Vaginal Cysts – Types, Diagnosis and Treatment
Vaginal cysts are small lumps like structures that are formed in or around the vagina. Typically cysts contain air and a mix of fluids such as puss and blood.
Bicornuate Uterus and it’s impact on a woman’s fertility
Bicornuate Uterus and it’s impact on a woman’s fertility Uterus, normally called ‘womb’ of a woman is the place where the baby grows. Typical shape of a normal utereus is like a menstrual cup (to give you an idea) but a Bicornuate uterus is in the form of a heart (autin shaped), though not exactly…
FAQs on Menopause
FAQs on Menopause 1. What is menopause and when does it occur? Duration of one year without getting a menstrual period is called ‘Menopause’. The age when a woman reaches menopause state differs from person to person. Typically, by the age of 55 years, many women reach menopause. Age of menopause depends on the genetics…
Bartholin’s Cyst – Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
Bartholin’s Cyst – Causes, Symptoms & Treatment Before we get to know about the Bartholin’s Cyst, we need to brush up some of the basics. When a woman is aroused, it is common that her vagina gets wet as it get readies for sexual intercourse. Irrespective of whether the act will happen on not, lubricating…
The legal aspects of Medical Termination of Pregnancy in India
The legal aspects of Medical Termination of Pregnancy in India Cutting the chase – Abortion (Medical Termination of Pregnancy) in India is legal on various circumstances and until 20 weeks of pregnancy. After 24 weeks of pregnancy, the woman has to get permission from the court to undergo abortion. Before 1971, Abortion was considered a…
Tubal Ligation – Another birth control method
Tubal Ligation – Another birth control method In our previous article, we came across using IUD – Intra Uterine Device as one of the effective and easier birth control options. In this article, let us look at another birth control method called Tubal Ligation which is a surgical procedure that helps in preventing pregnancy. No…
How do IUDs help in birth control?
How do IUDs help in birth control? There are several birth control options available today for men and women including: Birth control pills – That are taken every day or on an emergency basis Vasectomy for men Tubal ligation for women where the fallopian tubes are disconnected Hysterectomy – removal of uterus IUD – Intra…
FAQs on Laser treatment for Vaginal Dryness & Laxity
FAQs on Laser treatment for Vaginal Dryness & Laxity 1. How is a loose vagina (Vaginal Laxity) and/or Vaginal Dryness treated using laser? Most often women prefer non surgical procedures to tighten loosened vagina or a dry vagina. Non surgical treatments involve using CO2 fractional lasers. When the controlled laser beam is focused on the…
Laser therapy for Stress Urinary Incontinence
Laser therapy for Stress Urinary Incontinence What is Urinary Incontinence? Urinary Incontinence is involuntary loss of urine. The person will have no control on urine leakage. Vaginal birth is a leading cause of Urinary Incontinence in women. Along with that, age related changes such as the drop in estrogen levels that manage the tissues in…
Urinary Tract Infections
Urinary Tract Infections What constitutes the Urinary Tract? Kidneys, Ureters, Bladder and the Urethra constitute the Urinary Tract. Infection to any of these organs is considered as Urinary Tract Infection or UTI. Typically it is common for Urethra (that sends urine out from bladder) and/or bladder to get infected, (They constitute of the Lower Urinary…
Treatment for Breast Cancer
Treatment for Breast Cancer If you haven’t read about Breast Cancer types and symptoms, please visit the following article. Breast Cancer – types and symptoms Treatment for breast cancer aims at the following two targets: To remove as many cancer cells as possible from the body (or the affected area) To prevent recurrence of breast…
Breast Cancer – Types & Symptoms
Breast Cancer – Types & Symptoms Cancer is caused by genetically mutated cells in the body that grow abnormally in number. Typical breast cancer is seen in the milk secreting glands (lobules) or in the ducts that move the milk from lobules out of the nipple. Occasionally, breast cancer can also be seen in the…
Cervical Cancer – Cancer of the Cervix
Cervical Cancer – Cancer of the Cervix Cervix is a part of the reproductive system in women that resides as a bridge between the vagina and the uterus. When cancerous /abnormal cells start growing in the cervix region, it is termed as cervical cancer. If ignored or left untreated, cancer can spread (metastasize) to other…
Common Sexually Transmitted Diseases in Women
Common Sexually Transmitted Diseases in Women Sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) are those diseases caused by Sexually Transmitted Infections during sexual acts such as oral, vaginal or anal. Many STDs show no symptoms, especially those caused by viral infections. In some, symptoms may show up after certain period (may be after weeks or months). Common STD…
Bacterial Vaginosis – Symptoms, causes and Treatment
Bacterial Vaginosis – Symptoms, causes and Treatment What is bacterial vaginosis? Bacterial vaginosis is an unpleasant medical condition of the vagina that produces stinky discharge due to imbalance and overgrowth of bacteria that is present in the vagina. Previously it was thought of as an infection from outside bacteria entering the body and causing the…
PCOS – Polycystic Ovary Syndrome – What is it?
