Best Menarche Hospital in India

How effective is it to prevent unwanted pregnancies?

Unintended pregnancies remain an important public health issue. Globally, 74 million women living in low and middle-income countries have unintended pregnancies annually. This leads to 25 million unsafe abortions and 47000 maternal deaths every year. Besides death many women suffer from long-term damage of reproductive organs or disease.

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What Can We Do To Increase Chances Of Normal Delivery?

Recent data from the National Family Health Survey 2014-15 (NFHS-4) reveals that at the all India level the rate of C-sections has doubled over the last decade, while in last 20 years, it has risen six times. Rates of cesarean section are much higher in private hospitals than in public hospital.

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Understanding Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS)

Introduction Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is one of the most common endocrine disorders in women in reproductive age, with prevalence estimates of around 15 % reported. The exact causes of PCOS are unknown, but it is thought to be a result of hormonal disturbances (increased androgens and/or insulin) induced by a combination of genetic (X linked dominant gene) and environmental factors. Common symptoms: Hirsutism, Excess hair on the chin, upper lip or lower abdomen Acne Irregular menstruation

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Abnormal Uterine Bleeding (AUB)

AUB is the commonest menstrual problem in perimenopause - it can be acute or chronic. At least one third of women will have AUB in their life. It has a significant impact on the physical and emotional quality of life of women. Higher incidence is seen around menarche and perimenopause. The normal length of the menstrual cycle is typically between 24 days and 38 days. A normal menstrual period generally lasts from 4 to  8 days with 5 to 80 ml of blood loss When to report to the doctor? Bleeding o

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