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Tuesday, February 17, 2026
TopicGynaecology

Topic: gynaecology

Not just ‘period pain’ — endometriosis a women’s health issue that must be prioritised, says study

A selection of the best news reports, analysis and opinions published by ThePrint this week.

The Bengali doctor behind ‘Das forceps’ was a champion for women, Indian medicine

Dr Kedarnath Das designed forceps customised for Indian women, authored an internationally lauded textbook on obstetrics, and championed for better childbirth practices in 1900s Bengal.

Patterns of hysterectomy in India a ‘concern’, 66.8% done in pvt sector — report by OBGYN group, think tank

White paper by Federation of Obstetric & Gynecological Societies of India (FOGSI) & Integrated Health & Wellness Council adds most women undergoing surgery 'uneducated, from rural India'.

Doctor G is not your average Ayushmann Khuranna film. He isn’t the hero with a message

Written and directed by Anubhuti Kashyap, Doctor G has fewer laughs, more reality checks. But it’s never a preach fest.

World Contraception Day: As more women opt for morning-after pills, doctors urge caution

Among other things, frequent use is believed to cause nausea, abdominal pain, weight gain, and a complicated conception later.

On Camera

The debate about spheres of influence reorders India’s position

New world reordering tests New Delhi’s strategic autonomy, balancing ties without succumbing to exclusive dominance zones.

Urban co-op banks doubled loan book in 5 yrs, but stuck at under 2% of credit market—Sahakar Trends

UCBs accounted for 1.8% of total industry credit in September 2025—down from 2.2% five yrs ago—showing that they are losing ground to faster PSU banks.

US military commander, envoy Sergio Gor visit Indian Army Western Command, Bengaluru next

At the Western Army Command, the American delegation was briefed on the capabilities of the formation, past operations and the path ahead.

The new Great Game—Trump’s playing for time, China for leverage & India for wiggle room

This is the game every nation is now learning to play. Some are finding new allies or seeing value among nations where they’d seen marginal interest. The starkest example is India & Europe.