PCOS, Endometriosis, IVF, Egg Freezing & Sexual Wellness Ft. Dr Kiran Coelho | EP05 | Adhunika Singh

In today’s episode, I sat down with Dr. Kiran Coelho for breakfast at Paashh, a lovely café tucked into the lanes of Bandra’s Pali Hill. Dr. Coelho is one of India’s most experienced obstetricians and gynaecologists, with over three decades of practice guiding women through every stage of their reproductive journey; from puberty and fertility to pregnancy, childbirth, and menopause. She’s headed the Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology at Lilavati Hospital for decades. She’s also known as a trusted doctor to many Bollywood families; delivering the children of stars like Shilpa Shetty Kundra, Mira Rajput Kapoor and Esha Deol, among others, while always treating every woman with the same personal care and respect. Today we’re unpacking the real, unfiltered journey of women’s health - cycles, fertility, pregnancy and the body’s life cycle, with someone who’s seen it all.In this conversation, we explore:• How Dr. Coelho found her calling in gynecology and built a career rooted in empathy for women• The truth about PCOS and why it’s alarmingly common in Indian girls and how lifestyle changes can reverse it• Endometriosis explained and why it’s widely underdiagnosed and what every woman needs to know• Egg freezing, IVF, and surrogacy laws in India, what’s possible, what’s legal, and what to expect• The real facts behind C-sections, the husband stitch, and myths women are never told• Hormones, stress, and why chronic pressure is silently disrupting women’s health• Abortion laws, safe sex, and intimate wellness, topics finally spoken about openly• Navigating menopause, perimenopause, and why annual checkups after 40 can be life-saving• The one myth every Indian family still believes and why the father determines a baby’s gender• Practical lifestyle advice for women in their 20s, 30s, and beyondIf you care about women’s health, body literacy, or simply want the truth that no one talks about openly, this episode is unmissable.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​