Posted by Dr. Adeeti Gupta
The Pap test is a method of examining cells from the cervix. The Papanicolaou smear (Pap test) is a test used to screen women for cervical precancer or cancer. Pap tests can find cervical cancer and precancer in the early stages when it can be treated, and thus may reduce the number of deaths from cervical cance
Read MorePosted by Dr. Adeeti Gupta
The best time for insertion of an IUD is right after periods. Your doctor may ask you to come in towards the end of the period to get the IUD inserted. This is to make sure that you are not pregnant at the time of insertion and also allow easier insertion because the cervix is softer and allows easy insertion at that time
Read MorePosted by Dr. Adeeti Gupta
Gonorrhea is a sexually transmitted infection that can affect both men and women. Symptoms of gonorrhea can include vaginal spotting or bleeding, abnormal discharge from the vagina or penis, and pain with urination for either men or women.
Read MorePosted by Dr. Adeeti Gupta
An IUD is one of the most effective methods of birth control. It prevents pregnancy for 3 to 10 years, depending on the type. You don’t have to worry about birth control during this time.
Read MorePosted by Dr. Adeeti Gupta
POLYCYSTIC OVARIAN SYNDROME – LITTLE KNOWN FACTS Polycystic ovarian syndrome or “PCOS” is a loosely used term with a variety of interpretations. In this article, I will try to break it down and simplify the understanding of the signs, symptoms and management options of PCOS or the “metabolic syndrome”. Q: What is Metabolic Syndrome and how do I know I have it? The metabolic syndrome is a group of characteristics. You do not need to have all of the characteristics to have it. However, a person with one characteristic is more likely to have others. Most expert groups define metabolic syndrome as the presence of three or more of the following characteristics in a person: Obesity, especially in the abdominal area (defined by some groups as a waist size greater than 94 to 102 cm (38 to 41 in) in men or greater than 80 cm (32 in) in women) Impaired fasting glucose (fasting blood sugar of 100 to 125mg/dLor 5.6 to 7 mmol/L) Increased blood pressure(130/85or higher) or if you take medicine for high blood pressure Increased fasting levels of triglycerides (bad cholesterol). Q: What increases my risk of developing Metabolic syndrome? Can I avoid it? The following factors are thought to increase the risk of developing metabolic syndrome: Being overweight (body mass index of 25kg/m2or more) Menopause (in women) Increasing age Smoking Eating a high carbohydrate diet...
Read More
Recent Comments