Pelvic Pain in Women: When Is It Something Serious?
Most pelvic pain has a benign cause. But some patterns are red flags for gynaecological cancer. A specialist explains when to seek urgent assessment.
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Expert articles on gynaecological cancers, surgical treatments and women's health — written by Dr. Nishtha Tripathi Patel, ESGO-certified Gynaecological Oncosurgeon, Ahmedabad.
HPV Vaccination in India 2026: Cost, Brands, Schedule and Free Government Drive
HPV vaccination is one of the most effective tools available for preventing cervical cancer — a disease that claims nearly 80,000 lives in India every year. With the launch of the nationwide free HPV vaccination drive in February 2026, India has taken a historic step toward making cervical cancer a preventable tragedy of the past. […]
Endometriosis and Cancer Risk: What Every Woman Should Know
Endometriosis affects 1 in 10 women and is linked to a modestly elevated ovarian cancer risk. An expert explains what to watch for and when to seek specialist care.
Choosing Between Open Surgery and Robotic Surgery for Uterine Cancer
The choice between open and robotic surgery for endometrial cancer depends on tumour stage, body habitus, and surgical complexity — not patient preference alone.
Robotic Surgery for Gynaecological Cancer: Benefits and Recovery
Robotic-assisted surgery offers smaller incisions, faster recovery, and equivalent oncological outcomes for many gynaecological cancers.
Cytoreductive Surgery: When and Why It Is Needed
Complete cytoreduction is the single most important prognostic factor in advanced ovarian cancer. A gynaecological oncologist explains what it involves.
When to See a Gynaecological Oncologist: 7 Warning Signs
You do not need a cancer diagnosis to see a gynaecological oncologist. Here are 7 symptoms that warrant a specialist consultation.
Postmenopausal Bleeding: Causes and When to Worry
Any vaginal bleeding after menopause must be investigated. Most causes are benign, but approximately 10% of cases are endometrial cancer.
HPV and Cervical Cancer: Prevention, Screening, and Treatment
HPV is the necessary cause of virtually all cervical cancers. Vaccination, screening, and early treatment of precancerous lesions can prevent it.
Endometriosis and Cancer Risk: What the Evidence Shows
Endometriosis is linked to a small increase in ovarian cancer risk. A specialist explains what the evidence means and when to seek review.