Daijiworld Media Network - Mangalore (AF)

Mangalore, Feb 28: 'Well Women Clinic' was inaugurated at KMC Hospital near Ambedkar Circle here February 29 to mark Women's Day celebrations. 

The clinic will be held till Sunday March 2 between 9am and 1 pm in the hospital premises. Gynaecology and surgery consultation, mammography, pap smear and bone densitometry will be done during the three-day clinic under a package of Rs 777.

The clinic was inaugurated by member of Ladies Lions Club Kripa Alva. Speaking on the occasion, she appreciated the effort made by KMC hospital in increasing the awareness among general masses about the importance of women health. She added that earlier health of women was totally neglected but such initiatives would be of great help to women from all sections of the society.

Dr S R Nayak, HoD gynaecology spoke about the detection of some commonly occurring diseases in women such as breast cancer, uterine cancer, ovarian cancer, haemorrhoids, osteoporosis, problems associated with menopause etc.

Dr Ramachandra Pai spoke about the commitment of KMC hospital towards women health. Dr Ajith Mahale (consultant radiologist) and Famida Ibrahim, president of Ladies Lions Club (Mangalore/Cauveri) were also present on the occasion.

A healthy family starts from a healthy woman. Thus even a small ailment affecting her affects the entire family. Most of the health concerns for women especially above 35 years of age can readily be resolved with a regular health check up.

The good news is that when these diseases are discovered early, they are curable. Looking for evidence of diseases before signs or symptoms appears is the key to finding them in their early and treatable stages.

Problems related to menopause, menstrual cycle and other hormonal problems can be easily solved in consultation with gynaecologists followed by proper treatment protocol.

Dr Sonali (consultant radiologist), Dr Vinay Poornima (consultant radiologist), Dr S R Nayak, Dr Suchitra Thunga and Dr Vinitha as consultant gynaecologists and Dr Aparna Bhat (consultant surgeon) will be offering consultations during the clinic.

Dr Sunil Deshpande, COO, KMC Hospital said that it has been proven clinically that if diseases are identified at an early stage they can be reversed or managed with just medication. This will save people from hospitalization, the trauma of a surgery, saving on high cost and ensure a good quality of life.