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    Women's Health and Pregnancy

    Conception, Pregnancy complications, Endometriosis, Menopause, Uterine Fibroids, PCOS, women specific issues in common conditions like Urinary Tract Infection, Heart diseases, Stroke, Kidney Disease and more

     

  • A woman in the middle of her run holding her calf
    पैर में ऐंठन - कारण और बचाव के उपाय
    क्या आपको कभी-कभी अपनी पिंडली की मांसपेशियों में या पैर के अंगूठे में अचानक ऐंठन होती है? इस लेख में डॉ. शीतल रावल पैर की ऐंठन की समस्या के कारण बताती हैं और इस समस्या से छुटकारा पाने के लिए कुछ टिप्स देती हैं पैर में ऐंठन ज्यादातर व्यक्तियों द्वारा अनुभव की जाने वाली एक सामान्य लेकिन हानिरहित स्थिति है। (कनाडा और अमेरिका में मुख्य रूप से इस स्थिति को चार्ली हॉर्स कहते हैं)। यह समस्या अकसर पिंडली के क्षेत्र में मांसपेशियों के अचानक दर्दनाक संकुचन से होती हैं। ऐंठन कुछ सेकंड से लेकर कुछ मिनटों…
  • वेरिकोज़ वेंस (अपस्फीत शिरा) के प्रबंधन के बारे में आवश्यक जानकारी
    वेरिकोज़ वेंस (अपस्फीत शिरा, ऐंठी हुई शिराएं) 5 में से 1 व्यक्ति को प्रभावित करती हैं। इस लेख में डॉ शीतल रावल पटेल बताती हैं कि वेरिकोज़ वेंस क्या हैं, इसके कारण और जोखिम कारक क्या हैं, निदान के लिए क्या परीक्षण किए जाते हैं, और इसके उपचार और खुद प्रबंधन करने के लिए के क्या विकल्प हैं। वेरिकोज़ वेंस क्या हैं? पैरों के शिरापरक तंत्र (वेनस सिस्टम) में 3 प्रकार की वेंस (शिराएं) होती हैं  (शिराएं / वेंस वे रक्त वाहिकाएं हैं जो रक्त को हृदय की ओर ले जाती हैं)।: उपरिस्थ (सतही, सुपर्फ़िशिअल) दीर्घ…
  • Stock image of pregnant women with a text panel that says Covid 19 vaccine pregnant and lactating women
    Immunisation of Women against COVID-19
    The Federation of Obstetric & Gynecological Societies of India released a position statement on COVID-19 vaccination for women who are pregnant or  currently breastfeeding. Here are the key highlights and answers to some common questions.   There has been a lot of conversation in recent months regarding vaccination of women primarily the menstruating, pregnant and lactating women against Covid-19. News channels, insufficient research data and social media have further added…
  • Thyroid and Women's Reproductive Health
    Dr Anshumala Kulkarni, Consultant Gynecological Surgeon, Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital addresses questions on how thyroid hormones affect the reproductive system of women during various life stages. Thyroid hormone functions have a complex interplay with all the hormones of the reproductive system. Thyroid hormones act at the level of the pituitary gland and affect the release of stimulating hormones from the pituitary and estrogen, progesterone and testosterone hormones from…
  • Understanding Male and Female Infertility
    Dr. Kalyani Nityanandan, 85-year-old cardiologist, has extensive knowledge and deep understanding of a gamut of health issues. Here, she delves into issues of infertility and childlessness and potential medical treatment in her breezy style. A couple who have been married for a year or two go to a family function. Till a couple of decades ago, some elderly female relative was bound to ask the wife: What, no news? Irritating, but perhaps inevitable. Today, the question hangs in the air, unvoiced…
  • A pic with the words Stroke in women and some elements like a stethoscope and a diary
    Does Stroke Affect Women Differently?
    We know that stroke is a leading cause of disability. Dr. Nitin Sampat, Consulting Neurologist and Clinical Neurophysiologist highlights how stroke affects women differently, the risk factors for stroke in women and the preventive measures that can be taken. In India, the incidence of stroke is 84-260 lakh annually and the stroke rate in people > 70 years is 1.5% per year. It is the 4th leading cause of death and it still accounts for 1.3% of all causes of death in the world. However, it is…
  • यदि आपको एपिलेप्सी है, तो अपनी गर्भावस्था के लिए क्या सावधानियां लेनी चाहिए
