My sincere gratitude to all of you for giving me opportunity to lead our novel association, Indian Menopause Society. Since 1995, from its inception, all the past presidents & active members of our Society have not left a single stone unturned, till today. So, our Society has achieved a lot many laurels at National & International level. So, I know my job is a bit difficult...but I know...."IMPOSSIBLE MEANS I ...M....POSSIBLE."
So, I'll try my level best to keep the flag of our Society flying higher & higher.
My theme is also unique.
SAILING SAFE IN TOUGH TIDES OF MENOPAUSE...We all know that today in d era of science & technology a woman passes one third of her life in Post Menopausal age. During this face of life, a woman has to face a lot many issues. So proper knowledge regarding various issues & their solutions as well as cancer prevention strategies is of utmost importance.
Of course we are trying to spread this since years together. This year also we will try to follow the same & will keep our members up to date as far as this is concerned.
We will plan physical CMEs & Webinars. We will involve all Societies' leaders as well as various committee chair persons. We have started cervical cancer screening program...
Our Club 35 plus, public awareness committee is working very hard...we will continue to reach at the grass route level, so that we can keep each midlife woman healthy & happy at the later age of her life...To keep our members active we are arranging various competitions too.
We have plan four zonal conferences too.
Our Sunday Quiz has become very famous...will continue it...
We will release poise at each conference.
We are planning to release Newsletter which will focus the activities of various Societies, Quiz winners etc.
This year we will update our Clinical Practice Guidelines on Menopause.
Our Midlife registry work is going on.
We would like to do one survey of Post Menopausal bleeding.
So, in short by doing all this I am sure our midlife woman will be able to sail smoothly in d tough tides of Menopause & they will be able to fulfill d slogan of our IMS...
" Fit @ 40
Fancy @ 50
Strong @ 60
Sexy @ 70
Independent @ 80
Naughty @ 90
Healthy @ 100”.
But dear friends....
I know very well...
Coming together is beginning,
Staying together is Success
& Working together is Progress.
My earnest request to all of you to give your ideas, inputs, thoughts etc.....
Only then I will be able to work & lead our association to more & more heights...
With love & respect...
Your loving leader.....
Best regards,
Dr Anita Shah
President
Indian Menopause Society 2025-2026