Author: Dr. Mamta Dighe

Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a common disorder of the endocrine system in women causing a hormonal imbalance which could lead to metabolic, reproductive and psychological issues.  The endocrine system regulates certain processes in the body using hormones which are…

IVF is a series of procedures where the woman’s ovaries are stimulated to produce more than one egg and these eggs are retrieved, combined with sperm in a laboratory setting and the resulting embryo is transferred back to the woman’s…

Menopause occurs eventually as women age and it marks the end of her menstrual cycles. Even though menopause brings with it the freedom from the monthly periods, it also affects the body in several other ways.  Is depression something to…

After struggling for more than a year to conceive, which is the definition of infertility, it can be disheartening to see other couples holding their babies or try to explain to others why you haven’t had a baby yet.  So…

Understanding Uterine Fibroid Effects in Pregnancy, Sizes, and Treatment Options Uterine fibroids, also known as leiomyomas, are common non-cancerous growths that develop in or on the wall of a woman’s uterus. These growths vary in size, ranging from as small…

Fresh food is often thought to be better than frozen food, but is the same true for fresh IVF cycle versus frozen IVF cycle?  Let’s find out. What is fresh IVF IVF or in vitro fertilization is a set of…

Endometriosis is a disorder where tissue similar to the tissue that lines the inside of the uterus (endometrium), grows outside the uterus in places like ovaries, fallopian tubes, bowel, and some other areas in the pelvic region.  Like the endometrium…

In vitro fertilization is a form of assisted reproductive technology carried out to aid in conception of a child.  People undergo stress due to some change that causes a physical or emotional strain in their body and anxiety is the…

The idea of having diabetes might send a sense of alarm about the long term consequences of having a lifelong condition and how to cope with it.  Diabetes is a chronic disorder when the blood sugar levels are too high…