Q My wife is breastfeeding. Can she take iron and calcium medicine. My baby is 11 months old

If she has deficiency then she can take. It is actually advisable for a lactating woman to have calcium supplement. Also encourage her to have well balanced and nutritious diet.

Q How to control thyroid in pregnency

Thyroid control will require intake of thyroid medication. Medication will depend upon the type of thyroid disorder such as hyperthyroidism or hypothyroidism. Hence you should consult your family physician at the earliest as uncontrolled thyroid disease can affect the fetus.

Q Is there any reliable tips to reduce weight as I am working woman and do not find time for exercise but yes if you can suggest diet I can follow

When it comes to losing weight, good eating plan and regular exercise schedule go hand in hand. It is not possible to achieve permanent result by substituting one for another. Along with healthy eating a minimum of 150 mins of exercise in a week can make huge difference. As far as eating healthy is concerned you can make following changes in your routine. Instead of three large meals, have 5-7 small meals. Replace refined foods with whole grain foods. For example replacing white bread with brown bread. Include plenty of fresh fruits and green veggies in your meal. Avoid intake of processed foods, junk foods and sugary drink. Make sure your there is some amount of protein rich food in your breakfast, lunch and dinner. Foods such as eggs, chicken, fish, milk, cheese, curd, paneer are good source of proteins.

Q I have sagging breast, since 2 years. I m very concerned about my sagging breast.

There is not much you can do about sagging other than gym exercise which will tone up the muscles and make breasts firm. Wear well fitting bra and sports bra during any strenuous physical activity. Breast lift surgery may help you to recover the condition to some extent.

Q When can we go for home pregnancy test

You can take  home pregnancy test one week after the missed period date. If the test result is negative and you havent got your periods than you may repeat it again after another week.

Q Why do my vagina pain when penis is inserted ?

Pain during sex is called as dyspareunia. Most women experience some degree of pain when they have sex for first few times. The main reason for it is fear of sex. This pain subsides with the number of acts. However if the complaint remains even after repeated number of sex then one needs to find the specific cause behind it. The causes can be an infection, lack of proper lubrication before intercourse, due to dryness of vagina, allergy to latex condom, etc. In such cases it is necessary that you consult a gynaecologist for proper treatment.

Q Reason for pain in uterus

The pain in uterus has many causes like- an infection or inflammation, trauma, an ovarian cyst, any menstrual pain, pain due to intercourse, sexually transmitted diseases (STD), infection of any other organ leading to referred pain, any cancerous condition, pain as a result of adverse effect of some medication. Detailed medical history along with physical examination will help to find out the exact cause. Consult your gynecologist.

Q Hi, I only have left ovary, can I have a chance to get pregnant?

As long as your other ovary is normal and intact with its fallopian tube, you can become pregnant.

Q What is the treatment for rosacea?

Rosacea cannot be cured. Treatment is aimed at controlling the symptoms. Treatment options include avoiding known triggering factor, oral or topical anti-inflammatory medications, oral or topical antibiotics and cosmetic procedures such as laser treatment.rnrn 

Q If unwanted-72 is taken 12 days before the expected menses, will menses be regular and on time and it is taken within 72 hours of sex?

In some females the pill can cause menses to be delayed or early or it can even come on time. Some people might even get spotting which may even continue till next normal period.