Abstract

ROLE OF AYURVEDA IN MENOPAUSE VS HRT - A REVIEW

Sapna Raghunath Rathod* and Veena Ajay Patil

ABSTRACT

Menopause is said to be universal reproductive phenomenon. This phase of life is more vulnerable for women as long with ageing she suffers from inevitable scars of menopause. Menopause means permanent cessation of menstruation at the end of reproductive life due to loss of ovarian follicular activity. In Ayurveda menopause condition is termed as “Rajonivrutti”. Rajonivrutti janya lakshana is a group of symptoms produced by degenerative changes in the body. Degenerative changes are explained in Ayurveda as Dhatukshaya lakshana. Vata dosha dominance is seen in the later stage of life. Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) is the only alternative available for menopausal syndrome in modern medicine. It also has a wide range of side effects on the body of female. But in Ayurveda to combat the degenerative process of the body tissue, Acharyas have describe Rasayana Chikitsa. Ayurveda has excellent solution for a safe and happy transition into menopause. Ayurveda, the science of life, advocates a holistic treatment of menopausal syndrome by modification of diet and lifestyle, utilizing various herbs and minerals and offers a reliable option to the convention treatment. Ayurvedic treatment for menopause involves correcting hormonal imbalance with appropriate diet, Samshamana therapy, internal detoxification (Panchakarma therapy), Rasayana therapy and Yoga therapy.

Keywords: Menopause, Rajonivrutti, Ayurveda, HRT.