As Bangalore’s premier women’s hospital dedicated entirely to the care of women and infants, we understand the sensitivity in seeking treatment for one of the complexities of women's health. Our women's health services include gynaecology, early pregnancy, sexual health, breast care and well women check ups - supported by appropriate diagnostic health screening.

A comprehensive range of minor conditions are treated on an outpatient basis within our consulting suites, whilst surgery is offered in our “home like hospital” environment with inpatient recovery in the comfortable, luxury rooms in total privacy. Treatment within women's health is one of the most rapidly advancing technological areas of medicine. In keeping with this, much of the treatment offered utilises minimally invasive techniques, which often result in a shorter inpatient stay and recovery period.

Dedicated Care
We deal with all enquiries in a professional and reassuring manner to ensure potential embarrassment and concerns over confidentiality are avoided. Your care will be provided by our multidisciplinary team of specialist gynaecology nurses, physiotherapists, phlebotomists and female sonologists with the supportive care.

Conditions Treated
The Cradle Bangalore offers a compassionate, convenient alternative for the assessment and treatment of:

Colposcopy (for abnormal smears)
A Colposcopy is a procedure in which a special magnifying device with a light called a colposcope is used to visually examine the vagina and cervix. This procedure is normally carried out after a smear result is found to be abnormal as it gives more information about abnormal cells that could lead to cancer. The procedure can be used to direct the location of where a tissue biopsy should be done and it can also be used to monitor treatment of cervix abnormalities. We are one of the VERY FEW hospitals in Bangalore offering this test.

Endometriosis
Endometriosis is a chronic disease involving endometrial tissue. Normally, endometrial tissue is found only inside the uterus, the reproductive organ where a foetus develops. In endometriosis, endometrial-like tissue is found outside the uterus. It may be found on organs in the abdomen, pelvis, or another location. Outside the uterus, the tissue continues to respond to hormones. It swells, breaks down, and bleeds, but it is unable to pass from the body during menstruation. Surrounding tissue becomes inflamed, often with scarring.

Fibroids
Fibroids are growths that form in the uterus (womb). They are benign (not cancerous) and are made up of muscle fibre. Fibroids can be as small as a pea and can grow as large as a melon. See our Cradle news section for fibroids as big as 8 Kgs have been removed without blood transfusion!! Fibroids are most common in women in their 30s and 40s, and tend to shrink after the menopause.
Health screening (smears)

A diagnostic test of a sample of cells is collected from the surface of a woman's cervix (the lower, narrow end of a woman's uterus) to check for inflammation, infection or abnormalities that can develop into cancer.

Incontinence/Urogynaecology
Urinary incontinence is the loss of voluntary bladder control leading to the leakage of urine. It can be temporary or chronic. Incontinence is a symptom, not a condition in itself. In some cases, incontinence may have several different causes or sometimes the cause is unclear.

Infections (UTI, Pelvic inflammatory disease)
Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are caused by bacteria that invade the urinary system and multiply. The infection can occur in any part of the urinary system, but usually starts in the urethra (a tube that carries the urine out of the body).

Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) is a serious infection of the female reproductive organs. These include the uterus, ovaries, and fallopian tubes. PID can cause scar tissue to form in the pelvis and fallopian tubes. This damage may result in infertility, a future tubal pregnancy, or chronic pelvic pain.

Prolapse
Your uterus (womb) is normally held in place by various muscles, tissue and ligaments. Prolapse of the uterus occurs when the muscles supporting the uterus become so weak that the uterus cannot stay in place so it slips down from its normal position. This can happen in various stages.

Premenstrual syndrome
Premenstrual syndrome (PMS) is a disorder marked by physical and emotional symptoms. It affects women one or two weeks before the beginning of their menstrual period. The cause of PMS is unknown. It may be that a complex combination of environmental, metabolic, and behavioural factors produces a 'vulnerability' to the hormonal changes associated with menstruation. A brain chemical, serotonin, may play a role in severe forms of PMS.

Contraception
Women need contraception for most of their reproductive lives and their needs differ at different stages; teenage, early (20 to 35 years old), late reproductive (36 to 45 years old) and Perimenopausal.

All methods of contraception including pills, patches, injections, implants, vaginal diaphragm and various coils (namely copper IUCD and Mirena) are provided tailored to your individual needs.

Sexual Health
These services are dedicated to helping women, and their partners, care for and enjoy their sexual health. Seeing a specialist assures expert treatment and confidential advice. Listening with respect gives you the confidence to discuss even the most embarrassing of concerns with courtesy, care and confidentiality.

HPV vaccination
Human Papillomavirus (HPV) is the virus which causes genital warts and cervical cancer. The HPV vaccine, which now has its Indian license, gives excellent protection for teenagers and women who have never come across the virus before.

Early Pregnancy

Diagnostic Infertility
Consultant Gynaecologists are available to discuss the diagnostic options available for the investigation and treatment of infertility. Please note that assisted reproduction is available through our sister concern – IVF commencing May 2009 @ JP Nagar – “SURE to conceive joy” to lead them to the Cradle DELIVERING JOY.

Osteoporosis (bone density)
Osteoporosis means just as the name suggests - porous bones (also often called thinning of the bones). It is remarkably common: it is the cause of silent suffering in many women without their knowledge. Both the Cradle Bangalore and out sister concern NM Medical offer the screening for Osteoporosis and subsequent treatment.

Physiotherapy
Pelvic floor therapy
Pelvic floor muscle assessment and re-education for continence problems, weak pelvic floor or sexual dysfunction.