Welcome to the website of the Indian Menopause Society (IMS)

Dear Member,

“ Within you is the divine capacity to manifest and attract all that you need and desire......” Wayne Dyer

The objectives and goals of The Indian Menopause Society attracted me to be an active member of the society. My journey with the Indian Menopause Society[IMS] is more than ten years old. Hyderabad was inducted as the fifth chapter in 2002 and I am fortunate to have been the Founder Secretary. Within a span of nine years IMS has expanded exponentially and boasts of 37 chapters all over India, and has an international presence at International Menopause Society, Council of Associated Menopause Societies, North American Menopause Society, Asia Pacific Menopause Federation and South Asian Federation Of Menopause Societies. I have grown along with the IMS,passing through the phases of learning, changing, gathering strength, facing turbulence(post WHI) and evolving both as a person and a professional. The IMS family as we fondly call it, is special for it has a holistic approach and deals not only with the ailments of aging but touches the mental and emotional issues too. The common bond that holds the IMS together is it's sensitivity, patience and dedication towards the well being of an adult woman.

It is an honor and privilege to be the President of this prestigious organization and the pleasure is mine to serve you this year. 'Widening the footsteps and walking tall "is the aim for the year2012-2013. The slogan for the year is "Fit@ Forty Strong @Sixty, Indepedant@Eighty". The slogan is self explanatory and the colours convey the state of mind and body. Red excites, and attributes to dynamism and fitness. Blue is a stable and dependable color inspiring confidence, commitment and peace. Green represents nature and is refreshing ,healing and signifies a baggage free qualities of a free spirit.

On behalf of the Executive Team of 2012 I present to you the proposed projects planned for the year. This year the aim is to reach out to each member of the society and aid the busy clinicians to have functional and dedicated menopause clinics akin to antenatal clinics.

Working with what you have, where you are and not with what you wish for ---is the principle each one of us follows in clinical practice to give the best to our patients. I strongly believe that an organized basic menopausal clinic is a possibility and every member can incorporate this sub-specialty in their busy practice. To achieve this, we urge each chapter to conduct two CME's and two public awareness programs. We are committed to help organize these events. To maintain uniformity of thought and practice, modules have been prepared to conduct these sessions. Details are in the Calaneder of Events 2012-2013.

Events happening all over India at a glance are depicted in the Calender 2012-2013

CME 1-Simplifying Menopause Management

Public Forum 1-Have you got your sunshine today?

CME 2-Estrogen -The Fantasy Molecule

Public Forum 2-On Symptoms at Menopause

At the Zonal level, we will have four Zonal meets. The chapter secretaries of Navi Mumbai - Dr Anu Vij, Nagpur - Dr Alka Kumar , Patiala - Dr Manjit Kaur Mohil and Bangalore - Dr Sheela Mane are enthusiastic to conduct the meet at their respective chapters. We wish the surrounding chapters of the zones to liaise with the zonal organizing secretary and participate actively to make it a truly zonal event.

A day workshop on osteoporosis is going to be conducted and the centers selected are Hyderabad, Ahmedabad, Kolkata and Delhi.This activity will be web casted and or will be online as a webinar.

The grand finale for the year will be the National IMS meet IMSCON at Puri,Odisha. Dr Hara Patnaik , the Organizing Secretary is full of new and exciting ideas to make this a memorable scientific and social event.

We will continue to have our regular publications i.e. Journal Of Mid-Life Health, Newsletter and Poise twice a year.

It is difficult, if not impossible, for a practitioner to keep track with the fast paced scientific research in the medical field. Menopausal medicine, being multidisciplinary, a concise document will aid in maintaining a fine balance between research and clinical practice. We are working towards development of two Practice Guidelines, "Evidence Based Management Of Menopause In India" and "Guidelines On Management Of Post Menopausal Osteoporosis".

"Art Of Medical Writing" is the topic of the scientific meeting to be held on August 4^th2012 in association with the Indian Journal Of Endocrinology ,a prelude to the IMS administrative meeting on August 5^th2012 at Hyderabad. This is open for Clinicians,Researchers,Postgraduates and Doctors from Pharmaceuticals.

"Practice What You Preach"-is an initiative to sensitize our members to take care of themselves, which often is given a last priority. As a part of this agenda, a special price of Rs 2,200/for three doses of Gardasil exclusively for the IMS member and their family is being offered. Kindly register with your Chapter Secretary to avail of this benefit.

We wish to make our vibrant website more interactive. The promotion of young talent is by conducting all India Quiz. International activity and Research will continue to be a part of the agenda.

I thank my predecessors for laying a solid foundation to work on. Team work is the ability to work together towards a common vision. It is the fuel that propels common people to achieve uncommon goal and I request active involvement of each member to make 2102-2013 a satisfying and memorable year for us.

Yours Sincerely,

Meeta

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Elder- Ms Sunita Saklikar

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