Abstract

AYURVEDIC CARE TO IMPROVE QUALITY OF LIFE IN MENOPAUSE

Dr. Niharika Kamble* and Dr. Sipika Swati

Abstract

Introduction: Menopausal symptoms are alarming call to more sincere attention to elderly women’s health. Menopause transition is the period of time during which a woman passes from reproductive to the non-reproductive stage. This phase covers 4-7 years on either side of menopause. Menopause transition is associated with elevated serum FSH levels and variable length of menstrual cycle and/or missed menses. Due to increased life expectancy, specially, in affluent society, about one-third of life span will be sent during the period of estrogen deficiency stage with long term symptomatic and metabolic complications. Menopause (Rajonivritti) is a state which is dominated by Vayu and is accompanied by progressive diminution of Dhatu, Indriya, Bala, Veerya, Pourusha, Grahana, Dharana, Smarana and Vijnana. Features of Menopause (Rajonivritti) includes irregular menses, early awakening or insomnia, urinary incontinence, dryness of vagina, reduced coital functions, osteoporotic changes, fatigue, hot flashes, night sweating along with psychological issues like irritability, anxiety, depression, anger, mood swings which are due to dominance of Vata Dosha with Anubandha of Pitta Dosha. Materials and method: Modern data collected from renowned textbooks, journals and internet. The basic and conceptual materials are taken from ayurvedic classics, research articles from renowned journals, modern textbooks and previous research works have also been looked thoroughly. Conclusion: To overcome the degenerative process of the body tissue, Acharyas have described Rasayana Chikitsa. Rasayana includes drugs which promotes longevity and improve the quality of life. So, Ayurveda give promising approach for management of Geriatric age issues in female.

Keywords: Menopause, Rajonivrutti, Nishphala, Jarapakwa Avastha, Dhatukshaya.