Abstract

A REVIEW OF MANAGEMENT OF MENOPAUSAL SYNDROME THROUGH AYURVEDA

Dr. Smita Mallikarjun Patil* and Dr. Veena Ajay Patil

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Abstract

As the age advances function of most organs and systems tends to decline, and there is a wide individual variability and need precise assessment. The climacteric is an important period in women‟s life where loss of ovarian follicular activity is seen which is characterized biologically by decline in fertility, endocrinologically by alteration of gonadotropins and steroid hormone levels in body and clinically by alteration in menstrual cycle frequency, duration, amount of flow etc and she is slowly entering into menopause and experiences variety of psychosomatic symptoms such as Depression, Forgetfulness Irritability, Insomnia, Loss of concentration, Anxiety, Hot flushes, Night sweats, Headache, urinary symptoms, Joint pains, skin & hair problems. Since many years, Hormonal Replacement Therapy (HRT) by using oestrogen alone or in combination with progestins has been the therapy of choice for the relief of menopausal symptoms. Even though they provide a temporary relief in symptoms they have many limitations, risks of venous thromboembolic disease, hampered lipid profile and also risk of breast and endometrial cancer. Hence, there is need for safe alternatives. In Ayurvedic classics, menopause can be studied under the concepts of Jaravaydhi, Rajonivrutti, its lakshanas under dhatukshayja and vatavruddhi. Main Treatment principle will be Rasayana chikitsa and vatashamana, it can be achieved by using various ayurvedic herbal and mineral preparations, panchkarma and stahnika chikitsa. Which can be judiciously implemented to alleviate menopausal as well as associated aging problems.

Keywords: Rajonivrutti, Ayurveda, Menopause, Rasayana, Hormone.