Varicose Veins In Pregnancy Varicosity means distension of the superficial veins of lower limbs because of the damage to the walls in the venous system The disease presents as spectrum ranging from visible varicosities, spider veins, lower leg edema, itching and lower leg ulcers. Pregnant women are more at risk of developing varicose veins. Most…
If an obese women consults a gynecologist in pre pregnancy era following should be considered- She should be counseled to optimize weight before pregnancy. The consequences of obesity on mother’s health as well as on fetus should be discussed in detail. Lifestyle modifications should be suggested. It should be explained to her that if she…
PHYSIOLOGICAL CHANGES IN KIDNEY AND URINARY SYSTEM DURING PREGNANCY When a woman becomes pregnant, her whole body undergoes physiological changes. Same is true for the kidney and urinary system also. Let’s look at these changes one by one. -The size of the kidneys increases by 1 to 1.5 centimeters. – Part of kidneys like renal…
AS a Gynaecologist, I do contraception counselling of couples on a regular basis. Oral contraceptive pills are a mainstay of this counselling. I would like to share one fact with you. When I prescribe these hormonal contraceptive pills, couples ask me this question very often….“ARE BIRTH CONTROL PILLS SAFE?” The discussion I am about to…
Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs), also known as Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs) are most often, but not exclusively, infections spread via sexual intercourse. These infections are caused by bacteria, viruses, and parasites. There are different types of STDs, including gonorrhoea, syphilis, chlamydia, trichomoniasis, human papillomavirus (HPV), genital herpes, and HIV. STDs are one of the most…
High blood pressure –BP (PIH- Pregnancy Induced Hypertension) affects the health of both pregnant mother and the unborn child adversely. Management with medicines, adequate rest, hospitalisation and regular visits to the Gynaecologist will help in controlling PIH, pregnancy-related high BP in most of the cases. This article will provide an insight into the complications that…
Women are constantly juggling and multi-tasking to ensure a balance between work and home. You may often have a huge to-do list, which invariably includes everything other than your regular health check-up. You should know that women are predisposed to a number of health conditions as they grow older. Regular screening ensures an early…
Every birth control measure (Contraceptive method) has its own failure rates which results in pregnancy. Intra Uterine Devices- IUD,( IUCD- Intra Uterine Contraceptive Device) which isknown as ‘ Copper –T’ in layman’s language also has its failures. Presenting features of pregnancy with Copper-T in situ Woman will complain of missed periods Her pregnancy test will be positive…
टी. बी. और गर्भावस्था ( Pregnancy ) टी बी -यानि Tuberculosis की बीमारी एक जीवाणु Mycobacterium Tuberculosis की वजह से होती है। टी बी आज भी विश्व की सबसे जानलेवा बीमारियों में से एक है। 40 लाख से भी ज़्यादा स्त्रियाँ हर साल इस बीमारी का शिकार बनती हैं और कई लाख मौतें भी होती…
