Miscarriage
Miscarriage unfortunately happens when a pregnancy stops growing and the pregnancy tissue will eventually pass out of the women’s body. In most cases there will be vaginal bleeding like a…
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Gestational Diabetes (GDM)
In Australia, 1 out of 7 pregnant women is affected by gestational diabetes (GDM). The good news is, more than half of these women would be able to manage their…
What is an Ectopic Pregnancy?
Ectopic pregnancy occurs when a pregnancy has implanted outside of the womb. It can be in the fallopian tubes (commonest), ovaries, cervix and other locations in the abdomen. A pregnancy…
Cholestasis of Pregnancy
Got that itchy skin? Especially around your hands and feet? Are you pregnant? While it is common to get itchy skin in pregnancy (up to 20% get some sort of…
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS)
What is Polycystic Ovary Syndrome ? Also known commonly as PCOS, it is a common yet complex condition affecting up to 1 – 1.8 in 10 women of child bearing…
Laparoscopy Surgery
Laparoscopic surgery or minimally invasive surgery is also more commonly known as “key-hole” surgery. Keyhole because only small incision(s) are made on the skin. During laparoscopic surgery, a telescope is…
Pelvic Organ Prolapse
Prolapse literally means ‘to fall down’. A woman’s pelvic floor muscles and ligaments supports the pelvic organs (uterus, bladder and rectum). When the supporting muscles and ligaments are weakened, the…
Endometriosis
Endometriosis is a common gynaecological condition affecting an estimated one in 10 women. The name of this condition comes from the word “endometrium”, which is the tissue that lines the…
Colposcopy
What is a colposcopy? When abnormalities are found on your Cervical Screening Test (CST), your GP may refer you for a more detailed examination with a gynaecologist which may involve…
Cervical Screening Test (CST)
Cervical Screening Test (CST) replaced Pap Smears On the 1st of December 2017, Pap smears has been replaced by CST. There are a few differences between the two, mainly the…