by Dr Neelima Mantri | Dec 12, 2018 | Blog, Women Health Issues
The body of women is as complicated as it is wonderful. From the time it reaches puberty the body adapts itself to develop a healthy reproductive system. Yet, every woman in the world, at some point of time suffers from gynecological problems.
In most of the cases these problems can be easily treated, so there is nothing embarrassing about having your health checked when your encounter slightest of problems down there.
So, what are the common gynecological problems?
Dysmenorrhea (Abdominal Cramps), Yeast Infections, Urinary Tract Infections, Menopause, Endometriosis, Leucorrhoea (excessive discharge), Pelvic Inflammation and more.
All these problems can be treated in most cases but what if you can decrease the risk of these common gynecological problems altogether?
Yes, you can drastically improve your chances of preventing these problems by an adopting a well-balanced and nutrient-rich diet. So here are some common gynecological problems foods that can help you prevent them:
Menstrual Cramps:
Foods you eat a week before your period or even during a period can help you alleviate the pain of those notorious cramps. Studies have confirmed Omega-3 can help women reduce their period pain. Being essential fatty acids, Omega-3 are anti-inflammatory and that is good for relieving general pain.
Food to eat: Fish is an extraordinary source of Omega-3 that you can include in your diet.Fish also is filled with Vitamin D that can help you absorb calcium in your body and also Vitamin B6 that can help you deal with irritability and breast tenderness. For vegetarians, Walnuts and flax seeds make good sources of Omega-3
Urinary Tract Infections:
Urinary Tract Infection is another common problem suffered by women. As the Urinary Tract Infection involves bladder system, you must be wary of foods that irritate the bladder lest they worsen your condition. So make sure you stay away or moderate your consumption of sugars, spicy food, and alcohol.
Foods to eat: Cranberry juice is an age-old remedy that helps cure UTI. Fermented foods, Green tea, Probiotic food, and plant-based protein also found to help alleviate the condition of UTI.
Yeast Infections:
Almost 75% of the women experience yeast infections in their genital area and out of which 45% suffer it multiple times. Uncontrolled diabetes, Antibiotics, Immune system disorders, Hormonal therapy, or other causes could ruin the healthy balance of bacteria in the vagina to trigger these infections.
Foods to eat: Probiotic foods with active bacteria cultures (Yogurt), Garlic and Curcumin coupled with the low-sugar diet they can help you restore the balance of the vaginal bacteria and cure the infection.
Endometriosis:
One in every 10 women suffers from endometriosis, a condition in which the tissue that is usually found inside uterus grows outside Uterus, causing painful periods and bowel movement, heavy bleeding and even infertility in some cases. There is certain food which is found to decrease the symptoms of this endometriosis in women.
Foods to eat: Make sure your diet is filled with plenty of fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and fish. Avoid red meat, limit caffeine, alcohol and cut down the processed foods.
A healthy and nutritious diet lays a solid foundation for a healthy reproductive system. Diet can drastically improve the chances of leading a healthy life when formulated as per the condition of the patient. So we request you to Consult an Expert Gynaecologist who can help you chart out the right plan for you.
Dr Neelima Mantri, Mumbai has already helped thousands of women who are suffering from gynecological problems.
by Dr Neelima Mantri | Nov 2, 2018 | Blog, Women Health Issues
Maternal Obesity has always been a major risk factor during pregnancy. Compared to women with normal weight, obese women are at increased risk of pregnancy complications like Gestational Diabetes, Preeclampsia.
Does it mean that obese women cannot have a healthy pregnancy and delivery?
No, absolutely not. There is more to this situation than just so-called risk factors and there ways that can help you get past the risks too. The term ‘Obese’ itself is a general term, which is categorized again based on the severity. So what are the risk factors? Are they the same for each category? Let us find out:
What is Obesity?
