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==Current Research==

==Current Research==

*The modified Kupperman index, Menopause Rating Scale(MRS), MENQOL Questionnaire, etc. are the most widely used and internationally accepted scales used for research related to menopause and associated conditions.  

*The modified Kupperman index, Menopause Rating Scale(MRS), MENQOL Questionnaire, etc. are the most widely used and internationally accepted scales used for research related to menopause and associated conditions.<ref>MinFang Tao et al, Correlation between the modified Kupperman Index and the Menopause Rating Scale in Chinese women, Patient Preference and Adherence 2013:7 223–229.</ref> <ref>T. Gazibara, N. Kovacevic, S. Nurkovic, I. Kurtagic, S. Radovanovic, B. Rancic, M. Terzic & J. Dotlic (2018): Menopause-specific Quality of Life Questionnaire: factor and Rasch analytic approach, Climacteric, DOI: 10.1080/13697137.2018.1535585</ref>

*The role of complementary and alternative therapies is well known in managing menopausal symptoms. A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled clinical trials (RCTs) showed yoga therapy is effective and safe for reducing menopausal symptoms.  

*The role of complementary and alternative therapies is well known in managing menopausal symptoms. A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled clinical trials (RCTs) showed yoga therapy is effective and safe for reducing menopausal symptoms.<ref>Cramer H, Peng W, Lauche R. Yoga for menopausal symptoms-A systematic review and meta-analysis. Maturitas. 2018 Mar;109:13-25. doi: 10.1016/j.maturitas.2017.12.005. Epub 2017 Dec 6. PMID: 29452777.</ref>

*A clinical trial was conducted to evaluate the efficacy of Shirodhara and Saraswatarishta compared to hormone replacement therapy (HRT) in the management of menopausal syndrome. The study showed promising results, especially in managing the psychological symptoms related to menopause.  

*A clinical trial was conducted to evaluate the efficacy of Shirodhara and Saraswatarishta compared to hormone replacement therapy (HRT) in the management of menopausal syndrome. The study showed promising results, especially in managing the psychological symptoms related to menopause.<ref>Santwani K, Shukla VD, Santwani MA, Thaker G. An assessment of Manasika Bhavas in menopausal syndrome and its management. Ayu. 2010;31(3):311-318. doi:10.4103/0974-8520.77156</ref>

*Various research studies have shown the efficacy of rejuvenation therapy(rasayana) using the oral administration of different herbal drugs. Some studies are being conducted on a combination of procedures like therapeutic enema (basti), nasal administration (nasya) etc.

*Various research studies have shown the efficacy of rejuvenation therapy(rasayana) using the oral administration of different herbal drugs.<ref>Krithika Chaudhary  et al, A clinical study on Menopausal syndrome and its management by Vayasthapanagana Ghana Vati and Rasayanakalpa Vati’, PG Thesis,Department of Prasuti tantra and stree roga, IPGT &RA, Jamnagar,2015.</ref> Some studies are being conducted on a combination of procedures like therapeutic enema (basti), nasal administration (nasya) etc.

==List of thesis works done==

==List of thesis works done==