1st International
Psycho‑Gynaecology Conference
IPGC 2026
Integrating Evidence‑Based Psychological Approaches into Women's Reproductive and Gynecological Healthcare
A very warm welcome to everyone on behalf of the IACBT! Women's reproductive and gynecological healthcare has traditionally focused on the biological dimensions of disease, often overlooking the psychological and emotional experiences that profoundly influence their mental well-being, relationships, treatment experiences, and quality of life. As evidence continues to demonstrate the close interplay between physical and psychological health, integrating mental well-being into reproductive and gynecological care has become an important priority. Recognising this need, the Indian Association of Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (IACBT), is proud to present the 1st International Psycho-Gynaecology Conference (IPGC) 2026, to be held on 25–26 September 2026 at the India International Centre, New Delhi, India, under the theme "Integrating Evidence-Based Psychological Approaches into Women’s Reproductive and Gynecological Healthcare." Whether you are a clinician, researcher, educator, trainee, or allied healthcare professional, we warmly invite you to be part of this landmark initiative. We look forward to welcoming you !
Connecting Minds. Transforming Women's Health.
A woman's health journey is influenced by much more than physiological changes. Emotional experiences, relationships, stress, coping mechanisms, social environment, and psychological resilience play a crucial role in health outcomes. The emerging field of Psycho-gynaecology acknowledges this interconnectedness and aims to integrate psychological understanding with gynaecological and reproductive healthcare.
The 1st International Psycho-Gynaecology Conference (IPGC) 2026 brings together global experts and multidisciplinary professionals to explore the evolving science of psycho-gynaecology and advance integrated approaches to women's healthcare.
"Join us as we move Beyond Biology and work towards a future where psychological
well-being is
recognized as an essential component of comprehensive women's health."
Save the Dates | 25–26 September 2026
Awareness & Understanding
Promote awareness of the psychological aspects of women's reproductive health.
Early Identification
Encourage early identification and intervention for mental health concerns.
Multidisciplinary Collaboration
Strengthen collaboration between medical and mental health professionals.
Research & Practice
Share advances in research and clinical practice with the field.
Integrated Models of Care
Develop integrated models of care for women across the lifespan.
Compassionate, Evidence-Based Care
Support compassionate, evidence-based healthcare approaches.
Understanding the Whole Woman: Mind, Body, and Wellbeing
A woman's health journey is influenced by much more than physiological changes. Emotional experiences, relationships, stress, coping mechanisms, social environment, and psychological resilience play a crucial role in health outcomes. Psycho‑Gynaecology acknowledges this interconnectedness and aims to integrate psychological understanding with gynaecological and reproductive healthcare. Key areas include:
Share your research. Shape the future.
Researchers, clinicians and healthcare professionals are invited to submit abstracts exploring innovative research, clinical experiences and emerging perspectives in psycho‑gynaecology. Authors should select one scientific track that best fits their submission.
Psychological Health Across the Female Reproductive Lifespan
Evidence‑Based Psychological Interventions in Women's Reproductive & Gynecological Health
Psychological Management of Gynecological & Reproductive Disorders
Psychosexual Health, Trauma & Relationships
Integrating Psychological Care into Women's Healthcare Services
Clinical Perspectives & Emerging Issues in Psycho‑Gynaecology
The Scientific Committee reserves the right to determine the final presentation format.
Submit Abstract
Via email ahead of the deadline.
Peer Review
Reviewed by the scientific committee.
Notification
Acceptance emails with presentation format & slot.
Present at IPGC
Oral, poster, case or symposium presentation on‑site.
Organised in collaboration
Malaysian Society of Clinical Psychology
Collaborating PartnerPartner with a movement in women's healthcare
IPGC 2026 offers organisations the opportunity to engage with a diverse community of healthcare professionals committed to advancing women's health. Together, we can accelerate the integration of mental health into women's healthcare.
