Mumbai’s vibrant skyline is currently overshadowed by smog—a mix of smoke, dust, and pollutants that lingers in the air, especially during winter months. Smog not only impacts your lungs but can also affect overall health, including reproductive health in women. Protecting your body from environmental stressors is of utmost importance. Here are 5 simple precautions you can take to stay safe during smoggy days. 1. Stay Indoors During Peak Pollution Hours Air pollution levels are highest early in the morning and late at night. If possible, avoid stepping out during these times. If you’re pregnant or have existing health conditions like asthma, staying indoors during these hours is particularly important to avoid unnecessary exposure to harmful pollutants. 2. Use Masks and Air Purifiers A good-quality N95 mask can filter out fine particles, protecting your respiratory system when you’re outside. At home, invest in an air purifier to reduce indoor pollution. For expectant mothers, this can...

  As we welcome 2025, it’s time to prioritize women’s health like never before. One of the most significant advancements in gynecology is the rise of minimally invasive surgeries, such as laparoscopic surgery, which offer women safer, quicker, and less painful solutions to common health concerns. For women looking to improve their quality of life without the long recovery times associated with traditional surgery, this is the year to take action. Why Minimally Invasive Surgery Is a Game-Changer Minimally invasive procedures, especially laparoscopic surgery, are transforming the way gynecological conditions are treated. Unlike traditional open surgeries, these techniques use small incisions, specialized instruments, and advanced technology to perform precise operations. Here’s why more women are choosing this approach: 1. Faster Recovery Times With smaller incisions, healing is significantly quicker. Most patients return to their daily routines within days to weeks, depending on the...

If you experience a sudden urge to urinate, even when your bladder isn't full, you might be suffering from Overactive bladder. Also known as urge incontinence, this feeling can be a nuisance. But when the urge can't be controlled and it results in incontinence, quality of life is significantly impacted. In younger women, it might initially appear to be a symptom of a urinary tract infection. Fortunately, bladder training is a strategy that can go a long way toward helping with urinary incontinence. Bladder training involves learning to urinate on a schedule (called timed voiding) and doing pelvic muscle exercises. Here's a step-by-step guide to bladder-training technique: Keep a diary. For a day or two, keep track of the times you urinate or leak urine during the day. Calculate . On average, what is the gap between visits to the bathroom during the day? Choose an interval. Based on your typical interval between needing to urinate, set your starting interval for training so...

The term "brain rot" —Oxford’s Word of the Year 2024—reflects a decline in intellectual and mental capacity, often fueled by excessive online consumption and social media addiction. While seemingly abstract, brain rot has real, tangible effects on women’s physical and mental health, including issues that can bring patients to a gynecologist’s office. Here’s how: 1. Increased Stress Levels Endlessly scrolling through social media, chasing unrealistic beauty standards, or keeping up with trends can overstimulate the mind. This constant state of comparison and anxiety raises cortisol (the stress hormone) levels, which may lead to irregular menstrual cycles, worsening of PCOS symptoms, and even fertility challenges. What you can do: Take regular breaks from social media, and engage in relaxing offline activities like reading or yoga. 2. Poor Sleep Patterns Spending hours online, especially at night, can disrupt sleep due to blue light exposure and hyper-stimulating content. Poor ...