by Womanaari | Jul 15, 2023 | Uncategorized
People often ask me why wanted to blog when there is already an overwhelming amount of online information and I have a chance for one-to-one communication with my patients.
Well, there are two main reasons for my desire to blog.
I believe that communication is the key to success in any venture and all the more so in healthcare.
Knowledge is the power that takes away the fear of the unknown and empowers one to take charge of the situation.
I have been in this specialty for more than 25 years and I have worked in some of the best hospitals in India, the UK, and the UAE.
A common desire of patients, irrespective of nationality, culture, and religion, is to get uncomplicated and accurate solutions that cut through medical jargon. Many of my patients tell me that online formation is not individualistic and many times makes them more anxious instead of allying to their fears. The reason probably is cos most of the blogs are by non-medical writers as doctors are too busy to pen down their thoughts.
My patients feel that my simple, sincere, and straightforward way of communication relieves them of their anxiety and helps them to cope with their situation better.
I specialize in High-risk pregnancy care and Minimal access (Laparoscopic & Hysteroscopic) surgeries.
Communicating with patients in these situations is time-consuming and despite effective communication, it is difficult for patients to retain all that is said to them in one sitting. Many women, including those who are not my patients, also have similar common queries.
For instance, one of the recurring queries from women is on fasting in pregnancy during Ramadan. So, instead of answering each woman separately, I decided to blog to make the information accessible to all women, including those unknown to me.
My blog is a bridge to reach out to not just my patients but to the women of this world. It aims to help them navigate the challenging journey of womanhood with straightforward answers to their health-related questions.
My blogs reflect my learning as a woman who has been through all phases of womanhood from puberty to pregnancy, motherhood, and finally, menopause. Each stage is a milestone and has a distinctive mood. I feel grateful that I can draw upon my experiences to offer a perspective to the many concerns women face, medical and individual.
I feel privileged to be on this journey with them.
by Womanaari | Jul 7, 2023 | Uncategorized
Unlike what some might believe, PMS is not a myth.
If you do a little Math you’ll find out that it touches a quarter of the world’s population at some time in their life. That’s over one billion girls/women!!
But what is PMS? Is it severe enough to halt and disturb a woman’s life and performance? Well, here is a simple ID of PMS:
Name: Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS)
Ages of sufferers: between 12 and 50 years of age
Places it affects: The entire body and mind
Time of trigger: After ovulation and before the menstrual cycle begins
Symptoms: bloating, headaches, mood swings, cravings for certain types of food…
Consequences: Tiredness, irritability…well, not the best feeling you can have!!
This combination of physical and emotional symptoms that a substantial number of women get is due to a hormonal change when estrogen and progesterone levels begin falling dramatically if one is not pregnant.
So it is good, right? That is if you are not ready to go into motherhood yet!
Sadly, people around you are not aware that you are going through that phase, and hence may not be understanding enough!
You could be accused of being lazy, or simply seeking attention, which definitely is not the case.
So can we say that women should bear their discomfort quietly and not remedy it?
Not in the 21st century, you don’t!!
Here are some tips you can try to alleviate the pain and make this period as smooth as possible:
- Yes, get some painkillers (Ibuprofen, Aspirin, simple over-the-counter medicine that can lessen headaches, cramps…). No need to be a masochist at this point, it is ‘dépassé’ and so 19th century!!
- Homeopathy can help too (no need to burn sage yet!!) with a nice warm herbal brew prepared by your mom/partner. Peppermint, Fennel, and aniseed are very efficient, plus the mere aroma of those teas can have a relaxing effect on the mind.
- Adopt a healthy lifestyle throughout the month (eat healthy food, exercise regularly, meditate, get enough sleep…) for this will help lessen the pain and discomfort when PMS hits.
- Talk to friends you feel comfortable with. There is no shame in letting people know you are at that critical time of the month as they can understand and sympathize with you.
Remember, PMS is NOT a disease, nor a situation you need to shun away from but if you feel taking a day off can help, why not?! The world will understand.
by Womanaari | Sep 9, 2022 | Uncategorized
Come from a generation that is probably soon becoming outdated. My kids already have declared me outdated!
In a natural evolution, species had probably a lot of time to prepare for their extinction but unfortunately in this day of digital evolution, the rate at which it is accelerating, your identity can get wiped out in no time.
I am sure some of you from my generation will be outraged at that sentence of mine and saying ‘Digital identity is virtual and not your real identity. Believe me, I am fully with you. However, over the years, I have started realizing that digital identity might not be your real identity but it does add a dimension to your real identity.
What is Identity anyway? The dictionary says ‘identity is a condition or character as to who a person or what a thing is; the qualities, beliefs, etc that distinguish or identify a person “
In that sense, you will all agree with me that digital identity gives you the means to share your beliefs with the wider world.
So here I am, after half a century, seeking digital identity by sharing my thoughts. Hence this blog.
In my profession, we not only see a lot of people but get to interact with a variety of them. I personally believe that it has made me a better person with a wider perspective of life and people.
My target audience would be both medical and non-medical and hence will try and keep a balance to keep both engaged. Of course, the feedback from you all will help me to modulate and modify as we go along.
So, here is to my digital birth!
