Director & Head, Obstetrics & Gynecology, Paras Health (Former Head, AIIMS New Delhi)
ID: DMC-07119
Delhi Medical Council (DMC) & National Medical Commission (NMC)
Dr. Alka Kriplani is the Director and Head of Obstetrics & Gynecology at Paras Health, Gurugram, and former Head of the Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology at AIIMS New Delhi. A Padma Shri awardee, Dr. Kriplani is a pioneer in reproductive medicine, high-risk obstetrics, and gynecological endoscopy.
Obstetrics, Gynecology, Reproductive Endocrinology, High-Risk Pregnancy, Endoscopy
38+ Years Academic Obstetrics & Gynecology
Director & Head, Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology, Paras Health, Gurugram, Delhi NCR
“Laparoscopic Surgical Management of Severe Pelvic Endometriosis: Impact on Ovarian Reserve (AMH) and Reproductive Outcomes”
Institution: All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi
Extensive clinical dissertation examining post-operative pregnancy rates, anti-Müllerian hormone preservation, and chronic pelvic pain eradication following laparoscopic excision of deep infiltrating endometriosis.
Dr. Kriplani has no pharmaceutical sponsorships or conflicts of interest. Reviews are conducted strictly against FOGSI and ACOG clinical guidelines.
Educational healthcare resources created for public health literacy.
Women's HealthPreventive medical screenings detect silent chronic conditions and oncological pre-malignancies before clinical symptoms manifest. Explore evidence-based guidelines for cervical cytology, HPV co-testing, mammography intervals, lipid panels, and bone densitometry across every decade of life.
Women's HealthPolycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) is the most prevalent endocrine and metabolic disorder in reproductive-aged women, affecting 8–13% globally. Explore the standardized Rotterdam diagnostic criteria, the pathophysiology of hyperandrogenism and hyperinsulinemia, evidence-based nutritional protocols (Myo-Inositol, low-glycemic diets), and ovulation induction.
Women's HealthEndometriosis is a chronic, estrogen-dependent inflammatory disease characterized by the presence of endometrial-like glands and stroma outside the uterine cavity. Explore the pathophysiology of retrograde menstruation and coelomic metaplasia, diagnostic modalities (expert ultrasound, MRI, and laparoscopic excision with histopathology), hormonal suppression, and surgical excision.
Women's HealthThe menopausal transition is a profound neuroendocrine transformation characterized by fluctuating ovarian follicle reserve, declining estradiol production, and compensatory elevations in pituitary gonadotropins (FSH). Explore the clinical trajectory from perimenopause to surgical/natural menopause, vasomotor thermo-neutral zone narrowing, modern transdermal Menopausal Hormone Therapy (MHT/HRT), and non-hormonal alternatives.
Women's HealthHashimoto's thyroiditis is the leading cause of primary hypothyroidism in women, driven by autoimmune destruction of thyroid follicular cells. Review diagnostic blood panels (TSH, Free T4, TPOAb), optimal levothyroxine dosing protocols, common absorption blockers, and dietary management.
Women's HealthIron deficiency without anemia (IDWA) occurs when total bodily iron stores are depleted (serum ferritin <30 ng/mL) while hemoglobin and hematocrit remain technically normal on a standard CBC. Learn why non-anemic iron deficiency causes profound fatigue, hair thinning, restless legs, and how alternate-day oral iron optimizes hepcidin regulation.
Women's HealthPelvic floor dysfunction encompasses a spectrum of muscular and fascial disorders affecting bladder control, pelvic organ support, and sexual function. Understand the difference between hypertonic (tight) and hypotonic (weak) pelvic muscles, stress vs. urge incontinence, pelvic organ prolapse staging, and evidence-based pelvic floor physical therapy.
