Archive · 28 Jan 2026
Maharashtra Launches India's First Menopause Clinics
Maharashtra has started special clinics just for women going through menopause.
These clinics help with medical check-ups, mental health support, and give advice and medicine.
This is the first time such clinics have been started in India.
The idea is to make sure women get the right care and feel supported during this natural but sometimes tough phase of life.
Many women are happy about these new clinics.
Maharashtra launched India's first dedicated menopause clinics on January 14, 2024.
Clinics offer medical consultation, mental health counselling, and health screenings.
Initiative led by Minister of State for Health Meghna Bordikar.
Clinics aim to provide comprehensive support for women's physical and mental health during menopause.
Positive response from women across the state, with many expressing gratitude for the focused healthcare support.
- Who
- Women in Maharashtra experiencing menopause
- What
- Launch of dedicated menopause clinics
- When
- January 14, 2024
- Where
- Government hospitals and urban health facilities in Maharashtra
- Why
- To address physical and mental health needs during menopause
- Location
- Government hospitals and urban health facilities in Maharashtra
- Launch Date
- January 14, 2024
- Initiative Leader
- Minister of State for Health Meghna Bordikar
- Services Provided
- Medical consultation, mental health counselling, health screenings, and medication
- Significance
- First-of-its-kind initiative in India
