Endometriosis is a chronic condition where tissue similar to the uterine lining grows outside the uterus, most often on the ovaries, fallopian tubes, and pelvic lining. In India, it affects roughly one in ten women of reproductive age, yet the average diagnostic delay stretches to 7-10 years because painful periods are normalised as routine. Understanding[…]
PCOS (Polycystic Ovary Syndrome) does not always prevent ovulation completely; rather, it causes oligo-ovulation – a pattern of infrequent, unpredictable, or delayed ovulation rather than a total absence of ovulatory cycles. In clinical terms, PCOS disrupts the hypothalamic-pituitary-ovarian (HPO) axis, elevating LH:FSH ratios and driving androgen excess, which impairs follicular maturation and suppresses the mid-cycle[…]
Folic acid rich foods India for pregnancy include moong dal, rajma, spinach (palak), methi, beetroot, and fortified atta – all of which support neural tube development in the first trimester. Women trying to conceive need roughly 400-600 micrograms of folate daily, a target that a well-planned Indian diet can meet through legumes, leafy greens, and[…]