Ovarian hormones (Beeja), menstrual blood (Rajas), and menstrual ovum are all referred to as Artava  (Upadhatu).

Artava is necessary for both, the embryo’s growth and the health of female reproduction as a whole.

According to Ayurveda, the majority of menstrual disorders fall under the category of "Ashtartava  Dushti ". This is also known as Rutuvyapad and Artava vyapad. They are eight in number including Vataja, Pittaja, Kaphaja, Kunapagandhi, Granthibhuta, Putipuya, Ksheena, Mutrapurishagandha.

One of the etiological factors listed in Yonivyapad Nidana is Pradushta Artava.

While describing Ashta Artava Dushti, Acharya Sushruta in Sharira sthana mentioned that person affected with Artava Dushti is incapable of begetting children.

Therefore, as treatment depends on the type of Artava Dushti, it is crucial to get a correct diagnosis. A woman’s power to procreate is what makes her important.

The term "Vandhyatwa" is used to describe the delay or obstruction of this capacity.

Infertility is defined as the inability of a couple to achieve conception after 1 year of unprotected coitus.

In India, the overall prevalence of primary infertility lies in between 3.9% and 16.8%, as per WHO estimates. Infertility is significant clinical problem today, affecting 8-12% of couples worldwide.

It can be difficult to evaluate the typical Artava Dushti symptoms, which makes a diagnosis difficult and makes selecting the right treatment challenging.

Since very less research has been done on Artava Dushti, an attempt has been made to analyze the classical Ayurvedic symptoms of Ashta Artava Dushti.

Few reasons of infertility are understood, thus it’s crucial to make the right diagnosis and treat them from the source according to Ayurveda’s Shuddha Artava. 

The purpose of this study is to better understand and identify the cause.