Thrombophilia in Pregnancy: Risks & Treatment Options

0 30 November 2023
Thrombophilia in Pregnancy: Risks & Treatment Options

Thrombophilia is the body’s increased tendency to form blood clots, meaning that individuals with thrombophilia are more likely to form blood clots without a clear reason, leading to serious complications. This heightened clotting tendency can be particularly dangerous during pregnancy, causing problems like gestational diabetes, preeclampsia, placental abruption, pregnancy loss, and stillbirth. While blood clot formation is essential for bodily functions, an increased tendency to form clots can result in significant issues. The blood clot formation is vital for busy functions, but why does an increased tendency cause problem, you ask? The following will serve you the answer. With the inputs from the best gynaecologist in Mumbai, Dr. Neelima Mantri, we help you understand the dangerous nature of thrombophilia, particularly in pregnancy, its symptoms, and treatment options. Read on to know. Why Thrombophilia is Dangerous? Our body’s ability to form blood clots is vital for physiological processes. Blood clots act as natural bandages, stopping excessive bleeding when we’re injured. However, in conditions like thrombophilia, the propensity for blood clotting heightens even without injury, potentially causing serious problems. For instance, unwanted blood clots in blood vessels can travel to the lungs, leading to life-threatening c

0 28 March 2023
Short Luteal Phase: Causes Symptoms and Treatment

A short luteal phase is a common condition that affects many women who are trying to conceive. It occurs when the time between ovulation and menstruation is less than 10 days, which can make it difficult for a fertilized egg to implant and develop into a pregnancy. In this article, we will discuss the causes, symptoms, and treatment options for a short luteal phase and how the best gynaecologist in Mumbai can help you to overcome this medical condition.

Causes of Short Luteal Phase

Numerous elements may reason for a brief luteal phase. Some of the causes include: Hormonal imbalances:

  1. A hormonal imbalance can affect the menstrual cycle and disrupt the ovulation process, leading to a short luteal phase.
  2. Stress: High levels of stress can interfere with the body’s hormone production and affect the menstrual cycle.
  3. Low body weight: Women with low body weight may have irregular menstrual cycles and a short luteal phase.
  4. Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS): PCOS is a common condition that can cause hormonal imbalances and affect the menstrual cycle.

Symptoms of Short Luteal Phase

The symptoms of a short luteal phase can vary from woman to woman. Some of the most common symptoms include:

  1. Menstrual cramps: Women with a short luteal phase may experience painf

0 20 May 2022
Things You Must Know About Getting Pregnant in Your 30s

Pregnancy in the 30s is no longer a rare choice as it used to be. With increased focus on career progression women today are consciously making their choice to conceive in their 30s. We could witness this significant change in our clinical facility ourselves as the average age of pregnancy has risen considerably as compared to the early 2010s. Though it is a welcoming change, it is always to be remembered that the peak reproductive years of women are their 20s. So pregnancy in the 30s does have its share of problems and hence the journey must be carefully planned and care must be taken with active consultation from gynaecologists. But how exactly the age impacts pregnancy and what care must be taken by women in their 30s before and during the pregnancy?  With the inputs from the best gynaecologist in Mumbai Dr Neelima Mantri, we have tried to answer questions in this blog here. Read on:

How do age impact pregnancy and its outcomes:

Every woman is born with a fixed number of eggs. As they age, both the quality and quantity of eggs gradually decrease.  Women in their 20s are considered to be at their reproductive peak as the standard of eggs (combined quality and quantity) is at an all-time high. As women become older

0 18 February 2022
Breech baby Causes & Complications | Dr Neelima Mantri

In a normal pregnancy, days before the delivery, the baby turns upside down, ready for delivery with his head towards the birth canal. But when the opposite is seen where the feet of the baby are towards the birth canal, it is the case of a breech baby, resulting in a breech delivery. Breech delivery has its complications for both the baby and the mother. There are different kinds of breech pregnancies depending on the position of the baby in the womb, namely, footling breech, complete breech and frank breech. But in all three cases, the baby’s head is away from the birth canal while the feet are nearer to it.

Causes of breech pregnancies

Doctors have still not found the exact causes that result in breeching of the baby but APA (American Pregnancy Association) has mentioned a few reasons which can result in breech pregnancies. And many top gynaecologists have also approved the following causes.

  • > The amount of amniotic fluid greatly influences the movement of the baby. Either there can be more fluid or less than it is in normal pregnancy. In either case, the baby has got a lot of movement facilities or has got no such facility at all.
  • > The shape of the uterus also determines the position of the b

0 18 May 2021
Cystocele and Rectocele Repair Surgery in Mumbai

Cystocele is the fall or prolapse of the bladder into the woman’s vagina from its usual anatomical position. Though all the organs in the pelvic region are put in place by muscles or ligaments, these tissues may weaken over time due to certain factors causing Cystocele. A bulge in the vagina, urination difficulty, frequent urination, vaginal pain or pressure, painful sexual intercourse, inability to stand or walk a long time, urine leakage during physical activity coughing sneezing are some of the common symptoms suffered by patients who often consult gynaecologist, Dr Neelima Mantri, for Cystocele treatment in Mumbai. What causes Cystocele? Cystocele in general occurs due to the weakening of the wall that separates the bladder and the vagina. This weakening can happen for a variety of reasons which include:

  • > Repeated childbirth
  • > Heavy weightlifting
  • > Excessive weight gain
  • > Hormone deficiency
  • > Menopause
  • > Prior Hysterectomy
  • > Chronic constipation

Treatment for Cystocele in Mumbai: Mild cases of Cystocele are usually treated using conservative treatment options like physical therapy (Kegel exercises), Pessary, dietary changes and laxatives. , , ,