5 things you should know about Cervical Encirclage
What is EDD (Estimated Date of Delivery)?
Have you heard About EDD or Estimated date of delivery or Due date? Here’s all you need to know
UTI Series: How to self diagnose a UTI?
Urinary tract infections are common and usually easy to treat. Sometimes they can lead to complications. Hence, it’s important that we are aware of symptoms of UTI, so that we can seek medical attention on time
Labiaplasty: what should you know?
Labiaplasty or labial reconstruction is seeing rise in demand across the world. Is it necessary or just a cosmetic procedure?
Self Managed Abortion: A dangerous path
Did you know that self medication to terminate a pregnancy could be life threatening? Read to know more
What to do if your tampon gets stuck inside you?
Here is how you can identify and deal with a stuck or forgotten tampon
Vaccination in Pregnancy
Vaccination during pregnancy can protect a woman and her baby from some deadly diseases. Read on.
Are intimate hygiene products useful?
Intimate hygiene products appeared out of nowhere and suddenly all women were advised to use them. But do they really work?
Minimally invasive surgery: Decoded
All you need to know about minimally invasive or keyhole surgeries
The MTP Act Amendment 2021 in a nutshell
The abortion laws in India were amended recently, making them even more liberal. Read to know more.
FAQs
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The answer to all these questiions is YES. Government of India has authorized use of COVISHIELD & COVAXIN in preconceptional, pregnant and breastfeeding mothers. Consult your gynaecologist for vaccination advice
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No. You can safely continue to breastfeed. wear a mask, practice hand hygiene and allow another healthy adult take care of your child when not feeding. If you are very sick/hospitalized, you can still pump and send BM for baby.
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Not needed. You can carry on all your routine activity while planning to conceive. Once you come to know that you are pregnant, ask your gynaecologist for guidance.
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You will not go into menopause immediately after hysterectomy if your ovaries have been conserved. If you have undergone oophorectomy as well (ovaries removed), you will have immediate menopause.
Weight gain after any surgery is more related to restricted physical activity. You can resume it after 6-8 weeks (as per doctors advice) and get rid of it.
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Ultrasound uses high frequency sound waves to image the foetus (unborn baby). It is safe and radiation free. In addition, MRI is also radiation free and safe
5 Tips to manage Dysmenorrhoea
Dysmenorrhoea or menstrual pain so so common, yet we do not talk about it. Millions of women miss school, work and suffer everyday due to period pain. Watch this video to know how you can manage dysmenorrhoea on the go.
Laparoscopic excision of Ectopic pregnancy
Laparoscopy and high definition ultrasound have revolutionized the treatment of ectopic pregnancy. Ectopic pregnancy can now be diagnosed early and managed with laparoscopy, resulting in less blood loss, minimal post op discomfort and fast recovery. In this video, the surgery is done using bipolar cautery and scissors