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MANAGEMENT OF PERI-MENOPAUSAL SYMPTOMS BY AYURVEDA TREATMENT MODALITY- A CASE REPORT

Sheela Pant*, Prof. L. P. Dei and Urvashi K. Patel

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Introduction: Peri-menopause (menopausal transition) is the period immediately prior to menopause and up to 1 year after the final menstrual period. Symptoms of menopausal transition includes irregular bleeding with irregular cycles, hot flashes, night sweats, sleep disturbances, irritability, mood swings, poor memory, dyspareunia, urinary symptoms and joint pains. It may last for 3–5 years. Objective: To evaluate the effect of Ayurvedic therapy in the management of perimenopausal symptoms. Material and Method: A married woman aged 47 years came to the Opd with complaints of irregular, delayed & painful menses. She also had complaints of hot flushes, sweating, irritation, mood swings, headache, gas troubles and constipation along with dyspareunia. Kostha suddhi & Palashadi Yoga Basti was given along with oral medicines. Result and Discussion: Menopausal age is a state of Vata predominance and before that is the state of Pitta aggravation. In these women having menopausal symptoms, there seems to be altered Vata & Pitta Dosha. Oral medicines given had mostly Vata-Pitta Shamana properties for relief in symptoms & the drugs used for Basti had Medhya properties. Conclusion-So from the present case report, it can be concluded that Ayurveda treatment modality can provide better quality of life for women suffering from peri-menopausal symptoms.

Keywords: Kostha suddhi, Medhya, Menopausal transition, Palashadi Yoga Basti, Perimenopause, Peri-menopausal symptoms.