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11 things you must know before undergoing hysterectomy

Mrs. Saluja is a professor of bio technology. Her gynaecologist has advised her a surgery for removal of uterus (hysterectomy) and the same was scheduled the next day. Her close relative had almost dragged her to me, insisting that I should see her once and opine. Mrs. Saluja seemed very...

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Love making during pregnancy

Sneha and Arun walked into my cabin. The couple was excited about the first baby. It was just third month of pregnancy and second visit to me. This time the mother was also accompanying the couple. The mother looked happy and watchful too. After the consultation we had a quick...

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Are you taking iron tablets correctly?

Anemia is a common health problem amongst women in India. Iron tablets is the most common medicine prescribed medicine for this. All pregnant women are given a tablet of iron. Iron tablets can be very effective but only if they are taken correctly. Here are ten things you must know about...

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Controlling PCOS without medicines

PCOS, or polycystic ovarian syndrome, is a common hormonal disorder in women that interferes with the ovulation. It is the most common cause of infertility among women. PCOS occurs when a woman's body overproduces sex hormones, called androgens. The hormone imbalance prevents fluid-filled sacs in the ovaries from breaking open...

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Is seeking telephonic advice worth?

Social media and mobile have become an integral part of our life. We are connected to our family, friends and to market places by internet and social media all the time. Doctor is a crucial person in every one’s life. Being connected with the doctor makes everyone feel secure and...

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Boys! It is your turn now!!

Mr. Shankaran is a nice man. I know him since few years now. His wife came to me for treatment during pregnancy. Both the children were delivered by me. They are a lively couple with two beautiful children. This time they came to discuss with me about contraception. Nalini (...

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Is baby massage helpful?

My patient shared a video of her baby’s massage or “Malish”. I was aghast and dumb stuck looking at the way the “Malishwali” lady was doing the baby massage. I shared the video on face book and other social media and it went viral! It has got more than 260000...

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Why India needs to reconsider 20 weeks cut off for abortions

Happy to share my article published in Times of India on 28th july 2016 While this article reaches the readers, doctors would have safely terminated the severely abnormal foetus of Miss X. It is a moment of pride that Miss X has been permitted access to legal abortion (despite crossing the...

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Once upon a time there was PCPNDT Act

Once upon a time there was a king. His kingdom had severe shortage of water. People used to suffer and die because of lack of water. One great architect built a huge reservoir of water. The citizens became happy as they could get sufficient water. Few goons started misusing the...

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