Institutional & Knowledge Partners
- Recognition as Official Academic Partner
- Institution logo on website & promotional materials
- Faculty & student participation opportunities
- Discounted delegate registrations
- Nominate speakers, moderators or session chairs
- Recognition as Official Knowledge Partner
- Speaking opportunities in selected sessions
- Curate panel discussions or workshops
- Logo on conference agenda & website
- Thought leadership positioning
- Recognition as Official Scientific Partner
- Participation in the Scientific Committee
- Abstract & paper review participation
- Session chair or keynote nomination
- Complimentary registrations for representatives
Sponsorship Tiers
Pharma, medical equipment, healthcare, technology companies & startups
- Recognition as Bronze Sponsor
- Logo on event website & sponsor board
- Exhibition space (where applicable)
- Complimentary delegate passes
- Company profile in the event directory
- Recognition as Silver Sponsor
- Logo on website, banners & promotional materials
- Speaking opportunity in a technical/sponsor session
- Complimentary delegate passes
- Inclusion in delegate kit
- Recognition as Gold Sponsor
- Logo across all event branding
- Featured speaking opportunity
- Branding on conference kits
- VIP networking access
Additional Opportunities
- Exclusive branding at the sponsored function
- Logo display at venue & event signage
- Verbal acknowledgment during the session
- Standees / promotional materials at the venue
- Networking with delegates & VIP guests
- Dedicated exhibition booth / space
- Branding at exhibition area
- Product demonstrations & launches
- Lead generation opportunities
- Complimentary exhibitor passes
Interested in partnering with IPGC 2026?
Get in touch with our team for the full category breakdown, benefits and payment details.
Secure your seat at IPGC 2026
Registration fee includes taxes, conference kit, access to sessions, and lunches, snacks, tea & coffee during the conference. Early Bird rates apply until 10 September 2026.
| Category | Early Bird (till 10 Sept 2026) | Regular (from 11 Sept 2026) | Accompanying Person |
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Student (PG/Scholar) |
Delegate (Non‑Clinical & Clinical) |
Corporate (Pharma/Med/Tech) |
Student (PG/Scholar) |
Delegate (Non‑Clinical & Clinical) |
Corporate (Pharma/Med/Tech) |
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| International | $30 | $50 | $80 | $35 | $55 | $100 each | $40 |
| India | ₹2,500 | ₹4,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹3,500 | ₹5,500 | ₹10,000 | ₹4,000 |
Terms & Conditions
- Registration fee includes taxes and conference kit, access to sessions, lunches, snacks, tea and coffee during the conference.
- Students are required to produce a valid identity card/certificate from their supervisor/institution to qualify for registration under the 'student' category.
- Registration fee is non‑refundable.
Payment Details
Registration fee can be paid via NEFT or UPI using the details below, or by Demand Draft in favour of "IACBT" payable at New Delhi, sent to the conference secretariat. Please send a copy of the transaction slip.
- Account Name
- IACBT (Indian Association of Cognitive Behaviour Therapy)
- A/C No.
- 35617340110
- Bank
- State Bank of India, AIIMS, Ansari Nagar, New Delhi
- IFSC Code
- SBIN0001536
Global Voices. Shared Vision.
IPGC 2026 will feature distinguished national and international experts from the fields of Behavioural Sciences, Obstetrics & Gynaecology, Psychiatry, Psychology, and Women's Health Research. Faculty announcements will be updated regularly.
Behavioural Sciences
Obstetrics & Gynaecology
Psychiatry
Psychology
Women's Health Research
Faculty list coming soon
Speaker names, photographs and session topics will be published here as confirmations arrive.
Two days of science, practice & experience
Two days of keynotes, plenary panels, scientific sessions, symposia, open paper presentations and lived-experience sharing, followed by a full-day CBT skills workshop on 27 September.
Registration & Tea
Inaugural Ceremony
- Welcome
- Lamp Lighting / Opening Ritual
- Introduction & Significance of the Conference Theme
- Guest of Honor Address
- Chief Guest Address
- Event Overview & Call to release the Book of Abstracts
Opening Keynote Address
“Evidence-Based CBT Across the Female Reproductive Lifespan.”
