• Dr. Snehal Ganeshrao Puri

Ayurveda is a holistic system of medicine that views health as an interconnected balance between the body, mind, and spirit. This approach extends to fertility, acknowledging that both physical and mental imbalances can affect reproductive health. In today’s world, factors like stress, environmental pollutants, poor diet, and a sedentary lifestyle contribute to declining fertility in both men and women. To optimize fertility, Ayurveda emphasizes detoxification (purification of toxins, or ama) and nourishment with the right nutrients, creating an environment that supports conception. A balanced lifestyle, which includes mindful eating, regular exercise, and stress management, is key to reproductive health. Infertility affects one in seven couples, with around 25% of cases remaining unexplained, suggesting that infertility may involve complex, interconnected factors that go beyond traditional medical explanations. Infertility is one of the predominant health issues faced by the married couple nowadays. Infertility is defined as the inability to conceive after 1 year of uninterrupted intercourse of reasonable frequency [1]Ayurvedic treatments address infertility by harmonizing the body's energies, or doshas (Vata, Pitta, and Kapha), and restoring balance through diet, herbal remedies, detoxification, and lifestyle adjustments. It also recognizes the importance of reproductive tissue health (ShukraDhatu) and digestion in maintaining fertility. Cleansing therapies like Panchakarma and herbs such as Ashwagandha, Shatavari, and Amlaki are commonly used. Ayurveda also considers the timing of conception (Ritukala) and the health of reproductive organs. With a focus on holistic care, Ayurveda complements modern medical treatments by providing natural, sustainable solutions to infertility. It fosters overall well-being, supports hormonal balance, and enhances fertility potential through a mindful approach to lifestyle and diet.

Ojas, Dosha, Infertility, Klabya, Rasayana, Chikitsa

"INFERTILITY AND AYURVEDA: A HOLISTIC APPROACH TO REPRODUCTIVE WELLNESS", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.12, Issue 1, page no.e775-e779, January-2025, Available :http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2501593.pdf

"INFERTILITY AND AYURVEDA: A HOLISTIC APPROACH TO REPRODUCTIVE WELLNESS", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org | UGC and issn Approved), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.12, Issue 1, page no. ppe775-e779, January-2025, Available at : http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2501593.pdf