HEALTH

Infertility is curable, says gynaecologist
Tribune News Service

Ludhiana, December 3
The phenomenal success achieved in the world of medicine notwithstanding, there are still a number of myths revolving round infertility. Experts maintain that infertility in a number of cases is 100 per cent curable and couples need not spend fortunes for conception.

According to Dr Sarbjit Kaur Grewal, a leading gynaecologist with about three decades of experience, even the word infertility is a misnomer and it should be better described as “difficulty in conception”. She said there were a number of myths are being associated with it.

Judging from her long experience in the field, Dr Grewal maintains that infertility can always be checked and controlled. Other methods of inducing conception, like the commonly prevailing IVF (the in vitro fertilization) should be the secondary options.

Dr Grewal, who heads the gynaecology department in the SAS Grewal Multispeciality Hospital at Gurdev Nagar here, disclosed that infertility can even be caused by viral infections, which are curable. She said there are other instances in which infertility is 100 per cent curable with due medical aid.

The issue assumes importance as a number of “infertility treatment centres” have come up in the region, where people are literally robbed of their money. She maintained that while in exceptional cases advanced treatment might be required, but in most of the cases the treatment is not much complicated.

She said the most common misconception about the infertility is to attribute one single reason to it. She suggested that the reasons of infertility must be thoroughly scanned and investigated so that the treatment is prescribed accordingly.

Dr Grewal said above all it is the will of the couple that holds the key to conception. “You need to have firm determination to start the process of fertilisation”, she asserts, while adding, in most cases it is found that too simple reasons are responsible for a woman not conceiving. Awareness and education about the issue, she said, was also of paramount importance.

Free health check-up camp today
Our Correspondent

Ludhiana, December 3
Hero DMC Heart Institute (HDHI) is organising a free health check-up camp at the Civil Hospital, Jalalabad, tomorrow. The Punjab Forest Minister, Mr Hans Raj Josan, will inaugurate the camp.

According to its press release here yesterday, the camp is being held with the efforts of New Sahara Welfare Society. Dr G.S. Wander, chief cardiologist, and Dr V.K. Sharma, senior cardiac surgeon, will coordinate the camp.

Visitors to the camp would be provided free consultation and free diagnostic tests like ECG and blood sugar testing. The patients would also be provided free medicines. The release added that such camps were a routine activity of the HDHI.

SPORTS

Paramjit, Manpreet best runners
Our Correspondent

Mandi Ahmedgarh, December 3
Paramjit Singh and Manpreet Kaur were adjudged fastest runners at the annual sports and athletic meet of Guru Harkrishan Public School Phalewal village which concluded today.

The inaugural function was presided over by Mr Anil Kumar Chief Executive Director, SIL and Mr Jatinder Bhola President, Municipal Council, was the chief guest.

According to Mr Amarjit Singh Sidhu, director of the trust running the affairs of the school more than 350 students participated in various events on the basis of which Sukhbir Singh and Manpreet Kaur of the Shivalik House were declared the best athletes among boys and girl respectively. Gurjit Singh of Hemkunt House and Sukhbir Kaur of the Shivalik House emerged as best junior athletes.

In senior wing, Rupinder Singh and Inderjit Singh achieved the first two positions in 400 meter race and Pardeep Singh and Gagandeep retained similar position in the 100 metre race. Jasbir Kaur and Sandeep Kaur bagged the first and second prizes in 100 and 200 metre races. Rupinder Singh and Pardeep Singh won first two prizes in long jump and Sandeep Kaur and Jasbir Kaur bagged first prizes in this event among girls.

In the junior wing 400 metre race was won by Rajdeep Singh and Paramjit Singh. Paramjit Singh, Manpreet Kaur, Ramandeep Kaur and Sukhvir Singh bagged first positions in events including races, shot-put, javelin throw and long jump. Second positions were won by Jagpal Singh, Pushpinder Kaur, Harpal Singh, Sushi Kaur, Gurpreet Kaur and Paramjit Singh in these events. Ms Rachna Sigh Principal, thanked the staff for preparing the students for the meet.

Dhanraj, Gurleen best athletes
Our Sports Reporter

Ludhiana, December 3
Dhanraj Singh of GGN Public School, Ludhiana and Gurleen Kaur from GNPS, Mullanpur were adjudged best athletes in the boys and girls (u-18 category), respectivley in the three-day Ludhiana Sahodya Schools Complex Athletics Meet which concluded at the GGN Public School, Rose Garden, here today.

In the u-16 section, Shaminder Singh and Harpreet Kaur, both of Raekot Public School, Ludhiana, were declared best athletes among boys and girls, respectively, while in the u-14 category, Ravneet Kaur of Sutlej Public School, Ludhiana and Harpreet Singh, GNPS Mullanpur, were declared the best athletes.

Raekot Public School accumulated 268 points to emerge as the overall champions while the runners up trophy was bagged by Guru Nanak Public School, Mullanpur, who collected 236 points. Guru Nanak Public School, Sarabha Nagar, Ludhiana, secured 203 points and had to content with the third position.

Mr D.J. Singh, Deputy Director, Maharaja Ranjit Singh Punjab Police Academy, Phillaur, gave away prizes to the winners.