INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF CREATIVE RESEARCH THOUGHTS · Jun 2026

POSTMENOPAUSAL DISORDERS WITH SPECIAL REFERENCE TO SHALAKYA TANTRA

By Hegde VS, Stuvert D

The postmenopausal phase represents a significant transition in a woman’s life, marked by the cessation of ovarian activity and a decline in Oestrogen and Progesterone. These hormonal changes result in a spectrum of systemic alterations, extending beyond the commonly acknowledged risks such as osteoporosis and cardiovascular disorders. Women often experience changes involving the eyes, ears, nose, throat, oral cavity, skin, and hair, which fall under the domain of Shalakya Tantra. These include dry eye disease, blurred vision, hearing impairment, tinnitus, nasal dryness, olfactory dysfunction, migraine, xerostomia, skin dryness, and hair loss. Despite their prevalence, such conditions are commonly attributed to natural aging and remain under recognized. They can significantly reduce comfort and quality of life, and may also contribute to anxiety, irritability, and lowered self-confidence in many women. Ayurveda describes this transition as Rajonivritti kala, characterized by Vata dosha predominance and progressive Dhatu kshaya, which accounts for symptoms of dryness, degenerative complaints, and reduced tissue strength. Accordingly, Ayurvedic management emphasizes preventive and restorative measures such as Dinacharya, Sadvritta, Rasayana and localized interventions in Shalakya Tantra such as Nasya, Netra Tarpana, and Gandusha to maintain organ integrity and provide relief in the symptoms. This paper emphasizes the need to recognize these neglected postmenopausal disorders within the scope of Shalakya Tantra, and emphasizes that greater awareness along with Ayurvedic preventive and supportive strategies can offer meaningful solutions to enhance the quality of life in postmenopausal women.

doi.org/10.56975/ijcrt.v14i10.400891Open accessInterventions