    डॉ। जयंती मणि कोकिलाबेन धीरूभाई अंबानी अस्पताल में न्यूरोलॉजी कंसलटेंट हैं, और इस लेख में एपिलेप्सी वाली महिलाओं के बच्चे नहीं हो सकते हैं और उनके बच्चे को स्तनपान नहीं करा सकते हैं, ऐसी चिंताओं को संबोधित करती हैं। वह कहती हैं कि दवा संबंधी सही सलाह, पूर्व नियोजित गर्भावस्था और उचित निगरानी हो तो मिर्गी रोग वाली ज्यादातर महिलाओं की गर्भावस्था ठीक गुज़र सकती है और वे स्वस्थ बच्चे पैदा कर सकती हैं। क्या एपिलेप्सी वाली महिलाओं के लिए गर्भवती होना सुरक्षित है? एपिलेप्सी के उपचारों में प्रगति…
  • A woman whose head is not visible holding a pill in her palm and a glass of water
    All You Wanted To Know About Emergency Contraceptive Pills
    Looking for information on emergency contraceptive pills and don’t know whom to ask or how to ask. Dr. Ranjana Dhanu, Consultant Obstetrics & Gynaecology, Hinduja Hospital answers these questions. Emergency Contraception pills are used when a woman has had unprotected sex. This pill is commonly called the "morning-after pill”.  As per World Health Organization1, Emergency Contraceptive Pills (ECPs) can prevent over 95% of pregnancies when taken within the stipulated time- five…
  • Havovi who talks about her endometrial cancer seated in a red dress with a red mantel piece behind her
    "How Would I Tell My Children About My Endometrial Cancer Diagnosis"
    Havovi Bharucha, 53 neglected her symptoms and her health while grieving the loss of her husband and being a caregiver to her mother and an aged pet. By the time she sought help, she was diagnosed with Stage 3 Endometrial Cancer. She is a reminder to each one of us to be vigilant about our health. For almost a year, I would get spotting between my periods. I dismissed it thinking it was due to approaching menopause. A year ago, I had lost my husband to liver cancer. Since then I had been…
  • "Interstitial Cystitis Gave Me A Reason To Love And Treasure Life"
    Balaka Basu, founder of Interstitial Cystitis India, shares the story of her journey of being diagnosed with this chronic and debilitating condition to being the founder of a support group that has helped many in a similar situation.  “Changing poison into medicine”- Daisaku Ikeda When I started suffering from the debilitating disease called Interstitial Cystitis, I thought it was the end of everything in my life. I had little knowledge that it was actually the beginning of a great journey…
hii... before 1 month I had a miscarriage with 7 week pregnancy now I want to conciev again but first I want to lose weight... my weight is 74 kg ..and height is 5.65
my weight is 85 kg above ...my periods are not regular and light in colour....so wt should I do now
In a bizarre case, a woman was found with 92 fibroids in her uterus.  https://health.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/industry/92-fibroids-i… She had bloating, excessive bleeding and pain. These are all classic symptoms of fibroids. To…
Wat are the pros n cons of cervical encirclarge. How one should be prepared for this.,
I have allergy in face for past one year. it like small white and red patches in forehead and cheeks.i went to multiple doctors still it's not cured.its repeatedly coming time after time.they gave dermadew baby cream and hhlevo tablet and it reduces…
after delivery and tubal ligation my tummy not reducing even weight also.
I am suffering from pcos from 1 year. My periods are also not regular and frequent and the bleeding is also just spotting. I tried many times to conceive but nothing happened. I went to many doctors and they all start a new medication every time. I…
What yogasans can we do during pregnancy?(1st trimester). Had 2 miscarriages before. plz suggest.
Foods to be eaten in the time of pregnancy
i used to weight 60-63 kg. but afterdelivery weight starts increasing ang now weight is 75-76 kg. am veey worried ....plz tell how i can reduce weight..

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