Abstract

MANASVIKARA IN STRIROGA – A REVIEW STUDY

Veena A. Patil*, Bhagyashri M. Khot and Bhrunali P. Gharpure

Abstract

Manasvikara (Psychological Disorders) are found both in male and female. But females are more susceptible to manasvikara. Various social factors are responsible to put women at greater risk of poor mental health than men. The role and status of a woman in a society affects her mental health. Women find it difficult to talk about their feelings; they can not express themselves properly, which can lead to psychological problems such as anxiety, depression etc. However proper counselling and treatment can improve her mental health. It is important that women look after their physical and mental health in their day to day busy life. In this article we are going to study about different psychological changes in women occurring at different stages of life and its management.

Keywords: Manasvikara, puberty, Vandhyatva, yonivyapada, Rajonivrutti.