thewombdoc

thewombdoc Contact information, map and directions, contact form, opening hours, services, ratings, photos, videos and announcements from thewombdoc, Medical and health, The Baby Cradle/Centre for IVF and Integrated Fertility, Eranakulam.

25/07/2022

🤔🤔🤔Ever had to do a follicular study/ folliculometry and wondered - what the hell is that???????

I’ve got you covered!!!

When a couple is trying to conceive, one of the most important points, is to ensure that OVULATION is occurring and whether the endometrium or the lining of the uterus is healthy enough-and if so WHEN does it occur.
💜First day that you bleed is Day 1 of the menstrual cycle.
💜A baseline ultrasound study is essential to ensure that there are no abnormalities like cysts noticed on day 2 of the cycle.
💜Folliculometry per say- begins on day 8-9 of cycle, to notice whether any of the ovaries have chosen it’s dominant follicle for the month.
💜By day 12-14, in women with regular cycles, a dominant follicle would be of >16mm in diameter and ready to rupture and release the EGG for that month and the endometrium or the lining of the uterus will be nice and thick - THIS IS THE TIME YOUR DOCTOR WILL ASK YOU TO START TRYING EVERY ALTERATE DAY.
💜 Day 16 or more your doctor may ask for a rupture/ ovulation confirmation scan, which will show a crumpled follicle with irregular edges and some free fluid ( it is likely that in 1-3 days prior to this scan you would’ve ovulated and sensed a few symptoms like- mild lower abdominal tugging sensation, clear watery discharge, spotting ). After ovulation, the endometrium loses the three distinct lines, and it gets influenced by progesterone- a hormone which helps SUPPORT a pregnancy if at all it has occurred.

06/06/2022

🥚 Egg freezing, also known as mature oocyte cryopreservation, is a method used to save women's ability to get pregnant in the future.

🥚 Eggs harvested from your ovaries are frozen unfertilized and stored for later use. A frozen egg can be thawed, combined with s***m in a lab and implanted in your uterus (in vitro fertilization).

😱😱Why it's done
Egg freezing might be an option if you're not ready to become pregnant now but want to try to make sure you can get pregnant later.

You might consider egg freezing if:

🐣You have a condition or circumstance that can affect your fertility. These might include sickle cell anemia, autoimmune diseases such as lupus, and gender diversity, such as being transgender.

🐣You need treatment for cancer or another illness that can affect your ability to get pregnant. Certain medical treatments — such as radiation or chemotherapy — can harm your fertility. Egg freezing before treatment might enable you to have biological children later.

🐣You're undergoing in vitro fertilization. When undergoing in vitro fertilization, some people prefer egg freezing to embryo freezing for religious or ethical reasons.

🐣You wish to preserve younger eggs now for future use. Freezing eggs at a younger age might help you get pregnant when you're ready.

28/05/2022

It’s Menstrual Hygiene day today!!
🎈Maintaining good hygiene during periods is an important step to ensure a healthy reproductive tract.
🎈Make sure you have enough sanitary napkins/ cloth pads/ tampons/ a sterilized menstrual cup and adequate period underwear 🩲 atleast 2-3 days prior to the expected date.
🎈 Change pads atleast 3 times a day as leaving an absorbent sanitary napkin / tampon on for prolonged periods can cause toxic shock syndrome and / or localized rashes.
🎈DO NOT USE HARSH SOAPS / SCENTED WIPES/ PERFUMES in the intimate area ( not just during periods - always ) - there is a natural musty odor to the va**na/ v***a which is normal. Using harsh chemicals can cause infections / reactions to the sensitive skin.
🎈 Do not wash the va**na with strong pressure water, this can force va**nal bacteria into the uterus and endometrium leading to infections. Pouring water using a mug should suffice.
🎈Sexual in*******se during periods is okay, provided you are comfortable with it, preferably with a barrier contraceptive like a male/ female condom.

If you have very painful periods/ very foul smelling odor/ questionable discharge -> meet with your healthcare provider!!

HAVE A HEALTHY PERIOD!!

08/02/2022

😣A va**nal boil (also called a furuncle or skin abscess) is an annoying and painful, pus-filled bump that develops under the skin in your p***c area. It can can also develop from a cut in the skin from shaving with a razor or other injury to the area. The bacteria 🧫 can enter the body through the skin and cause infection.These boils become more painful as they grow. Eventually they will rupture and drain. 🩸

These can develop on the l***a (lips of the va**na), in the p***c region (where p***c hair grows) or in the v***ar area around your va**na.
Boils are usually not serious. Most will clear up on their own within a few weeks. Some may need medical treatment to get rid of the infection and ease the pain.

