Āyurveda & Menopause - Anusha Sehgal

Anusha Sehgal

Menopause is marked by the cessation of the menstrual cycle; however this transitional phase does not only impact the reproductive system, but the whole body. In Āyurveda, rajonivṛtti or menopause is not considered a disease but a natural progression into the next phase of life. Just as puberty starts the shift into adulthood where the body takes years to complete maturity, similarly during perimenopause the body undergoes almost a second puberty to facilitate the end of the menstrual cycle. Both stages induced changes in all systems of the body, including systemic symptoms. Perimenopause starts during the end phases of the pitta stage of life and is completed at the beginning of the vāta phase of life. Clinically we can observe both doṣas involved in the presentation of symptoms and its effects on various functions in the body. In this clinical discussion, we will explore two case studies of women ages 45 and 57 who present with systemic perimenopausal and menopausal symptoms and managed with classical Āyurveda. One case shows a predominance of pitta vikṛti (aggravation) whereas the other has a combination of pitta vāta vikṛti (aggravation).

Anusha Sehgal is a classically trained Āyurvedic physician with over 20 years of experience in teaching, practice, and research in the field of Āyurveda. She has a BAMS degree from the renowned Ayurveda College Coimbatore and a Masters in Ayurvedic Pharmaceutics from Rajiv Gandhi University, Bangalore. She has taught classical Āyurvedaa at all levels of education both in India and the US. She has been involved in controversial research regarding standardization, quality control, and safety of Āyurvedic medicines.

Anusha Sehgal is a strong advocate for generating awareness of authentic Āyurveda through teaching, presentations, and writing. She has worked with various groups including Defense Research and Development Organization (DRDO), India, and L’Oreal Research and Innovation team. She is currently working as the director of Boston Āyurveda Inc., adjunct faculty at Kripalu School of Āyurveda as well as lead instructor of the Advanced Āyurveda Practitioner Training (AAPT) and Āyurveda Doctor programs at Boston Āyurveda Inc. She also served as the former Editor in Chief of the Ayurveda Journal of Health, and founding chair of the NAMA Certification Board (NAMACB).

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Date: March 9, 2026, 5:30-7pm PST

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