The average life span of human beingd has increased probably due to good nutrition, hralth care facilities. This means that a woman spends about 20 - 25 years of her life in the Post Menopausal age. Hence Menopause, its problems and their management assume importance in present times, it is the duty of the physician as well as society at large to ensure that the women lead the last phase of their life comfortabaly. This Monograph defines the concept of Menopause, peri Menopause, climacteric, and the changes that occur with Menopause. It explains about the average age of menopause and how a women progresses from a reproductive active phase to an inactive phase. This Monograph explains about the various symptoms of menopause and their causes. It also specifies the investigations needed to confirm the consition as well as the treatment modalities available in the present scenario with their minitations and contradictions; Since Menopause is not a pathological condition, but a phase of life. This monograph also emphasizes on the health life style, food and nutrition and alternative methods of treatment of, menopausal complaints. This Monograph also lays emphasis on Homoeopathic management of menopausal ailments. Since homoeopathic is a holistic system of treatment, it is better geared to treat this matural phase of life. Some common Homoepathic Medicines with their key indications have also given. This Monograph is a sincere effort to present Menopausal ailment in its totality and to give an over view of various treatments, modalities available in today's world. This Monographs is intended to educate the general public and also a quick reference for the medical fraternity.

Dr. Ajitha Rani is basically a homoeopath from Cochin, Kerala. She has completed her schooling from Bikaner, Rajasthan. She has done her graduation from Cr. MPK Rajasthan Homoeopathic Medical College, Jaipur. She has a Diploma in management also. She has a vast clinical experience of more than 14 years and is presently associated with Rajasthan Vidhyapeeth Homoeopathic Medical College, Dabok, Udaipur as an Associate Professor.