For at-home treatment you should: 🩺⚕️
1) Apply a warm, moist compress (like a damp washcloth). This helps draw the pus to the surface and encourages the boil to drain. 🧽Use a new washcloth each time.
2) Never squeeze, pop or cut open the boil yourself. This can lead to more pain and spread the infection.
3) Wear loose fitting clothing to prevent rubbing and irritation to the area. 🩲
4) Take an over-the-counter pain medication for discomfort.
5) Keep the va**nal area clean with soap and water. Wash your hands before and after touching the infected area.

You may be prescribed antibiotics to help the infection heal or if you have a recurrent infection.
If the boil is large or doesn’t go away with at-home care, it may need to be drained or lanced.

What does a Bartholin cyst look like? 🧐
Bartholin cysts will look like round bumps under the skin on the lips of your va**na (l***a). Fluid may accumulate when the opening of the Bartholin's gland becomes obstructed due to an infection or injury.
A small, non-infected Bartholin's cyst may not be noticeable unless it grows. If the cyst becomes infected, symptoms may include pain and discomfort.
Often, treatment isn't needed. When needed, options include warm baths, surgical drainage and anti-inflammatories (NSAIDs). 🔪
**nalboils

03/02/2022

Fun post!!! ( do read this )
PS. All comments shall be perceived as a hushed whisper by default - don’t worry.

I was brought up in a malayali household with 2 elder sisters, went to an only girls school as well. I still didn’t know what periods meant until I was probably 11-12 and the school HAD to teach us what it was ( awkward first aid visit with 30 plus students, one Dr Chaturvedi, holding a single sanitary napkin showing us what it was - 15 minutes tops)
Mind you, that was when I finally saw what a sanitary napkin was in person , cause OFCOURSE at home it was hidden from my sight, (obviously I did sniff some foul play when amma and chechis used to secretly throw a newspaper ball out every few days a month).

Once I did get my period, Amma called up relatives and said - “avalu porathayi tto”🙄which translates to “she’s become outside okay”- when I was very much inside that room and hadn't become anything else.

My school friends started saying hey you got your chums? -pointing at stains on the skirt & I was like - 🥴 what???? Then I got used to the word chums and I did use it myself for a while.

Also the famous -UNN DINO MEIN KHUSH KAISE RAHENGE??? With the petit lady in white pants and white shorts, with flowers from her bum flying around to show that the pad is scented 🤣

Few years back- precisely 2 years back actually, I was to meet a friend, when she texted me saying, “hey sorry yaar, aunty rose has come to visit”, I figured some aunt of hers came to meet her, I think I asked her some silly question back about the aunt as well, which is when I got educated as to what that reference meant 🤣

Funny that even now we refer to periods with anything other than that very word.

What else have you heard periods being called 🤪

30/01/2022

💉 The HPV vaccine to prevent CERVICAL CANCER is recommended for routine vaccination for both boys and girls at age 11 or 12 years. (Vaccination can be started at age 9.)

👍🏻There are 3 types of vaccines available :
1) CERVARIX- prevents against 2 deadly strains of HPV
2) GARDASIL - prevents against 4 deadly strains of HPV
3) GARDASIL 9 protects against 9 strains of HPV. ( Recently added to the Indian vaccine collection and is currently the only vaccine approved by the FDA for use in USA as they find this more protective than the older versions like gardasil 4 and cervarix ).

⚠️ HPV vaccination is given as a series of either two or three doses, depending on age at initial vaccination.
Some adults ages 27 through 45 years might decide to get the HPV vaccine based on discussion with their clinician, if they did not get adequately vaccinated when they were younger.
✋🏻HPV vaccination of people in this age range provides less benefit, for several reasons, including that more people in this age range have already been exposed to HPV. HPV vaccine works best when given before any exposure to HPV.
Most s*xually active adults have already been exposed to HPV, although not necessarily all of the HPV types targeted by vaccination. At any age, having a new s*x partner is a risk factor for getting a new HPV infection. People who are in a long-term, mutually monogamous relationship are not likely to get a new HPV infection.

📅
Dosing Schedules
1)Two doses of HPV vaccine are recommended for most persons starting the series before their 15th birthday.
2) The recommended three-dose schedule is 0, 1–2 and 6 months: for teens, young adults and immunocompromised people.
HPV vaccine is not recommended for use during pregnancy. People known to be pregnant should delay initiation of the vaccination series until after the pregnancy.
HPV vaccines are very safe. Scientific research shows the benefits of HPV vaccination far outweigh the potential risks. Like all medical interventions, vaccines can have some side effects.

