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Dr. Niraj Yanamandra has over 24 years of experience as an Ob/Gyn with special interests in minimal access surgery (Laparoscopy and Hysteroscopy). Currently based out of Hyderabad, India, he previously worked as a consultant at Kingston Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, London. In addition to training in minimal access surgery and pelviscopic surgery, Dr. Niraj trained in robotic surgery at North Texas Hospital in Dallas, US. He is experienced in infertility-related surgery, surgical management of uterine fibroids, recurrent abortions, total laparoscopic hysterectomy, and other gynecological problems. Moreover, he provides training to doctors in gynecological endoscopic surgery. Dr. Niraj has published and presented papers in scientific journals and meetings. His works were published in Indian journals and textbooks, the Oxford Handbook of Obstetrics & Gynaecology, and Obstetrics & Intrapartum Emergencies.
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Pregnancy typically lasts 40 weeks, divided into first, second, and third trimesters. Different symptoms and physical developments characterize each stage. The beginning of pregnancy is calculated from the first day of the last menstrual period (LMP) (1). After every menstrual cycle, a woman’s body starts preparing for pregnancy. Since knowing the exact date of conception is difficult, doctors refer to the first day of the last menstrual cycle as the start of the pregnancy (2). Ovulation begins after about 12-14 days of LMP, as the egg is released. This is when conception or fertilization is likely to occur if you have unprotected intercourse (3). In this post, you might learn about the second week of pregnancy, including the symptoms and the measures to follow for baby development. [mj-toc] What Happens At Two Weeks Of Pregnancy? The first day of the reproductive cycle begins as soon as the last menstrual period ends. At the beginning of the second week, the dominant...
Vaginal itching during pregnancy is a common discomfort most women experience. Certain infections or exposure to chemical products can trigger vaginal itching. Some women may develop other symptoms depending on the causative factors. You should contact the healthcare provider to take medications and avoid further complications. Read on to know about the causes, symptoms, treatment, complications and preventive measures for vaginal itching during pregnancy. [mj-toc] Symptoms Of Vaginal Itching During Pregnancy [caption id="attachment_894362" align="alignnone" width="720"] Image: Shutterstock[/caption] The symptoms of vaginal itching may vary depending on the underlying cause. If the vaginal itching is due to an infection, the following symptoms might be prominent (1), (2), (3), (4): Change of vaginal discharge color is a sign of bacteria or yeast infection. The vaginal discharge is clear or milky white with no apparent smell. A white or opaque grayish discharge indicates bacterial or yeast infection. The discharge might turn yellow or green during heavy vaginal discharge during pregnancy. Itching, burning, redness...