National Institute for Research in Reproductive Health

Postpartum integration of infant vaccines and contraception through gender transformative programming: A cluster randomized trial in India

Barriers to using contraception in India include norms that promote gender inequality by restricting mobility of women to reach health clinics. We evaluated whether PIVoT (Postpartum Integration of Vaccines and contraception through gender-Transformative programming) improves con...

Genome-wide association analysis of endometriosis in Indian women supports shared genetic susceptibility and suggestive population specific signals

Endometriosis is an estrogen-dependent, chronic gynaecological disorder affecting approximately 10% of women of reproductive age and is associated with pelvic pain, infertility, and reduced quality of life. Genetic studies indicate substantial heritability, yet genome-wide associ...

Women’s lived experiences of the built environment and maternal psychosocial well-being in urban slums and slum rehabilitation colonies: a qualitative study in Bhopal, India

BACKGROUND: Nearly half of India's urban population lives in informal settlements, facing substandard living conditions due to overcrowding, poor infrastructure, and limited access to basic amenities. These conditions critically affect the psychosocial well-being of mothers, yet...

Thrombophilia-related gene variants may be linked to polycystic ovary syndrome susceptibility and its related traits

Background Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a prevalent endocrinopathy in reproductive-aged women having both gynecological and metabolic comorbidities. PCOS increases the risk of cardiovascular and thromboembolic diseases due to heightened prothrombotic states, suggesting sha...