A recent study by online doctor consultation service Practo shows that right after the outbreak of COVID-19, online queries for gynecological issues have increased by more than 250 per cent on the telemedicine platform. In fact, Practo spokespersons say that one in every three consultations requested by women pertains to gynecological problems. According to the portal’s findings, most of the queries are being raised by women in the 21-30 age group. What’s more, gynecology has become “the most consulted specialty among women”, with 50 per cent of the consultation requests coming from Tier 1 and 50 per cent from Tier 2+ cities over the past few weeks, following the lockdown announcement.
COMMON AILMENTS
If we look at the most common queries, menstruation problems like irregular periods, pregnancy complications, birth control techniques, and miscarriage top the list.
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JOIN THE Women WHO Broke THE Bridal BEAUTY RULES
WOMEN HAVE ALWAYS BEEN EXPECTED BY SOCIETY TO CONFORM TO CERTAIN NORMS OF BEAUTY, AND NEVER MORE SO THAN WHEN LOOKING TO MARRY. IT’S TIME WE DID AWAY WITH THESE STEREOTYPES. TIME WE EMBRACED OURSELVES AS WE ARE. TIME WE WORKED WITH DOVE’S #STOPTHEBEAUTYTEST TO CREATE A WORLD WHERE WE CAN BE BEAUTIFUL, CONFIDENT AND EMPOWERED THE WAY WE ARE
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They bring Gandhiji’s maxim “Be the change you want to see” to life, not just with hard work and determination, but with an unmatched vision that drives them to achieve loftier goals with each passing day. Femina salutes these women for leading the way and inspiring us all to change too
MAKING THE RIGHT MOVES
Changing careers can be daunting, but it’s doable if you plan well. Career counsellor MONALISA SINGH shares tips on making the change with Radhika Sathe-Patwardhan
MEET THE ROPOSO STARS
Roposo, the short-video sharing app owned by Glance, powers the first ever Virtual VLCC Femina Miss India
How to take care of your gynecological health during lockdown
As the lockdown gets extended, an emerging trend is of gynecological health, which has become the top concern for a lot of women across the country says, Hemchhaya De
Weaving LEGACY
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From the HEART
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ANOTHER FASHIONABLE FEATHER IN HER CAP
After making a place for herself in the film industry, ADITI RAO HYDARI has co-designed a sustainable athleisure line that’s every bit as fashionable and quirky as she is. She talks to Radhika Gattani about this exciting collaboration
'Empowered Women Are The Best Change Makers'
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The Benefits Of Eating Locally-Grown Foods
Local foods don’t travel a long distance before they reach your plate nor do they need preservatives, which makes them better for health and the environment, says Kayalvizhi Arivalan
BELLANDUR LAKE FROTH - Debasish Ghosh
Bangalore, India, was once known for its interconnected lake systems, which provided a reliable water source. As the city grew, these lakes have encroached, and the water became polluted day by day. The largest, Bellandur Lake, now carry huge volumes of snowy froth, which block the adjacent canals.
India's New Unicorns
The world’s largest democracy is becoming a seedbed for billion-dollar startups.
The World's Cheapest Hospital Has To Get Even Cheaper
Cancer surgery for $700. A heart bypass for $2,000. Pretty good, but under India’s new health-care system, not good enough.
India's High-Tech Hot Spot- Bangalore
India’s high-tech hot spot bustles with meetings and events.
TRIDENT IS MY FAVORITE HOTEL — KEDAR JADHAV
TRAVEL & LEISURE
TITLE CONTENDERS OF IPL
Dan Christian, who was roped in by the Bangalore-based franchise in the IPL 2021 auction last month, is confident of RCB’s maiden title win in the upcoming tournament.
Royal Challengers win last-ball thriller
In a thrilling match that went down to the wire, Royal Challengers Bangalore beat defending champions Mumbai Indians by two-wickets in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2021’s season opener, at the MA Chidambaram Stadium yesterday.
TRAVEL & LEISURE
'LOCATION OF TRIDENT IS BETTER THAN ANY HOTEL I HAVE STAYED IN' – UMESH YADAV
50 PER CENT OF WHAT WE LAUNCH THIS YEAR WILL BE AMGS
Talking to Mercedes-Benz India’s VP of sales and marketing Santosh Iyer on AMG’s plans for 2021
THE ‘AIR'Y HOUSE
This essay in tropical modernism is a luxurious retreat for nature enthusiasts