Fertility & Reproductive Health Archives - Dr. Aruna Kalra

Modern Contraception in India: Marriage & Responsibility

Exploring Modern Contraception Methods in India: Marriage & Responsibility

Marriage is not just about companionship but also about shared responsibilities, one of which is family planning. With India’s dynamic societal shifts and rising population, contraception plays a critical role in modern marriages. It empowers couples to take charge of their reproductive health and make informed decisions about starting or expanding their families. Let’s dive…

Uterine Fibroids Can Cause Infertility: Know How

What are Uterine Fibroids? Fibroids are common in women of childbearing age. They are abnormal growths that form in the uterus, however they are often harmless and uterine cancer seldom results from them. Both the size and the location of fibroids vary. Some are rather little, while others may be big and uterine-distorting. Submucosal fibroids…

Diagnose and available treatment for PCOD and PCOS

While there is no particular test to confirm PCOD, still the doctor would diagnose and discuss available treatment for PCOD and PCOS by discussing your medical history. And diagnose by doing a physical examination to confirm the condition. So that they may then recommend A pelvic examination Blood tests to quantify hormone levels An ultrasound to examine…

Signs and symptoms of PCOD and PCOS?

Do you have oily skin, missed/skipped periods, or difficulty in managing your weight? Did you think those problems are just a normal part of your life? But such hindrances could actually be symbols that you may have polycystic ovary (or ovarian) syndrome, also known as PCOS. This state has many symptoms, and you may not have all of…

Did you know what is the Difference between PCOD and PCOS

Are PCOD and PCOS the same? Most of the women get confused between the two, often using the two terms interchangeably. Specifically when we trying to recognize the relation between PCOD, PCOS and pregnancy. Certainty both the conditions are different from each other, in spite of the similarities, like being related to the ovaries and causing…

What are PCOD and PCOS and what are their prevalence in India?

Poly Cystic Ovarian Syndrome and Poly Cystic Ovarian Disease are both health conditions associated with the ovaries and hormonal imbalance in women with comparable symptoms, abbreviations of which are often used interchangeably, but are they really the same? We got in touch with two experts to better understand the differences between PCOD and PCOS and bust some myths:…

Haemoglobinopathy

Haemoglobinopathy such as thalassaemia are inherited blood disorders. If you’re a carrier of thalassaemia gene, you can pass these health conditions on to your baby. If the mother is found to be a carrier, screening is also offered to the father. If you find out you’re a carrier, you and your partner will have the…

Emergency Contraceptive / Morning After Pill

The morning-after pill is meant for backup contraception only. Emergency contraception is used to prevent pregnancy after unprotected sex or if birth control method has failed e.g., condom leak. Morning-after pills do not end a pregnancy that has implanted. It works primarily by delaying or preventing ovulation and making uterine environment hostile. In overweight or…