Dr. Swati Preeti Lagna¹ , Dr. Manjusri Sahoo²

¹P.G Scholar, P.G Department of Prasuti Tantra & Stree Roga, Gopabandhu Ayurveda Mahavidyalaya, Puri, Odisha

²Reader, P.G Department of Prasuti Tantra & Stree Roga, Gopabandhu Ayurveda Mahavidyalaya, Puri, Odisha

DOI : http://dx.doi.org/10.47191/ijahm/v14i5.07

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ABSTRACT: 

Introduction:  In the present era, due to the stressful lifestyle and dual responsibilities of a woman, the incidences of infertility and abortions have reached the zenith rendering the couples childless. Recurrent Pregnancy loss is a common problem during child bearing years. It is defined as the sequence of two or more spontaneous abortions before 20weeks of pregnancy. The causes of RPL are complex and obscure. From among the many causes, one of the cause is Luteal phase defect. It results in early miscarriage as implantation and placentation are not supported adequately. Putraghni is a condition where repeated pregnancy loss occurs because of Artavadosha, Raktadosha caused Vata dosha.The article to understand RPL caused due to Luteal phase defect w.s.r to Putraghni Yonivyapad and study the effect of Ayurvedic interventions in the management of RPL caused due to luteal phase defect.

Material and Methods: A case of a 31year old patient who was having repeated pregnancy loss is reported here. She was treated with both Shodhana and Shaman chikitsa till pregnancy. We have given Kashmaryadi ghrita along with Kashmari Kutaja ghrita Uttarbasti for 3 consecutive cycles. Pregnancy continued with treatment. Antenatal visits and USG observations gave positive outcome with healthy fetal growth.

Result: Ayurvedic remedies were used to treat the patient for three months. This case study demonstrates the efficacy of Ayurvedic treatment for recurrent pregnancy loss (Putraghni Yonivyapad)

Conclusion: In this article, a case of repeated pregnancy loss due to luteal phase defect is treated successfully with Ayurvedic interventions.

KEY WORDS: Recurrent pregnancy loss, Putraghni, Yonivyapad, Luteal phase defect

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