New Delhi, May 26 -- In 2023, at the age of 28, I weighed 67 kg, which was average for my height and build. At 30, 2.5 years after my marriage, I have gained 15 kg. My menstrual cycle is disrupted. For three months, I experienced amenorrhea, the medical term for the absence of menstruation. As a health and wellness journalist, I knew this was a red flag and needed medical intervention. But I was not ready for the doctors' statement.

My first consultation

In September 2025, I visited the Indira Gandhi Hospital in Delhi's Dwarka. I was asked to undergo two blood tests to check iron (haemoglobin) and thyroid (TSH) levels. I also underwent a pelvic ultrasound to assess whether the uterus and ovaries were functioning normally. The blood repo...