An observational study to evaluate the relation between Prakruti and Menopausal Symptoms

Abstract

Background - Menopause is permanent cessation of menstruation at the end of reproductive life. India has large population of menopausal woman about 43 million. Current studies identified 46.2 +\- 4.9years as the age of natural menopause in India. Mean natural menopausal age in South India is 46.1 +\- 5.63. Menopause affects 1\3^rd population & in 1\3^rd of life span of women. In Vataprakruti individuals, symptoms like sensory motor problems, arthropathies & psychological disturbance like anxiety, irritability, depression, mood swing will be more. In Pitta Prakruti individuals hot flushes will be more predominant, excessive perspiration & thirst, anger, short temper, will be more frequent & in Kapha Prakruti weight gain, slow digestion, sleepiness will be more. Hence, Rajonivrutti may also be affected by Prakruti, So, the study is intended to know the relation between Prakruti & Menopausal symptoms. Objectives - To evaluate the relation between Prakruti & menopausal symptoms. Method and Result - First the questionnaire was given to assess the Deha Prakruti then 60 Vata, 60 Pitta and 60 Kapha Pradhana Prakruti was selected. There after their menopausal symptoms were assessed with the help of Menopausal rating scale. Conclusion - There was a significant difference in the menopausal symptoms, among three different Deha Prakruti, which can be correlated according to the predominance of the Dosha Gunas in Deha Prakruti.