Beyond Sneezes: Allergies that Impact Women's Daily Health and Fertility

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Streamed on 12 Sep, 2025, 07:30 PM

ABOUT THIS SESSION

Allergies are often dismissed as minor seasonal issues, but their impact on women’s health goes far beyond sneezing and itching. Emerging research suggests that allergic conditions can disrupt hormonal balance, influence menstrual regularity, and even affect fertility outcomes. These immune responses, often chronic and under-recognized, may contribute to fatigue, inflammation, and reproductive challenges in women. In this webinar, Dr. Anita Kant and Dr. Vijay Warad explore the deeper, often overlooked connections between allergies, daily health, and fertility in women.

Q&A

Allergies occur when the immune system reacts abnormally to everyday substances such as dust, pollen, smoke, food items, or animal hair.

Yes. Women are more prone to scalp conditions, skin rashes, breathing issues, PCOD, urinary infections, and fertility concerns linked with allergies. Environmental factors like smoke from cooking or dust exposure make them more vulnerable.

Yes. Allergies often progress over time. If ignored, they may lead to persistent sinus problems, eczema, food and drug reactions, or breathing troubles.

Allergies can cause constant sneezing, headaches, skin irritation, or breathing issues. This often leads to tiredness, poor sleep, mood swings, and stress at home.

Yes. Research shows a link between allergies, hormonal imbalance, irregular periods, PCOD, and reduced fertility. Ongoing inflammation may also increase the risk of miscarriage.

Most prescribed anti-allergy medicines, including certain inhalers, are considered safe in pregnancy. Proper treatment helps avoid complications and supports a healthy pregnancy.

Uncontrolled allergies may worsen during pregnancy, leading to sinusitis, asthma flare-ups, or skin conditions. This can affect both mother and babys health.

Cooking smoke, incense sticks, mosquito repellents, mold in damp corners, and dust are frequent triggers. Using chimneys, proper ventilation, and regular cleaning can reduce exposure.

Doctors may advise blood or skin tests, breathing tests, or other non-invasive methods to detect hidden allergies and measure inflammation.

Eating fresh home-cooked food, avoiding junk food, practicing yoga or pranayama, regular nasal washes, and keeping the home dust-free are simple measures that help. Supplements like vitamin D and zinc may also support immunity.

FACULTY

Dr. Vijay Warad

Consultant Allergist, Paediatric Pulmonologist, Clinical Immunologist. Consultant at Sai Allergy Asthma Eye Hospital, Sahyadri Hospital, Inamdar Multispeciality Hospital

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