Women's Health Blogs

Hormonal health plays a key role in overall well-being and reproductive health. When the body produces too much or too little of certain hormones, it can affect energy, mood, metabolism, and most importantly, fertility.

A bulky uterus is an enlarged uterus that can cause heavy periods, pelvic pressure, or pain. Understand symptoms, causes like fibroids/adenomyosis, and treatment options.

Why periods get delayed in PCOS and after IVF, what’s normal, when to see a doctor, and how to manage irregular cycles.

Nowadays, there are a lot of questions about the impact of i-pills on female fertility. Does i-pill affect future pregnancy chances? Are there any fertility concerns after taking an I-pill? The simple answer to these questions is No. There is no impact of emergency contraception on the reproductive health of a female.

Did you go for a test to check whether you have PCOS or not? PCOS or Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome is a common hormonal condition that affects women of reproductive age. The presence of PCOS is characterized by irregular periods and struggle to conceive. There are various symptoms that women can experience in PCOS such as acne, excessive hair growth, weight gain, and others.

What is Miscarriage? When suddenly there is a loss of a pregnancy before 20 weeks then it is called Miscarriage. It is a common occurrence. It can be a very difficult phase as well as emotionally and physically challenging for couples and individuals.

Author

Dr. Sonia Raju

MBBS, MS (OBGYN), DNB, FRM, DRM | IVF Consultant | 10+ years Experience | Kochi - Kerala

Pain during sexual activity is known in the medical field as dyspareunia, and the number of people affected by it is actually larger than most consider, but it remains a taboo topic. The occasional pain might be due to several reasons, which might not be significant, but it would be a wrong assumption to say that it is always the case, and in fact, the opposite is true, since it might point to certain health problems that can negatively affect fertility.

Learn about the HCG Levels in Pregnancy: Everything You Need to Know

Author

Dr. Pallavi Shrivastava

MBBS, MS (Obstetrics & Gynecology), DNB, Fellowship in Infertility and Reproductive Endocrinology | Centre Head & IVF Consultant | 6+ years Experience | Haldwani-Uttrakhand

Uterine fibroids can affect implantation and IVF success. Dr. Pallavi Shrivastava explains types, symptoms, and when treatment is needed before conception.

Learn when white discharge (leukorrhea) is normal, warning signs that need a doctor, and how vaginal health connects to fertility.

Irregular periods often signal ovulation issues affecting fertility. Learn causes, signs, and treatment options with Seeds of Innocens IVF.

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Learn about fallopian tube blockage symptoms, signs, and when to seek medical help with Seeds of Innocens IVF.

Learn about the positive signs after embryo transfer and the symptoms of successful implantation.

Learn about the causes, symptoms, treatment, and prevention of uterus infection.

Learn about the causes, symptoms, treatment, and prevention of PCOS infertility.

Learn about the Low AMH Levels and Fertility: Can You Still Get Pregnant

Learn about the Menstrual Disorders: Understanding the Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment Options

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Dr. Aditi Bhatnagar

MBBS, MS (Obstetrics & Gynecology), Fellowship in Reproductive Medicine | Senior IVF Consultant | 10+ Years Experience | Gurugram - Haryana

Period cramps and early pregnancy cramps can be similar, but there are some key differences. Learn how to tell the difference between the two.

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Dr. Lisha Singh

MBBS, DGO, DNB, Fellowship in IVF | IVF Consultant | 7+ years Experience | Malviya nagar, New Delhi

A bicornuate uterus, commonly referred to as a heart-shaped uterus, occurs when the upper part of the uterus, namely the uterine horns, forms as a two-horned structure despite having a single united uterine cavity.

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Dr. Disha Datta

MBBS, MS (Obstetrics & Gynecology), Fellowship in Reproductive Medicine | IVF Consultant | 10+ years Experience | Lucknow - Uttar Pradesh

It's scary when your ultrasound scan result shows bulky uterus or bulky cervix, particularly when you want to conceive. But not all times is the condition linked to a serious problem. For some women, it's a case of a slightly bulky uterus or cervix due to hormones, pregnancy, and age.

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Dr. Gauri Agarwal

Diplomate of National Board, Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery, Doctor of Medicine | Founder and Director of Seeds of Innocens IVF & Genestring Labs (Chain of Molecular, Genetic, and Pathology Labs). | 15+ years Experience | Delhi/NCR

The most frequent question that comes up in the process of conceiving is, “Can you get pregnant when you’re not ovulating?” Well, the short answer to that question is no, it’s impossible to conceive without ovulation. During ovulation, a mature egg cell is released by the ovaries, which enables fertilization to occur.

