Ayurveda and Ovulation Induction: Insights from Classical and Modern Literature

The main factor responsible for female infertility is the inability to ovulate. The woman's chances of becoming pregnant are reduced even though ovulation does occur. The spectrum of ovarian dysfunction includes the inability to generate a corpus Luteum that functions normally after ovulation. Fertility problems have a plethora of causes. Anovulation is one of them. In contrast to seed germination, the creation of Garbha is attributed by Ayurveda to four crucial components: Rutu (fertile period), Kshetra (healthy reproductive organs), Ambu (appropriate nutrient fluid), and Bija (ovum / sperm).Any one of these flaws might lead to Vandhyatva, or infertility. Of these four, the ovulation is directly correlated with Bija (ovum/sperm). The vitiation of vata is a reflection of ovulatory failure, which is responsible for around 40% of female infertility in the modern era. In Ayurveda, aartavaha strotas is co-related with menstrual cycle and very important for female reproductive system. Dosh dushti mainly vata dushti causes vaginal discomfort (yonivedana), sparse menstrual blood, and delayed or absent menstruation, which is called kshina Artava. The use of hormonal treatment to induce ovulation is very expensive and carries a number of complications. Thus, it is necessary to include Ayurvedic medications for inducing ovulation. Ayurvedic practitioners recommend Nidana parivarjana as the primary therapy method. Artavajanaka Dravya (helps in ovulation induction by keeping all doshas in balance. When the Apana vayu is blocked, the Anulomana of Artava is eliminated, allowing for normal ovulation. Uttarbasti is also highly beneficial for the anovulatory cycles