Overview

Dr Shilpa Agrawal, Additional Director of Obstetrics & Gynaecology at Jaslok Hospital & Research Centre, sheds light on prevalent lifestyle-related health concerns affecting women. She highlights stress as a key contributor to unhealthy eating, obesity, hypertension, and diabetes.

Dr Agrawal also addresses the impact of late marriages on family planning, the growing issue of addictions among women, and the critical importance of avoiding pregnancy while addicted.

She emphasizes the necessity of contraception for sexually active young women to prevent sexually transmitted diseases and explains the connection between obesity and Polycystic Ovarian Disease (PCOD).

Additionally, she underscores the role of lifestyle choices in cancer risk and advocates for stress management, balanced nutrition, regular exercise, and proper hydration for better overall health.

Watch now to gain valuable insights into women’s health and wellness!

Speakers

Dr Shilpa Agrawal

Dr Shilpa Agrawal (MBBS, DGO, FCPS, DNB, FNB) is the Additional Director of Obstetrics & Gynaecology at Jaslok Hospital & Research Centre with 18 years of experience in the field. She completed her MBBS from Grant Medical College & JJ Hospital, Mumbai, followed by DGO, FCPS, and DNB from Seth GS Medical College & King Edward Memorial Hospital, Mumbai. She further pursued an FNB (Fellowship in High-Risk Pregnancy & Perinatology) at Fernandez Hospital, Hyderabad. Dr. Agrawal specializes in managing complicated and high-risk pregnancies, with a special focus on conditions like jaundice in pregnancy, diabetes during pregnancy, fetal growth restriction, and recurrent pregnancy loss. She is also trained in Genetic Counseling, Pre-Pregnancy Counseling, and Fetal Medicine, ensuring comprehensive maternal and fetal care.