This paper is published in Volume-8, Issue-3, 2023
Area
Ayurveda
Author
Dr. Mrudula Kulkarni , Dr. Neha Pasale
Org/Univ
Bharati Vidyapeeth (Deemed to be University) College of Ayurved, Pune, Maharashtra, India
Pub. Date
17 January, 2023
Paper ID
V8I3-1358
Publisher
Keywords
Menopause, Rajonivrutti

Citationsacebook

IEEE
Dr. Mrudula Kulkarni , Dr. Neha Pasale. Ayurvedic and modern literary overview of menopause, International Journal of Advance Research, Ideas and Innovations in Technology, www.IJARIIT.com.

APA
Dr. Mrudula Kulkarni , Dr. Neha Pasale (2023). Ayurvedic and modern literary overview of menopause. International Journal of Advance Research, Ideas and Innovations in Technology, 8(3) www.IJARIIT.com.

MLA
Dr. Mrudula Kulkarni , Dr. Neha Pasale. "Ayurvedic and modern literary overview of menopause." International Journal of Advance Research, Ideas and Innovations in Technology 8.3 (2023). www.IJARIIT.com.

Abstract

Menopause is a natural process and one of the important milestones in women’s life. According to modern science, it is defined as cessation of ovarian function resulting in permanent amenorrhea lasting for at least one year. It causes many changes in the body and mind due to hormonal changes. There is a nearly 50% reduction in androgen production and a 90% reduction in estrogen production at the time of menopause. Due to this various physical, and mental changes occur in women. Degenerative changes start in reproductive organs. Various early and late symptoms are seen. “वृद्धा तत्परतो ज्ञेया सुरतोत्सवर्जिता " -भा.प्र. (यो .र. रात्रीचर्या ६-१०) The ayurvedic lifestyle is based on principles of a naturopathic lifestyle with a lot of discipline and control with medicine . According to Ayurveda menopause is called “Rajonivrutti “. Rajonivruttijanya laxana is a group of symptoms produced by degenerative changes in the body. Degenerative changes are explained in ayurveda as dhatukshaya, Vata dosha dominance is seen in this stage of life.1