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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

     

  • Early stage Ovarian cancer Mona Choudhuri
    I Am Thankful Ovarian Cancer Was Detected Early
    Mona Choudhuri considers herself very lucky to have been diagnosed in the early stages of ovarian cancer. Here she shares her experience to help raise awareness of the importance of routine physical examinations and screenings for women. She also highlights the issue of lymphedema of the leg.  Ovarian cancer was never on my radar of health concerns. It was fibroids in my uterus that had been my constant worry since my mid-30s. I would have discomfort, bloating and frequent abdominal pain.…
  • Does Endometriosis Affect Fertility?
    Obstetrician and gynaecologist Dr. Chandan Dubey, addresses some of the common questions on endometriosis, its association with PCOD and Obesity and how it affects fertility. How common is Endometriosis? What factors increase a woman’s risk of getting endometriosis? Endometriosis affects 2-10 % women in the reproductive age group globally. Risk factors of Endometriosis may be: Pregnancy and childbirth after 30 years. First degree relatives with this condition. Structural abnormalities of…
  • CKD and women's health issues
    Women’s Health Issues for Patients With Chronic Kidney Disease
    Dr Raka Kaushal, a senior nephrologist focused on various women’s issues amongst patients with Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) in a webinar with PatientsEngage in English and Hindi. The questions raised from pregnancy complications, to hair loss, abnormal periods, menopause, oral contraceptives and more.  Here is a synopsis of the key questions addressed. Link to recording on youtube below. Each question is marked with the time stamp. 1:43 Are women with CKD more likely to have…
  • 9 Tips For Pregnant Women To Ensure Good Sugar Control During Covid-19 Lockdown
    Dr. Uma Ram, Director and OBGYN Seethapathy clinic and Hospital, Chennai shares tips for pregnant women to follow to ensure good sugar control, especially in times of Covid-19 lockdown which has restricted movement and is stressful. One in five pregnant women we see have gestational diabetes or high sugars in pregnancy. A lock down can cause problems for them because they may not be able to exercise, get enough veggies or access blood tests. Here are a few tips to ensure good sugar control…
  • Stock pic of Fe the chemical symbol for iron surrounded by iron rich foods
    What Should I Eat If I Have Anemia – Recipes and Tips
    Anemia affects more than 50% of women and children in India. This has significant consequences on their health. Dietitian Shruti Hirlekar suggests a couple of easy recipes and other diet tips to prevent and address Anemia. Anaemia is the deficiency in the number of red blood cells or the amount of haemoglobin they contain. This deficiency limits the exchange of oxygen and carbon-dioxide between the blood and tissue cells. Haemoglobin is a conjugated protein containing four heme group and globin…
  • Stock pic of a young women running on the beach with an overlay of a heart and ECG
    महिलाओं में साइलेंट हार्ट अटैक के लक्षण और जोखिम
    हिंदुजा हेल्थकेयर सर्जिकल हॉस्पिटल की इंटर्वेंशनॉल कंसल्टेंट कार्डियोलॉजिस्ट डॉ. स्नेहिल मिश्रा  इस भ्रम को दूर कर रहे हैं कि हृदय रोग केवल पुरुषों का रोग है। सच इसके विपरीत है। महिलाओं में मृत्यु का सबसे बड़ा कारण हृदय रोग  ही है, परन्तु इसके लक्षण महिलाओं में फरक हैं। क्या हृदय रोग पुरुषों की तुलना में महिलाओं के लिए ज्यादा खतरनाक है? जागरूकता की कमी के कारण और केस की सही पहचान और रिपोर्टिंग में कमी के कारण महिलाओं में हृदय रोग का जोखिम सच्चाई से काफी कम आंका गया है। ज्यादातर…
  • मैं कैंसर के उपचार के दौरान डायरी लिखा करती थी और गणित की पहेलियाँ सुलझाया करती थी
    कैंसर मौत की सजा नहीं है। ऐसा कहीं नहीं लिखा है कि जिसे कैंसर है उसकी मौत दूसरों से पहले होगी। नंदिता मुरलीधर, जिन्हें स्तन कैंसर था, बताती हैं कि कैसे उनके हंसमुख और सकारात्मक दृष्टिकोण ने उनकी निराशा को कम किया। “कैंसर” एक ऐसा शब्द है जो सुनने वाले को सुन्न कर देता है, कंपकंपा देता है। आपको कैंसर संबंधी हर मायूस फिल्म की याद आने लगती है - है… क्योंकि इन में कैंसर को हमेशा ज़िंदगी का एक अंत (या कम से कम अंत की शुरुआत) के रूप में चित्रित किया गया है. उदास संगीत, जबरदस्त बहते आँसू या एक निश्चित…
  • A poster that says Congenital Heart Disease
    My Baby Had A 11 Hour Surgery For Congenital Heart Disease
    A diagnosis of Congenital Heart Disease can be earth-shattering for a new mom. A mother shares the series of corrective surgeries her young baby has to go through, the effect this diagnosis had on her and the family and how she has dealt with it. Initial Symptoms 2 days after my son was born, I turned to my husband and said “ I have never been happier in my life!” Little did I know my joy was going to hit a major speed bump less than 24 hours later. The paediatrician who was part of my labour…
  • Maternal Health Factors That Cause Childhood Obesity
    What is the impact of maternal obesity and gestational diabetes on neonatal adiposity and childhood obesity? Dr. Giridhara R Babu, the lead investigator of the study from the Public Health Foundation of India, Bangalore, helps explain the key findings of this study. In India alone, 4.3 million pregnant women are found to be overweight or obese. Obesity is a public health concern for pregnant women. Obesity leads to complications during pregnancy and birth, including a high rate of C-sections,…
  • What to Eat and Drink To Prevent Painful Bladder Syndrome
    A book on Indian Diet for Interstitial Cystitis (IC), the first of its kind, hopes to serve as an easy-to-understand guide for patients and caregivers to help manage IC or Painful Bladder Syndrome. Here is an interview with the co-author Neelanjana Singh who is a Nutrition Therapist & Wellness Consultant. Your book ‘Indian Diet for Interstitial Cystitis (Eat Healthy and Protect Your Bladder)’ was released last month. Could you tell us a little about it? Interstitial Cystitis (IC), now known…
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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