Dr. Shobha Gupta

How to handle emotions after an infertility diagnosis

August 23, 2024

Infertility is not just a medical condition but an emotional journey that can affect self-esteem, relationships, and future plans. Women might experience a sense of isolation, as infertility can sometimes be a stigmatized or poorly understood topic. This can be exacerbated by societal pressures or expectations surrounding motherhood and family...

How is PMS different from PMDD?

June 8, 2024

While Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD) and Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS) are similar disorders, their effects on day-to-day functioning, severity, and symptoms may vary. In order to clarify, Dr. Shobha Gupta explains it through following points: 1. PMDD is a severe version of PMS marked by more acute emotional and physical symptoms. PMS is a...

Women, do you know that the Mediterranean diet helps boost IVF success rate

April 13, 2024

Millions of women have successfully used in vitro fertilisation (IVF) as a reproductive treatment for more than 20 years. Women with endometriosis, polycystic ovarian syndrome, blocked or nonexistent fallopian tubes, or any other issue affecting fertility are advised by doctors to think about IVF if all other methods of pregnancy...

Know some important facts about surrogacy and its legalities from the expert

February 24, 2024

The practice of surrogacy is still surrounded by stigma and disinformation, and one of the primary reasons of this is the long-standing absence of legislative frameworks. In literal terms surrogacy means a formal legal agreement whereby a woman becomes pregnant and gives birth for another couple’s kid with the goal...

Planning pregnancy in mid or late 30’s: Know some lifestyle changes

January 13, 2024

We are all aware that a woman’s fertility can decrease as she gets older. Women are born with a fixed number of eggs, and as they get older, both the quantity and quality of these eggs decrease. That shouldn’t concern you, though, as the majority of women can conceive naturally...