Women's Health and Pregnancy

Jaya Jamrani, 42 is a senior Marketing Professional who had painful periods since she was a teenager. A severe abdominal pain attack led to a diagnosis of endometriosis. She spoke to us about her experience in dealing with endometriosis. She says, “Endometriosis has helped me to become a better person with a healthier life. Can you tell us more about your condition? I suffer from endometriosis. It is a condition with very painful periods, infertility and highly disturbed hormones which lead to…

Manisha* was surprised when she started getting acute pain attacks in her abdomen. Investigations revealed she had endometriosis. Here she talks to us about the experience of dealing with it. Can you tell me a bit more about your condition? When did it start? In the first week of November 2024, I suddenly felt acute pain in my stomach that travelled down to my leg. The pain was comparable to what one feels when delivering a child. I tried various home remedies for the pain, but they did not…

The decision for caesarean birth is never an easy one. However, if you are opting for elective caesarean section, it is important to understand the implications on the health of the mother and the child. In this article, we talk about the increasing evidence of a C-section on long term gut health of the child and what you can do about it. The mode of delivery—caesarean section (CS) or vaginal delivery—can have significant long-term effects on a child's health, influencing the gut microbiome,…

Smrithy Rajesh,44 from Bangalore had to take into account how her younger son Advaith, 17, who is on the autism spectrum, would fare when she decided to go in for surgery, and whether other members in her household would be able to support him the way she did. What was your medical condition which made you go to the doctor? Adenomyosis, endometriosis and endometrial polyps with bulky uterus For 5 to 6 years, I experienced heavy menstrual bleeding, which gradually led to severe period pain over…

Mansi (name changed) is a 32-year-old year old woman who had a 12 kg tumour in her right ovary. Here she talks to us about her experience and life post the tumour removal and why it is important to be vigilant about any unexplained changes in your body Can you tell us about your condition? How did it happen? I was a healthy young 28-year-old woman living an active life. I noticed that my stomach area was starting to look bigger. I never had fat on my stomach. But it became the size of a thick…

Akanksha Patankar Mirji was diagnosed with epilepsy during the 2nd trimester of her first pregnancy when she had a grand mal seizure at home. A committed professional, she has since managed to handle her seizures with support from doctors, family and friends. She is an avid advocate in raising epilepsy awareness and runs marathons with the same purpose. Please tell us something about yourself. I am an Epilepsy Warrior. An easier way to define it is to state that I am a Person with Epilepsy who…

Dr. Sheela Nambiar – ObGyn. Lifestyle Medicine Physician, Dr. Usha Sriram – Endocrinologist, Anjali Uthup Kurian – Radio Jockey and PCOS warrior spoke with PatientsEngage on PCOS (Polycystic Ovary Syndrome) and its effect on Fertility and Obesity.   What is PCOS and what are its typical symptoms? PCOS, or Polycystic Ovary Syndrome, is a hormonal disorder predominantly affecting women of reproductive age, typically between 15 to 49 years old. However, its impact can extend throughout a…

रजोनिवृत्ति (मेनोपॉज़) से पहले की अवस्था को “पेरिमेनोपॉज़” कहा जाता है। इस में महिला के शरीर में हार्मोन में बहुत अनियमित उतार-चढ़ाव होता है । इस लेख में देखें कि पेरिमेनोपॉज़ के दौरान आप क्या अपेक्षा कर सकती हैं और पेरिमेनोपॉज़ के लक्षणों को बेहतर ढंग से प्रबंधित करने के लिए कैसे तैयारी की जा सकती है। सामान्य मासिक धर्म में जब बदलाव होने लगते हैं और महिला रजोनिवृत्ति (मेनोपॉज) की ओर बढ़ती है, तो उस अवस्था को पेरिमेनोपॉज के नाम से जाना जाता है। यह एक प्राकृतिक प्रक्रिया है जिस से हर महिला गुजरती…

Dr. Subhadra Jalali (Consultant Ophthalmologist at LV Prasad Eye Institute) & Dr. Tejo Pratap Oleti (Head - Neonatology unit, Fernandez Hospital) spoke to PatientsEngage on the issue of premature blindness in newborns, specifically due to Retinopathy of Prematurity. "30 Din Roshni ke"   17th November is observed as World Prematurity Day every year to raise awareness of preterm birth and address the concerns of preterm babies. Around 3 million premature babies are born preterm…

A mother who is also a doctor shares her arduous journey through infertility, pregnancy and infant health challenges in the hope that it helps women going through similar journeys of infertility and insufficient guidance during pre-natal and intra-natal periods. Plus the importance of advocating for yourself and your child. Embarking on the path to parenthood, my husband and I, both being healthcare professionals, conscientiously planned our pregnancy. Despite my medical background, the…