Expert Articles on Women's Health & Gynecological Care
The HPV vaccine works best between 9 and 14. Girls aged 14 can now get one dose free under India’s national programme, and every other child, boys included, can be vaccinated privately. A Mumbai gynaecologist explains the right age, why parents hear one, two or three doses, which vaccines are available, what the safety evidence says about fertility, and why no internal examination is needed.
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More discharge in pregnancy is normal, and most of the time it is just hormones. But three things are different and should not wait: watery fluid that could be your waters, any bleeding, and discharge that changes colour or starts to smell. A Mumbai gynaecologist explains how to tell leaking waters from urine, why a show is not the same as bleeding, what the colour can and cannot tell you, and exactly when to call rather than wait.
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Nothing changes overnight at 30. But periods shift, PCOS turns metabolic, thyroid and iron problems go undiagnosed, and back pain and low mood get written off as work. A Mumbai gynaecologist walks through eleven things that show up most often in your 30s and 40s, what is worth a test, which free government screenings you are already entitled to, and which symptoms need a hospital today rather than a Google search.
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No guideline anywhere says a period being 7 to 9 days late is normal. A Mumbai gynaecologist sets out what medical bodies actually go by, when a negative pregnancy test can still be wrong, which tests matter, what the research really says about home remedies, and the cut-offs that mean it is time to get checked.
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Condoms, pills, the copper-T, IUDs, the injection, the implant, emergency pills and permanent methods, explained simply and honestly by a Mumbai gynaecologist. Effectiveness, cost, myths, what suits each life stage, and when to see a doctor.
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The FDA removed the boxed warnings from menopausal hormone therapy in November 2025. A plain-language explainer of what changed, what stayed, why timing matters, why this matters even more for Indian women who reach menopause around age 46, and when to see a gynaecologist in Mumbai.
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A Mumbai gynaecologist's guide to the 10 warning signs every woman in a high-risk pregnancy should know. Each is tagged Emergency, Urgent, or Important so you know whether to head to the ER, call the clinic, or mention it at your next antenatal visit.
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A Mumbai gynaecologist's honest, in-depth guide to painless delivery (epidural anaesthesia). What it is, how it compares to a normal delivery, every pain-relief option, cost in Mumbai, side effects, eligibility, when to ask for it, and how to choose a maternity hospital across Kandivali, Borivali, Malad and Goregaon.
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A Mumbai gynaecologist's evidence-based guide to yoga for women's gynaecological health. Poses, mechanisms and safety for period pain, PCOS / PMOS, endometriosis, fertility, menopause and pelvic floor strength, plus the hormone-shifting effects of Yoga Nidra.
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PCOS has been officially renamed Polyendocrine Metabolic Ovarian Syndrome (PMOS). A Mumbai gynaecologist explains why the rename matters, what stays the same in treatment, and what every Indian woman with PCOS or PCOD should know.
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Most Indian women are quietly running on low iron, vitamin D, B12, protein, calcium and folate. A Mumbai gynaecologist explains the symptoms, the why behind each gap, and what an Indian thali update should actually look like.
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A practical guide to choosing a female obstetrician (lady doctor for pregnancy / maternity doctor) in Mumbai. Credentials, NMC verification, hospital and NICU levels, and the questions to ask at your first prenatal visit.
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A Mumbai gynaecologist answers the most-searched questions on natural conception, PCOS, fertility after 40, ovulation tracking, and more.
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Jaldi pregnant hone ke liye kya karein? Dr. Pallavi Kulkarni ke seedhe jawaab: naturally, PCOS mein, 40 ke baad, ovulation tracking, foods aur supplements.
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Not sure when to visit a gynecologist? Ten symptoms women should take seriously, from painful periods to fertility concerns and pelvic pressure.
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An OB-GYN’s honest notes on deciding to have a second baby at 40. Screening, the MTP Act, autism myths, and being the patient.
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Pain during sex is common but not normal. A Mumbai gynaecologist explains what causes it, how to reduce it, and when to see a doctor.
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If your periods have gone irregular, your skin is breaking out in your 30s, or your weight won’t move, it might be a hormonal imbalance. A gynecologist explains what to do.
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You have probably typed "why am I not getting pregnant" into Google more times than you want to admit. A Mumbai fertility doctor answers honestly.
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White discharge is common in women. Learn what is normal, causes, pregnancy changes, and when to consult a gynecologist.
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Fertility testing helps understand your egg reserve, ovulation, and chances of pregnancy using tests like AMH, FSH, and ultrasound.
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Routine gynecological care looks different at every age. A guide to what to expect from your teens through your 20s, 30s, 40s and beyond.
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