A Case Report on Secondary Infertility

Infertility is defined as a failure to conceive within one or more years of regular unprotected coitus. Secondary infertility indicates previous pregnancy but failure to conceive subsequently. Conception depends on the fertility potential of both male and female partners. The male is directly responsible in about 30-40 percent, the female in about 40-55 percent and both are responsible about 10 percent cases. The remaining 10 percent is unexplained. ‘Unexplained infertility’ is defined as couples who have undergone complete basic infertility workup and in whom no abnormality has been detected (average semen quality, ovulatory function, normal uterine cavity and bilateral tubal patency) and remain infertile. Many factors like age, hectic schedule, stress, diet, and unhealthy lifestyle are responsible for it. As per Ayurveda, four factors are essential for conception: Rutu, Kshetra, Ambu, and Beeja. Unexplained secondary infertility can be treated successfully with Ayurveda.