Have you been feeling discomfort in your lower abdomen, leaking a bit when you […]
Have you been feeling discomfort in your lower abdomen, leaking a bit when you […]
Your first gynaecological visit is an essential step in taking charge of your reproductive […]
When it comes to birth control, misinformation and myths abound, which can make it […]
Adenomyosis, a gynaecological condition characterised by the growth of endometrial tissue deep into the […]
What are uterine fibroids? Uterine fibroids are benign (noncancerous) tumours that develop in the […]
Pelvic organ prolapse (POP) is a condition where one or more organs in the […]
The vulva is the external part of the female genitalia, and its primary functions are related to reproduction and sexual pleasure.
The menstrual cycle, also known as menstruation or periods, occurs when there is shedding of the uterus lining
As a woman, particularly those 25 and older who are sexually active, it is our basic responsibility to take care of our cervical health.
Pregnancy is a unique time characterised by various physiological changes within your body.
As its name suggests, hormone replacement therapy (HRT) replaces the hormones that decline during the perimenopausal and menopausal periods.
This article will discuss what constitutes a high-risk pregnancy and the factors behind it.
What is birth control and how do they work? The myriad of birth control methods can sometimes prove confusing for many especially when considering different lifestyle factors.
Exercise is vital for a healthy life, pregnancy is no exception. Exercise can help […]
What are pelvic floor disorders? Pelvic floor disorders are a group of conditions that […]
What is gestational diabetes? Gestational diabetes mellitus, or GDM for short, is a type […]
What is a UTI? A urinary tract infection, or UTI for short, refers to […]
Vaginal laxity is a poorly understood symptom of pelvic floor dysfunction, yet comes with […]
In the past, it used to be that women only visited their gynaecologist when […]
In this article, we’ll discuss: The link between cervical cancer and the human papilloma […]
Most women experience irregular periods at the start and towards the end of their […]
What is HPV? HPV is short form for human papillomavirus, which is a common […]
What is endometriosis? Endometriosis is a condition whereby tissue that lines your uterine cavity […]
What is postpartum depression? According to the American Psychiatric Association, up to 1 in […]
It’s approaching the time of the month again – and you are starting to […]
Urinary incontinence (UI) is a common condition affecting millions of men and women worldwide, […]
Uterine fibroids are benign (non-cancerous) growths of the uterus that are commonly found in […]
In a ground-breaking White Paper on Women’s Development released on 28th March 2022, the […]
Your due date is coming up and it is time to get ready – […]
Why does swelling happen during pregnancy? What is considered “normal”? Swelling is otherwise known […]
What are Bartholin glands or cysts? They are a pair of small glands located […]
Is it true that the COVID-19 vaccine can affect fertility? In December 2020, Dr […]
What is premature ovarian insufficiency (POI)? POI is also known as premature ovarian failure […]
Should I breastfeed? This is a personal decision. You can choose to either breastfeed […]
What is time-lapse monitoring, and what is its benefit? During embryo development in the […]
What is the difference between Pre-implantation Genetic Diagnosis (PGD) and Pre-Implantation Screening (PGS)? These […]
What is OHSS? OHSS is a potentially serious complication from fertility treatment, where there […]
What is ICSI? ICSI is when a single healthy sperm is injected into a […]
What is Embryo Freezing? Embryo freezing (EF) is where embryos obtained from in-vitro fertilisation (IVF) […]
What is assisted hatching? This is an additional procedure that some couples undergoing in-vitro fertilisation […]
Artificial insemination, or intrauterine insemination (IUI), involves putting washed and concentrated sperm directly inside […]
What does a semen analysis check? There are 3 main things that a semen […]
Ovulation occurs 36-40 hours after a surge of luteinizing hormone (LH). Knowing when you […]
Ovulation induction is the use of oral medications or injections to induce ovulation. It […]
Ovarian reserve refers to a woman’s fertility potential. Every woman is born with a […]
What is a hysterosalpingogram (HSG)? This is an investigation that may be performed as […]
What is hydrosalpinx? Hydrosalpinx is where the fallopian tube gets blocked and swollen with […]
What are uterine fibroids? These are non-cancerous growths that come from the muscle layer of […]
How does age affect fertility? Age is the single biggest determinant of your chances […]
Endometriosis affects 1 in 10 women in the reproductive age group. It is a condition where […]
This article focuses on surgical treatment of endometriosis. Click here to find out about what endometriosis […]
Do I have PMS? PMS refers to physical and emotional symptoms that affect your […]
Why do I have bad menstrual cramps? Menstrual cramps are lower abdominal aches and […]
This article focuses on medical treatment of endometriosis. Click here to find out about what endometriosis […]
Is my period long? A normal period has bleeding that generally lasts between 3 […]
What is chronic pelvic pain? This refers to pain in the pelvis that lasts […]
What is intermenstrual bleeding (IMB)? This is bleeding or spotting that occurs in between […]
Why do I have bleeding after sex? Bleeding after sex, or post-coital bleeding (PCB) […]
What is postmenopausal bleeding (PMB)? This is bleeding or spotting that occurs after menopause. Menopause means […]
