Diagnostic Challenges of Peri-Menopause
Diagnosing
perimenopause can be challenging due to the highly individualised
nature of the transition to menopause and the overlap of...
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- Mar 17
- 2 min
Handling Adenomyosis before trying for a baby
Recent Advances in Preconceptional Management of Adenomyosis with references Adenomyosis is a common gynecological condition...
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- Jan 4
- 2 min
Recurrent Vaginal skin infections…. could diabetes be masquerading….?
Vulval abscess or Folliculitis or Follicular abscess… Vulval abscess (Vulva = Outer part of the female genitalia) is a common...
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- Dec 30, 2022
- 1 min
Pregnancy Intervals
Inter-pregnancy
intervals less than 18 months are associated with higher risks of
adverse pregnancy outcomes. It is not known whether...
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- Dec 12, 2022
- 4 min
Heavy Menstrual Bleeding
What
is a ‘heavy period’? If a woman need to change her tampon or
menstrual pad after less than 2 hours or she has noticing passage of...
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- Nov 17, 2022
- 1 min
Lichen Sclerosus
Lichen
Sclerosus (LS) is a chronic inflammatory condition of the genital area,
women are more predisposed than men, no-one knows why..?...
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- Sep 22, 2022
- 1 min
EndoTest
This
new test ( EndoTest for endometriosis) is based on gene sequencing and
use of AI ( Artificial intelligence), a cutting edge...
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- Sep 13, 2022
- 1 min
HyCoSy Vs Hysteroscopy ( Is HyCoSy akin to black and white TV and Hysteroscopy to Colour TV?)
HyCoSy
is putting a contrast medium into the uterus and scanning from the
outside to get a black and white image perception Hysteroscopy...
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- Jul 1, 2022
- 1 min
The journey of the sperm…. and the obstacles….
The
ultimate goal of the sperm is to fertilize the egg. However, to meet
the egg cell, the sperm must go through a long and tedious path....
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- Jun 17, 2022
- 1 min
Uterine Polyp
Uterine
polyps are growths that occur in the inner lining of the uterus (the
organ in which a foetus grows). Uterine polyps are formed...
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- Jun 3, 2022
- 1 min
Menstrual Cycle….and its linkage to Thrusshhhh…..
If
a woman is susceptible to vaginal yeast infections, there are two
phases in her cycle she is more likely to develop….. Week 2 (the...
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- May 13, 2022
- 1 min
Premature ovarian insufficiency (POI)
Premature
ovarian insufficiency (POI) is a delicate medical problem that affects
young women. It consists of light/short or missing...
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- Apr 29, 2022
- 1 min
How Soon Can You Get Pregnant after a fibroid removal surgery?
A
common question raised by women who undergo fibroid removal operation
to optimise their pregnancy chances… I have heard all kinds of...
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- Apr 8, 2022
- 1 min
Known-Unknowns in Fibroids
Lots
of patients ask about the rate of growth of fibroid….. In all honesty,
no one knows at what rate fibroids grow for example one...
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- Mar 18, 2022
- 1 min
Recurrent BV (Bacterial Vaginosis)
BV
(Bacterial Vaginosis) Management = Treat infection + Prevent Recurrence
Bacterial vaginosis affects 15 to 50% of women of reproductive...
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- Feb 4, 2022
- 2 min
Balanced translocation and risk of recurrent miscarriage
Normally,
One-half of the chromosomes come from the mother and the other half
from the father. To do this, pieces of the chromosome pairs...
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- Jan 24, 2022
- 1 min
PCOS and nutraceuticals
Polycystic
ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a multifactorial disorder involving both
endocrine and reproductive systems of women, affecting 6–10%...
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- Nov 17, 2021
- 2 min
Management of fibroids that project into the womb cavity
Submucosal
fibroids grow into the cavity of the womb. First, not all fibroids
require treatment, i.e., surgical removal. Then, the...
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- Aug 23, 2021
- 2 min
Simplifying understanding of Ovarian Cysts……
.From
a general perspective - ovarian cysts are very common .
Misinterpretation and mismanagement is rife . Most ovarian cysts are...
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- Sep 29, 2020
- 8 min
PCOS and Vegan Diet
PCOS
is linked to insulin resistance, and it can put people who have it at
increased risk for infertility, diabetes, endometrial cancer,...
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- May 3, 2020
- 3 min
I have PCOS, I have heard about Metformin use in PCOS and I’m confused….
The
most common medication used in women with PCOS is the
insulin-sensitizer metformin. Women with PCOS are commonly insulin
resistant;...
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- Apr 14, 2020
- 4 min
Is it a good time to fall pregnant during covid scare?
Basic
rule, there’s really no such thing as a “right time” to have a baby,
but there are times that are better than others. In the end,...
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- Apr 7, 2020
- 3 min
Fertility after 35: Why egg quality matters as much as quantity
It’s
a common misconception that if you’re a woman, your supply of eggs will
run out by your early 40s. As consultant gynaecologist Mr...
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- Mar 24, 2020
- 2 min
Uterine polyps
Uterine
polyps are localised excessive growths from uterine lining. They
usually contain fibrous tissue and a feeding vessel. They are...
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- Mar 24, 2020
- 2 min
Career or a baby? Which one first? Is there a way around?
One
of the day-to-day observation as well as media coverage is, women are
getting older at the time of their first attempted childbirth....
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- Mar 24, 2020
- 2 min
Do uterine polyps need to be removed?
Uterine
polyps, also known as endometrial polyps, are excessive growths found
in the uterine lining. The condition may be asymptomatic...
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- Mar 24, 2020
- 2 min
How to treat vaginal atrophy
Vaginal
atrophy is thinning and dryness of vaginal skin, which usually happens
after the menopause. It can also happen in women who...
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- Mar 24, 2020
- 3 min
How does PCOS affect fertility?
When
a woman has polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) she can actually be
asymptomatic and doesn’t know that she has it at all. PCOS has a...
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- Feb 21, 2020
- 4 min
How to treat vaginal infections and maintain a healthy vagina
Vaginal infections (Vaginitis) occur in most women during their lifetime and can be extremely uncomfortable and at times feel...
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