A Literature Review on Mutalazma Bad Az Inqta-e-Tams (Post- Menopausal Syndrome) in Unani System of Medicine

Sinn-e-yaas (Menopause) is the age at which there is natural cassation of menstrual periods. It is defined as the permanent cessation of menses. However, the manifestations that occur around the time of menopause are caused by the underlying ovarian changes, rather than by the absent of menstruation. All women who live beyond the age of 55-60 years and many young agers experience a period of transition from reproductive to non-reproductive life. Post-menopausal syndrome is a common condition that affects women during the transition from reproductive age to menopause. Unani System of Medicine is based on principles of natural healing and emphasizes the importance of balancing the four humours: blood, phlegm, yellow bile and black bile. The whole human body is divided in to four age groups, which are considered to carry their particular mizaj. Unani system of medicine is enriched with the concept of ehtibas-e-haiz (amenorrhoea) but there is no exact description of menopause, nevertheless it may revealed under ehtibas-e-tams and can be correlated with Sinn-e-Yaas (age of natural termination of menstruation). It is believed that, ehtebas-e-haiz (stoppage of menses) in women of this age occurs naturally due to change of mizaj. Symptoms are : Hot flushes, excessive sweating, dysuria, oliguria, dryness of vagina, Indigestion, anorexia, gastritis and ascites, epilepsy, headache, paralysis, hysteria, palpitation, fatigue, cough, asthma, backache, neck pain. As per Unani Physicians, Mutalazma bad az inqtae tams (Post-menopausal syndrome) can be managed with the drugs possessing the properties like Muhalil (anti-inflammatory), Musafi-e-khoon (blood purifier), Dafa-e-Tashanuj (antispasmodics), Muqawiyat reham (uterine tonics), Monawwim, Musakkin.