The appendix is a tube-like structure organ that protrudes out from the colon attached to the large intestine which is located in the right corner of your lower stomach. It is said that initially, for the first few years after birth, the appendix plays a role in the development of the immune system, but it is not known how it functions.

However, it can cause certain health complications like appendicitis, a sudden inflammation of this appendix organ. Appendicitis can affect anyone, but children and adults between the ages of 10 and 30 years tend to be affected the most. Appendicitis is usually treated surgically by removing the appendix.

re-pregnancy counselling, often called preconception counselling, involves gynaecologists giving advice to women before they plan to become pregnant. Pre-pregnancy counselling increases your odds of becoming pregnant and giving birth to a healthy baby. If you are planning to have a child, it’s better to consult a doctor first.

Pre-pregnancy counselling: Why is it necessary?
Our experts at Matrusri Hospital can help you schedule a pre-pregnancy counselling appointment with you the moment you decide to conceive.

We will discuss the risks of increased consumption of folic acid supplements.
Help you with quitting smoking and alcohol consumption.
You will have a general check-up
We will answer your questions related to sexual intercourse, genital infections & your fertility days
Pre-pregnancy counselling can also help you to identify risk factors like cysts, which should be treated to have a healthy pregnancy.

Dysmenorrhea is the medical term used to define the pain associated with menstruation (periods). All women around the world suffer through menstrual cramps or pain for at least 1 to 2 days during every menstrual cycle. Usually, the pain is not severe. But, some women may experience severe pain that prevents them from doing their regular activities for a long period of time.

Dysmenorrhea is categoriSed into two types based on the cause

Primary dysmenorrhea
Secondary dysmenorrhea

For males and females, there are a variety of barrier methods available to prevent pregnancy; they are:

Condoms – Condoms are one of the most commonly used methods for preventing pregnancy and STD’s as well. Condoms are available for both males & females.
Diaphragms – These are small and soft domes that are made from silicone. They are placed inside a woman’s vagina to prevent sperm from entering the uterus.
Cervical caps – Often this device is termed as FemCap, which looks like a diaphragm but smaller. It fits over the cervix. It is used along with spermicide.
Contraceptive sponges – It contains spermicide and is made of foam. The device can be placed against the cervix around 24 hr before sex.
Spermicide – This comes in the form of foam, jelly or cream applied inside the vagina before sex. It contains chemicals that can kill sperm.