At 28, Devika made a decision about her future self. She sat in the consultation room smiling politely. Confident. Successful. Independent. But there was hesitation in her eyes. Doctor: “I'm not married & I don’t want children right now even if I do get married in couple of years " she said softly. But I’m scared I may regret waiting too long.” Like many women today, Devika was focused on her career. She was balancing ambition, family expectations, relationships, and the sile

A Couple once came to my OPD seeking help for infertility. They had been married for five years and wanted to evaluate their fertility status after years of trying to conceive. I advised some basic investigations and asked them to return with the reports. On their second visit, the reports were reassuring. The next step was a scan. But the moment I suggested an internal examination, she became visibly anxious and immediately refused. And that is when the real story slowly beg

The Perfect Delivery… Or So It Seemed Bindiya was 29, a first-time mother. Her pregnancy had been smooth, her delivery uncomplicated. A healthy baby girl. Everything was “perfect.” At her 10-day postnatal visit, she smiled politely. “Doctor, everything is fine.” But something felt… off. I have heard this so many times that I knew her 'fine' wasn't 'fine'. The Subtle Signs We Often Miss! A few weeks later, her husband brought her back. “She cries for no reason… doesn’t sleep…

Let’s call her Mrs. Alana She is 42 years old. A mother of two. Her youngest is already in 10th standard—old enough that most of her intense “hands-on motherhood” years are behind her. Recently, she decided to do something for herself. She joined a gym. It sounds simple. Routine, even. But somewhere between a set of jumping jacks and a moment she didn’t expect, she found herself dealing with something deeply embarrassing—urine leakage. She paused. Shocked. Uncomfortable. A li