Menopausal Syndrome: Difference between revisions
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==Classification== | ==Classification== | ||
Menopause is a natural condition (swabhavabala pravrutta vyadhi). In some cases, it can turn into an acquired pathological condition | <div style="text-align:justify;"> | ||
Menopause is a natural condition (swabhavabala pravrutta vyadhi). In some cases, it can turn into an acquired pathological condition. So, it is classified into two types based on the age of onset. | |||
a) Menopause at the appropriate age (kaalakrita): This occurs due to the natural aging process without any apparent clinical features. | a) Menopause at the appropriate age (kaalakrita): This occurs due to the natural aging process without any apparent clinical features. | ||
b) Menopause before the appropriate age (akaalakrita): This can turn into a pathological condition due to improper diet and lifestyle, other comorbid medical and surgical conditions. | |||
b) Menopause before the appropriate age (akaalakrita): This can turn into a pathological condition due to improper diet and lifestyle, other comorbid medical and surgical conditions. | |||
== Predisposing factors for early menopause (nidana) == | == Predisposing factors for early menopause (nidana) == | ||
a) Dietary factors: | a) Dietary factors: | ||