Questions patients ask
Short answers to common questions. For advice about your own health, please book a consultation.
When should I see a gynaecologist for the first time?
A first visit around 13 to 15 years of age is a good idea, or sooner if periods are very painful, heavy or irregular. Adults should come in for routine screening, before planning a pregnancy, or whenever something feels different.
What's the difference between an obstetrician and a gynaecologist?
A gynaecologist looks after the female reproductive system at every age. An obstetrician looks after you during pregnancy, birth and the weeks after. Most specialists, including our doctor, are trained in both, so the same person can see you through every stage.
What's the difference between IUI and IVF?
In IUI (intrauterine insemination), washed sperm is placed directly into the uterus around ovulation, and fertilisation happens naturally inside the body. In IVF (in vitro fertilisation), eggs are collected and fertilised in the lab, and an embryo is transferred back into the uterus. IUI is simpler and often tried first; IVF is usually advised for blocked tubes, low sperm counts, or when other treatments haven't worked. Which suits you depends on your tests, which we'll go through together.
Can I have a normal delivery after a C-section?
Often, yes. This is called VBAC (vaginal birth after caesarean). Whether it's safe for you depends on why you had the C-section, the type of cut on your uterus, how long ago it was, and how this pregnancy is going. We go through your previous delivery records with you, plan together, and monitor closely in labour, with a C-section ready if it's needed.
How often will I need check-ups during pregnancy?
For most pregnancies, visits are monthly until about 28 weeks, every two weeks until 36 weeks, then weekly until delivery. High-risk pregnancies are seen more often. Your schedule is set at your first visit.
What should I bring to my first appointment?
- Any previous reports, scans and prescriptions
- The date your last period started
- A list of medicines you take
- Your questions, written down so none are forgotten
What are the benefits of laparoscopic surgery?
Compared with open surgery, laparoscopy uses a few small cuts instead of one large one. That usually means less pain, a smaller scar, a shorter hospital stay and a faster return to normal activities. Whether it suits you depends on your condition, which we'll discuss in detail.
What is a hysteroscopy and does it hurt?
A thin, lighted camera is passed through the cervix to look inside the uterus. It helps find the cause of abnormal bleeding, polyps, fibroids and some fertility problems, and many of these can be treated in the same procedure. There's no abdominal cut, it usually takes 10 to 30 minutes, and most people go home the same day.
How often do I need a Pap smear?
Cervical screening is generally advised every three years from age 21, or every five years with HPV co-testing from age 30. Your doctor may suggest a different interval based on your history.
How do I book an appointment?
Message us on WhatsApp, call +91 77009 09709, or use the booking form. We'll confirm a time with you.