Menopause is one of the most important stages of life of a woman. It marks the cessation of menstruation leading to women’s aging process. In other words, it is the physiological cessation of the menstrual cycle associated with advancing age. It is a natural process that happens to every woman as she grows older and not a medical problem, disease or illness, even though it may appear so. As a result of an increase in life expectancy over the last few decades, women may live one third of their lives in post-menopause. While mentioning physiology of menstrual cycle in ayurvedic classics, it is mentioned that menstrual cycle permanently stops at the age of 50 years and also mentioned  as a kshaya state and it is a Vata stage of life as per the dominance of Doshas in reference to the phases of life .Women in a reproductive phase of life having Pitta predominance terminates into a Vata phase of life and during this phase of life of a women she has a various anatomical and psychological symptoms too and the symptoms are described as menopausal syndrome in a modern medical science.

Kshaya of raja which can be known as Rajonivritti or Menopause is attained at the age of 50 years. Ayurveda links it with ageing. Ageing is a Vata predominant stage of life.  Considering this stage as a generalized Kshaya Avastha, Rasayana therapy seems to be a treatment of choice, to nourish the Dhatus, prevents the ill effects of ageing, increase intelligence and body resistance and affects the body and mind in bringing out physical and psychological improvements.

Hormone replacement therapy (HRT) is the main treatment for the menopausal symptoms until the evidence from Women’s Health Initiative trial revealed potential risks of stroke and breast cancer in 2002. Concern regarding the adverse effects of HRT has led to demand for alternative therapies. Considering this, it has been planned to conduct a survey in different zones of Delhi, further conduct a clinical trial to evaluate impact of Ayurveda treatment regimen in countering the post menopausal symptoms and improve quality of life in such individuals.

Ayurvedic Rasayana therapy along with Panchakarma procedures alike Abhyanga (Massage), Swedana (fomentation) and Shirodhara may help in balancing the vitiated Vata Dosha and gives a feeling of well being. Acharya Charaka has clearly mentioned that in all Vata Vikaras, Snehana should be the first line of treatment. Beyond this, Abhyanga also helps to ease the stress and anxiety associated with menopause but also help to restore internal balance within both the mind and body. After Abhyanga, Swedana is administered. Shirodhara is a type of Parisheka among the Murdha Taila. The rationality behind using Tarpana or Snehana (Massage) in menopause is that it is the preferred treatment to control Vata, which plays the main role in creating pathology. Hence, to find out an effective solution of menopausal problems with least side effects, this Study has been planned with following aims and objectives.