Gynecologic Oncology

Dr. Rani Bhat talks about "Borderline ovarian tumors and fertility" at Life Conference. Watch out the above video!!!! For more information about "Ovarian cancer" visit:  http://www.drranibhat.com/

Keep cervical cancer away!!!! January is cervical cancer awareness month & this gives us an opportunity to raise awareness about how women can protect themselves from this "preventable" cancer. Ways to prevent cervical cancer: take HPV vaccination before being sexually active and get regular Pap smear test beginning at the age of 21 (or 3 yrs of being sexually active) and keep repeating every 3-5 yrs till the age of 65yrs. If you've not had Pap smear test yet, please make time to get this potentially life-saving test. I had an opportunity to share some tips on Suvarna News. Watch out the below video!!!! For more information visit: http://www.drranibhat.com/

Q & A with Dr. Rani Bhat Honeymoon Cystitis What is honeymoon cystitis? Inflammation of the bladder that happens after a woman's first sexual encounter or after a period of abstinence is known as "honeymoon cystitis." It affects women almost exclusively and can occur at any age. As with any type of urinary tract infection, honeymoon cystitis is generally caused by bacteria. There are normal bacteria that tend to live on the skin around the anus and during sexual intercourse, these bacteria can be transferred into the urethra causing cystitis. Half of all women get cystitis at least once in their lives. Honeymoon cystitis remains more common among young women in their twenties but can also happen to women of any age group when they start having sex again after not having done so for a long period of time. Why do women get cystitis after intercourse? The rubbing during sex can cause bacteria from the genital area and anus to come in co...

September is Gynecological Cancer Awareness Month Let’s Learn About Ovarian Cancer, A Silent Killer Ovarian cancer is the most insidious cancer of the female reproductive system since it is very difficult to detect in early stage. Though ovarian cancer accounts for only 3% of all cancers in women, it is still the third most common cancer in women after breast and cervical cancers. There were 4,818 cases of ovarian cancer in India between 2012 and 2014 according to a study reported by the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR). Fifty percent of all ovarian cancer patients were in the age group 45 to 65. The same report estimated that the number of ovarian cancer patients may rise to 36,200 by 2020. These appalling statistics point out to the dire need to make ovarian cancer awareness a top priority for the health care industry, government agencies, and the general public. Causes of Ovarian Cancer There are no discernible causes of ovarian cancer . However...

Cervical Cancer: Causes, Symptoms & Diagnosis In India,  cervical cancer  is still the second-most common cancer in women. Cervical cancer is one of the cancers that can be cured, if detected early. This disease can also be prevented with regular PAP smear. The cervix is cylindrical in shape and lies at the lower end of the uterus, which connects the uterus to the vagina. The cervix is divided into two parts: the lower part is called ectocervix and this lies within the vagina. The upper part is called endocervix. Most cervical cancers occur in the region where endocervix and ectocervix meet. Almost all cervical cancer cases are attributed to the Human Papillomavirus also called as HPV infection. Causes of cervical cancer Main cause for cervical cancer is HPV infection and this is a sexually transmitted disease. There are generally hundreds of such virus but, two types of HPV infection 16 and 18 cause 70% of all cervical cancers across the globe. Other f...

Although cancer incidence rates in women less than 50 years of age continue to increase during recent years, mortality rates are dramatically decreasing due to modern advances in cancer treatment. In 1990 the incidence of cancer survivors was 1 in 1,000 for young adults (15–45 years of age) and by 2010, as many as 1 in 250 patients in this age group would have survived cancer. However, increasing numbers of survivors are now confronted with the long-term consequences of exposure to these cancer treatments. Cancer therapy such as surgery, radiotherapy, and chemotherapy, can have a profound impact on ovarian function, leading to premature menopause and loss of fertility. You can use this information to learn more and then discuss your fertility options with your doctor. Be sure that you understand the risks and chances of success of any fertility preservation option you are interested in, and keep in mind that no method works 100% of the time. Fertility preservation options can...

Q & A with Dr. Rani Bhat Can cervical cancer be prevented? Do you know that every sexually active women is at risk of developing cervical cancer? and do you also know that cervical cancer can be easily prevented? What is cervix & where is it situated in the body? Cervix is also known as neck of the womb, and it is situated at the lowermost portion of the womb(uterus). It is cylindrical in shape and connects the vagina and uterus. Cervix is divided into two portions The part of the cervix that is present in the vagina and which can be seen during an internal examination is known as the ectocervix . There is a small opening in the center of the this ectocervix known as external orifice. The part of the cervix which extends from ectocervix to the uterus in the shape of tunnel is know as endocervix or endocervical canal . The small opening present at the junction of endocervical canal and uterus is known as internal orifice. What are the functions of cervix? C...