TNNMC Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecological Nursing
Year : 2017, Volume : 5, Issue : 1
First page : ( 4) Last page : ( 9)
Print ISSN : 2322-0260.

Impact of Yoga for Women with Menopausal Symptoms

Dr. Jayabharathi B.

Asst. Professor, SRM College of Nursing, SRM University

Online published on 20 April, 2017.

Abstract

Menopause is a part of every woman's life. It is the stage, when the menstrual period permanently stops. This stage usually occurs between 40 and 60 years associated with hormonal, physical and psychological changes. This study aimed to evaluate the impact of yoga for women with menopausal symptoms. This study was conducted in selected villages at Kattankulathur Block, Chennai, Tamilnadu, India. Simple random sampling technique was used to select the study participants. Of 260 menopausal women, 130 were randomly allotted to the study group and 130 to the control group. The study group received yoga training programme which consists of yogasanas, pranayama and meditation. Assessments were made by five point rating scale (to assess the physical and psychological symptoms) based on Standardized Menopause Rating Scale. After 18 weeks of yoga practice, the physical and psychological symptoms of menopausal women were reduced to greater extent in study group than in control group at p= 0.001 level of significance. The present study concludes that, yoga is an effective complimentary therapy or alternative method for treating menopausal symptoms.

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Keywords

Yoga, Physical symptoms, Psychological symptoms, Menopause.

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