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Vandhyatva (infertility) has been long standing problem since ancient period. Infertility is defined as a failure to conceive within one or more years of regular unprotected coitus.1 According to WHO, positive reproductive health of a woman is a state of complete physical, mental and social wellbeing and not merely absence of disease related to reproductive system and functions.- In about 10% of cases the infertility investigation will show no abnormalities. In these cases abnormalities are likely to be present but not detected by current methods. Possible problems could be that the egg is not released at the optimum time for fertilization, which it may not enter the fallopian tube, sperm may not be able to reach the egg, fertilization may fail to occur, transport of the zygote may be disturbed, or implantation fails As per Ayurveda, important factors for conception are considered as Rutu (fertile period). Kshetra (uterus and reproductive organs). Ambu (Proper nutrient fluid) and Bija [shukra-sonital and also normalcy of Hrudaya (Psychology). Abnormality of properly functioning Vayu and Shadbhavas (matruja. pitruja, aatmaja. satvaja, satmyaja and Rasaja), anyone of these causes infertility (vandhyatva). From the time immemorial the phenomenon of infertility was prevalent through out the world and this may persist till the human race exists. Every human being has inherent, intense desire to continue his (one's) own race; to become a mother is one of the most cherished desires of every woman. Failure to achieve conception by a couple of mature age. having normal coitus during appropriate period of menstrual cycle regularly. at least for one year of their conjugal is termed as infertility. The historical importance of stree vandhyatva and a comparative study regarding its Njdana, Samprapti. Lakshana. Chikitsa etc compiled from various Granthas are being presented in this paper. As per Ayurveda, Rasayana drugs modulates neuro-endocrino-immunae system. Vajikarana Rasayana is the special category of Rasayana, which improve the reproductive system and enhance sexual function. Vajikarana also claims to have anti stress, adaptogenic actions to alleviate anxiety associated with sexual desire and performance. Some of the formulations are, Bruhani Gutika, Vrushya Gutika, Vajikaranam Ghrutam, Apatyakari Shashtikadi Gutika etc.