PCOS – Polycystic Ovary Syndrome – What is it? ‘Polycystic’ means, having multiple cysts. This is quite a misnomer because; many women suffering from PCOS problem do not have any cysts at all. PCOS is a hormonal condition that some women get during their fertile age. This condition can affect the fertility of the person. …
Menstrual Cups – What every woman needs to know about them
Menstrual Cups – What every woman needs to know about them Menstrual Cup – A small, soft, flexible funnel like cup made of silicone or rubber that a woman can insert into her vagina to collect the blood and other fluids during her periods. Menstrual cups eliminate the use of pads or tampons during periods. …
Endometriosis – Causes, Symptoms and Treatment
Endometriosis – Causes, Symptoms and Treatment What is endometriosis? Endometriosis is a condition where the lining of the uterus (called Endometrium) that usually grows inside the uterus grows outside of it. This growth can be anywhere on the uterus, ovaries, bowels, tissues of the pelvis etc. The part of tissue that grows outside the uterus…
Questions to ask your gynaecologist before your wedding
Questions to ask your gynaecologist before your wedding 1. Does it hurt when having sex for the first time? Yes, it hurts a little. Some may even bleed. But that will be temporary. Once you start feeling the pleasure, the pain will subside and you will start enjoying the act. You need to communicate your…
Hormone Replacement Therapy: Good or Bad?
Hormone Replacement Therapy: Good or Bad? As women enter their menopause stage between the ages of 50 – 55 years, they start having mild to severe symptoms including hot flashes, vaginal dryness, sleeping problems, mood swings etc. HRT was introduced to alleviate these symptoms that are mainly caused due to lowered production of estrogen. During…
All you want to know about Birth Control Pills
All you want to know about Birth Control Pills “The Pill” is what it is termed in the west. There are two different types of pills to prevent pregnancy. One that is taken within 72 hours of unprotected sex and other category are those that are taken every day to prevent pregnancy. In here, we…
Medical Termination of Pregnancy
Medical Termination of Pregnancy Medical Termination of Pregnancy, MTP refers to termination of pregnancy using medicines. MTP does not involve any surgery or anesthesia. Typically, these medicines are administered at the clinic or at home or in a combination for giving a time gap. In India, it is ‘perfectly legal for an adult woman to…
Sexually Transmitted Infections
Sexually Transmitted Infections Bacterial, viral or infection caused by any other microbe that is passed on when a couple have sex (oral, vaginal, anal etc) is termed as ‘Sexually Transmitted Infection’. The diseases caused by these infections are called ‘Sexually Transmitted Diseases’. Some infections which are usually transferred during sex, also spread from non-sex related…
Menopause problems
Menopause problems Menopause, is the age, typically around 50 to 55 in most women when they completely stop menstruating. This may sound like a relief to some but it has got its own problems. This is a natural process that every woman goes through but here are some symptoms that are common in women who…
Surgical options for Uterine Fibroids
Surgical options for Uterine Fibroids Fibroids are benign (not cancerous) lumps that form in the uterus or on the uterus or in the tissues surrounding the uterus. They vary in size and the number of fibroid tumours can vary from patient to patient. Many times, small fibroids don’t bother much but when they start showing…
Vaginal Infections
Vaginal Infections Vaginal infection can be classified into two types. Infection in the vagina alone, called Vaginitis. Or infection or inflammation of both vagina and the vulva (the outer part of the vagina) is called Vulvovaginitis. How to know if your vagina is infected? Symptoms of vaginal infection include: Itching near or around the…
FAQs on Laparoscopic Treatment
FAQs on Laparoscopic Treatment What preparations will be needed prior to a laparoscopic surgery? Any investigations or consultations arranged at the preoperative consultation should have been completed, to make sure there are no medical conditions that may cause a problem during the surgery. Patients should not eat or drink anything after midnight on the night…
Treatment methods of Urinary Incontinence
Treatment methods of Urinary Incontinence As you may have already read, Urinary Incontinence is a condition when urine leaks out involuntarily and the person will have barely any control over it. This happens because of improper coordination between the muscles surrounding the bladder (that holds the urine) and the muscles surrounding/supporting the urethra (that expels…
Urinary Incontinence
Urinary Incontinence In simple terms, Urinary Incontinence means ‘Uncontrolled leakage of Urine’. In a healthy person (whether man or woman), urine doesn’t leak unless the person wants to empty his/her bladder. But in people who are having this medical condition, urine leaks out when they cough, laugh, sneeze or put pressure on their pelvis area…
FAQs on General Gynecology
FAQs on General Gynecology Is it possible to get pregnant with only one fallopian tube? Yes, you can get pregnant even with one fallopian tube provided: You have at least one healthy and functioning ovary If you have correct monthly periods If the fallopian tube is healthy. There are many cases of women whose fallopian…
Vaginal Itching & Dryness
Vaginal Itching & Dryness At some point in time, every women experiences vaginal itching and some may experience dryness too. The reasons can vary from very simple habitual changes to serious infections that will need attention of a good gynaecologist. The important thing in treating vaginal itching is to identify the cause. Common causes of…
Vaginal Laxity
Vaginal Laxity What is vaginal laxity? Vaginal laxity is the loosening of vagina. Loosening of vagina is typically caused due to vaginal child birth, loosening of pelvic muscles and age. Vagina is stretched to a large extent when a woman is giving birth to a baby. The muscles and tissues that are stretched will not…
10 Conditions When your Gynecologist advise Hysterectomy
10 Conditions when your gynecologist advise hysterectomy Hysterectomy – the procedure where the uterus/womb, ovaries, fallopian tubes, cervix etc are removed depending on the need and what type of hysterectomy is being performed. Did you know that Hysterectomy is the 2 nd most common surgery performed on women after Cesarean delivery? Ever thought under what…
FAQs on Laparoscopic Ovarian Cystectomy
FAQs on Laparoscopic Ovarian Cystectomy What preparations will be needed prior to surgery? Any investigations or consultations arranged at the preoperative consultation should have been completed, to make sure there are no medical conditions that may cause a problem during the surgery. Patients should not eat or drink anything after midnight on the night before…