Obesity is a condition in which body accumulates excess amounts of body fat and thus, the weight. Body Mass Index (BMI) is the metric that is used to determine if the person is obese. It is a mathematical calculation that is based on height and weight. Here’s how the scale reads:
The health condition of an individual is determined based on the above scale:
18.5 – 24.9 is the recommended range for healthy adults anything above this score is the territory with varying amounts of risk. The score that falls between 25 and 29.9 translates to the excess weight that comes from their fat, bone, muscle, and water in the body. Anything above 30 falls under the obese category which represents an excess amount of fat that has accumulated due to unhealthy food habits and lifestyle choices.
While anything above 30 falls under the obese category, the risks that each of the three categories differs based on the scores as follows:
Lowest risk: BMI 30-34.9
Medium risk: BMI 35-39.9
Highest risk: BMI >40
Risks of Obesity for Pregnant Woman:
The risk of obesity drastically increases with BMI, post 30 and can result in following complications like High Blood Pressure, Gestational Diabetes, Miscarriage or stillbirth, Blood clot problems, Urinary tract infections, breastfeed problems.
Maternal Obesity also increases the risk of other health problems for the baby too. It is found that the risk of stillbirth is doubled for the woman with BMI greater than 35. Babies of an obese mom are also at an increased risk of neural tube defects, heart defects and problems with the optimal development of the limbs.
Ways to improve the chances of healthy pregnancy for obese women:
Eating healthy foods following an active lifestyle and a regular prenatal care regimen are essential components of a healthy pregnancy for normal women. But women with weight issues are first advised to get their medical check-up done before treading on to pregnancy. Entering pregnancy with normal BMI and gaining weight within a recommended range is an ideal way to ensure and healthy pregnancy and delivery. But these recommended levels change depend upon your current weight. So your health care provider cabmi-for-pregnant-womenn help you with an optimal weight range and tips to achieve it, based on your current health condition.
If you are still unsure about the necessary plan and would like to seek help, Dr Neelima Mantri, Best Laparoscopic and Gynecologist in Mumbai, India.
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by Dr Neelima Mantri | Oct 19, 2018 | Blog, Gynecologist
Dr. Neelima Mantri provides best PCOS treatment Mumbai. Basically, she is MS – Obstetrics and Gynaecology, MBBS Obstetrician, Gynaecologist. She has experience of 10 years in her field. PCOS stands for polycystic ovary syndrome. It is problem occurs in female in which her hormone balance get out off control. In this disease, balances of hormones get disturbed. With PCOS, female can have problem in their menstruation also chances of infertility increases. PCOS also cause unwanted problem in your appearance. According to Dr. Mantri, if PCOS is not properly treated at time, it may lead to serious health problems. It may lead to heart diseases and diabetes.
With PCOS small cysts can grow in ovaries of female. This is the reason why it is named as polycystic ovary syndrome. These cysts are not too much harmful but it may disturb hormone balance. Early diagnose and treatment can cure this diseases. The example of disturbance of hormones with PCOS is the sex hormones get out of balance. With this, the ovaries make a tiny amount of male sex hormones. In PCOS, they start making slightly more androgens. This may stop ovulating, get acne, and grow extra facial and body hair.
The body may have a problem using insulin, called insulin resistance. When the body doesn’t use insulin well, blood sugar levels go up. Over time, this increases your chance of getting diabetes. Causes of PCOS include genetic problem (it may be run from family), excess insulin, low-grade inflammation. Symptoms of PCOS includes :
- Changes in mood
- Irregular, infrequent or heavy periods1
- Ovarian egg do not get ovulate
- Difficulty in becoming pregnant
- Scalp hair loss
- Abnormal pauses of breathing
Dr. Neelima is well know best PCOS treatment in Mumbai. You can book appointment online on website or you can call@+91 9819437957
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Nutrition in Pregnancy
by Dr Neelima Mantri | Oct 8, 2018 | Blog, Women Health Issues
Pregnancy makes women jitter even about regular food, understandably so. Now that you are sharing your food with the baby, you will have to be extra careful about your food habits as it directly affects the baby’s health.
Even some of the healthiest foods which are consumed without any hesitation normally, have to be double checked. And Seafood falls under this category.
