Abstract

MENOPAUSAL SYNDROME-RELEVANCE OF AYURVEDA

Nikitha Sirigere* and Ramesh M.

ABSTRACT

In the United States more than 1.3 million woman are expected to reach menopause every year. The transition to menopause or perimenopause represents the passage from reproductive to non-reproductive life. Most women during the per menopause experience irregular menstrual period, (E.g. shortened or longer cycles) which reflect the large fluctuation of ovarian hormones secretion during this time. In other words, some women will be facing physical and emotional changes throughout several years, until they finally reach menopause. The menopause is defined by the occurrence of the last menstrual period followed by 12 months without menses (also called amenorrhea). The menopause occurs between the ages of 45-50, the average being 47.

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