A REVIEW ARTICLE: AYURVEDIC APPROACH FOR A MENOPAUSAL WOMEN’S LIFE

Abstract

Each phase of a women’s life is beautiful and should be considered as gracious. Right from the moment that she entered the world, or when she steps in adolescence which makes her capable to be prepared to experience motherhood, or finally the transition to menopause. The word ‘Menopause’ comes from the Greek word ‘Menos’(month) & ‘Pausis’ (cessation). Menopause is a natural phenomenon occurs at the age of 45-55 years. After the age of 40 years, ovaries reduce their production of sex hormones. As a result, the menses as well as other body functions are disturbed. Finally the menses cease permanently. This ultimate pause is described as menopause. Needless to say that this phase also marks the end of natural fertility in a woman. Irregular periods, hot flushes, night
sweats, vaginal dryness and itching, and mood swings-- all these are typical symptoms of menopause. Osteoporosis, heart disease and Alzheimer's disease (progressive loss of memory and concentration) are the long term hazards of menopause. The group of signs and symptoms associated with the phase of menopause are termed as menopausal syndrome. In Ayurveda, Menopause condition is termed as ‘Rejonivrutti” (and menopausal syndrome as Rajonivruttianubandhajavyadhies). In Ayurveda, Menopausal symptom are regarded as imbalance of the Dosha [Vata, Pitta, Kapha] and Dhatukshya which occurs as a natural & gradual consequence of aging. Ayurveda has excellent solution for a safe & happy transition into menopause. Ayurveda, the science of life, advocates a holistic treatment of Menopausal syndrome by modification of diet & life style, utilizing various herbs and minerals and offers a reliable
option to the convention treatment. Ayurvedic treatment for menopause involves correcting hormonal imbalance with appropriate diet, Samshamana therapy, internal detoxification (Panchakarma therapy), Rasayan therapy and Yoga therapy.