What is Asherman’s syndrome? Asherman’s syndrome is a condition where there is scar tissue […]
Osteoporosis is a condition where your bones become weak and easily fractured. Older women […]
Osteoporosis is a condition where your bones become weak and easily fractured. Older women […]
Hormone replacement therapy (HRT) is used to treat symptoms of menopause, and is also prescribed […]
It is an exciting time as you turn into a woman! Here are some […]
Your childbearing years form a large part of your life as a woman and […]
As you get older, regular gynaecological checks remain as important as they were in […]
What is human papillomavirus (HPV)? HPV is a common viral infection that will infect […]
This article focuses on HPV vaccine. What is HPV? Human Papilloma Virus is […]
What is endometrial hyperplasia? This is a condition where the lining of the uterus […]
Ovarian cancer is cancer arising from one or both of your ovaries. The majority […]
Endometrial cancer is cancer arising from the lining of the uterus. What are the […]
Cervical cancer is cancer arising from the neck of the womb. What are the […]
What is a surgical evacuation of uterus? A surgical evacuation of the uterus involves […]
This article focuses on ovarian cystectomy. An ovarian cystectomy is a surgical procedure for […]
This article focuses on myomectomy for uterine fibroids. What are uterine fibroids? Fibroids that are […]
What is a laparoscopy? A laparoscopy (keyhole) is a minimally invasive surgery performed under […]
What is a hysteroscopy? A hysteroscopy involves the insertion of a telescope camera through […]
What is a hysterectomy? A hysterectomy is the removal of the uterus with the […]
What is a D&C? A D&C involves dilation of the cervix (neck of womb) […]
The vagina has a self-cleaning system in the form of normal vaginal discharge. Using […]
Vaginal itch affects most women at some point of their lives. Majority of the […]
Vaginal discharge is common and normal in most cases. Women of any age can […]
What is emergency birth control? Emergency birth control (or emergency contraception aka “morning after”) […]
This article focuses on female sterilization (tubal ligation). Sterilization is a permanent form of […]
What is sexually transmitted infections (STI)? STIs are infections spread through oral, vaginal, penile […]
What is pelvic inflammatory disease (PID)? PID is a condition where there is inflammation […]
What is painful sex (dyspareunia)? This refers to pain felt in the pelvis or […]
This article is on intrauterine contraceptive device (IUD). What is an IUD? It is […]
This article is on implanon. What is a contraceptive implant (implanon)? It is a […]
What is genital warts? Genital warts are small lumps that occur on or around […]
An abortion involves terminating a pregnancy (TOP). This can be for various reasons and […]
Congratulations! You have reached the end of your pregnancy milestone – and many things […]
What is postpartum haemorrhage (PPH)? It is normal to have significant bleeding during and […]
Family planning and pregnancy spacing play a role in determining how close (or far […]
What is VBAC? VBAC refers to vaginal birth after caesarean. What are the chances […]
Vacuum or forceps delivery, otherwise known as operative or assisted vaginal birth, is when […]
What is a third- or fourth degree tear? A third degree tear is a […]
Meconium is the first poop of your baby. Babies usually pass this in the […]
What is an episiotomy? A mediolateral episiotomy is a cut made by a sterile […]
Congratulations you are having twins (or maybe even more)! All’s good – right? Here’s […]
Stretch marks commonly appear on your abdomen, upper thighs, buttock and breasts during pregnancy. […]
What is PPROM? Preterm premature rupture of membranes refer to the breaking of your […]
What is preterm labour? Preterm or premature labour refers to going into labour before […]
What is placenta abruption? This is a serious condition where the placenta prematurely separates […]
What is obstetric cholestasis? This is a liver condition in pregnancy which causes raised […]
What is a low-lying placenta/ placenta previa? This is when your placenta is near […]
What is GBS? GBS, or Group B streptococcus, is a bacteria that is commonly […]
Umbilical cord blood is rich in blood stem cells. During your third stage of […]
Bleeding during pregnancy can range from spotting (small amount of pink, red, or brown […]
What is recurrent miscarriages? Recurrent miscarriages is defined as having two or more miscarriages. 1% […]
I’m over 35 years old and am pregnant. What do I need to be […]
What is a miscarriage? A miscarriage refers to a pregnancy loss before 24 weeks. […]
What are uterine fibroids? These are non-cancerous growths that come from the muscle layer of […]
What is an ectopic pregnancy? An ectopic pregnancy is a pregnancy that occurs outside […]
What is pelvic organ prolapse (POP)? This refers to a drooping of the uterus, […]
What is vaginal atrophy (atrophic vaginitis)? This is a condition where low estrogen causes […]
What is a urinary tract infection (UTI)? A UTI is an infection of your […]
What is topical vaginal estrogen? This is a low dose, local estrogen therapy that […]
What is pelvic organ prolapse? This refers to a drooping of the uterus, bladder […]
Kegel exercises are important in strengthening and maintaining your pelvic floor muscle tone. It […]
This article focuses on haematuria in women. Blood in the urine is known as […]
Bladder training gets rids of bad habits and teaches your bladder good habits so […]
Bladder pain syndrome (previously known as interstitial cystitis) is the condition of bladder discomfort […]
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