Women can seek gynaecologist consultation at any age, from adolescence to beyond menopause.

You can discuss menstrual health, birth control, planning pregnancy, irregular bleeding, vaginal discharge, infections, and other symptoms you feel are relevant. Women may find it difficult to talk about sensitive topics but an open discussion will help you deal with your symptoms better as well as help the doctor in treating you.

The gynaecologist will start with a general health checkup which includes blood pressure, blood tests, and urine tests. The doctor might offer a pelvic exam which includes examining the vagina and reproductive organs. You can get a pap smear done at this time if you meet the screening criteria.

A pelvic exam is a medical examination of the woman's reproductive system. A pap smear test is conducted for the diagnosis of cervical cancer. In this test, the doctor takes a sample of cells from the cervix and sends for the test to check for any abnormalities that could indicate cancer or potential for developing cancer.

Your first prenatal visit with your obstetrician will be a couple of weeks after a missed period. You need to see your gynaecologist earlier if you experience bleeding, or abdominal pain, or if you have any specific pre-existing health conditions. The obstetrician will ask for your medical history including allergies, medicines you are taking, medical problems, and history of previous childbirths, miscarriages, and family history. It's important to choose the best maternity hospital in Bangalore for comprehensive care during your pregnancy.

Foods you should avoid during pregnancy are food containing mercury, found in some fishes such as swordfish, marlin, etc. You should also avoid uncooked or partially cooked meat, raw eggs, caffeine, alcohol, unpasteurized milk and cheese, processed junk food, etc.

It is generally safe to get a flu shot during pregnancy, it decreases the risk of getting the flu. Do talk to your doctor if you had any specific concerns.

Sakra is renowned as the best hospital for pregnancy in Bangalore, having a team of the best Gynecologist Obstetricians in Bangalore offering a wide array of Women’s Health services from general gynaecology to complex oncology surgery for gynecologic malignancies. Sakra’s gynaecology experts continue to innovate in the diagnosis and treatment of obstetrics and gynecologic conditions.

Sakra World Hospital is the best gynaecological hospital in Bangalore, providing the best treatment for infertility, menstrual disorders, urogynecology, pelvic floor disorders, menopause, and more. We have highly skilled gynaecologists and obstetricians who provide world-class personalized care and support to women of all ages. We have highly advanced techniques and technologies which allow us to meet the unique and changing medical needs of women from adolescence to mature motherhood.