With the increasing age, there are various changes occur in the female body. Sometimes our body doesn't accept the changes which results in the severe health issues. Yes we are talking about menopause which is a common problem of women. There are various symptoms associated with menopause like hot flashes, irregularities in menstruation and palpitations. Menopause results in serious health complications in women. For the treatment we must concern the doctors. But it has been found that allopathic treatment results in various side effects where as ayurvedic medicines works in cohesion with ancient ayurveda. Ayurveda provides the good health benefits with the treatment of diseases. Now let's talk about the various aspects of menopause in females.
Menopause is the condition, when menstrual cycle ceases in women. Due to this problem there is no vaginal bleeding for a year. It happens when destruction occurs in the function of ovaries like decrease in the hormonal production which loses the females ability to have babies. Menopause generally occurs between the ages of 45-55. There are no accurate laboratory tests to identify when menopause will happen to women.
Two hormones which are responsible for the regulation of menopause are estrogen and progesterone. Problem of menopause started when there is the reduction in the production of these two hormones. Complications started in the age of 30's in women which leads to less chances of pregnancy. There are various causes which are responsible for menopause like Addison's disease, Turner's syndrome, Down's syndrome, enzymes deficiencies, hypothyroidism, surgical removal of ovaries, chemotherapy in pelvic areas. Diseases like malaria and tuberculosis also leads to ovarian failure. In some studies it has been found that twins are more prone to premature menopause.
In ayurveda there are three energies - vata, pitta and kapha which are liable for the good health. When there is an imbalance in any of three energies become the cause of disease. Pitta dosha's imbalance results in heat production in body (hot flashes), vata's imbalance causes insomnia, anxiety and dryness of body tissues and in the case of kapha's imbalance leads to stress and mood swings in the women. All these problems results in menopause. So according to Ayurveda with help of healthy diet, herbal medicines and yoga one can get rid of premature menopause.