FAQs

A gynaecologist is specialized in diagnosing and treating the issues related to the female reproductive system. Whereas an Obstetrician is a specialist in treating pregnant women and is responsible for managing labour related complications and ensure healthy deliveries.

Women who are pregnant should consult an Obstetrician or an Ob-Gyn, a specialist in both Gynaecology and Obstetrics.

Fertility specialists are those gynaecologists that are furthermore trained in issues related to infertility and provide treatments for those who want to get pregnant despite their individual fertility issues.

Pre pregnancy counselling is done before conceiving whereas Pregnancy or Antenatal counselling is for those who are already pregnant.

To diagnose an issue appropriately and accurately, the doctors need to look at all aspects of it. Even though it may sound like a pretty common issue to the public who are untrained in the medical field, sometimes even a small issue could become a cause for a bigger concern. And hence the doctors request tests to ensure the best possible diagnosis.

Ultrasound scans are certainly requested for pregnant women but are not limited to them. Ultrasound scans are done when the doctors need to look at the reproductive organs and their functioning clearly to diagnose any gynaecological issues or abnormalities or cancers.

The medications, equipment and the laboratories are highly advanced technology and hence the cost of each equipment used in such treatments and to set up these laboratories is very high. Thus, the cost of these fertility treatments is also high.

It is always recommended to visit a gynaecologist first to get the check-ups and tests done, and to then consult a fertility specialist as suggested by the gynaecologist.

Knowing everyone personally in these busy days is not possible. But you may always verify a doctor’s credentials - educational qualifications, certifications, specializations, and experience, before consulting with any doctor. This information is generally available on their website and even in their clinics / hospitals / institutes that they practice at.

To know if a hospital is well equipped, please refer to their official website. The services they provide give you an approximate knowledge of what kind of technology they might have to provide such services. For further information, you may always contact the hospital administration, who may provide you with the required information. The specialist doctors and the medical experts that a hospital employs also gives a pretty good idea about the quality of its services and experience as a whole.

Yes. We do accept and provide our services to naturally conceived individuals as well.

Yes. You may take only the pre pregnancy counselling as it is an individual service provided at Sumukha. Even our other services are also individual and are not clubbed as a package, unless one opts for it as a package. Nothing is forced onto the ones that come looking for solutions.

Tests are advised to the individuals seeking contraception medication or measures to analyse the individual’s health condition and to provide a personalised treatment. Also to know if there are any issues that may lead to other health issues or complications in the future or might be a hindrance to or react to any kind of treatment suggested by the doctors.

Though you might have experienced pregnancy before, each pregnancy comes with its own conditions and issues. Your lifestyle might have changed, the body does undergo through many hormonal and physical changes with the age. This is the major concern dealt with during pregnancy counselling sessions. Hence it is recommended to always consult a healthcare professional for proper scheduling and care during a pregnancy.

Symptoms might give you an indication or a suspicion about a health condition but that does not confirm anything. The symptoms can be similar for other health issues too, not just pregnancy. Hence it is recommended to take all the tests suggested by the doctor to get a confirmed diagnosis of your health condition and to know the exact cause for the symptoms you are experiencing.