A growing number of young women are experiencing hormonal imbalance and fertility-related issues much earlier than previously seen, with experts attributing the trend to a combination of biological shifts and modern lifestyle factors. Doctors say there is a noticeable change in clinical patterns, with conditions once common in women in their late 30s now increasingly being diagnosed in those in their 20s. "There is a clear and concerning shift in women's health today, where issues related to hormonal imbalance and fertility are appearing much earlier than we traditionally observed," Priti Arora Dhamija, senior consultant and lead IVF, gynaecology at the Sitaram Bhartia Institute of Science and Research, said. She noted that one contributing factor is the earlier onset of puberty. "One of the key reasons is the earlier onset of puberty with many girls now attain menarche as early as 8-9 years, which can lead to a relatively earlier decline in ovarian reserve," she said. Studies ...
Regulator flags rise in unlicensed IVF device sales as smaller fertility centres turn to cheaper alternatives amid pricing pressures and lack of awareness
Ahead of its IPO, Gaudium IVF raised 49.5 crore by allocating 6.26 million shares to four anchor investors on February 19
The unlisted shares of Gaudium IVF were trading at ₹91 in the grey market, commanding a premium of ₹12 or 15 per cent from the upper end price of ₹79
Gaudium IVF IPO comprises a fresh issue of 11.3 million equity shares worth up to ₹90 crore and an OFS of up to 9.49 million equity shares worth up to ₹75 crore
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