Dr. Suchi Gupta's Gynae Clinic( Gynaecologist in Gaur City, Greater Noida West)

If you are pregnant during monsoon, you need to be very cautious of infections. Monsoon is a season full of maladies. If you are pregnant, you need to be even more careful during monsoon. Monsoon is one of the most loved seasons in India. The thundering sky, heavy rains, making paper boats, and wearing raincoats, everything related to monsoon brings back happy memories.  But, during pregnancy, monsoons can be quite an uncomfortable season . The gloomy and humid weather may bring frequent mood swings as well as chances of infections or communicable diseases. Here are some tips shared by him that you must follow:  1)  Vaginal hygiene   is of utmost importance. Pregnant women are very prone to fungal infections. One needs to wear cotton undergarments, change them two times a day and you can use a vaginal wash- at least 2 times a day, especially after using a washroom. If there is a curdy white discharge, especially foul smelling, you should...

IRON-DEFICIENCY ANEMIA Iron deficiency anemia is the most common type of anemia, and it occurs when your body doesn't have enough of the mineral iron. Your body needs iron to make hemoglobin. When there isn't enough iron in your blood stream, the rest of your body can't get the amount of oxygen it needs Iron deficiency anemia is a common type of anemia — a condition in which blood lacks adequate healthy red blood cells. Red blood cells carry oxygen to the body's tissues. As the name implies, iron deficiency anemia is due to insufficient iron. Without enough iron, your body can't produce enough of a substance in red blood cells that enables them to carry oxygen (hemoglobin). As a result, iron deficiency anemia may leave you tired and short of breath. WHO GETS IRON-DEFICIENCY ANEMIA? Iron-deficiency anemia affects more women than men. The risk of iron-deficiency anemia is highest for women who: Are pregnant.  Iron-deficiency ane...

The normal length of the  menstrual cycle  is typically between 24 days and 38 days. A normal menstrual period generally lasts up to 8 days. When is bleeding abnormal? Abnormal uterine bleeding is any heavy or unusual bleeding from the uterus (through your vagina). It can occur at any time during your monthly cycle, including during your normal menstrual period. Bleeding in any of the following situations is considered  abnormal uterine bleeding: ·          Bleeding or spotting between periods ·          Bleeding or spotting after sex ·          Heavy bleeding during your period ·          Menstrual cycles that are longer than 38 days or shorter than 24 days ·          “Irregular” periods in which cycle length varies by more than 7–9 days · ...