Is there a complete home-kit for STD testing? What can I do to reduce my risk of cervical/ breast cancer? Does treatment for endometriosis make conceiving difficult? What is an Anti-Mullerian Hormone (AMH) test? What are my fertility options if I have undergone chemotherapy? What can I do if I can’t orgasm through peno-vaginal sex? How does one deal with vaginismus? What are the laws around abortion in India? When will there be a solution to menstrual cramps? Will I be judged when I go to a gynaecologist? This week, Dr. Munjaal along with Mae Thomas, Founder of Maed in India & Head of Production for She Says She’s Fine and Sharanya Subramaniyan, Producer at Maed in India, discuss how the show came about, some reactions it has received and finally, we tackle some listener questions. --- You can follow Mae at @maebemaebe and you can follow Sharanya at @sharutakespictures Dr. Munjaal practices at Namaha Healthcare and you can find him at @Scissortongue. If you have any questions or j...
What is abuse? Why don't women ask for help when they need it? What are some forms of abuse women face? Where should women report cases of abuse? What rights do women have in these situations? How do women break out of abusive relationships? What are the obstacles that women face in reporting cases of abuse? What constitutes marital rape? What is the role of the police department and the hospital in these cases? Is there a protocol that should be followed in case of assault or abuse? What are the Government and NGOs doing to ensure women’s safety? This week, Dr. Munjaal talks to Dr. Nayreen Daruwalla, Program Director for Prevention of Violence against Women and Children at SNEHA along with Donita Quadros, a project associate with the Commonwealth Human Rights Initiative who works on police reform, about how to deal with abuse. -- You can follow Dr. Nayreen’s work at SNEHA on their website or on social media and you can follow Donita on @donitaquadros. For help, please contact Mumbai police helpline for women and children - 103 Rahat Helpline by Majlis (call for guidance or legal assistance) - +919930262833 Special cell for women and children - http://www.tiss.edu/view/6/projects/special-cell-for-women-and-children-maharashtra/contact-us-8/ Know your rights and laws - www.humanrightsinitiative.org SNEHA crisis helpline number - +919167535765 --- Dr. Munjaal practices at Namaha Healthcare and you can find him at @Scissortongue. If you have any questions or just want to share something, please send us an email or a voice note at shesfinepodcast@gmail.com. This is a Maed In India Production; check us out at www.maedinindia.in
Have you had a Pap smear? Why are women hesitant to go to a gynaecologist? Do women prefer male or female gynaecologists? What kind of experiences have you had with doctors? Have you ever felt judged by your doctor? How often should you go to a gynaecologist? Why do women not prioritize their health? What kind of information should you seek from your gynaecologist This week, Dr. Munjaal talks to comedian and actor Anu Menon and content creator and radio personality Rohini Ramnathan about building a relationship with your doctor. -- You can follow Anu at @exlolakutty and Rohini at @Rotalks Dr. Munjaal practices at Namaha Healthcare and you can find him at @Scissortongue. If you have any questions or just want to share something, please send us an email or a voice note at shesfinepodcast@gmail.com. This is a Maed In India Production; check us out at www.maedinindia.in
When is the right time to have a baby? How do women balance their jobs and getting pregnant? How difficult is it to have sex on the clock? How do you find the right gynaecologist? What are the different kinds of treatments available for people struggling to conceive? Is IVF right for you? How do you navigate the tough times with your partner? How can men support their partner? Is it all worth it? This week, Dr. Munjaal talks to founder and creative director of Theobroma, Kainaz Messman and Nihal Harchandrai, the head of Finance and Compliance at Theobroma about their journey with In Vitro Fertilisation (IVF). -- You can follow Kainaz at @kainazmessman and Nihal at @NihalHarch Dr. Munjaal practices at Namaha Healthcare and you can find him at @Scissortongue. If you have any questions or just want to share something, please send us an email or a voice note at shesfinepodcast@gmail.com. This is a Maed In India Production; check us out at www.maedinindia.in
