Know what you are dealing with
Understanding a diagnosis takes away a lot of the fear. These guides explain ten common conditions in women's health and fertility, in plain English, and describe how Dr. Swati Shree evaluates and manages each at EVE Women and Fertility Clinic in Gunjur, Bangalore.
Fertility conditions
Female factor infertility
The common reasons a woman may not conceiveView service
Male factor infertility
Low sperm count, poor motility and moreView service
Thin endometrium and low ovarian reserve
When the lining or egg supply is the problemView service
Recurrent pregnancy loss
Two or more miscarriagesView service
Thyroid and fertility
A simple blood test that often mattersView serviceWomen's health conditions
PCOS
Irregular cycles, hormones and long-term healthView service
Endometriosis
Pain, and sometimes difficulty conceivingView service
Menstrual disorders
Irregular, heavy or painful periodsView service
Fibroids
Common non-cancerous growths in the uterusView service
Adenomyosis
When the uterine lining grows into the muscle wallView service
Menopause and perimenopause
The transition yearsView serviceWhen you are unsure what is wrong
Symptoms overlap. Painful periods can be endometriosis or adenomyosis. Irregular periods can be PCOS or a thyroid problem. Heavy periods can be fibroids, adenomyosis or a hormone imbalance. A consultation and a scan usually sort this out quickly. Use these pages to understand the terms, and book a visit to find out which applies to you.
FAQs
What should I do first if I think I have a gynaecological condition?
Note your symptoms, the dates of your last few periods, and any medicines you take. Bring past reports and scans. Book a consultation. Dr. Swati examines you, decides which tests are needed, and explains the diagnosis before any treatment begins.
Can I have more than one condition at once?
Yes, and this is common. PCOS and thyroid disease occur together often. Endometriosis, adenomyosis and fibroids can coexist. Dr. Swati looks at the whole picture, so that treating one does not worsen another.
Which symptoms need attention straight away?
Very heavy bleeding that soaks through a pad every hour, sudden severe pelvic pain, fainting, fever with pelvic pain, or bleeding with pain in early pregnancy need urgent care. Call 108 or 112, or go to the nearest hospital emergency.
Do all conditions affect fertility?
No. Many conditions, such as simple fibroids or mild menstrual problems, do not stop you getting pregnant. Others, such as untreated PCOS, endometriosis or blocked tubes, can. A fertility evaluation shows whether your condition matters for conception.