Menopause
is the end of menstruation. This means that a woman's ovaries stop producing an
egg every four weeks. She will no longer have a monthly period or able to have
children.
It is
caused by a change in the balance of the body's sex hormones. In the lead up to
the menopause oestrogen levels decrease, this causes the ovaries to stop
producing an egg each month.
Ayurvedic Treatment for Menopause:
According
to Ayurveda, menopause is correlated with transitional imbalance. It's observed
as a natural transition in the body. Ayurveda links menopause with aging.
Here is a
simple analogy to explain menopause; take for instance, there are bumps on a
road due to changing from one sort of pavement to another, but if you know the
bumps are approaching, you can take precautions by slowing down, so you don't
get tires blown.
Menopause
takes place during the transition between the Pitta stage of life and Vata
stage of life. Since menopause occurs towards the end of Pitta kala and
beginning of of Vata kala, it is common for a person with menopause to
experience both vata and pitta related imbalances.
Symptoms:
An
imbalance in vata dosha can create symptoms such as insomnia, memory lapses,
anxiety, vaginal dryness, aging skin, joint pains, generalized tiredness, and
that's because Vata imbalance disturbs the nervous system and dries up bodily
tissues.
Imbalance
in Pitta dosha can result in hot flashes, urinary tract infections, anger,
irritability, hyperacidity, skin breakouts, as Pitta controls the level of
digestion, metabolism, and heat production in the body.
Kapha
imbalance creates symptoms of heaviness in the body, depression and slowing of
digestion.
Line of treatment:
Balancing
the aggravated dosha, improving metabolism, strengthening immune and nervous
system, body detoxification, improving nutrition, Counseling.
Treatments:
The
treatment modalities includes panchakarma, external therapies, internal
medications, Activities, Advice of food and life style changes.
Panchakarma
– Virechana, Basti
Externally
– Yoni Pichu (Tampooning)
Yoni
Prakshalana (Douche)
Abhyanga
Takra Dhara
SSPS
Internally
– Shatavari (Asparagus recemosus) is considered as the best herb.
Activities:
Specific Asanas, Panayamas, Bandhas,
Mudras
Food:
·
Improving on the intake of water preferably warm water which
helps digestion.
·
Fried and spicy, sour foods should be avoided
·
Improved intake of fruits in their natural form.
·
Timely regular wholesome meals in a conducible non disturbing
atmosphere
Lifestyle changes: specific to the individual’s
constitution, nature of work and geographical conditions.