Dr. Teesta Banerjee

06/07/2024

01/07/2024

Small yet relevant questions about breastfeeding

10/04/2024

When to consult your doctor for va**nal discharge?

Anything that is different from the normal va**nal secretion pattern that I described in my earlier post.

* If you are having itching/ burning in va**na
* If you notice foul smelling va**nal discharge
* Yellowish/ curdy white/ bloodstained discharge
* Difficulty in in*******se in s*xually active women
* Vaginal bleeding following in*******se

Apart from this, I would also like to post few tips regarding va**nal hygiene.
1. Use plain water. No need for any fancy medicated solution or va**nal wash. No need for soap, Dettol, Savlon etc
2 It's okay to clean the l***a majora and minora only, no need to clean the inside of the va**na.
3. Wear cotton underwear, wash them regularly.
4. Change sanitary pads at regular intervals.
5. It is okay to use a menstrual cup during that time of the month.

07/03/2024

Vaginal discharge: debunking the myths

Vaginal discharge is something all women experience after reaching puberty, that is, onset of me**es. In India, va**nal fluid is surrounded by myths and wrong information. The "dhaath" or "leucorrhoea" is perceived by women as abnormal, and assumed to be draining away energy from the body. Many a times, women approach me to stop the va**nal discharge.

It's about time we understand the real purpose why nature gave us this va**nal fluid. The purpose is to provide lubrication of the va**nal passage during in*******se. Had there been no va**nal secretion, friction generated by thrusting the p***s inside va**na would cause extreme pain to both partners and s*x would no longer be enjoyable. Very often, elderly women who are past menopause, turn up with va**nal tears because of forced in*******se in a dry va**na.

So this va**nal fluid is secreted by some glands in the cervix in response to estrogen and progesterone. The appearance and consistency of the fluid varies according to different phases of the menstrual cycle, as shown in the picture below.

21/02/2024

Many a times, in my clinic , patients struggle to report what issue they are facing with their ge***alia. That is because societal norms have always prevented a proper exposure to s*x education. The only source of information are whispered into the ears from friends, relatives and neighbours. So, as we go on the journey of women's well being on my page, let me introduce you properly to the female ge***al parts, the v***a, the l***a majora and minora and the va**na.