Overview

In the video, Medical Dialogues team interviewed two expert gynaecologists, Dr Sunita Tendulwadkar and Dr Vaishali Chaudhary and discussed the growing concern of environmental pollution and its impact on fertility.

They dive into how pollutants in our air, water, and food can affect reproductive health, and share practical advice for couples trying to conceive in an increasingly toxic world.

From how environmental pollution affects both men and women’s reproductive health to practical lifestyle changes that could help improve fertility, this conversation aims to offer valuable insights for everyone. The team asked the following questions and myths:

QUESTIONS

  1. Are environmental factors linked with fertility?
  2. How does environmental pollution affect fertility?
  3. Could you elaborate on how environmental pollution influences the male reproductive system?
  4. How does common environmental pollution impact women’s reproductive health?
  5. How early in life can environmental pollution begin affecting fertility, and what can be done to minimize risks during pregnancy?

MYTHS

  1. Pollution’s Effects on Fertility Are Only Seen in the Long-Term
  2. Only Men’s Fertility Is Affected by Pollution
  3. If I Eat Organic, I Don't Have to Worry About Pollution
  4. If I Avoid Pollutants Now, It’s Too Late to Reverse Any Damage to My Fertility

Speakers

Dr. Bhumika Maikhuri

BDS, MDS

Dr Bhumika Maikhuri is a Consultant Orthodontist at Sanjeevan Hospital, Delhi. She is also working as a Correspondent and a Medical Writer at Medical Dialogues. She completed her BDS from Dr D Y patil dental college and MDS from Kalinga institute of dental sciences. Apart from dentistry, she has a strong research and scientific writing acumen. At Medical Dialogues, She focusses on medical news, dental news, dental FAQ and medical writing etc.

Dr Vaishali Chaudhary

Dr Vaishali Chaudhary (MBBS, MD(OBGY), PhD (Infertility)) is the Director- IVF & Fertility at Sahyadri Hospital, Momstory, Pune. She is one of the best Fertility Specialists in Pune with 30 years of experience in the field of Gynaecology. She specialises in IVF (Test-tube Baby), Donor Eggs, Male Factor Infertility, Surrogacy and Gynaecological Endoscopy. She is the first doctor in Maharashtra to have been awarded the degree of PhD for research in female infertility from the University of Pune, examined by Prof. Dr lan Cooke, University of Sheffield, UK.

Dr Sunita Tandulwadkar

Dr Sunita Tandulwadkar (MD (Obstetrics and Gynaecology), FICS (Gynaecological Endoscopy)) is the Head of the Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology at Ruby Hall Clinic, Pune. She has been Elected as the President of Federation of Obstetric and Gynaecological Societies of India for 2025. She has Pioneered 3D laparoscopic surgery in Pune in 2015, enhancing precision in gynaecological surgeries. She has been Internationally recognized for excellence in endoscopic surgery, with faculty positions at prestigious institutions, including the American Association of Gynaecologic Laparoscopists.