My Gynaecology World

A GOOD YEAR THAT 2015 HAS BEEN & WELCOMING NEW YEAR Dear friends, Year 2015 is approaching its conclusion. We have celebrated Christmas, Eid and we will bring new year with a BANG! My Gynaec World is committed to stand for your health and wellness. Through 'Clinic Mother n Care' in Kharghar and our associated hospitals we bring to you world class services to all our pregnant and gynaec patients. My Gynaec World will continue this trend in the forthcoming year too. Do continue reading this site for updates and New Year offers on Health Packages By Dr. Himani Gupta Gynecologist Ph:  7506027299   Email -  mygynaecworld@gmail.com Web-  www.mygynaecworld.com Mother n Care Clinic. Shri Row House. F 44/30. Sector -12. Near Shivaji Chowk. Near Sanjeevan Hospital Kharghar, Navi Mumbai (Near Panvel- Kamothe/ Kalamboli/Taloja/Road Paali/CBD

Question Oral contraceptive pills, are they safe? Answer Once a couple requests of oral contraceptive pills as a method of family planning to their Gynecologist, a complete body check up of the lady will be done and some blood tests will be suggested. After seeing the normal report, once a day regular oral contraceptive pills will be prescribed. Government of India also promotes this method of family planning and spacing between children. Question What are the common side effects of taking oral contraceptive pills? Answer One of the most commonly observed side effect is weight gain, which is commonly around 1-1.5 kg. In couple of months this will come back to normal. By Dr. Himani Gupta Gynecologist Ph:  7506027299   Email -  mygynaecworld@gmail.com Web-  www.mygynaecworld.com Mother n Care Clinic. Shri Row House. F 44/30. Sector -12. Near Shivaji Chowk. Kharghar, Navi Mumbai (Near Panvel- Kamothe/ Kalamboli/Taloja/Road Paali/CBD)

-The number and percentage of women facing issues regarding fertility is increasing. -I have full compassion with these patients of mine -Apart from medical reasons , many social ones also are responsible. -Increasing urbanization,stress levels,quality of food that we consume, both partners working, long hours, tiredness, lack of sex drive and last but not the least lack of space and privacy in small apartments . -All these factors when combined pose a real challenge for the treating clinician. Dr Himani Gupta who is a Gynaecologist in Kharghar, looks after such patients with efficiency and consideration. For more details , log onto my website- www.mygynaecworld.com By Dr. Himani Gupta Gynecologist Ph:  7506027299   Email -  mygynaecworld@gmail.com Web-  www.mygynaecworld.com Mother n Care Clinic. Shri Row House. F 44/30. Sector -12. Near Shivaji Chowk. Near Sanjeevan Hospital Kharghar, Navi Mumbai (Near Panvel- Kamothe/ Kalamboli/Taloja/Road Paali/CBD

Question Oral contraceptive pills, are they safe? Answer Once a couple requests of oral contraceptive pills as a method of family planning to their Gynecologist, a complete body check up of the lady will be done and some blood tests will be suggested. After seeing the normal report, once a day regular oral contraceptive pills will be prescribed. Government of India also promotes this method of family planning and spacing between children. Question What are the common side effects of taking oral contraceptive pills? Answer One of the most commonly observed side effect is weight gain, which is commonly around 1-1.5 kg. In couple of months this will come back to normal. By Dr. Himani Gupta Gynecologist Ph:  7506027299   Email -  mygynaecworld@gmail.com Web-  www.mygynaecworld.com Mother n Care Clinic. Shri Row House. F 44/30. Sector -12. Near Shivaji Chowk. Kharghar, Navi Mumbai (Near Panvel- Kamothe/ Kalamboli/Taloja/Road Paali/CBD)

IRREGULAR MENSTRUAL CYCLE-WHY IS IT HAPPENING TO ME AND WHAT SHOULD I DO Question 1 What are the most common reasons for having irregular menstrual cycle? Answer Having irregular menstrual cycle is a very common complaint. Either the menses come very late or the bleeding is not proper. The most common reasons for this type of clinical picture are hormonal imbalance. -Thyroid hormone is less-hypothyroidism -PCOS- Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome- Imbalance of multiple hormones like LH( Leutinizing Hormone) and FSH( Follicle Stimulating Hormone) -Prolactin hormone is high- hyperprolactinemia. Question 2 What are the required tests and treatment for irregular menses? Answer -Your Gynaecologist will suggest some hormonal tests in blood. An ultrasound of pelvis will also be suggested. -Depending on the test results, hormonal treatment of 3-6 months duration may be suggested to you By Dr. Himani Gupta Gynecologist Ph:  7506027299   Email -  mygynaecworld@gmail.com Web-

