Dr. Rukkayal Fathima
MBBS, MS (OG), MRCOG (UK), FRM
Obstetrician & Gynaecologist
PCOS Management
Mon–Sun · 9 AM–7 PM
Gynecologist in Tambaram
On Rajaji Road in West Tambaram, a short walk from the railway station, for women in Chromepet, Selaiyur, Perungalathur and Mudichur with period, PCOS or hormone concerns.
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Why women in Tambaram book a gynecology visit
PCOS and period problems top the list, but any concern is welcome.
PCOS or PCOD
Confirmed or ruled out properly, then a plan for cycles, skin, hair and weight.
Irregular or missed periods
Thyroid problems, high prolactin, stress, weight change and PCOS are the usual causes, and all can be tested for.
Acne, facial hair and hair fall
Often a sign of raised male-type hormones, not only a skin problem.
Heavy periods and clots
Checked for fibroids, polyps and anaemia.
Painful periods and pelvic pain
Assessed with an ultrasound, including for endometriosis and cysts.
White discharge and infections
Swabs if needed, and treatment that usually clears it within days.
Menopause
Night sweats, irregular last periods, and any bleeding once periods have stopped for a year.
Pre-marriage check-up
A health check and contraception advice, if and when you want them.
Getting to Rajaji Road, and what happens next
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Come by train or road
No. 4, Rajaji Road, West Tambaram
A short walk from Tambaram railway station, on both the suburban and mainline routes. GST Road, Tambaram–Velachery Main Road and Mudichur Road all lead to West Tambaram.
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History first
Private consulting room
The doctor asks about your cycle dates, skin and hair changes, weight and any family history of diabetes. An examination is done only with your agreement, and unmarried women have a scan over the abdomen.
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Scan and blood tests
Same centre
A pelvic ultrasound and blood samples for hormones, thyroid and blood count, usually in the same visit. Some hormone tests are timed for day 2 to 5 of your period.
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Treatment and follow-up
On-site pharmacy
Medicines before you leave, and a review once results are in.
PCOS, properly explained
Women from Chromepet, Selaiyur, Sembakkam, Chitlapakkam and Hasthinapuram often come in with a 'PCOD' label from a single scan. A scan alone is not enough. PCOS is diagnosed when at least two of three signs are present: irregular or missed periods, signs of raised male-type hormones (acne, extra facial or body hair, or a high blood level), and many small follicles on the ovaries. Thyroid and prolactin problems, which can look similar, are ruled out first. Some women turn out not to have PCOS at all.
When it is confirmed, the plan starts with what bothers you most: irregular periods, skin, hair fall or weight. Regular activity, better sleep and losing even a small amount of weight help many women, and medicines are added where they make a clear difference.
PCOS is common and manageable, but it is long-term. It raises the chance of diabetes and high cholesterol later in life, so a yearly check of weight, blood sugar and blood pressure is part of good care. Going three months or more without a period is also worth reporting, because the womb lining needs to shed regularly.
For women commuting to the MEPZ Special Economic Zone at Tambaram Sanatorium or to GST Road offices in Chromepet, a centre this close to Tambaram station makes follow-up visits easy to fit around the train.
When to come sooner
Pain on one side with a positive pregnancy test needs care the same day. Bleeding between periods or after sex, bleeding after menopause, or a sudden change in a cycle that used to be regular is worth a visit within days.
Inside Yaal Tambaram
Photographed at the centre.
Women visit Yaal Tambaram from
Localities within about 6 km of the Tambaram centre, nearest first.
Under 2 km
- Kadaperi1.1 km
- Kannadapalayam1.6 km
- Irumbuliyur1.9 km
2 to 4 km
- East Tambaram2.0 km
- Peerkankaranai2.6 km
- Selaiyur2.9 km
- Chitlapakkam3.1 km
- Perungalathur3.2 km
- Chromepet3.4 km
- Thiruneermalai3.8 km
4 to 6 km
- Hasthinapuram4.3 km
- Rajakilpakkam4.6 km
- Sembakkam5.0 km
- Mudichur5.1 km
- Vandalur5.2 km
- Gowrivakkam5.3 km
- Pallavaram5.4 km
- Madambakkam5.5 km
- Pammal5.9 km
Straight-line distance. Travel time depends on the route and traffic.
Gynecology at other Yaal centres
- Pallikaranai · 9 km
- Madipakkam · 10 km
- Velappanchavadi · 16 km
- Thiruvanmiyur · 17 km
- Mylapore · 20 km
- Kilpauk · 21 km
- Red Hills · 31 km
Related care
No. 4, Rajaji Road, West Tambaram, Tambaram, Chennai – 600 045
West TambaramEast TambaramTambaram SanatoriumChromepetSelaiyurCamp RoadRajakilpakkamMadambakkam
Further Reading
Guides on PCOS and hormones
Doctor-reviewed articles to help you prepare and decide
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
Hormonal Imbalance in Women: Symptoms, Causes, Tests
Irregular periods, acne, excess hair, weight gain, hair fall, tiredness and trouble conceiving are common signs of hormonal imbalance. See causes and tests.
Dr. Rukkayal Fathima
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
Questions We Hear Often
Where is the Tambaram centre?+
No. 4, Rajaji Road, West Tambaram, Chennai 600 045, a short walk from Tambaram railway station.
Should I stop the contraceptive pill before a PCOS check?+
Don't stop it on your own. The pill can hide PCOS symptoms and change hormone results, so tell the doctor you are taking it. She will advise whether to pause it before tests and what to use instead.
Is the gynecologist a woman?+
Yes. Dr. Rukkayal Fathima, who consults at Tambaram, is a woman obstetrician-gynecologist.
I was told I have PCOD after one scan. Should I get a second opinion?+
It's worth it. A scan alone can't confirm PCOS; your cycle pattern and hormone signs count too. Bring your old reports, and the doctor will tell you whether the diagnosis holds.
Do I have to be planning a pregnancy to come here?+
No. Women of every age come to the Tambaram centre for periods, pain, discharge, menopause and pre-marriage check-ups.
What is the fee for a first visit?+
₹300 to ₹600 for the consultation with an ultrasound. Blood tests are extra, and the doctor tells you which ones she suggests and their cost before they are done.
What is useful to bring for a PCOS or hormone check?+
Your cycle dates for the past few months matter most, since PCOS is judged on the pattern. Bring the scan and hormone reports you already have, a list of current tablets, including any contraceptive pill, and notes on the symptoms that worry you.
How do I book?+
Fill in the booking form on this page with your name and mobile number, and the team will call you to fix a time.
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