<p>Menstrual pain, ideal age for conception, periodic ultrasound scans, pap smears and breast examinations were some of the issues addressed by a group of doctors who discussed women’s health issues and offered workable solutions.</p>.<p>The panel of experts heard women of all ages and backgrounds share health concerns at an event organised by DH-PV and Manipal Hospitals to mark International Women’s Day.</p>.<p>Dr Hemanandini Jayaraman from the Department of Gynaecology & Obstetrics at Manipal Hospital, Old Airport Road, suggested that swimming, yoga and exercise helps in easing period pain.</p>.<p>“Anxious mothers walking in with young girls aged nine getting their first period is common these days. Among our challenges are to make a child as young as that understand what is happening with her body,” she said.</p>.<p>Speaking on reproduction, Dr Arthi Rama Rao, an IVF specialist with Manipal Whitefield, said oocyte (immature egg) freezing has become the current trend. “If there is a medically indicated reason like a woman’s mother having reached early menopause, they have a reason to check their fertility potential and freeze their eggs to conceive at a later stage,” she said.</p>.<p>Dr Gayathri Karthik, HOD, Gynaecology, Manipal Hospital, Old Airport Road, stressed on women getting periodic ultrasound scans, pap smears and breast examinations.</p>.<p>“Early detection of cancers affecting the cervix paves the way for better chances of treatment,” she said.</p>.<p>Weighing in on the ideal conception age, Dr Meena Muthaiah from Manipal Jayanagar said women should try conceiving between 25 and 35 years.</p>.<p>“There is a risk of mothers developing BP in later-age pregnancies,” she said, warning that the offspring of such mothers could have Down’s Syndrome or mental retardation.</p>.<p>BJP state spokesperson Malavika Avinash said postponing childbirth may not be wise.</p>.<p>“Finish responsibilities early in life,” she said, adding that parents may not have the energy to cater to children, especially those with special needs.</p>
<p>Menstrual pain, ideal age for conception, periodic ultrasound scans, pap smears and breast examinations were some of the issues addressed by a group of doctors who discussed women’s health issues and offered workable solutions.</p>.<p>The panel of experts heard women of all ages and backgrounds share health concerns at an event organised by DH-PV and Manipal Hospitals to mark International Women’s Day.</p>.<p>Dr Hemanandini Jayaraman from the Department of Gynaecology & Obstetrics at Manipal Hospital, Old Airport Road, suggested that swimming, yoga and exercise helps in easing period pain.</p>.<p>“Anxious mothers walking in with young girls aged nine getting their first period is common these days. Among our challenges are to make a child as young as that understand what is happening with her body,” she said.</p>.<p>Speaking on reproduction, Dr Arthi Rama Rao, an IVF specialist with Manipal Whitefield, said oocyte (immature egg) freezing has become the current trend. “If there is a medically indicated reason like a woman’s mother having reached early menopause, they have a reason to check their fertility potential and freeze their eggs to conceive at a later stage,” she said.</p>.<p>Dr Gayathri Karthik, HOD, Gynaecology, Manipal Hospital, Old Airport Road, stressed on women getting periodic ultrasound scans, pap smears and breast examinations.</p>.<p>“Early detection of cancers affecting the cervix paves the way for better chances of treatment,” she said.</p>.<p>Weighing in on the ideal conception age, Dr Meena Muthaiah from Manipal Jayanagar said women should try conceiving between 25 and 35 years.</p>.<p>“There is a risk of mothers developing BP in later-age pregnancies,” she said, warning that the offspring of such mothers could have Down’s Syndrome or mental retardation.</p>.<p>BJP state spokesperson Malavika Avinash said postponing childbirth may not be wise.</p>.<p>“Finish responsibilities early in life,” she said, adding that parents may not have the energy to cater to children, especially those with special needs.</p>
