Dr. Rukkayal Fathima
MBBS, MS (OG), MRCOG (UK), FRM
Obstetrician & Gynaecologist
PCOS Management
Mon–Sun · 9 AM–7 PM
Gynecologist in Madipakkam
Unhurried consultations in Madipakkam with women gynecologists, for any age, married or not. Many concerns are sorted in one visit, with the scan done on site.
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Founded by Dr. Rukkayal Fathima, MRCOG (UK) · 15+ years
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Reasons women book a gynecologist in Madipakkam
Book directly. No referral is needed, and you can come at seventeen or at seventy.
Irregular or heavy periods
Cycles shorter than 21 days or longer than 35, or bleeding that lasts more than a week. PCOS, thyroid problems and fibroids are the usual causes.
PCOS
Confirmed from your cycle pattern, a hormone test and a scan, then a plan for periods, skin, hair and weight.
Painful periods
Cramps that keep you off college or work, or get worse each year, are checked for endometriosis.
White discharge and infections
Normal discharge is clear or white. Itching, burning, a bad smell, or a thick curd-like or greenish discharge needs a check.
Fibroids and ovarian cysts
Often picked up on a scan done for something else. Most need nothing more than a repeat scan.
Pelvic pain
Ongoing pain low in the abdomen, scanned in the same visit.
Menopause
Flushes, broken sleep and mood swings, usually starting in the mid-forties.
Thyroid and hormone problems
Hair fall, weight change or acne that won't settle often has a hormonal cause a blood test can find.
Contraception and pre-marriage check-ups
Pills, copper-T and other options explained, and a basic health check before marriage if you want one.
Women gynecologists at Yaal Madipakkam
Dr. Rukkayal Fathima and Dr. Anuvigashini M, both obstetrician-gynecologists with MS (OG) training. Dr. Anuvigashini M's work includes women's wellness.
What a first visit is like
Expect to spend most of the time talking. The doctor asks about your periods, any pain, past illnesses and the medicines you take. An examination is done only if it will help, and only after she explains it and you agree. Girls and unmarried women have a scan over the abdomen instead of an internal one.
The ultrasound room, blood collection and pharmacy are all in the building on Kannan Nagar 3rd Main Road. If you had a scan done elsewhere recently, bring it, as the doctor may not need to repeat it. Most women leave with a diagnosis or a clear next step, and a date to come back.
Tests done at the Madipakkam centre
Everything below happens in the same building, usually in the same visit.
In the same visit
- Pelvic ultrasound (abdominal or internal, as you prefer)
- Thyroid, hormone and PCOS blood tests
- Haemoglobin and blood sugar
- Pap smear for cervical screening
- Swabs for discharge or infection
- Medicines from the on-site pharmacy
Getting ready for a scan or Pap smear
A few small things make tests more accurate. For a scan over the abdomen, drink three or four glasses of water an hour before and don't empty your bladder, because a full bladder gives a clearer picture. An internal scan is done with an empty bladder.
Book a Pap smear for a day when you are not bleeding, and avoid intercourse, vaginal creams and washes for two days before. If PCOS or a hormone problem is suspected, some blood tests are best taken on day 2 to 5 of your period, so the doctor may ask you to come back then.
Patients come from Nanganallur, Ullagaram, Puzhuthivakkam and Adambakkam, and after work from Guindy, Velachery and the airport. The centre is open 9 AM to 7 PM every day, so a Sunday visit is easy to plan.
Don't wait on these
See a doctor within a few days for bleeding after menopause, bleeding between periods or after sex, or a period so heavy you change pads every hour. Sudden severe pain with vomiting, or pain with a positive pregnancy test, needs care the same day.
Inside Yaal Madipakkam
Photographed at the centre.
Women visit Yaal Madipakkam from
Localities within about 6 km of the Madipakkam centre, nearest first.
Under 2 km
- Puzhuthivakkam1.3 km
- Ullagaram1.5 km
- Keelkattalai1.5 km
- Moovarasampet1.5 km
2 to 4 km
- Echangadu2.1 km
- Nanganallur2.2 km
- Adambakkam2.5 km
- Narayanapuram2.8 km
- Pazhavanthangal2.9 km
- Kovilambakkam3.1 km
- Velachery3.1 km
- Old Pallavaram3.2 km
- Tirusulam3.3 km
- Meenambakkam3.6 km
4 to 6 km
- Alandur4.5 km
- St. Thomas Mount4.7 km
- Medavakkam4.9 km
- Jalladiampet4.9 km
- Perungudi5.1 km
- Thoraipakkam5.1 km
- Pallavaram5.5 km
- Guindy5.7 km
Straight-line distance. Travel time depends on the route and traffic.
Gynecology at other Yaal centres
- Pallikaranai · 4 km
- Thiruvanmiyur · 7 km
- Tambaram · 10 km
- Mylapore · 11 km
- Kilpauk · 13 km
- Velappanchavadi · 13 km
- Red Hills · 26 km
Related care
3/5, Kannan Nagar 3rd Main Road, Vigneshwar Nagar, Madipakkam, Chennai – 600 091
VelacheryNanganallurMadipakkamUllagaramPuzhuthivakkamMoovarasampetAlandurKeelkattalai
Further Reading
Guides on women's health
Doctor-reviewed articles to help you prepare and decide
Women's Health
Irregular Periods: Causes, Late Periods & When to Worry
Irregular periods mean cycles under 21 or over 35 days. Common causes are PCOS, thyroid, high prolactin, stress and weight change. See tests and when to worry.
Dr. Rukkayal Fathima
PCOSWomen's Health
PCOD vs PCOS: Difference, Symptoms, Diagnosis & Treatment
PCOD and PCOS describe the same hormone condition. PCOS is the medical name; in India PCOD is often used for a milder picture. See symptoms, tests and care.
Dr. Rukkayal Fathima
Women's Health
Menstrual Cycle Phases: 4 Stages, Hormones & Fertile Days
The 4 menstrual cycle phases are menstrual, follicular, ovulation and luteal. See what happens in each, the hormones and how to find your fertile days.
Dr. Rukkayal Fathima
Questions We Hear Often
Do I have to be trying for a baby to visit?+
No. Many women come here only for periods, PCOS, infections or menopause.
Can my teenage daughter see a gynecologist here?+
Yes. Girls with painful, heavy or irregular periods are welcome with a parent. Assessment is usually a conversation and an abdominal scan, with no internal examination.
Are the gynecologists women?+
Yes. Dr. Rukkayal Fathima and Dr. Anuvigashini M, who consult at Madipakkam, are both women.
Will I be told the cost of tests first?+
Yes. The consultation with an ultrasound is ₹300 to ₹600. If blood tests are needed, the doctor tells you what each one is for and what it costs before ordering it.
Is the centre easy to reach from Nanganallur or Velachery?+
Yes. The centre is on Kannan Nagar 3rd Main Road, off Madipakkam Main Road and Medavakkam Main Road, a short drive from Nanganallur, Ullagaram, Puzhuthivakkam and Velachery.
Is there anything I should bring along for the first visit?+
It helps to know when your last period began and how regular your cycles have been. Bring ultrasound or lab reports from earlier check-ups, the names of medicines you are on, and a short written list of what has been bothering you.
Do I need an appointment?+
Booking ahead is best so the doctor has time for you. The centre is open 9 AM to 7 PM, Monday to Sunday.
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