Can working too much cause miscarriages? Can taking the local train cause miscarriages? Is it better to stay at home and rest to avoid miscarriages? How do you plan for parenthood? What toll does it take on your relationship with your partner? How do you deal with losing a baby? How do you deal with losing four babies? How do you still find the courage to try for another baby? This week, Dr. Munjaal talks to CEO ofThe Glitch, Pooja Jauhari and Pathologist & Head of Diagnostics at Namaha Healthcare, Dr. Riddhi Kapadia about their trials & tribulations dealing with miscarriages. -- You can follow Pooja at @poojajauhari and Riddhi at @r1ddh1 Dr. Munjaal practices at Namaha Healthcare and you can find him at @Scissortongue. If you have any questions or just want to share something, please send us an email or a voice note at shesfinepodcast@gmail.com. This is a Maed In India Production; check us out at www.maedinindia.in
What was it like to be a gynaecologist in the 70s? Are women uncomfortable with male doctors? What are the advancements in gynaecology? How do lifestyle changes affect women's health? How can hospitals be more comfortable for patients? What is the effect of technology on healthcare? Should patients self-diagnose using the internet? How important are communication skills for doctors? This week, Dr. Munjaal sits down with his father, Dr. Vipul and his brother Dr. Vaibhav to discuss the changes in the medical field and their personal experiences as male gynaecologists. They also answer some listener questions too. Dr. Vipul and Dr. Vaibhav practice at Namaha healthcarealong with Dr. Munjaal. You can find him at @Scissortongue. If you have any questions, please send us an email or a voice note at shesfinepodcast@gmail.com and we will try and answer them in a later episode. This is a Maed In India Production; check us out at www.maedinindia.in
What is the right age to get pregnant? Are you allowed to complain about pregnancy? What is something no one tells you about being a mother? Are epidurals safe? Is breastfeeding painful? How do you deal with post-partum depression? Do you fall in love with your baby? How will your baby affect your career? This week, Dr. Munjaal sits down with authors Kiran Manral and Meghna Pant to discuss how they navigate pregnancy and motherhood. -- You can follow Kiran at @KiranManral and Meghna at @MeghnaPant Dr. Munjaal practices at Namaha Healthcare and you can find him at @Scissortongue. If you have any questions or just want to share something, please send us an email or a voice note at shesfinepodcast@gmail.com. This is a Maed In India Production; check us out at www.maedinindia.in
What are the deficiencies in our sex education? Is information about contraception easily available? What are some misconceptions around contraception? How can doctors and businesses be more inclusive? How do you choose between condoms, birth control pills and other options? What is the government's role in spreading HIV awareness? Is the medical community equipped to deal with problems the LGBTQ+ community face? This week, Dr. Munjaal talks to the co-founder of Gaysi family, Sakshi Juneja and television/theatre actor Rytasha Rathore about understanding and practising safe sex. -- You can follow Sakshi's work at @gaysifamily and Rytasha at @rytash Dr. Munjaal practices at Namaha Healthcareand you can find him at @Scissortongue. If you have any questions or just want to share something, please send us an email or a voice note at shesfinepodcast@gmail.com. This is a Maed In India Production; check us out at www.maedinindia.in
How was your first period? Menstrual cramps - how much pain is too much pain? How does your workplace deal with women with periods? Do men know enough about periods? What is endometriosis? What is PCOD? How do you deal with PMS? Sex while on your period? Sanitary napkins, tampons, cloth pads or the cup? What do you do with social taboos around periods? This week, Dr. Munjaal talks to fitness coach and dance instructor Chitra Balachandran and musician/activist Sofia Ashraf about their experience with periods, pain and menstrual products. -- You can follow Chitra at @bombaybellyrina and Sofia at @onceuponasofie. Dr. Munjaal practices at Namaha healthcare (facebook.com/namahahealthcare) and you can find him at @Scissortongue. If you have any questions or just want to share something, please email us at shesfinepodcast@gmail.com. This is a Maed In India Production; check us out at www.maedinindia.in
When was the first time you heard about "sex"? What age is the right age to have sex? Is sex associated with guilt for most people? Has porn ruined our expectations of sex? Is there something to learn from porn? What is the difference between porn and real sex? Are relationships redundant? How often do you get tested for STDS? Are iPills safe to use? Are flavoured condoms bad for you? This week, Dr. Munjaal talks to comedian & improv artist Kaneez Surka and spoken word artist Aranya Johar about changing perceptions and beliefs about sex. -- You can follow Kaneez at @KaneezSurka and Aranya at @Aranyajohar. Dr. Munjaal practices at Namaha Healthcareand you can find him at @Scissortongue. If you have any feedback, questions or just want to share something, please email us at shesfinepodcast@gmail.com. This is a Maed In India Production; check us out at www.maedinindia.in