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Women's Health Services
Our women's health services include gynecology, early pregnancy, sexual health & breast care, supported by appropriate diagnostic health screening.
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Cystitis |
Cystitis is an infection of the bladder. The bladder is the part of the urinary tract that collects the urine from the kidneys which normally contains no micro-organisms. However, sometimes bacteria or yeast from the lower gastrointestinal tract or rectal area enter the urinary tract, usually through the urethra (tube that allows urine to pass out from the bladder). When bacteria or yeast cling to the urethra, they can multiply and infect the urethra. They can then travel up and infect the bladder. Most cases of cystitis are caused by bacteria from the rectal area.
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Endometriosis |
Endometriosis is a chronic disease involving endometrial tissue. Normally, endometrial tissue is found only inside the uterus, the reproductive organ where a foetus develops. Hormones direct the tissue to accumulate there, in preparation for a fertilised egg. If conception does not occur, the tissue passes out of the body during menstruation. In endometriosis, endometrial-like tissue is found outside the uterus. It may be found on organs in the abdomen, pelvis, or another location. Outside the uterus, the tissue continues to respond to hormones. It swells, breaks down, and bleeds, but it is unable to pass from the body during menstruation. Surrounding tissue becomes inflamed, often with scarring.
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Fibroids |
Fibroids are growths that form in the uterus (womb). They are benign (not cancerous) and are made up of muscle fibre. Fibroids can be as small as a pea and can grow as large as a melon. Fibroids are most common in women in their 30s and 40s, and tend to shrink after the menopause.
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Health screening (smears) |
A diagnostic test of a sample of cells is collected from the surface of a woman's cervix (the lower, narrow end of a woman's uterus) to check for inflammation, infection or abnormalities that can develop into cancer. |
Incontinence/Urogynaecology |
Urinary incontinence is the loss of voluntary bladder control leading to the leakage of urine. It can be temporary or chronic. Incontinence is a symptom, not a condition in itself. In some cases, incontinence may have several different causes or sometimes the cause is unclear..
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Infections (UTI, Pelvic inflammatory disease) |
Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are caused by bacteria that invade the urinary system and multiply. The infection can occur in any part of the urinary system, but usually starts in the urethra (a tube that carries the urine out of the body).
Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) is a serious infection of the female reproductive organs. These include the uterus, ovaries, and fallopian tubes. PID can cause scar tissue to form in the pelvis and fallopian tubes. This damage may result in infertility, a future tubal pregnancy, or chronic pelvic pain.
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Menopause and HRT |
Menopause is the time when the menstrual period ceases and the ovaries permanently stop releasing eggs. Menopause is considered complete when a woman has been without her period for a full year. Although menopause can occur anytime between ages 40-58, the average age is 51 years old. Natural menopause is a gradual process. The ovaries begin producing lower amounts of hormones prior to menopause during a phase called perimenopause.
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Prolapse |
Your uterus (womb) is normally held in place by various muscles, tissue and ligaments. Prolapse of the uterus occurs when the muscles supporting the uterus become so weak that the uterus cannot stay in place so it slips down from its normal position. This can happen in various stages.
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Premenstrual syndrome |
Premenstrual syndrome (PMS) is a disorder marked by physical and emotional symptoms. It affects women one or two weeks before the beginning of their menstrual period. The cause of PMS is unknown. It may be that a complex combination of environmental, metabolic, and behavioural factors produces a 'vulnerability' to the hormonal changes associated with menstruation. A brain chemical, serotonin, may play a role in severe forms of PMS.
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Medical termination of pregnancy |
In India, a pregnancy can only be terminated legally at a Government Recognized Centre by a licensed care giver. The termination can be performed up to 20 weeks of pregnancy. However, the earlier a pregnancy is terminated, the easier it is for the mother. Termination of pregnancy is legal and can be provided in a safe manner at our Hospital.
If you need a pregnancy termination, consult a Doctor for the first visit. At this visit, the Doctor will discuss your current pregnancy situation, your medical history and will examine you. If required, an ultrasound may be performed at the same visit to determine the size of the pregnancy and its location.
Pregnancy can be terminated by medicines or by doing a small surgery. Both the methods are highly effective and safe. At your first visit, you will be explained both these methods and we will help you to select the correct option for you. If you are eligible to undergo both methods, the choice of procedure is yours.
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Surgical Abortion |
This is the traditional method of terminating pregnancies. You will be called on an empty stomach and admitted to the Hospital. The admission and consent procedures will then be completed. The procedure is performed under general anesthesia in the operation theatre. The surgery usually takes about 15 minutes. The effects of anesthesia usually last for 4 to 6 hours until which time you should remain in the hospital. After this time, you will be discharged. You may be called for a follow up after 15 days of the procedure.
The advantages of a surgical abortion are that it is a single visit process. It can be performed upto the first 12 weeks of the pregnancy. The chances of failure are less than 1%. There is no bleeding or negligible bleeding after the surgical abortion. However, like any surgical procedure, it carries a small risk from anesthesia, bleeding and injury during the surgery.
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Abortion With Pills |
This is the newly introduced method of terminating a pregnancy. At your first visit in addition to the history and examination, an ultrasound may be performed to confirm you are less than 7 weeks pregnant. The medical abortion is performed using two types of medicines called Mifepristone (RU486) and Misoprostol. Mifepristone detaches the pregnancy from the uterus. When the Misoprostol is given, the uterus contracts and the pregnancy is usually expelled within 6 to 8 hours.
If you would like to undergo a medical abortion and if you are eligible, the Doctor will give you Mifepristone tablets at the first visit. Upon taking mifepristone at the clinic you may begin to bleed. As each woman's body is different, bleeding varies from woman to woman. Some may experience light bleeding much like spotting towards the end of a menstrual period. Others have heavier bleeding like their regular menstrual period, or like a heavy period. Some women do not experience any bleeding until taking the misoprostol.
You will then return to the clinic after 48 hours for the Misoprostol. This will be administered by inserting the tablets in the vagina. Upon inserting the misoprostol tablets into your vagina, cramping, bleeding, and clotting may begin as soon as 20 minutes. Within the next 6 to 8 hours, most women will miscarry. Cramping may come in waves with increasing and decreasing intensity. You can expect bleeding heavier than a menstrual period with clots. During this time, you will pass the pregnancy although you may not see it since it is very small.
A follow-up exam is scheduled for two weeks later to make sure the process is complete. If you have not yet miscarried, we will perform a surgical abortion. A very small percentage (5%) of women do not pass the pregnancy tissue and need a surgical procedure to complete the process. Most of the side effects when using this early abortion option are caused by the second medication, misoprostol. Side-effects may include heavy bleeding, headache, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and heavy cramping. Vaginal bleeding during the induced miscarriage could be extremely heavy. In rare situations it could require a surgical abortion and very rarely, a blood transfusion. If you feel that there are any problems, you can come to the Hospital at any time of the day or night. If pregnancy is continued after taking these medications, there is a risk of fetal deformities.
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