If pain wasn't bad enough for a woman to suffer, Endometriosis also causes Infertility in most of the women it affects. The questions Dr Apoorva Pallam Reddy and I have tried addressing in this podcast are: How does Endometriosis cause Infertility? How should a woman with Endometriosis take her fertility journey forward? Is natural conception possible or advisable in a woman with endometriosis? Role of Intrauterine insemination and IVF in Endometriosis Should endometriotic cysts be...

Do you know that SKIN is our largest organ? During and after pregnancy a woman may experience a plethora of changes in her physical appearance. Looking after your skin before, during and after pregnancy is essential not just for a healthy and glowing complexion but it is also vital for the health of your baby. Keeping in line with my initiative to create awareness on our podcast we have with us today Dr Jyoti Aneja, a Celebrity Dermatologist & hair transplant surgeon practising in...

In the previous Podcast, we spoke about "Endometriosis - Introduction and Diagnosis" which is the first step towards identifying the problem, understand its finer nuances and making a diagnosis of the disease. In this Podcast Dr Apoorva Pallam Reddy and I are addressing the various treatment strategies available. The two most common problems that patients with Endometriosis present with are: Pain and  Infertility The subject of Infertility will be dealt with in the next Podcast. Dr...

Sheetal has just delivered a baby and there were a thousand questions racing through her mind. Friends and family weren't helping either by giving tons of advice and mostly conflicting. She had to deliver by a caesarean section and that added to her woes because everyone seemed to frighten the life out of her with post-surgery scares. Don't get up, don't walk around, don't climb stairs, don't drive, don't sit on the floor, don't eat this don't eat that.......it was driving her up the wall...

Endometriosis is the presence of the lining of the womb or endometrium in areas outside of the uterus. It affects about 10% of women worldwide but the incidence is far higher in certain geographical areas. The internet is full of information about the disease yet one is never sure if the information is correct and relevant as per the current research available worldwide. Dr. Apoorva Pallam Reddy and I have come together to put forward a 3 part series on Endometriosis which will cover all...

One of the first things I get asked when I sit down with couples who have just discovered pregnancy are questions related to diet. Some are direct questions related to diet while others are indirectly related to nausea, acidity, constipation, weight gain etc. Then there are some for whom diet becomes very important to avoid complications especially when they are starting off pregnancy with either increased weight or diabetes or constipation. Is tea or coffee harmful? Can I have aerated...

Stem Cell Banking or Cord Blood Banking or Cord Banking as it called is the storage of the umbilical cord and the stem cells derived from the cord blood with the hope of using the same for treating various medical disorders. What are these stem cells? Where are they present? Why this rush to bank stem cells at the time of birth if we already have stem cells in our body? What diseases are currently being cured through stem cells and are these only blood-related disorders? Will this really be...

Someone rightly said: A healthy outside starts from the inside. Any mum that is working on losing weight and creating a healthy lifestyle can tell you it takes time, dedication and patience. With juggling between multiple roles as the primary caregiver, to being business heads, giving time to fitness becomes imperative, but difficult.  Multitasking is indeed an art and science. In this podcast I have in conversation with me, Shivani Agarwalla, a mom to a 5-year-old, a practising Chartered...

Foetal movement counts are both reassuring as well as a means to bond with the unborn child. Despite having such profound importance, there are myths and misconceptions surrounding it. When does the baby start to move inside and when does a mother start to perceive the movements? Is it the same for 1st time and 2nd-time mothers? Should you keep the counts? If yes, how should you do it and from when? If no, then why shouldn't you and then how would you know if the baby is doing alright? What...

Let me take you to a true story with this podcast. Rebecca met Vaginismus on her honeymoon. Now.. Vaginismus is not a person.. it's not someone she befriended.... No.. it's a medical condition!  I'm not amazed some of you are unaware because it's hardly talked about. Yes, it's still quite taboo but a lot of women are walking hand in hand with it, trying very hard to break free from this alliance.  It's an uphill road and the slope is steep. Vaginismus stems from physical and emotional...

Vaginismus is a condition affecting women where vaginal penetration for the purpose of intercourse, or gynaecological examination by a doctor, or Pap smear or any other such activity is either extremely painful or impossible. Vaginismus would not allow even superficial penetration and the typical experience of intercourse is described like hitting a brick wall. Despite most women having experienced the problem during their lifetime due to one reason or another, there are myths and taboos...

The birth of a new baby also brings a lot happiness, joy as well as responsibilities for the new-mother and family. Being responsible of this tiny bundle can get overwhelming. Most women can relate to the emotional roller coaster that dominates the first few weeks after a baby is born. But many experience symptoms that are perplexing to say the least. For instance, perpetual sadness, not wanting to bond with the baby, feeling inadequate and so on. I come across so many women who go through...

