Every woman has to undergo a difficult period in her life, the menopause, associated not only with the end of menstruation, but also may be with symptoms such as hot flashes, sweating, dizziness, and palpitationsetc which occur due to fluctuations in the hormones oestrogen and progesterone. A knowledge on the probable symptoms that can be encountered is mandatory to every woman which makes it easier for her to accept the same and find out possible solutions. This paper intends to review the possible symptoms during menopause and discusses on some simple remedies described in Ayurveda to combat the same.

Keywords: Menopause, Ayurveda, Holistic approach.