USING 'COPPER -T' AS METHOD OF BIRTH SPACING-IS IT SAFE AND EFFECTIVE CHOICE Question 1) Will I experience heavy bleeding during my menses if I put 'Copper -T' ? Answer After putting Copper-T, next couple of menses may be a bit heavy. The answer lies in consulting your gynecologist, who will prescribe some tablets to your which will stop bleeding. After a couple of months, usually the menses will normalize without the need for any further treatment. Question 2) Does Copper -T leaves its normal place in the uterus and moves up in the abdomen?                                                       Answer After putting Copper -T, your Gynaecologist will teach you to self examine its thread in vagina every month. You are also required to go for a regular Gynaec check up every six monthly. If you are observing these simple precautions, you will remain normal. IMPORTANT FACT TO REMEMBER Once put inside the uterus,a Copper -T is effective birth spacing solu

Expectant Mothers Can Know By Doing Anomaly Scan That Her Child Is Healthy Question-1) Why is it important to do Anomaly Scan( sonography) in the fifth month of the pregnancy? Answer The formation of all the organs of the fetus are almost complete by the 18-19 weeks of gestation. Which corresponds to fifth month of the pregnancy. -The sonologist who performs the scan will examine the fetus from head to toe and will do a detailed study of all the organs                                                                  -You, yourself can see this sonography being performed on the screen of the machine. - This is an unique experience and is likely to stay in your memory for your lifetime. Question 2) Are there advanced machines available to do this Anomaly Scan? Answer Nowadays advanced machines have come. Their sonography report is known as 3-D , 4-D scan. -You can discuss with your Gynecologist and take advantage of this technology By Dr. Himani Gupta Gyne

HAVING A MENTALLY HEALTHY NEWBORN –IS NOW IN YOUR HAND -It is a dream of every parent to be that they should have a mentally normal child. -Science has progressed and it is now possible to make sure that you are going to have a normal child by doing certain tests of the pregnant mother. -The expectant mother needs to undergo a sonography and a specialized blood test when her pregnancy is of three to four and a half month of duration. -The results of these tests are evaluated by comparing them to the results of those women who gave birth to normal children. By Dr. Himani Gupta Gynecologist Ph: +917506027299 Email -  mygynaecworld@gmail.com Web-  www.mygynaecworld.com Mother n Care Clinic. Shri Row House. F 44/30. Sector -12. Near Shivaji Chowk. Near Sanjeevan Hospital Kharghar, Navi Mumbai (Near Panvel- Kamothe/ Kalamboli/CBD/Road Paali)

Routine Health Check Up, When And What Question  When should a normal person go for health check up?  Answer  A normal person should go for routine health check up,  once a year. Question  What all are the tests that should be done during the check up? Answer Following tests are usually prescribed  -Hemoglobin  -Urine routine test  -Blood sugar levels  -Cholesterol  -Liver function test  -Kidney function test  -Thyroid test -A sonography of abdomen. -In females of age above 35 years,  a Pap's smear,  as per the guidelines is also done By Dr. Himani Gupta Gynecologist Ph:  7506027299   Email -  mygynaecworld@gmail.com Web-  www.mygynaecworld.com Mother n Care Clinic. Shri Row House. F 44/30. Sector -12. Near Shivaji Chowk. Near Sanjeevan Hospital Kharghar, Navi Mumbai (Near Panvel- Kamothe/ Kalamboli/Taloja/Road Paali/CBD)

Question How common is the misuse of emergency contraceptive pills? Answer It is commonly seen in the gynecology clinical practice that many unmarried women as well as married ones too will take emergency contraceptive pills repeatedly, without doctor’s prescription after having had unprotected intercourse. The fact that these pills are available over the counter, facilitates this . IMPORTANT INFORMATION The emergency contraceptive pill contains very high dose of hormones. This may delay the next menses or may make it iretcregular ADVISE If a lady is in stable relationship, she is advised to adopt regular methods of contraception like once a day regular oral contraceptive pill, condoms etc. By Dr. Himani Gupta Gynecologist Ph:  7506027299   Email -  mygynaecworld@gmail.com Web-  www.mygynaecworld.com Mother n Care Clinic. Shri Row House. F 44/30. Sector -12. Near Shivaji Chowk. Near Sanjeevan Hospital Kharghar, Navi Mumbai (Near Panvel- Kamothe/ Kalam

Question 1 When should a normal person go for health check up?  Answer  A normal person should go for routine health check up,  once a year. Question 2 What all are the tests that should be done during the check up? Answer Following tests are usually prescribed Hemoglobin Urine routine test Blood sugar levels Cholesterol Liver function test Kidney function test Thyroid test A sonography of abdomen. In females of age above 35 years,  a Pap's smear,  as per the guidelines is also done By Dr. Himani Gupta Gynecologist Ph:  7506027299   Email -  mygynaecworld@gmail.com Web-  www.mygynaecworld.com Mother n Care Clinic. Shri Row House. F 44/30. Sector -12. Near Shivaji Chowk. Near Sanjeevan Hospital Kharghar, Navi Mumbai (Near Panvel- Kamothe/ Kalamboli/Taloja/Road Paali/CBD)