Archive · 31 Jan 2026
Maharashtra and Kerala Launch Menopause Clinics
Menopause is a natural phase when a woman's body stops being able to have babies.
It can cause symptoms like hot flushes, mood changes, and bone loss.
Many women don't get the help they need for these symptoms.
To fix this, the governments of Maharashtra and Kerala have started special clinics just for menopause.
These clinics offer medical check-ups, mental health support, and advice on how to stay healthy.
Maharashtra started these clinics in January 2026, and Kerala plans to do the same.
These clinics make it easier for women to get the care they need during this important time in their lives.
Maharashtra launched India's first state-run menopause clinics in January 2026, offering comprehensive services including medical consultations, mental health support, and screenings.
Kerala announced plans to establish similar menopause clinics in district hospitals with an initial budget of INR 3 crore.
These clinics aim to provide holistic care, addressing both physical and mental health aspects of menopause under one roof.
Services include expert medical consultation, mental health counselling, screenings for bone health, cardiovascular risk, and hormonal balance, and lifestyle guidance.
The initiatives are part of a broader effort to destigmatize menopause and improve access to gender-responsive healthcare in India.
- Who
- Women experiencing menopause in Maharashtra and Kerala
- What
- Government-run menopause clinics offering comprehensive healthcare services
- When
- Maharashtra launched in January 2026; Kerala plans to establish clinics
- Where
- Government hospitals and urban health facilities in Maharashtra and Kerala
- Why
- To provide accessible, holistic care for menopausal women, addressing medical, psychological, and social impacts
- States Involved
- Maharashtra and Kerala
- Launch Date (Maharashtra)
- January 14, 2026
- Budget Allocation (Kerala)
- INR 3 crore
- Services Offered
- Medical consultations, mental health support, screenings, medication, lifestyle advice
- Inaugurated By (Maharashtra)
- Minister of State for Health Meghna Bordikar
- Budget Presented By (Kerala)
- Finance Minister K N Balagopal
