Menopause is a natural biological process that all women experiences in their late 40' s or early 50' s following stoppage of menstruation for 12 consecutive months without any pathology. It happens when the ovaries stop producing eggs and estrogen and progesterone levels decline in circulating blood.

During the transition period to menopause, often changes happens to the menstrual cycle, bodies internal thermostat, sleep, vaginal health and mood. Periods may be inconsistent, shorter, longer, lighter or heavier than usual. Many women experiences hot flashes and night sweats during the transition and for many years after menopause.

In menopausal women, due to decrease in estrogen production ,calcium absorption in the small intestine is reduced leading to a decrease in bone density. Women experiences vaginal dryness, pain, recurrent vaginitis and urinary tract infections .Majority of women in the ageing population spend 1/3rd of their lives in post menopausal state and more likely to suffer from mood swings including depression, anxiety, frequent headaches and even loss of sleep. There is also an increased risk of heart disease, diabetics and increased cholesterol level in blood due to impaired lipid metabolism.

In Ayurveda menopause is termed as 'Rajonivrutti' and drugs such as sathavari,brahmi, aswagandha etc including medicines are very effective in treating the symptoms associated with menopause. Now every woman can lead her menopausal life in a blissful way through proper diet, exercise and yoga and a personalized treatment plan.