Basti is effective treatment modality in infertility owing to anovulatory factor

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Published

2025-09-30

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Patel, J. D., B Donga, S., & M Patel, A. (2025). Exploring the Role of Ardhamatrika Basti in Anovulatory Female Infertility: A Clinical Evaluation. International Journal of Ayurvedic Medicine, 16(3), 615–619. https://doi.org/10.47552/ijam.v16i3.5875

Issue

Vol. 16 No. 3 (2025): July - September 2025

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Research Articles

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