27 January,2026 07:26 PM IST | Mumbai | Ritika Gondhalekar
The initiative aims to provide women with comprehensive care during menopause, officials said. Representational Pic/File/iStock
Maharashtra has become the first state in India to introduce dedicated menopause clinics in government hospitals and urban health centres, an official statement said on Tuesday.
The initiative aims to provide women with comprehensive care during menopause, a phase that is often overlooked in public healthcare.
The programme is being implemented under the guidance of Minister of State for Public Health, Meghna Bordikar, and has received a positive response from women across the state, the statement said.
Menopause is a natural stage in a woman's life, but it can bring physical, emotional and hormonal changes. Issues such as hormonal imbalance, bone disorders, sleep disturbances, cardiovascular risks and mental health concerns often remain unaddressed in the public health system.
Recognising this gap, the Maharashtra government has taken a pioneering step by setting up menopause-focused services within the state's healthcare network.
The new clinics offer a range of services under one roof, including expert medical consultation, mental health counselling, hormonal, bone and heart health assessments and treatment, medication and lifestyle guidance.
Women who have visited the clinics have described the initiative as timely, respectful and empowering.
Maharashtra is the first state in the country to launch such a structured, state-wide menopause care programme. The move is expected to set an example for other states to follow, the officials said.
The programme was launched around Makar Sankranti, seen as a symbolic and meaningful gift for women's health.
Minister of State Meghna Bordikar said, "Menopause is not a disease, but a natural phase in a woman's life. However, during this period, women require strong physical and emotional support. These Menopause Clinics have been established to ensure that every woman in Maharashtra receives proper medical guidance, treatment and dignity during this phase. When women's health is strengthened, families, society and the state as a whole become stronger."