High Tea
Plenary Panel
“Integrating Mental Health into Gynecological and Public Health Systems: Opportunities, Challenges and Solutions”
Scientific Session 1
Clinical Insights & Evidence-Based Interventions in the Management of Adolescent & Early Adulthood Gynecological Issues
Roundtable discussion: Targeting Metabolic & Hormonal Dysregulation in adolescents and young women — Clinical Insights, Lifestyle Modification and Adherence
Beyond the Ovaries: Conceptualizing the Shift from PCOS to PMOS (Polymetabolic Ovary Syndrome) and its Implications for Clinical Psychology
Varuna Sharma, Consultant Licensed Clinical Psychologist and founder of Mind Full State
Psychological impact of menarche and attitudes towards menstruation on body image, self-esteem, emotional regulation, and social anxiety among adolescents
Paridhi Jalan, Asst. Prof., DIY Patil University
Lunch Break
Scientific Session 2
Managing Hormonal Transitions and their Psychosocial Impact across Perinatal & Postnatal Phases: Biopsychosocial Perspectives
CBT for psychological symptoms in perimenopause
Dr Mallika Sharma, Associate Professor, Buckinghamshire Univ, UK (online)
Understanding and Integrated psychological management of emotional distress related to Matrescence and the invisible 4th trimester
Dr Jui Shankar, Psychotherapist and Supervisor, Pune
Managing Postnatal Depression: Psychological Interventions to Protect Maternal Mental Health and Infant Bonding
Dr. Rajwant Kaur, Associate Professor & Head, Department of Mental Health Nursing, SGT University, Gurugram
Integrating Psychological care into women's reproductive and perinatal healthcare
Gulnar Kohli, Psychologist, Perinatal Mental Health Specialist
Session 3 · Symposium
Emotional Influences on Conception, Fertility, & Reproductive Outcomes
The Mind–Fertility Connection
Psychological dimension of infertility and how it affects not just women but couples as a unit
Dr. Mahwash Kamdaar, Founder, ELIF Healthcare
Clinical Case Series of Complex Infertility Managed Through a Mind-Centred Approach
Dr. Syeda Rumana Urooj, Infertility specialist, Director, Apollo Homoeopathy & Fertility Clinic, Hyderabad
Integrating Cognitive Behavioural Approaches into infertility management
Dr. Indu Malik, Fertility Counselor, Cloud Nine Hospitals
Open Paper Session 1
10 oral paper presentations
View all 10 papers
Quality of life, social support and coping mechanisms in women with dysmenorrhea
Bhavya Sharma, Prachi Saini, Shree Guru Gobind Singh Tricentenary University
Role of integrated approach to yoga therapy (IAYT) upon the physical and emotional states of Pregnant women: A Pre-Post Pilot study
Dr. Prasanna, SAKHI (Virtual women health platform)
Exploring the Relationship Between Menstrual Distress, Interoceptive Awareness, Alexithymia, and Emotion Dysregulation in Young Adult Women
Prof. Kudrat Sachdeva, Aradhna Juneja, Kashish Yadav, Ayesha Hira, Christ (Deemed to be University)
Healthcare professionals’ experiences of caring for patients through reproductive loss in Kerala
Aishwarya Raj, Prama Bhattacharya, Indian Institute of Technology, Bhubaneswar
Addressing the Silent Crisis: Psychological Assessment and Policy Gaps in Indian Maternal Mental Health
Srushti Bagle, Dr. Juhi Deshmukh, Savitribai Phule Pune University
Effectiveness of Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT) in Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) Care: A Systematic Review
Athulya S Nair, Institute of Mental Health and Neuroscience, Calicut
From Treatment to Therapeutic Care: Developing an Integrated, Stage-Specific Framework for Fertility Counselling in the Indian Context
Neha Dhar
Mapping Psychological Distress and Psychosocial Needs in Women with Peripartum Cardiomyopathy
Gursabeen Kaur, Dr Ritu Mehta, Lovely Professional University
Psychopathological Symptoms Across Different Menarcheal Groups in Adolescents
Filzah Kakul, Dr. Sarah Javed, Aligarh Muslim University (AMU)
