STUDY OF MANAS HETUS OF SHUKRAVIKRITI & MALE INFERTILITY

Abstract

Infertility is an emerging public health priority. Infertility due to abnormalities in male partner is equally important. In Ayurved classics various Shukravikrits are mentioned. It is need of hour to study Hetus of Shukravikriti in detail; so that appropriate treatment of the same can be done. Shukra Vikriti Hetus are classified under Ahariya, Vihariya and Manas Hetus. This paper is focused on study of role of Manas Hetus on Shukra Vikriti. Much research in the field of medicine has focused on the change of sperm quality in men exposed to stress. The study by Colledel et al provides insight regarding the impact of psychological stress on the male reproductive function. In Ayurved also it is mentioned that Chinta, Shoka, Krodha, Bhaya, Irshya, Utkantha & Udvega etc Manas Hetus are responsible for Shukra Kshaya. Dhairya & Harsha are the Karma of Shukra. Bhaya & Dhairya are exact opposite entity of each other. Bhaya can be examined by Vishada & Dhairya by Avishada. If Shukra is in normalcy, then Dhairya will be fine. Hence Bhaya and Shukra Vikriti are associated with each other. In this study, survey of 50 pre-diagnosed patients of Male Infertility has been done focusing Manas Hetu. It is observed that Bhaya, Chinta etc. Manas Hetu plays significant role in pathogenesis of Male infertility. Hence it can be concluded that knowledge of Manas Hetu described in Ayurveda classics and its use in assessment of the patients of male infertility can play a key role for its diagnosis & treatment.