World Menopause Day 2026: Ayurveda Promotes Holistic Approach to Menopausal Health

The Ministry of Ayush is highlighting the importance of awareness, preventive care, and comprehensive approaches to women's health during menopause. The Ministry is promoting a better understanding of menopausal health through the Central Council for Research in Ayurvedic Sciences (CCRAS). Ayurveda views menopause as a natural transformation, not a disorder, and offers a comprehensive framework that emphasizes prevention, appropriate lifestyle practices, and individualized care.

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Prelims-testable facts

01Menopause is a natural biological stage, defined as the permanent cessation of menstruation following the loss of ovarian follicular activity.
02It usually occurs between 45 and 55 years of age.
03The transition to menopause may be accompanied by a range of physical and psychological changes, including irregular menstruation, hot flushes, vaginal dryness, sleep disturbances, mood changes, joint pain, and anxiety.
04Ayurveda views menopause as a natural transformation, not a disorder.
05The Ministry of Ayush emphasizes awareness, preventive care, and comprehensive approaches to women's health during menopause.
06Perimenopause refers to the period from when signs of menopause are first observed until one year after the final menstrual period.

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The Ministry of Ayush, through the Central Council for Research in Ayurvedic Sciences (CCRAS), emphasizes preventive care and holistic management on World Menopause Day 2026.

Prelims Practice MCQs

Single facteasy

World Menopause Day is observed on which date?

A.18 October
B.15 October
C.20 October
D.22 October

World Menopause Day is observed on 18 October. This day aims to raise awareness about menopausal health and promote holistic approaches to managing menopause.

Multiple statementsmedium

Consider the following statements regarding Menopause Age Range: 1. Menopause usually occurs between 40 and 50 years of age. 2. Menopause usually occurs between 45 and 55 years of age. 3. Menopause usually occurs between 35 and 45 years of age. How many of the above statements are correct?

A.Only one
B.Only two
C.All three
D.None

Statement 2 is correct because it matches the fact list (3). Statement 1 is incorrect because it gives a narrower age range than the fact list. Statement 3 is incorrect because it gives a narrower age range than the fact list.

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