Abstract

A REVIEW OF EFFECT OF SHIRODHARA ON PSYCHOLOGICAL SYMPTOMS IN MENOPAUSAL SYNDROME

Snehal Sunil Chougale* and Pradnya Deshmukh

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Abstract

Menopause means permanent cessation of menstruation at the end of reproductive life due to loss of ovarian reserve. The age of menopause is between 45 to 55 years. In menopause there is increased frequency of anxiety, headache, insomnia, irritability and depression. Women also suffer from dementia, mood swing and inability to concentrate. In modern science, the management of menopausal syndrome is through Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT). It gives relief from menopausal symptoms but there is an associated risk of serious side effects. In Ayurveda menopausal syndrome describe as Rajonivrutti anubandhaj vyadhies. In Rajonivrutti psychological symptoms occur due to vitiation of manovaha strotas also there is predominance of vata dosh. It causes laghuta andrukshta in body. It can be cured by Shirodhara. Objective of this study is to study the effect of shirodhara on psychological symptoms in menopause. Total 12 articles were reviewed for this study of which 4 articles were about effect of shirodhara on psychological symptoms of menopause and other articles on psychosomatic disorders like anxiety, insomnia, depression. Shirodhara is a form of Ayurvedicsnehan procedure where in involves gently pouring liquid over forehead. Thus, Shirodhara is effective on psychological symptoms in menopausal syndrome.

Keywords: Menopause syndrome, Psychological symptoms, Shirodhara, Rajonivrutti.