CLINICAL EVALUATION OF SHAMAN YOGA (ANUBHUT) IN THE MANAGEMENT OF MENOPAUSAL SYNDROME
Dr. Shrawan N. Kamble*, Dr. Vishwalata Dhole, Dr. Shilpa Donga, Dr. Yogesh L. Manani and Dr. Hemant Patel
ABSTRACT
Menopause is a gradual and natural transitional phase of adjustment
between the active and inactive ovarian function and occupies several
years of a women‟s life and involves biological and psychological
changes adjustments. The present clinical trial was designed as per
Ayurveda clinical trials protocol to evaluate the efficacy of Shaman
Yoga in the management of menopausal syndrome. It was randomized
open clinical trial. Total 15 patients were registered in the study, out of
which 14 patients completed the study. Specialized rating scales like
Menopause Rating Scale (MRS) and Menopause Specific Quality of
Life (MENQOL) questionnaires were adopted for diagnostic as well as
assessment criteria. The effects were examined based on MRS and
MENQOL. Results were analyzed statistically using „t‟ test. Highly
significant (P < 0.01) reduction was found in the symptoms of MRS as well as MENQOL.
Finally, it can be stated that Shaman Yoga gives better result in both somatic as well as
psychological complaints in women with mild to moderate symptoms of menopausal
syndrome.
Keywords: Menopausal syndrome, Rajonivrutti, Shaman yoga.
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