Ectopic pregnancy happens when the embryo implants in a site other than the womb. Most commonly it happens inside the fallopian tube. Wherever it may happen, the result is always the same. The pregnancy will always result in a miscarriage but unlike other reasons for a pregnancy loss, ectopic pregnancy can be life-threatening. Why does it happen? Who are the women who are more likely to have one? What are the signs that one should look out for? How do we doctors diagnose it? Why is ectopic...

The first 3 months in pregnancy or the 1st trimester are the most vital as the chances of miscarriage are the maximum during this period. Why do some women experience more miscarriages? What is the most common reason for recurrent miscarriages or pregnancy losses that keep happening again and again? How does the body try to ensure that abnormal babies are not born into the world? How do we go about evaluating such a case in a stepwise methodically manner so as to be able to come to a...

In about 2 to 3 % of pregnancies, there is a possibility that all may not be right with the baby. sometimes there is a past history which is suggestive, other times there might be some abnormal reports during the pregnancy which might give us a lead. Prenatal diagnosis is the attempt to unearth all such problems during pregnancy by one means or another. It requires close collaboration between the Obstetrician, The Geneticist as well as the Foetal Medicine Expert.  In this podcast, Dr...

The most physiological and fundamental aspects of motherhood is breastfeeding. Amazing how nature has given the power to a woman not only to give life but to also nurture that life. Obviously the practice of breastfeeding one's baby has been around from the time the first human life came to this planet, yet the importance of it still doesn't seem to have percolated into our minds sufficiently. The World Health Organization still struggles with only 40% of babies being breastfed around the...

Urine infections are not uncommon, especially in women but why so? Why are men blessed in this regard? Women keep talking of getting recurrent UTIs but are they really recurrent or are they just badly diagnosed, wrongly treated and poorly understood? Who are the women who actually have recurrent infections? How to prevent getting them? What is Honeymoon cystitis? What is the correct way to give a urine sample for testing? What should one do when they get an attack of urine infection and...

PCOS or Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome is a hormonal problem that has its origins to genetic inheritance or to environmental exposures during the life inside the mother's womb. Almost about 20% of Asians suffer from this problem. Although we have known of this issue for hundreds of years, yet myths and confusions abound. There are blogs and videos a plenty but there is no comprehensive summation of all the facts and information from origin to treatment at one place. That is what I have attempted...

Every woman is going to undergo menopause at some point in her life...we can't change this fact. But when we know we have a fight coming what we can do is arm ourselves to understand the enemy better so that we are better prepared for the fight. let's understand what tools are needed for this fight against a tough situation. does diet help? What kind of exercise gives better results? Should I worry more about cancer or osteoporosis? Is hormone replacement therapy safe? Listen to this podcast...

Pre Menstural Syndrome or PMS as it is commonly called is a disturbing and recurring problem which instead of being seriously addressed, has become a subject of jokes and memes. Its high time, we try and understand this complex problem and work towards controlling or solving the issue. Is every anxiety, every symptom, every problem around the time of periods due to PMS ? How common is PMS ? How do we diagnose the problem ? Listen to all the above as well as a 10 Step Approach to solving...

India being the Diabetes capital of the world, the chances of a pregnant woman having issues with her blood sugars in pregnancy is quite high. Who are the woman who are at higher risk ? What is the difference between pre existing diabetes and gestational diabetes? How do we diagnose the problem ? Are simple blood sugars that we do in a non pregnant state or while doing health check ups good enough? What are the risks involved for the mother as well as the baby ? Does the problem disappear for...

There are some who are scared to take the journey, then there are others who are scared to tell. Nandini is that brave heart who took the bold step and also took it upon her to share the message so that others benefit too. A very open and candid chat with Miss Nandini Khaitan, A lawyer, Poet and Bibliophile. She loves to call a spade a spade and this is not just because she is a lawyer, it's in her DNA. The journey of egg freezing from hearing about it to dilemma and confusion, to decision...

Constipation in pregnancy is not just a reality but also a common problem affecting scores of women. Learn about what causes this consolation and how does it get aggravated. Is there a remedy? If yes, then how? Hear Mrs Juhi Mimani, Celebrity Nutritionist in conversation with Dr Rajeev Agarwal. She speaks on the role of Diet and how a 5 step approach can solve most constipation issues in pregnancy.  To know more about her you can send mail on [email protected] or call on...

Pre Conception Counseling is a series of advise given to couples who wish to have a baby in the near or distant future. Although it is a quite common in the western world to undertake a counseling but in our parts of the world, fertility is something which is taken for granted. The confusion maybe arises because of the overpopulation giving us a false sense of belief that fertility problems cant touch us. To be very honest preconception counseling is not just about fertility or infertility,...