Category: Patient Education

Our diet in pregnancy is essential to the growth and development of the baby. To ease your worries, here are some essential information about what you should and should not be eating. What essential supplements are needed? Folic acid – minimum 0.4 mg a day This is essential for baby’s brain and nervous system development.…

Cervical cancer is the 10th most common cancer affecting women in Singapore1. Most cervical cancer is caused by infection of the cervix (opening or neck of the womb) with a virus known as human papilloma virus (HPV). HPV is very common, and most women who are sexually active will get a HPV infection at some…

What is cervical cancer? Cervical cancer is cancer of the cervix (the opening or neck of the womb). The cervix is covered by a thin layer of tissue consisting of cells. These cells can undergo changes over time, and may eventually turn cancerous. It can take up to several years for cervical cancer to develop,…

In-Vitro Fertilisation (IVF) is one of the techniques available to help couples with fertility issues have a baby. Not all couples will need IVF to have a baby, and there could be many reasons why IVF may be a suitable option. Some of these include: Difficulty in conceiving for at least 2 years, with no…

In general, a young and healthy couple may try naturally for 1-2 years before consulting a fertility specialist for review. However, the older woman (above 37 years) or those with symptoms suggestive of disorders of the reproductive system, should seek help earlier. Significant symptoms include irregular menstrual cycles, painful menstruation, painful intercourse, painful defecation or…

The inner lining of the womb contains glands and are responsible for the monthly menstrual bleed in pre-menopausal women. Sometimes, endometrial polyps can arise from this lining, taking the shape of a small grape, located within the cavity of the womb. The size of polyps may vary from a few millimetres, up to a few…

Ovaries are reproductive structures in the female pelvis, which release eggs in monthly menstrual cycles for fertilization by sperm. The ovaries are also important for their role in producing female hormones (estrogen and progesterone) before menopause sets in. Ovarian cysts are commonly found in women of the reproductive age group. They are liquid-filled structures within…

Fibroids are tumours originating from the muscle wall of the womb and are mostly benign in nature. Cancerous fibroids are very rare. They are very common in women and depending on their number, size and location, they may cause heavy menstrual bleeding, pain, urinary and bowel symptoms. Some fibroids may cause no symptoms at all.…

Endometriosis is a common condition suffered by many women in the reproductive age group. The cause of this condition is still unknown, although many theories have been considered. The most popular theory is that of retrograde menstruation, where menstrual blood “leaks backwards” from the womb into the pelvis, instead of the leaving the body via…