Dr. Pallab Roy | 9+ Years Experience, Gynecology Doctor in Garia or Behala, Painless Normal Delivery

Pregnancy comes with enough challenges already, right? Between cravings, mood swings, and a constantly growing belly, dealing with a urinary tract infection is the last thing any expecting mom wants. But urinary tract infections (UTIs) during pregnancy are more common than you might think. And if left untreated, they can affect not just your comfort but your baby’s health, too. Why do UTIs love pregnancy? Blame it on the hormones (again!). During pregnancy, your body produces more progesterone, which relaxes the muscles in your urinary tract. This slows down urine flow, giving bacteria more time to settle in, grow and cause an infection. Plus, as your uterus expands, it puts pressure on your bladder, making things even more difficult. And no, it is not just about the constant urge to pee. Some UTIs come without symptoms (called asymptomatic bacteriuria), which makes regular check-ups super important. What could happen if you ignore it? We don’t want to scare you — but it is good to...

IVF failure can feel like a gut punch, right? We know! When you have gone through a lot pouring your hope, time, and energy into IVF — those hormone shots, scans, procedures, and emotional rollercoasters, only to be told that it didn’t work this time. It can feel like the ground has been pulled out from under you. Heartbroken, confused, exhausted — it is not just emotionally draining; the toll on your body is real, too. However, a failed IVF cycle doesn’t mean the end of your fertility journey. Here is what you can do next with more hope and clarity. The Physical Toll: What Your Body Goes Through IVF involves a cocktail of hormonal medications to stimulate your ovaries and prepare your body for the procedure. After a failed cycle, your body may need some time to revive. Here is what might be happening internally: Hormonal Imbalance Those fertility medicines can leave your hormones temporarily out of sync, causing bloating, mood swings, breast tenderness, irregular periods, weight f...

  Let’s talk about something that rarely gets discussed over coffee — but totally should — “Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (PID).” Not exactly dinner table conversation, right? But this common but mostly silent condition can sneak up on you and leave behind long-term damage like infertility, chronic pelvic pain, and ectopic pregnancies. But fortunately, it is largely preventable . A few smart steps and timely check-ups with your gynecologist in Kolkata can help you treat PID without massive effects. Here is your doctor-approved guide to prevent PID — because when it comes to your reproductive health, prevention is always better than cure. Practice Safe Sex — Always PID is most commonly caused by untreated sexually transmitted infections (STIs) like chlamydia or gonorrhoea. Use condoms consistently, limit the number of sexual partners, and opt for routine STI testing — especially if you are sexually active and under 25. Protective measures like condoms reduce exposure to bacteria th...