Message from the President

Dr. Sudhaa Sharma

President, Indian Menopause Society

Theme for the Year 2026–27

“Rediscovering Self During and After Menopause.”

This is your Moment to Reinvest yourself after years of focusing on the needs of everyone else…. Recreate and rejuvenate by prioritizing selfcare. It is an opportunity to transition into the life you truly desire – once you give yourself the attention you deserve.

Greetings from the beautiful City of Temples – Jammu, nestled in the serene foothills of the Trikuta Hills, the abode of the revered Mata Vaishno Devi.

It is with immense humility, gratitude, and emotion that I stand before the distinguished members of the IMS as the 24th President of this esteemed organization. This moment is not merely a personal milestone but a profound responsibility entrusted to me by my colleagues and mentors. I sincerely thank each one of you for the trust, confidence, and faith conferred upon me.

Today, IMS proudly comprises 53 affiliated societies across India with nearly 6500 members. The remarkable growth of IMS is the result of the tireless dedication and visionary leadership of our Past Presidents and their teams.

My Journey with IMS

My journey with the Indian Menopause Society has been both fulfilling and transformative.

I begin by offering gratitude to the Almighty and to my teachers, mentors, and guides who shaped my path, two sets of parents—my own parents and my parents-in-law—who supported me, influenced me and shaped me into what I am today.

However, during my clinical training and early professional years, I noticed an important gap. While a great deal of attention was focused on reproductive health and pregnancy, the health concerns of women after menopause remained largely neglected. Menopause was an unspoken and often overlooked chapter in a woman’s life.

I joined IMS in 1999 as Life Member L-268, after that there was no Looking Back.

Did various activities in my region, public awareness programs, camps, CMEs, print & media and would post the reports. Few of them were published in Newsletter also.

Building Awareness and the formation of Jammu Chapter in the year 2004.

Contributions to Academic and Scientific Work

Over the years, I had the privilege of contributing to several important academic activities within IMS.

• In 2007, invited as a resource faculty member for the formulation of IMS Guidelines at Indraprastha Hospital in Delhi under the leadership of Dr. Urvashi Jha.
• Organized IMSCON 2008 in Jammu.
• Authored book on osteoporosis in 2010.
• Resourced faculty in the formulation of guidelines on menopause and osteoporosis (2012).
• Co-investigator from Jammu – RCT on Effect of LycoRed for Cardio Protection and Bone Health of Menopausal Women (2012).
• Organized North Zone Conference of IMS (2014).
• Contributed chapters in “1000 Multiple Choice Questions on Menopause”.

Activities highlighted have been done before taking any official position at National Level.

Gratitude to Mentors and Colleagues

I wish to acknowledge with deep gratitude the guidance and blessings of our Founder President Dr. Rama Vaidya. Her visionary leadership laid the foundation for IMS, and her continued mentorship inspires all of us.

I am also deeply honored to have been installed as President by my dear colleague and friend Dr. Anita Shah, whose dedication to the society is widely respected.

“To handle yourself, use your head. To handle others, use your heart.”

The IMS Leadership Team 2026–27

• Dr. Sudhaa Sharma – President
• Dr. Bipasa Sen – Vice President
• Dr. Jyoti Jaiswal – Secretary General
• Dr. Hephzibah Kirubamani – Treasurer
• Dr. Sheela Mane – Joint Treasurer
• Dr. Shubha Sethia – Joint Secretary
• Dr. Arti Gupta – President Elect
• Dr. Anita Shah – Immediate Past President
• Dr. Ragini Agrawal – Ex-Officio Member

Our advisory board and committee chairpersons bring immense expertise and wisdom to the society. Their guidance will help us implement meaningful initiatives across academic, clinical, and community domains.

Key Initiatives and Programs (2026–27)

Presidential Webinars

• 1st Tuesday – Dr Jyoti Jaiswal (Secretary General)
• 2nd Tuesday – Dr Bipasa Sen (Vice President) & Dr Sheela Mane
• 3rd Tuesday – Dr Ragini Agrawal
• 4th Tuesday – Dr Hephzibah Kirubamani & Dr Shubha Sethia
• 5th Tuesday – Dr Jyoti Jaiswal with International Representatives

Bone & Musculoskeletal Health

• Modules
• Masterclass
• Lecture Series
• Case-based Prescription Writing

Online Certification Course

Coordinator: Dr Reena Shrivastava

CIMS – College of IMS

• Academic wing of IMS
• Promote education, training & research
• Certification courses
• Accreditation of clinics

Workshops

• Hands-on surgical workshops
• Urogynecology & vaginal surgeries

Other Activities

• Club 35+ & Awareness Programs
• Sunday Fitness Weekend
• Targeted CMEs
• Sunday Quiz
• POISE
• Newsletter
• International Women’s Day, Menopause Day, Osteoporosis Day
• Gurukul Programs

Conferences

• EZ IMSCON – Raipur (June 2026)
• SZ IMSCON – Chennai (July 2026)
• NZ IMSCON – Jammu (September 2026)
• WZ IMSCON – Mumbai (November 2026)

IMSCON 2027 – Patna (19–21 February 2027)

Looking Ahead

“If your actions inspire others to dream more, learn more, do more, and become more, then you have truly fulfilled your role as a leader.”

As President of the Indian Menopause Society, my sincere prayer is that I can do justice to this responsibility and contribute meaningfully to the advancement of menopausal health in India and beyond.

Together, let us work with dedication, compassion, and unity to empower women in their midlife and help them rediscover their strength, dignity, and vitality.

With warm regards and best wishes,

Dr. Sudhaa Sharma
President
Indian Menopause Society