So, is consuming fish safe for pregnant women?
Yes but only if you take necessary precautions. Fish being a fantastic source of omega-3 fatty acids and lean protein, it is one of the critical components for the optimal development of your child. But not all types of fish are safe for you too. So, the key here is choosing the right fish for consumption.
But the problem with fish as a food is it harbors Mercury, a heavy metal that is dangerous for the development of the baby’s brain, sensory and motor skills development. A lot of industries drain their toxic mercury wastage into the seas and oceans. The mercury is converted into methyl-mercury by the bacteria in the water. And when the fish consume these bacteria, the mercury enters the fish and stay in their body binding at the cellular level. These Mercury contents are generally found in the cells of predators at the top of the food chain. The bad thing about the mercury content is that it cannot be eliminated through cooking. Nominal levels of mercury don’t harm much but when these mercury levels are left unchecked, they can cause serious damage to the baby.
What types of fish are to be avoided during pregnancy?
Pregnant women must avoid Swordfish, Shark, Marlin, Atlantic salmon, Sailfish, Chilean sea bass, Walleye Orange roughy, Tilefish King Mackerel etc. are kinds of fish that are reported to contain high levels of mercury. You have to do away with the Uncooked Sushi too. Other types of fish have to be eaten in moderation that is not more than twice per week in average amounts.
Having said that, the normal fish are super healthy and the little to no side effects easily outweigh the benefits of consuming this food. There are the must add to the diet of the pregnant women considering their wide array of benefits:
- Fish is one of the critical components for the complete neurological development of the baby.
- An extraordinary source of essential amino-acid and rich lean protein they help in boosting the brain health of the baby.
- The DHA and omega-3 fatty acids in the fish help the women battle the general depression and the mood swings during pregnancy.
- Fish helps in the optimal development of the baby and also drastically decreases the risk of preterm birth.
Consuming normal amount of fish is not harmful unless you go on a fish only diet, which you probably won’t. But as said above the risk depends upon the fish you choose. And the benefits of eating good fish far outweigh the negligible side effects.
So eat the right fish in right amounts.
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by Dr Neelima Mantri | Oct 6, 2018 | Blog, Pregnancy Tips
To become a mother is a golden opportunity for females. Babies are gifts from God. Every female wants to give birth to healthy and beautiful baby. But for this, she has to follow all precautions suggested by gynaecologist. With these precautions, proper amount of proteins, nutrients, vitamins etc are necessary. Some pregnant women do not give attention to their nutrition and diet during pregnancy, which may affect health of their babies inside the womb. It is very important that pregnant woman should take vitamins and supplements on a health care provider’s direct recommendation.
Dr. Neelima Mantri is one of the best gynecologists in Mumbai who has worked on many cases and has become successful in her each case. She recommended a particular diet plan to her patients who make both mother and child strong.
Dr Neelima Mantri Mumbai About Nutrition and Diet During Pregnancy:
- Take milk, eggs, carrot, spinach, broccoli, potatoes, pumpkin and yellow fruits for vitamin A & Beta Carotene. This helps to grow bones and teeth.
- Eat fatty fish and take sunshine for vitamin D. This helps body to use calcium and phosphorous which makes bones and teeth stronger.
- Take vegetable oil, wheat germ, nuts, spinach and fortified cereals for vitamin E. This would helps body form and use red blood cells and muscles.
- Choose food high in fiber that are enriched, this includes bread, cereals, whole grains, pasta, rice as well as fruits and vegetables.
- In pregnancy, you will need 220 micrograms of iodine per day to help ensures your baby‘s brain and nervous system development. For this you have to take various dairy products.
- Eat fruits like orange, lemons, limes, melon, grapefruit, strawberries, honeydew, kiwifruit.
Thus, if you want your baby healthy then you have to follow above mentioned diet plan. For more advice and guidelines during pregnancy , you can consult with Dr Neelima Mantri. She is always ready to answer your question. You can book your appointment online on our website or you can call on given number.
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