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Dr. Beena Upadhyay

MBBS, MD (Obstetrics & Gynecology), FRM, FMAS | IVF Consultant | 22+ Years Experience | Faridabad - Haryana

PCOD, जिसका पूरा नाम पॉलीसिस्टिक ओवेरियन डिसीज है, आजकल कई महिलाओं के लिए एक सामान्य चिंता का विषय बन गया है। बदलती जीवनशैली, तनाव, अस्वस्थ आहार और हार्मोनल असंतुलन के कारण PCOD की समस्या तेजी से बढ़ रही है। यदि इसे समय पर पहचान कर सही तरीके से उपचारित किया जाए और जीवनशैली में आवश्यक परिवर्तन किए जाएं, तो इसे प्रभावी ढंग से प्रबंधित किया जा सकता है। यदि आप यह जानने के इच्छुक हैं कि PCOD क्या है, इसके लक्षण क्या हैं, इसकी जांच कैसे होती है और उपचार के विकल्प क्या हैं, तो यह लेख आपके सभी प्रश्नों का उत्तर देने में मदद करेगा।

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Dr. Sanjana Singh

MBBS, MS (Obstetrics & Gynecology) | Senior Fertility Consultant | 7+ years Experience | Patna - Bihar

अगर आपकी ultrasound report में Ovarian Cyst लिखा है, तो पहली नजर में यह देखकर चिंता होना स्वाभाविक है। आखिर ओवरी में सिस्ट क्यों बनी? क्या यह कोई गंभीर समस्या है? क्या इसका मतलब कैंसर है? क्या यह अपने आप ठीक हो जाएगी? और सबसे जरूरी सवाल—क्या इसकी वजह से pregnancy में दिक्कत आ सकती है?

Author

Dr Sunita Jamwal

MBBS, MD (Obstetrics & Gynaecology), Fellowship in Reproductive Medicine | Gynaecologist, Laparoscopic Surgeon | 12+ years Experience | Jammu - Jammu & Kashmir

Emergency contraception might become a good choice if one had unprotected intercourse or if the regular contraception was not effective. One of the well-known types of emergency contraception is the i-Pill; it consists of levonorgestrel, which is a hormonal compound that helps prevent conception if taken correctly and as fast as possible after unprotected intercourse.

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Dr. Pallavi Shrivastava

MBBS, MS (Obstetrics & Gynecology), DNB, Fellowship in Infertility and Reproductive Endocrinology | Centre Head & IVF Consultant | 6+ years Experience | Haldwani-Uttrakhand

PCOS का मतलब है पॉलीसिस्टिक ओवरी सिंड्रोम, जो महिलाओं की सेहत पर असर डालने वाली एक आम समस्या है। यह सिंड्रोम महिलाओं के ओव्यूलेशन (अंडे बनने की प्रक्रिया) पर असर डाल सकता है और इसके साथ अनियमित पीरियड्स, एंड्रोजन का बढ़ा हुआ लेवल, मुँहासे, हिर्सुटिज़्म (शरीर पर ज़्यादा बाल उगना) और बांझपन जैसी समस्याएं हो सकती हैं।

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Dr. Kriti Prasad

DNB (Obstetrics & Gynecology) | IVF Consultant | 9+ years Experience | Ranchi-Jharkhand

अल्ट्रासाउंड स्कैन के दौरान जब कई महिलाओं को बच्चेदानी में गांठ (bachedani me ganth) (uterus lump/growth) के बारे में पता चलता है, तो वे अक्सर डर और उलझन महसूस करती हैं। उनके मन में कई सवाल आते हैं, जैसे: क्या यह खतरनाक है? क्या मैं माँ बन पाऊँगी? क्या सर्जरी की ज़रूरत होगी? ठीक होने में कितना समय लगेगा?

Author

Dr. Varkha Chandra

MBBS, MS (Obstetrics & Gynecology), Fellowship in Reproductive Medicine | IVF Consultant | 12+ Years Experience | Meerut - Uttarpradesh

If you get told you have bilateral polycystic ovaries on an ultrasound, it can feel really scary, especially if you’re trying to understand your fertility and conception chances. But finding that “polycystic” look on imaging doesn’t automatically mean you have Polycystic Ovary Syndrome, PCOS. Not always, anyway. In simple terms, bilateral polycystic ovaries means that both ovaries have a polycystic ovarian morphology, also called PCOM.

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Dr. Pratik Kakani

MBBS, MS (Obstetrics & Gynecology), FMAS | Gynecological Endoscopy Surgeon | 10+ years Experience | Ghaziabad - Uttarpradesh

Have you ever wondered why your pain from menstrual periods is more excruciating compared to others' pain? Have you experienced continuous pain in the pelvic region, menstrual cramps, or fertility problems? Do not consider it as regular period pain anymore! One possible reason is endometriosis

Author

Dr. Pratik Kakani

MBBS, MS (Obstetrics & Gynecology), FMAS | Gynecological Endoscopy Surgeon | 10+ years Experience | Ghaziabad - Uttarpradesh

Uterine fibroids are among the most prevalent conditions faced by women in their reproductive period. Whereas some fibroids go symptomless and might be identified accidentally in an ultrasound test, other fibroids may become the source of painful, heavy menstruations, pelvic pains or infertility.

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Dr. Garima Sinha

MBBS, MS (Obstetrics & Gynaecology) | Laparoscopic & Hysteroscopic Surgeon | 8+ years Experience | Malviya nagar, New Delhi

Ovarian cysts are among the commonest disorders of gynaecological health experienced by women of various ages. An ovarian cyst is a relatively common occurrence in women’s reproductive life and occurs especially in the reproductive years of the woman. Although most of these cysts are harmless and resolve themselves, some may need professional attention.

Author

Dr. Garima Sinha

MBBS, MS (Obstetrics & Gynaecology) | Laparoscopic & Hysteroscopic Surgeon | 8+ years Experience | Malviya nagar, New Delhi

In case your periods are painful, you suffer from heavy menstrual bleeding or constant pelvic pain, chances are that you might have heard about adenomyosis. However, what is adenomyosis? How does adenomyosis impact the uterus?