Case Report: Ayurvedic Vamana and Virechana treatment in hypothyroidism and conception in a woman seeking infertility treatment at an ART clinic

Abstract

The most common condition impacting patients who present with ovulatory failure leading to infertility is hypothyroidism. Normal thyroxin levels and its milder counterpart, subclinical hypothyroidism, which is characterised by raised thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) levels, may also be a factor in altered reproductive function. Conventional and persistent Panchkarma procedures, which include Vamana and Virechana Karma, foster wellness. Vamana and Virechana Karma symbolise the development of emesis and purification, resulting in improvements in the body’s capacity to eradicate toxins, especially through the intestine. Sroto shodhaka, Agnivardhaka, and dosha pratyanika chikitsa are the best therapies for hypothyroidism, assuming the prevalence of the Kapha and Pitta doshas. We found that Vamana and Virechana helped in the treatment of hypothyroidism. We report a case highlighting the beneficial effects of ayurvedic treatment of Vamana and Virechana in a woman with hypothyroidism seeking infertility treatment at our centre.