EFFECTIVENESS OF YOGA THERAPY ON MENOPAUSAL PROBLEMS AMONG POSTMENOPAUSAL WOMEN- A REVIEW

Abstract

As the world’s population ages, estimated women in menopause in India would increase from 26 million to 36 million by 2013. Menopause affects a woman’s quality of life and a wide variety of symptoms are reported in women during the menopause that includes hot flushes, night sweats, irritability, depression, insomnia, head ache and body pain, decreased lubrication in the vagina, crawling sensation in the skin and inability to control urination. Yoga creates strength and flexibility in body and calms the mind. The deep breathing that goes hand in hand with asana (yoga poses) oxygenates the blood, cleansing the organs and respiratory system nourishing the nervous system. The nurse is important health care personnel who can help the postmenopausal women to cope with menopausal problems.