Review of Andropause in Ayurveda, Rasayan, Vajikarana and Panchakarma Perspective

Abstract

The term menopause is the used in the context of females who suffers from the hormonal change. This is the end of the reproductive stage in the women, during this phase menstruation and ovulation ceases.  Similar hormonal changes occur in male too, that is termed as Andropause. Here is an attempt made to understand this endocrine disorder and find possible management through Ayurveda. At the same time scopes of Rasayan, Vajikaran and Panchkarma in the treatment is also explored.

Keywords: Andropause, Ayurvedic management, Panchkarma, Rasayan, Vajikaran