Women's Health and Pregnancy

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…

भारत में मधुमेह एक बढ़ती हुई चिंता का विषय है, और यह युवाओं में और विशेषकर गर्भावस्था के दौरान महिलाओं में भी देखा जा रहा है। डॉ. उषा श्रीराम (एंडोक्रिनोलॉजिस्ट, दिवास एनजीओ की संस्थापक) और डॉ. गीता अर्जुन (ओब्गिन, डायरेक्टर, ईवी कल्याणी मेडिकल फाउंडेशन) के साथ वेबिनार चर्चा पर आधारित इस लेख में आपको गर्भावस्था के दौरान होने वाले मधुमेह और इसके प्रबंधन को समझने में मदद मिलेगी। गर्भकालीन मधुमेह (गेस्टेशनल डाइअबीटीज़) क्या है? जब किसी भी प्रकार के मधुमेह का सबसे पहले निदान गर्भावस्था के दौरान किया…

The time leading up to menopause, also known as perimenopause can often be a hormonal maelstrom. We help you understand what to expect during perimenopause and how to prepare for it so that the perimenopausal symptoms can be managed better. The time leading up to menopause is known as the perimenopause. This is a natural process that every woman goes through as their ovaries age and slowly stop working. One important hormone for women, estrogen, starts to decline due to lack of ovulation and…

Dr. Tarakeswari S. (MD ObGyn, Senior Consultant & Head – Obstetric Medicine Unit at Fernandez Hospital), Dr. Usha Sriram (Endocrinologist, Founder of Diwas NGO) & Dr. Shital Patel (Lactation Counselor and Medical Advisor at PatientsEngage) help us understand Gestational diabetes and post-partum or post-delivery care for better management of consequences. As we all know Gestational diabetes or Diabetes during pregnancy needs to be diagnosed on time and careful monitoring is required…

Diabetes is a growing concern in India, affecting younger people especially women during pregnancy. This article based on the webinar discussion with Dr. Usha Sriram (Endocrinologist, Founder of Diwas NGO) & Dr. Gita Arjun (Obgyn, Director, E V Kalyani Medical Foundation) helps us understand diabetes and its management during pregnancy. What is Gestational Diabetes? Any type of Diabetes first diagnosed during pregnancy is known as Gestational Diabetes. It can be of two types.…

Aishwarya M, an independent language and literacy educator in India shares her unconventional and imperfect approach to dealing with sleep issues. But first, touch wood! As with anything else with a chronic illness, my sleep is better at the moment. I do not know how long this phase will last. Second, I have Fibromyalgia. I have probably had it for over eight years. I got diagnosed in May 2022. Third, sleep sucks when you have Fibromyalgia1. Lastly, I might have figured out how to sleep…