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Menopause, a change in life of women, is the ending of a woman’s monthly menstrual period and ovulation. It includes alongside several other changes in the body and mind, brought in due to a decline in the amount of the hormones estrogen and progesterone being produced by the body. In Ayurveda the context of menopause is Rajonivriti. Rajonivriti Janya Laksana is a group of symptoms produced by degenerative changes in the body. In Ayurveda, Menopausal symptom is regarded as imbalance of the Dosha [Vata, Pitta, Kapha] and Dhatukshya which occurs as a natural & gradual consequence of aging. Vata Dosha dominance is seen in the later stage of life. Ayurveda, the science of life, advocates a holistic treatment of Menopausal syndrome by modification of diet & life style, utilizing various herbs and minerals and offers a reliable option to the convention treatment. Here Ayurveda treatment for menopause weight gain includes correcting hormonal imbalance with appropriate diet, Shamana therapy, Shodhana - Panchakarma therapy, Rasayan therapy and Yoga. Here a critical review is done in context of the study.

Rajonivriti, Shodhana - Panchakarma therapy, Shamana therapy.