IMPA Pune Chapter conducted its March Monthly Meet on 28 March 2026 as a Women’s Day Special offline panel discussion titled “Midlife Shift: How Hormonal Changes Impact a Woman’s Image – Inside and Out,” under the Knowledge Fusion initiative, where the Monthly Meet is combined with a focused learning experience.

The panel featured Dr. Awanti Dhadphale, Ms. Pallavi Bengeri, Ms. Nikita Sankeshwar Gorde, and Ms. Preeti Singh, bringing together medical expertise and experiential perspectives. The discussion moved beyond appearance to address confidence, identity, emotional transitions, and the importance of normalising conversations around perimenopause and menopause.

Panelists also shared practical strategies to navigate this phase, including embracing change, prioritising self-care, seeking medical guidance, involving loved ones, and building supportive communities.

The meet began with a networking session, creating opportunities for meaningful member interaction. The session received very positive feedback and was appreciated as a thought-provoking, insightful, and impactful initiative by the IMPA Pune Chapter.