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Abstract

Infertility is a global issue of concern in the modern era, affecting 8%–12% of couples globally. Although the etiology of infertility is varied and difficult to determine, a good proportion of cases can be attributed to male. The most common cause of male infertility is oligozoospermia. Oligozoospermia is a decrease in sperm concentration below 15 million sperm/ml in semen ejaculate.

Shukra Kshaya

is a similar clinical condition mentioned in

Ayurveda

in which the

Shukra Dhatu

is diminished both qualitatively and quantitatively.

Ayurveda

has specified many therapeutic interventions and practices, including the

Panchakarma

procedure,

Basti Karma

, for the strengthening of

Shukra Dhatu

as well as the management of

Shukra-Dusht

.

Mustadi Yapana Basti

(MYB) was chosen for this study because of its significant

Vatahara

,

Rasayana

, and

Vajikarana

characteristics. A total of 05 patients who were diagnosed with oligozoospermia were managed with MYB for 15 consecutive days without any internal medications. The

Shukra Kshaya

assessment questionnaire was used in conjunction with objective parameters to determine the improvement. Data were collected twice before and after therapy. After the treatment, all five participants exhibited significant improvement in sperm count from a mean of 10.4–55. In this case series, all the patients demonstrated clinical improvement in symptoms of

Shukra kshaya

as well as in associated laboratory parameters.

Basti

treatment significantly improved all symptoms of

Shukra Kshaya

, as well as semen parameters (sperm count, sperm active motility, and semen volume) and serum testosterone. The reported cases demonstrate that MYB is a therapeutic option for the comprehensive care of men with a diagnosis of oligozoospermia.

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