With appropriate medical care and management many women have successfully carried pregnancies to term despite having endometriosis.   Q: What is Endometriosis?   Dr: Endometriosis is a chronic condition where tissue similar to the lining of the uterus grows outside the uterus. This tissue, called endometrium, can adhere to various pelvic organs, causing pain, inflammation, and in severe cases, infertility.   Q: Is an individual born with Endometriosis?   Dr: No, individuals are not...

  It is important for individuals experiencing amenorrhea to undergo a thorough medical evaluation to identify the underlying cause and address any potential complications. Women are often baffled by an absent period. The most common cause for missing periods is being pregnant, but if that is not a possibility, one must dive deeper.   Amenorrhea is the medical term used to describe the absence of menstrual periods in women of reproductive age. There are two...

  Maintaining cervical health is paramount for the overall well-being and reproductive health of women. Cervical health refers to the overall well-being and condition of the cervix, which is the lower part of the uterus that connects to the vagina. Maintaining cervical health is important for a woman's reproductive and overall health.   Key Aspects of Cervical Health   1. Pap Smear Tests:   Regular Pap smears or Pap tests are essential for cervical health....

  The impact of fibroids on fertility can vary depending on the size, location, and number of fibroids, as well as individual factors. In many cases, fibroids may not cause any fertility issues or complications during pregnancy. A uterine fibroid, also known as leiomyoma or simply fibroid, is a non-cancerous (benign) tumour that develops within the muscular walls of the uterus, which is the female reproductive organ where a foetus grows during pregnancy. Uterine fibroids...

  The recovery depends mainly on how healthy and strong the mother is. Any pain associated with the incision subsides within three days and in fact, the mother can be on her feet as soon as she feels up to it. Our traditional beliefs make us think that a natural, normal delivery is what ultimately converts a woman into a mother. From enduring hours of painful labour to pushing the baby out through the birth...

  The cost of IVF treatment in the US and the UK is extremely high - costing around USD 15000 (which is around Rs.12,00,000). In the Indian IVF scape, the cost per cycle in hospitals with high success rates can be anywhere between Rs. 70,000 to Rs.2,50,000 From a cultural standpoint, having a child is what completes a woman. This placed the burden of being childless solely upon the woman's shoulders; it had always considered...

  The success rate of IVF in India can be put down to 30% to 35%, while globally the success of IVF is about 40%. Over 40 years ago when the first test tube baby was born, it brought a ray of hope into the lives of hundreds of couples unable to conceive. A baby born via In Vitro Fertilization is what we commonly call a test tube baby (Vitro means outside the body). From...

  In Vitro Fertilization is a method of assisted reproductive technology for couples unable to conceive naturally or who have tried other fertility methods and failed. For couples trying to conceive, a delay in pregnancy causes much anxiety and stress. This is counter-productive and poses a greater obstacle. While most couples eventually do succeed in getting pregnant by calculating the fertility window and having intercourse accordingly, some couples will have a harder time. After at...

  Diagnosing illnesses in their early stages helps treat them more effectively. While an annual health check is essential for men and women, to ensure they are healthy, there are certain tests that are specific only to women. These tests and screenings help identify early onset of diseases that have a higher incidence in women. Diagnosing illnesses in their early stages helps treat them more effectively. Let us look at some recommended annual medical tests...

  50% of all sexually active individuals have HPV but the body's immune system clears the virus. However, in some cases the virus stays on and can cause cancer C ervical Cancer is the second most common cancer among women in India, after Breast Cancer. Fortunately, it is a treatable cancer but unfortunately there is not enough awareness on early screening and treatment, which means the cancer advances and lives are lost. In order to...