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Prasuti Tantra evam Stri Roga · Paper II · Topic 18

Vandhyatwa - Infertility

SubjectPrasuti Tantra evam Stri Roga (AyUG-PS) PaperPaper II Topic No.Topic 18 TermII Weightage40 marks (topics 17–20 together) Hours4 LH · 3 NLHT · 8 NLHP Topic ID3/prasuti-tantra-stri-roga/2-18

Exam eligibility

✓ MCQ✓ SAQ✓ LAQ

This topic can be asked as MCQ, SAQ, LAQ.

Syllabus – subtopics

  1. aNirukti and Bheda of Vandhyatwa
  2. bFemale and Male factors of infertility
  3. cInfertility Evaluation - Semen Analysis, Hormonal assays, Follicular study, Ultrasonography & Hysterosalpingography
  4. dChikitsa of Vandhyatwa – Shodhana, Shamana and Sthanika upakrama
  5. eAssisted Reproductive Techniques

Learning objectives

At the end of this topic the student should be able to… (NCISM Table 3)

  • Elaborate the concept of Vandhyatwa, Bheda and various Nidana - Aharaja, Viharaja,Yoni Vyapadjanya , Shukra Doshaja, Artava Doshaja, Akalyoga and Atmadoshajanya.
  • Describe Vandhyatwa Chikitsa and Pathya-Apathya.
  • Discuss Role of Panchakarma in Vandhyatwa.
  • Define Infertility and elaborate Female factors of Infertility, Investigations and guidelines of management.
  • Perform Evaluation of Female partner in Infertility.
  • Describe Male factors of Infertility with Investigations and guidelines of management.
  • Perform evaluation of Male partner in Infertility.
  • Discuss Shukra Dushti and semen abnormalities.
  • Demonstrate Semen Analysis and Interpretation of parameters.
  • Demonstrate and interpret Ultrasound / Follicular study.
  • Evaluate Tubal Patency by Hystero Salpingography (HSG).
  • Demonstrate cervical mucous study / test -Fern testSpinbarkket
  • Describe Assisted Reproductive Techniques (ART) and ART act.
  • Gain insight of Intra Uterine Insemination (IUI).
  • Present case of Infertility.

Notes

Detailed notes for Vandhyatwa - Infertility are being prepared. Meanwhile, revise the syllabus points above and practise the MCQs below.

Important questions

  • LAQ Define Vandhyatwa. Describe its causes and the evaluation and management of female infertility. (Practice)