Understanding the psychological impact of Pre-Menstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD) through thematic analysis of clinical narratives by women in Psychotherapy
Dr Hemalatha Swaminathan, California Institute of Integral Studies
Open Paper Session 2
11 oral paper presentations
View all 11 papers
The Unnoticed Fourth Trimester: Cognitive Distortions, Maternal Identity, and Psychological Well-being in First-Time Mothers of Delhi-NCR
Dr Rati Khurana, IILM University
A Qualitative Exploration of How Working Women Manage PMOS and Work Responsibilities
Arushi Bhatt, Dr. Anu Malik, Gautam Buddha University
Psychological Distress and Neuropsychological Functioning in Women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
Athira S Nair, IMHANS, Kerala
Beyond Grief and Reproductive Hope: A CBT-Informed Case Report of Psychological Preparedness for IVF Following the Death of an Adolescent Son
Sunayana Sukka, Dr. Lakshmi Narayana, Bharatiya Engineering Science and Technology Innovation University
The Turning “Period”: Cognitive Vulnerability in Menopausal Women Across Socioeconomic Contexts
Aahana Chandel, Christ (Deemed to be University)
Self-compassion and psychological distress in Polyendocrine Metabolic Ovarian Syndrome: A comparative study
Chilka Mukherjee, Dr. Susmita Halder, St. Xavier’s University
Religious and spiritual coping in infertility and assisted reproduction: A mixed-methods systematic review and integrated synthesis
Aysha Khursheed, Delhi University
The Hidden Psychological Burden of PCOS: Integrating Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for Anxiety, Body Image and Emotional Wellbeing in Young Women
Nandita, Independent Researcher
Functional Amenorrhoea in Adolescent Anorexia Nervosa: A Case Study of Multidisciplinary Intervention
Anuja Brahme, Shashwat Multispecialty Hospital; University of Delhi
Integrating Evidence-Based Psychological Approaches in the Management of Polyendocrine Metabolic Ovarian Syndrome: A Biopsychosocial Perspective on Women’s Psychological Well-Being
G. Varshini, Chanakya University
Turmoil, Loss of Identity, and the hope of Realignment: Journey of Women with Postpartum Depression Symptomatology and their spouses
Saniya Bhargava, Vasundharaa S. Nair, OP Jindal Global University
Plenary Keynote
From Evidence to Action: Scaling Psycho-Gynecologic Care into Mainstream Hospital Workflows and National Policy
Tea Break
Scientific Session 4
Bridging Clinical Realities and Patient Experience: Handling Stigma, Lack of Social Support and Cultural Dynamics
Overcoming socio-cultural barriers, modesty concerns, and body shame that lead to delayed presentation and somatic distress
Dr. Athiya Fahiem Khan, MD (Psychiatry), Srinagar, Jammu & Kashmir, India
Lived Experience Session
Lunch Break
Session 5 · Symposium
Post-Menopausal Wellbeing and Coping with Gynecological Cancers
The Mind-Body Continuum in Gynecological Oncology: A Multidisciplinary Framework for Whole-Person Cancer Care
Evidence-based interventions for patients across the cancer care continuum
Dr. Sanskriti Singh, Psycho-Oncologist, Max Super Speciality Hospital, Vaishali
Emotional impact of regenerative interventions in gynecological patients
Dr. Alnkrita Bansal, Managing Director, HB Speciality Hospital | Director, Revita Life Sciences, Regenerative Gynecologist, Rudrapur
Addressing the unique psycho-social burden carried by caregivers and families of women navigating reproductive cancers, particularly in traditional care structures
Saba Saifi, Consultant Psychologist, Founder & Director, Psycho-hub Institute
Panel Discussion
“The Pelvic-Brain Connection: Integrating Neuropsychology, Somatic Interventions, and Human Factors to Address Chronic Pain and Trauma in Gynecological Care”
Sex hormones, brain function, and cognitive health: insights and applications
Shreeja Reddy, Neuropsychologist, Director, Mind Dhara Pvt. Ltd.
