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Causes Of Low Libido (Loss Of Sex Drive)

Causes Of Low Libido (Loss Of Sex Drive)

Low Libido is one of the problems which many women face but feel shy to discuss openly. Below are the causes of low libido/loss of sex drive. It is better that these issues are discussed openly and clearly as there is a solution to every problem. Dr. Sangeeta Agrawal is one such gynecologist who will […]

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Pregnancy And Weight Gain

Pregnancy And Weight Gain

Pregnancy causes many changes in the body. There are many physiological changes and there are changes in the appearance. Pregnancy and weight gain is the most important issue which women deal with. Dr. Sangeeta Agrawal speak about Weight Gain during pregnancy These changes are normal and part of being pregnant. Further, the body may not […]

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False Labor Pains Vs True Labor Pains

False Labor Pains Vs True Labor Pains

A pregnant woman eagerly awaits her bundle of joy but at the same time in the corner of her heart, she has the fear of labor pains and anxiety on how it will go and how she will manage. A first-time mother is always anxious about whether she will be able to recognize the symptoms […]

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Postpartum Blues and Depression

Postpartum Blues and Depression

Post-delivery some women start to feel low depressed anxious and have mixed emotions. They may cry for no reason, may have anger towards the new baby, or have concerns about their motherhood capabilities. They may have a loss of appetite, lack of sleep, and excess fatigue. These are all postpartum blues and depression that they […]

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Gestational Diabetes

Gestational Diabetes

What is Gestational Diabetes? Gestational Diabetes (GDM) is diabetes that occurs for the first time in pregnancy. Insulin is a hormone produced in the pancreas that regulates sugar metabolism in the body. Gestational diabetes occurs when pregnancy hormones affect the function of the insulin and therefore the sugar levels rise. Hyperglycemia (high levels of sugar […]

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Iron in Pregnancy

Iron in Pregnancy

Iron is an important mineral that is found in the human body. It is the main component of haemoglobin (Hb), which is important pigment in the red blood cells which are present in the blood. The haemoglobin (Hb) takes the oxygen from the lungs and then transports it to every cell of the body where […]

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Anomaly Scan

Anomaly Scan

The anomaly scan / 20-week Sonography / mid-pregnancy scan / morphology scan During the nine months of pregnancy, a patient is advised multiple health checks and sonography. The sonography at 20 weeks is called an anomaly scan and has a special significance. Normally a 2D scan is done but in tertiary care centers and metro […]

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Artificial Sweeteners During Pregnancy

Artificial Sweeteners During Pregnancy

Many women want to avoid sugar as part of a healthy lifestyle. It’s quite common to use artificial sweeteners, sugar substitutes during pregnancy. However, there is always a doubt in mind, whether Artificial sweeteners are safe during pregnancy? Is it safe to use artificial sweeteners during pregnancy? Aspartame, sucralose, stevioside, and acesulfame-K have been found […]

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Pregnancy after Bariatric Surgery

Pregnancy after Bariatric Surgery

Bariatric surgery is a group of procedures that are performed on morbidly obese patients to help them lose weight. It is done on women who have BMI = 40 or BMI = 35 associated with other disorders such as hypertension, diabetes, and ischemic heart disease. Morbidly obese women who have difficulty in getting pregnant may […]

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PCOS

PCOS

PCOS (Polycystic Ovary Syndrome) is an endocrine and metabolic disorder. It is considered in any woman with acne, hirsutism, menstrual irregularity, or obesity. Signs and Symptoms of PCOS PCOS (Polycystic Ovary Syndrome) patients have a wide variety of symptoms and it varies from patient to patient. PCOS patients will have period irregularity. They usually have […]