Abstract

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.