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Women's Health Care

Are you dedicated to Women's Health? We are. In fact, Healthcare provides a broad, technologically advanced portfolio across the spectrum of female-specific conditions. We are committed to developing technologies that enable earlier detection, more accurate diagnoses, and personalized treatment plans for women affected by cancer, heart disease, stroke and other conditions.

Breast Health

Imagine a world where women no longer worry about breast cancer. At Healthcare we’re working to make it a reality. Bringing together world-class expertise in medical imaging, therapeutics, and information technology, we are committed to leadership in breast health and helping you fight this deadly disease.

Breast Cancer
Breast cancer is the one of the commonest malignancies afflicting women. In some parts it is the most common malignancy. It is currently estimated that one in 14 of all female children born will develop breast cancer in their lifetime. Despite extensive investigation into the cause of breast cancer there is still no known cause.

Breast Feeding
Breast feeding practice is followed everywhere in India, except among higher socio- economic groups, who tend to look for alternatives to breast-feeding. Ignorance of the advantages of breast-feeding and the proper method often leads to discontinuation in most cases.

Basic Facts:

The ability of the breasts to produce milk diminishes soon after childbirth, without the stimulation of breast-feeding.
The immunity factors in breast milk can help the body fight off infections.
Breast milk contains , minerals and enzymes, which aid the baby’s digestion.
Breast and formula feeding can be used together.

Premenstrual Syndrome

consists of various physical and/or emotional symptoms that occur in the second half of the menstrual cycle, after ovulation. It is characterized by premenstrual discomfort in the lower abdomen and back, and in the breasts. All these features precede the period by a week or ten days. Fortunately, a woman obtains relief when her menstrual period begins. Another feature of PMS is a symptom-free time for several days every month, in the first half of the menstrual cycle.
There's still some disagreement about what causes PMS, but it definitely seems to be linked to hormones. A relative lack of the hormone progesterone is suspected along with increase in a water retaining substance called anti diuretic hormone.

Symptoms of Pregnancy

For a woman having a regular monthly cycle, the earliest and most reliable sign of pregnancy is a missed period, or sometimes women who are pregnant have a very light period, losing only a little blood. Other signs are:

Feeling , not necessarily in the morning, but at any time.
The breasts may become larger and tender. Veins may become prominent and nipples may darken and stand out.
Increased frequency in passing urine.
Tendency for constipation.
Tiredness.
An increased vaginal discharge without any associated complaint.
A metallic taste in the mouth.
Dislike for certain things like tea or coffee or fatty foods.
Increased liking for certain things like spicy foods.

Smoking during pregnancy

Try to stop. When you smoke, carbon monoxide and nicotine passes into your lungs and blood stream. This means that: a) your baby gets less oxygen and cannot grow as well as it should, and b) the nicotine makes your baby's heart beat faster. Constantly breathing in other people's smoke may also have a harmful effect.

Babies of mothers who smoke are, on average, 200g (about 8 oz) lighter than other babies. These babies may have problems during and after labour and are more prone to infection; it will be better for your baby later too if you stop smoking. Children whose parents smoke are more likely to suffer from illnesses such as asthma; and there is an increased risk of cot death.

Pills medicines and other drugs

You should be very careful while taking any kind of medication, specially in the earlier part of the pregnancy. Majority of drugs have some effects on the growing fetus and the first three months are crucial. You would be better off asking your doctor about any medications you want to take. Make sure your doctor or dentist knows you're pregnant before prescribing anything or giving you treatment.

At the same time it is important to remember that if you on treatment for some chronic conditions like epilepsy or diabetes you consult your doctor and continue your medications because control of such conditions is vitally important for you as well as the pregnancy.

Infertility

Infertility is defined as the failure to become pregnant after one year of unprotected intercourse. There are two types of infertility; Primary infertility, which is infertility without any previous pregnancy; and secondary infertility, when there has been a previous pregnancy.