Category: Health
How to Avoid Constipation in Pregnancy
Constipation is a common concern during pregnancy, affecting nearly 50% of expectant mothers. Hormonal changes, dietary adjustments, and the growing uterus can all contribute to slowed digestion. While constipation may seem like a minor inconvenience, it can cause significant discomfort and even lead to complications if not managed properly. This blog will guide you on…
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What is the Best Age to Conceive or Become a Parent?
The decision to become a parent is profound, encompassing much more than biology. It’s about choosing to dedicate oneself to another life, shaping and nurturing it from birth into adulthood. As a gynecologist with over 25 years of experience, I often see couples grappling with questions about the “right” age to conceive. While biology and…
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Can Endometriosis Take a Toll on Mental Health?
Endometriosis is not merely a physical ailment; it can profoundly impact mental health as well. The chronic pain and unpredictable nature of symptoms associated with endometriosis can take a toll on an individual’s emotional well-being. Pain and Emotional Distress: The persistent pain that often accompanies endometriosis can lead to emotional distress, anxiety, and depression. Coping…
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Can a Woman Get Pregnant with Endometriosis?
Endometriosis is a medical condition that occurs when tissue similar to the lining of the uterus, known as endometrium, grows outside the uterus. This disorder can bring about various challenges for those affected, and one common concern is its potential impact on fertility. The relationship between endometriosis and pregnancy is complex and varies from person…
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Can Teenagers Get Endometriosis?
Endometriosis, often thought of as a condition affecting women in their reproductive years, can indeed impact teenagers as well. While it is less common in this age group, the onset of endometriosis during adolescence is not unheard of. The symptoms of endometriosis can be challenging to identify, especially in teenagers, as they might dismiss them…
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What Lifestyle Changes Can Help Manage Endometriosis Symptoms?
Managing endometriosis often involves a multi-faceted approach, and lifestyle changes can play a significant role in alleviating symptoms and improving overall well-being. Balanced Diet: Adopting a nutritious, well-balanced diet can have a positive impact on endometriosis symptoms. Emphasize fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and lean proteins while minimizing processed foods and excess sugar. Some individuals find…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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:…
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