Abstract

ASSESSMENT OF RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN DAIHIK PRAKRITI AND QUALITY OF SLEEP IN PERIMENOPAUSAL WORKING WOMEN: - AN OBSERVATIONAL STUDY

Dr. Pooja Prajapati* and Dr. Shuchi Dubey

Abstract

Background: Perimenopause, the most critical transition in every woman's life, is characterized by fluctuating levels of estrogen and progesterone, causing very distressing symptoms such as hot flashes, mood swings, fatigue, and most markedly sleep disturbances. The sleep quality during this transitional phase distinctly matters for the well-being of an individual, be it physical, emotional, or occupational, especially for working women who have to jugble with many roles. According to global studies, including the Study of Women's Health Across the Nation (SWAN), 40-60% perimenopausal women report sleep-related issues. The mean age for natural menopause in India ranges from 41.9 to 49.4 years; hence midlife sleep health becomes a strong public health issue. It is considered Rajonivritti stage according to Ayurveda, which is a natural increase in Vata dosha. Daihik Prakriti plays a pivotal role in determining the physiological tendencies as well as susceptibilities to diseases. One of the three pillars of life (Trayopasthambha) is Nidra (sleep) in Ayurveda and any disruption in sleep (Nidranasha) can lead to health deterioration. This sets the stage for the investigation of the inter-relationship between Prakriti and sleep disturbances among perimenopausal working women through a combination of Ayurvedic principles and modern clinical assessment tools.

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