Living with a fibroid
What are uterine fibroids? Fibroids are benign tumors made of smooth muscle cells and fibrous connective tissue. They develop in the uterus. It is estimated that 70-80% of women will develop fibroids in their lifetime—however, not everyone will develop symptoms or require treatment. The most important characteristic of fibroids is that they are not cancer, …
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Painless delivery and water birthing – the things you should know
What is Painless Delivery? Painless delivery refers to the use of an epidural injection which is given by an anaesthesiologist trained in epidural injection for pain relief during labour. It is injected in the lower of back, and a plastic tube is placed through which drugs are released around the spinal cord. It is mostly …
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Why choose Dr.Ruchi Tandon as your Gynecologist?
Let’s answer a more honest question first, What should you look for in your Gynecologist? Trust and comfort. Once you have shortlisted a few doctors you would like to meet, schedule an appointment with them to help you decide which one to stick with. Over the course of your nine months, you will form a …
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Heavy period – how to manage it?
What is menorrhagia? Menorrhagia is a heavy or prolonged menstrual bleeding. Many women have this type of abnormal uterine bleeding. It can be related to a number of conditions including problems with the uterus, hormone problems, or other rare conditions. While heavy bleeding can make it tough to take part in normal daily life at …
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PCOS in your 30’s, how it can affect you?
Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a common condition that affects how a woman’s ovaries work. The 3 main features of PCOS are: Irregular periods – which means your ovaries do not regularly release eggs (anovulation) excess androgen – high levels of “male” hormones in your body, which may cause physical signs such as excess facial or body hair polycystic
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Urinary leakage in women, why does it happen?
What is stress incontinence? Stress incontinence is the inability to control your urge to urinate in certain circumstances. It’s a serious and embarrassing disorder and can lead to social isolation. Any pressure placed on the abdomen and bladder can lead to the involuntary loss of urine. It’s important to remember that the term “stress” is …
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What could possibly be the cause of your miscarriage and how to avoid it?
A miscarriage, also called a spontaneous abortion, is the spontaneous ending of a pregnancy. About 1/3 to 1/2 of all pregnancies end in miscarriage before a woman misses a menstrual period or even knows she is pregnant. About 10 to 20% of women who know they are pregnant will miscarry , mostly in the first …
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Endometrial polyp in your 40’s
Uterine or endometrial polyps are growths attached to the inner wall of the uterus that extend into the uterine cavity. Overgrowth of cells in the lining of the uterus (endometrium) leads to the formation of ensdometrial polyps, also known as uterine polyps. These polyps are usually noncancerous (benign), although some can be cancerous or can …
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High Risk Pregnancy – How to manage it
Any pregnancy that poses a risk to the mother or baby, or is different from normal is considered as high-risk pregnancy. What are the risk factors for high-risk pregnancies? Sometimes a high-risk pregnancy is the result of a medical condition or disease present before pregnancy. In other cases, a medical condition that develops during pregnancy …
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Post menopausal bleeding – what can it possibly be?
What is postmenopausal bleeding? Postmenopausal bleeding is any bleeding that occurs in a woman’s vagina after she has undergone menopause. Once a woman has gone 12 months without a period, she’s considered to be menopausal. In order to rule out serious medical problems, women with postmenopausal bleeding should always see a gynecologist. What is vaginal …
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