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@article{193643,
        author = {Dr Jinal M Parmar and Dr Pramod Chandra Dwivedi and Dr Saurabh Pandhare and Dr Raksha Tiwari},
        title = {Role of Panchakarma Therapy in the Management of Primary Infertility: A Clinical Approach},
        journal = {International Journal of Innovative Research in Technology},
        year = {2026},
        volume = {12},
        number = {10},
        pages = {1390-1398},
        issn = {2349-6002},
        url = {https://ijirt.org/article?manuscript=193643},
        abstract = {Primary infertility is a growing reproductive health concern affecting nearly 10–15% of couples globally. It is defined as the inability to conceive after one year of regular unprotected sexual intercourse in couples who have never achieved pregnancy. The causes of infertility are multifactorial and may involve hormonal imbalance, ovulatory dysfunction, tubal obstruction, uterine abnormalities, metabolic disorders, and lifestyle factors. Although modern reproductive technologies such as ovulation induction and assisted reproductive techniques provide therapeutic options, they are often associated with high cost, emotional stress, and variable success rates. Therefore, many couples are increasingly seeking complementary and holistic approaches to improve fertility outcomes. Ayurveda describes infertility under the concept of Vandhyatva, which results from disturbances in the fundamental reproductive factors including Ritu (fertile period), Kshetra (uterus and reproductive organs), Ambu (nutritional and hormonal environment), and Beeja (ovum and sperm). Impairment of these factors due to dosha imbalance, dhatu kshaya, srotorodha (channel obstruction), and agnimandya (impaired metabolism) can lead to infertility. Among the three doshas, Vata dosha plays a crucial role in reproductive physiology as it governs ovulation, fertilization, and implantation. Panchakarma therapy, the detoxification and bio-purification process of Ayurveda, plays a significant role in restoring systemic balance and improving reproductive health. The five major Panchakarma procedures Vamana, Virechana, Basti, Nasya, and Uttarabasti help eliminate accumulated toxins (Ama), regulate doshic imbalance, improve tissue metabolism, and enhance the function of reproductive organs. These therapies also help clear obstruction in reproductive channels, regulate hormonal functions, improve ovarian activity, and promote uterine receptivity, thereby increasing the chances of conception. Clinical observations and emerging research evidence suggest that Panchakarma therapy, when combined with appropriate Ayurvedic medications, dietary regulation, and lifestyle modification, may significantly improve fertility outcomes. The present article aims to review the role of Panchakarma therapy in the management of primary infertility and to explore its therapeutic mechanisms from both Ayurvedic and biomedical perspectives.},
        keywords = {Primary infertility, Vandhyatva, Panchakarma, Uttarabasti, Ayurveda, reproductive health},
        month = {March},
        }