Endometriosis and pregnancy? All you need to know
Endometriosis is a medical condition that affects many women worldwide. It occurs when the endometrium, which is the tissue that normally lines the inside of the uterus, grows outside of the uterus and on other organs in the pelvic area. This condition can cause a range of symptoms, including pain, heavy menstrual bleeding, and infertility. […]
Want To Plan Your Pregnancy? Here’s How To Track Your Ovulation Cycle
Planning a pregnancy is an exciting and rewarding phase for many couples. While some couples may be able to conceive quickly, others may have a difficult time getting pregnant. Tracking the woman’s ovulation cycle is a helpful step that can increase their chances of getting pregnant. Couples can maximise their chances of conception by understanding the woman’s […]
Post-abortion care-Experts share immediate and intermediate precautions for faster recovery
INTRODUCTION Abortion means termination of pregnancy. This could be done for medically indicated reasons such as an abnormality in the fetus detected on ultrasound or severe health conditions in the mother. Or, it can be done on request by the woman or couple due to various reasons including failure of contraception or social reasons. It […]
Breast Cancer Awareness Month: Common signs and symptoms you should know about
Breast cancer can affect young women as early as in their 20s too. Also, men can have breast cancer as they do have breast tissue. Breast cancer can occur during pregnancy as well
6 Common Issues Breastfeeding Women Face
Breastfeeding, whether you are for it or not, comes with its share of problems. Issues with lactation or the baby latching, concerns about the baby’s weight, and lack of support from family and workplace or healthcare are some common reasons for mothers discontinuing breastfeeding early.
How to choose the right contraception for you
Existing LGBT+ communities in liaison with health service providers can form a good support system for individuals to break barriers and help them find their identity and strength.
Health for the LGBTQ community
Existing LGBT+ communities in liaison with health service providers can form a good support system for individuals to break barriers and help them find their identity and strength.
Puberty is just a period
Puberty is the time in your child’s life when they transition from a child to an adult. Special hormones are produced and released that trigger the signs of puberty. Girls between the age of 9 and 11 years usually develop certain physical changes in their bodies over time. These include a slight increase in the […]
PELVIC PAIN IN WOMEN
Dr. Aruna Muralidhar MD, MRCOG (UK), FICM Senior Consultant Obstetrician and Gynaecologist, Fortis La Femme Hospital, Bangalore Introduction Chronic pelvic pain (CPP) is a problem that vexes patients and clinicians equally in gynaecological practice and amounts for approximately 10-40 % of all OPD consultations. CPP refers to intermittent or constant pain in the lower abdomen […]