Abstract

Dr. Swati Bhatt*, Dr. Uttam Kumar Sharma and Dr. Lalit Mohan Bhatt

ABSTRACT

Menopause, a unique experience for every woman, is the permanent cessation of a woman?s monthly menstrual period and ovulation. Women enter an oestrogen deficient phase during menopause, which causes the numerous physical and psychological symptoms. In Ayurveda, menopause is depicted as “Jarapakwa Avastha” of body and corelates as Rajonivrutti. Menopausal symptoms (Rajonivrutti Janya Laksana) are viewed in Ayurveda as an imbalance of the Tridosha (Vata, Pitta, Kapha) and Dhatukshaya that arises as a normal and progressive result of ageing. In the present scenario menopausal health needs priority as it effects women?s physical as well as mental health. Ayurveda suggests several options for a healthy and pleasant transition into menopause. Timely intervention with ayurvedic treatment can provide an effective way to manage these symptoms. This article deals with the role of Panchakarma therapies along with Rasayana chikitsa in managing the psychological manifestations of menopause.