Dr Madhuri Harshan-Kuchipudi Artist I’m trying to use what you’ve taught me! Ignore my mistakes 🙈

For further info follow:
https://www.cdc.gov/hpv/hcp/schedules-recommendations.html

.

30/01/2022

It’s not fair to judge young women who wish to get themselves screened against Cervical cancer- for every unmarried girl who’s has been sent back saying no Pap smear for unmarried women- I apologize from the bottom of my heart.
THIS IS UNTRUE- Pap smears can be done in unmarried s*xually active women if they’re consenting and feel they’ve been exposed.

💃🏻 Cervical cancer is a type of cancer that occurs in the cells of the cervix — the lower part of the uterus that connects to the va**na.

🦠Various strains of the human papillomavirus (HPV), a s*xually transmitted infection, play a role in causing most cervical cancer.

♋️ When exposed to HPV, the body's immune system typically prevents the virus from doing harm. In a small percentage of people, however, the virus survives for years, contributing to the process that causes some cervical cells to become cancer cells.

💉 You can reduce your risk of developing cervical cancer by having screening tests and receiving a vaccine that protects against HPV infection. Ideal age for vaccine is 11-12 years of age.

Screening is best done within 2-3 years after first s*xual in*******se so that it can be caught early on. After a negative result it needs to be repeated every three years. If it has been backed with a HPV - DNA testing as well, then every 5 years is sufficient.

There are 3 types of vaccines available :
1) CERVARIX- prevents against 2 deadly strains of HPV
2) GARDASIL - prevents against 4 deadly strains of HPV
These first 2 are freely available in India.
3) GARDASIL 9 protects against 9 strains of HPV. ( Recently added to the Indian vaccine collection and is the only vaccine approved by the FDA for use in USA ).

For further info follow:
https://www.cdc.gov/hpv/hcp/schedules-recommendations.html
.

29/01/2022

Fertility is a very trying journey, especially in this fast moving day and age. This is one of those conditions in which patience and consistency is of utmost importance.
With everyone’s lifestyle changing constantly, and mostly for the worse- there has been a change in the pattern seen especially with the quality of s***ms and the eggs in couples who are trying to conceive.

Including the following foods in your diet, will definitely boost your chances in improving the quality of gametes ( eggs and s***ms )
🥜 1) Nuts in the raw form - around 30gms a day : they consist of natural ANTIOXIDANTS and ESSENTIAL FATTY ACIDS. Cashews, hazelnuts, pine nuts, pistachio, almonds
2) Spinach 🥬and other leafy greens: Rich in FOLATE which is a key nutrient that aids in DNA 🧬 synthesis.
3) Lean meats 🥩: excellent source of ZINC.
4) Omega 3: Mackerel, Salmon, Sardine 🐟
Veg options of omega 3- chia, h**p, flaxseed, walnut, kidney beans,
5) Beans: contain polyamine and s***midine which are essential for the quality of the gametes.
6) 🥦Asparagus: superfood that is low in calories, but high in vitamin K, fiber and folates.
7) Liver: Rich rich rich source of vitamin A, iron, vitamin b12, omega 3 fatty acids, cholines.
8) Cooked tomatoes: contains LYCOPENE that is a potent antioxidant. 🍅

Why are antioxidants important? There’s a phenomenon called REACTIVE OXIDATIVE STRESS that reduces the quality of s***ms and eggs- antioxidants help to neutralize this stress.

THINGS TO AVOID 🛑 ✋🏻 ⚠️
1) processed food- high in sugars, fat and carbohydrates.
2) Alcohol: interferes with motility and DNA quality.
3) CAFFEINE: increased levels of caffeine has seen to cause increased DNA fragmentation and s***m aneuploidies.

PS- Do like and follow on Facebook/ instagram to see more such fun yet weirdly informative videos 🙏🏻

Address

The Baby Cradle/Centre For IVF And Integrated Fertility
Eranakulam
682034

Opening Hours

Monday 9:30am - 4pm
Tuesday 9:30am - 4pm
Wednesday 9:30am - 4pm
Thursday 9:30am - 4pm
Friday 9:30am - 4pm
Saturday 9:30am - 2pm
Sunday 10:30am - 1:30pm

Telephone

+919895011178

Website

Alerts

Be the first to know and let us send you an email when thewombdoc posts news and promotions. Your email address will not be used for any other purpose, and you can unsubscribe at any time.

Shortcuts

Share

Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on LinkedIn
Share on Pinterest Share on Reddit Share via Email
Share on WhatsApp Share on Instagram Share on Telegram

Category