Question 1

Where does Dr. Vimla.A.Pokharna practice?

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Dr. Vimla.A.Pokharna practices at Ankit Fracture Maternity & Surgical Hospital - Borivali East.

Question 2

Why do patients visit Dr. Vimla.A.Pokharna?

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Patients frequently visit Dr. Vimla.A.Pokharna for Copper T Insertion & Removal, Intra-Uterine Insemination (IUI), Contraception Advice. To see more reasons visit the doctor's profile on Practo.

Question 3

What is Dr. Vimla.A.Pokharna's education qualification?

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Dr. Vimla.A.Pokharna has the following qualifications - MD - Obstetrics & Gynaecology, DGO.

Question 4

What does Dr. Vimla.A.Pokharna specialises in ?

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Dr. Vimla.A.Pokharna specialises as Gynecologist, Obstetrician.

Question 5

How many years of experience does Dr. Vimla.A.Pokharna have?

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Dr. Vimla.A.Pokharna has an overall experience of 36 years. View where has Dr. Vimla.A.Pokharna practiced in the past.

Question 6

Who is Dr. Vimla.A.Pokharna?

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Dr. Vimla.A.Pokharna is a Gynecologist and Obstetrician in Borivali East, Mumbai and has an experience of 36 years in these fields. Dr. Vimla.A.Pokharna practices at Ankit Fracture Maternity & Surgical Hospital in Borivali East, Mumbai. She completed MD - Obstetrics & Gynaecology from Manipal University in 1990 and DGO from Manipal University in 1990. Some of the services provided by the doctor are: Copper T Insertion & Removal,Intra-Uterine Insemination (IUI),Contraception Advice and Infertility Evaluation / Treatment etc.. View more details about the doctor on Practo.

Question 7

Who is a Gynaecologist?

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Gynaecology is the medical specialization that deals with the female reproductive system. Hence, a Gynaecologist is a doctor who specializes in the health and the problems of the female reproductive system that includes the vagina, ovaries, uterus and breasts. Additionally, gynaecologists are also trained in Obstetrics and hence can deal with pregnancy and child birth too.

Question 8

Is there a difference between Gynaecologist & Obstetrician?

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Where a Gynaecologist deals with the health and wellbeing of the female reproductive system, an Obstetrician specializes in pregnancy, childbirth and postpartum care. A Gynaecologist is trained in Obstetrics too. Hence, when a woman is pregnant, she can either consult a Gynaecologist or an Obstetrician, but for issues related to the female reproductive system, she should consult with a Gynaecologist.

Question 9

What are the common procedures performed by a Gynaecologist/Obstetrician?

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Gynaecologist:

1.	Dilation and Curettage (D&C) – The uterine lining is removed either by suction or with a curette. 
2.	Hysteroscopy– A hysteroscopy treats minor conditions inside the uterus in a non-invasive manner.

Obstetrician:

1.	Normal delivery - An Obstetrician helps in childbirth.
2.	C-section – In case of any complications, the Obstetrician operates on the patient to ensure safe childbirth.

Question 10

Does a Gynaecologist/Obstetrician treat infertility in women?

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Yes, a Gynaecologist/Obstetrician is trained to deal with infertility and related health issues in women. Consulting a Gynaecologist can be a great way to understand and evaluate the reason for infertility and explore the various avenues of treatment available. In case of infertility in women, you should consult with your Gynaecologist/Obstetrician, who will then refer to a specialist if required.

Dr. Vimla.A.Pokharna

Borivali East, Mumbai

Ankit Fracture Maternity & Surgical Hospital

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