Neuropsychological sequelae and somatic interventions for chronic pelvic pain
Anupama Mishra, Psychologist & Public Policy Fellow, Founder & Lead Psychologist, Saras Wellness Boom
Analyzing and re-engineering the standard gynecological environment through a human-centric lens to minimize trauma
Astha Gill, Human Factors Specialist, Author, TEDx Speaker
Open Paper Session 3
11 oral paper presentations
View all 11 papers
Impact of Societal Expectations on Women’s Wellbeing, Self-Image and Self-Efficacy During Primitive Years of Motherhood
Dr. Swati Sharma, Prometheus School
Emotional Regulation, Psychological Distress, and Psychological Adjustment among Cancer Patients
Priya Sharma, Dr. Roopali Sharma, Amity University
Beyond the Surgery: Exploring Body Image, Health Anxiety, and Experiences Following Hysterectomy
Aakriti Sidhu, Priyanka Malhotra & Dr. Rati Khurana, BLK Max Hospital
Mindfulness-based stress reduction for psychological adjustment following modified radical mastectomy: A clinical case report
Bhavya Rastogi, Dr. Jitendra Jeenger, Geetanjali Medical College and Hospital
Making Sense of Maternal Care: Healthcare Communication Experiences Among Women with Locomotor Disabilities
Pratibha Narwade, Dr. Aarti Nagarkar, Savitribai Phule Pune University, Ganeshkhind
Beyond white discharge: cultural myths and psychiatric distress in female dhat syndrome case reports
Bhavya Bharti, ABVIMS & Dr RML Hospital
One Cancer Journey, Different Psychosocial Needs: Integrating Psycho-Oncology Care in Women Undergoing Gynaecological Cancer Surgery
Sakshi Jadhav, Rhea Daruvala, Narayana Health City
Psychological Safety in Gynaecological Healthcare: Its Role in Women’s Disclosure, Trust, and Treatment Engagement
Anushka Yadav, Subhash Meena, Delhi University
The Hidden Biology of Sexual Pain: Unraveling the interplay of pain neuroscience, psychological mechanisms and biological processes in Genito-Pelvic Pain/Penetration Disorder
Palak Rawat, Rohan Rawat, Amity Institute of Psychology and Allied Sciences
Psychological impact of social media on reproductive health among Young Urban Women
Keshav Kumar, University of Delhi; Chanakya University
Psychosocial Experiences of Women Living with Uterine Fibroids: A Scoping Review for Culturally Responsive Mental Healthcare
Ojas, Ms. Aditi Bhatia, Ms. Baani Munjal, Indira Gandhi National Open University
Valedictory, Awards & Closing Ceremony
- Talk — The Future of Integrative Women’s Healthcare
- Best oral presentation / Young Investigator Award
- Vote of thanks
- Announcement of next conference
Full Day CBT Skills Workshop
Cognitive and Behavioral Therapy (CBT) for Female Sexual Dysfunction: Assessment and Evidence-Based Intervention
Resource Person
Prof. Firdaus Mukhtar, Universiti Putra Malaysia (a global expert on the topic)
Venue
Civil Services Officers Institute, K.G. Marg, New Delhi
Join us in New Delhi
India International Centre — a landmark institution known for promoting intellectual exchange, academic dialogue, and cultural engagement, making it an ideal setting for this international scientific gathering.
Getting there
40, Max Mueller Marg, Lodhi Estate, New Delhi, Delhi — 110003
Nearest Airport
Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL), approx. 45–60 min by taxi
Metro Station
Khan Market (Violet Line) or Jor Bagh (Yellow Line)
On‑site Parking
Available for delegates — details to follow closer to the event
Planning your stay
Accommodation and local transport within Delhi are arranged and paid for personally by each delegate. The organising team is happy to help with recommendations and coordination — just let us know your preferences using the enquiry form below.
Accommodation
Booked and paid for by delegates directly. Share your room preference, dates and budget with the organising team and we'll help point you to suitable options near the venue.
Transport within Delhi
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Indian Association for Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (IACBT)