Menopausal Syndrome Menopause is a natural phenomenon in elderly women, defined as permanent cessation of menstruation due to loss of ovarian function, occurs in the age between 45-55 years. The physiological and psychological changes during this period are collectively termed as Menopausal Syndrome (Rajonivritti Janya Lakshana Samucchaya) in Ayurveda. Impact of Menopausal Syndrome Irregular menses, hot flushes, dyspareunia, pruritus, vaginal dryness, stress incontinence Anxiety, insomnia, mood swings, depression, irritability Perspiration, palpitation, headache Bony/joint pains, osteoporosis Sleep disturbances Breast tenderness Managing Menopausal Syndrome Through Ayurveda According to Ayurvedic views, menopause is a natural occurrence, not a disease or harmful condition. Preventive measures like using Rasayana drugs and adopting lifestyle modifications in early life Adequate counselling Some useful Ayurvedic formulations Ashokarista Lodhrasava Usheerasav Chandanadi loha Amalaki Rasayana Mukta Shukti Guduchi Useful Medicinal Plants for Menopausal Syndrome Ashoka (Saraca indica) Shatavari (Asparagus racemosus) Amalaki (Phyllanthus emblica) Guduchi (Tinospora cordifolia) Yashtimadhu (Glycyrrhiza glabra) Mandukaparni (Centella asiatica) Kumari (Aloe vera) Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera) Asthi shrinkhala (Cissus quadrangularis) Specific Do's and Don'ts Do's Balanced diet, fresh seasonal fruits, ghee, milk treated with turmeric Godhuma (wheat), old rice, mudga (green gram), soya Medicated oil massage, walking, yogasanas and meditation breathing exercises, practising personal and social good conduct Don'ts Heavy and unwholesome food, excess pungent, salty and sour food items, mustard oil, etc. Alcohol, smoking, intake of excess tea, coffee, hot bath Excessive physical exertion Source: Menopausal Syndrome (Rajonivritti Janya Lakshana Samucchaya)