PROPOSED TITLE :

“A SINGLE-ARM CLINICAL STUDY TO EVALUATE THE COMBINED EFFECT OF SHATAPUSHPA TAILA NASYA AND PHALA SARPI YONI PICHU IN IMPROVING ENDOMETRIAL RECEPTIVITY”

INTRODUCTION :

The ability of the endometrium to allow implantation is known as receptivity. Optimal receptivity is essential for a healthy pregnancy. Females who have poor endometrial quality may face various menstrual and infertility problems, often resulting from a thin endometrium. The endometrium undergoes changes during the menstrual cycle, and estrogen plays a critical role in the endometrial sensitivity to ovarian hormones. Any disturbance in estrogen levels can result in a thin endometrium. Treatment for a thin endometrium involves synthetic estrogen administration, which can cause severe side effects. Thus, alternative methods are required to regulate estrogen synthesis and improve endometrial quality. According to Sushruta Samhita, four crucial factors are required for conception in which “ Kshetra” is Garbhashaya, which can be correlated to endometrium. Acharya Sushruta has mentioned pre-conceptional care, whereas Dalhanacharya focuses on Garbhasthapana and Garbhastitikarana. Acharya Vishwamitra’s commentary on Sushruta Samhita mentions presence sukshma kesha pratikasha beeja raktavaha sira in garbhashaya which can be correlated in the context of garbhashya tarpana. Phalasarpi has Garbha sthapaka , Yoni doshahara, Putrapada, Pumsavana properties. In Kashyapa Samhita, Shatapushpa-Shatavari kapla adhyaya, Shatapushpa is mentioned as having properties of rutupravartani, yonivishodhana, putraprada and veeryakari. Shatapushpa also known as Anethum sowa Roxb contains phytoestrogens that exhibit properties similar to endogenous estrogen. Nasal administration allows for a quick local effect and has a direct effect on the hypothalamo-pituitary axis, which leads to ovarian stimulation and ultimately impacts the endometrium. Drug administration through the vaginal route is effective due to better drug bioavailability to the uterus, hence can be given to improve endometrium receptivity.

METHODOLOGY : Minimum of 12 participants satisfying inclusion criteria will be selected from Sparsh women’s Hospital and IVF centre, after getting IEC clearance from SMBT Ayurveda College and CTRI registration.The baseline data will be assessed using Applebaum’s (USSR) score on the day of recruitment of the study, Day 15^th of menstrual cycle (M1) after getting written informed consent. Treatment will be initiated with pratimarsha nasya using Shatapushpa taila from Day 6^th – Day 13^th of the immediate menstrual cycle (M2), Then from Day 15^th-Day 21^st of the same menstrual cycle (M2), yoni pichu with sterile Phalasarpi will be given. Post-assessment will be done on Day 15^th of next menstrual cycle (M3) using Applebaum’s (USSR) score. This score will be compared with their initial score to determine the effectiveness of the treatment.

DURATION OF THE STUDY – 18 MONTHS

ESTIMATED COST – Approximately Rs. 67,000/-