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04 Dec A Gynaecologist’s Complete Guide to Pregnancy in Singapore [2022]

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06 Aug Will ovarian cysts affect my fertility?

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Ovarian cysts may sound scary, but they are actually very common in women who are ovulating. In fact, most women have at least one ovarian cyst in a month. Majority of these cysts are harmless, but some of them may affect your fertility. Let us...

28 Apr Is my menstrual pain a sign of endometriosis?

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At my clinic, one of the more common conditions I treat across my female patients aged 25-35 is endometriosis, a condition in which tissue similar to the make-up of the inner lining of the womb (endometrium) grows outside the womb. Endometriosis is a fairly common...

15 Apr What can a gynaecologist help me with?

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Many think visits to the gynaecologist are necessary only if you’re planning to get pregnant, are pregnant or wanting to do the annual Pap smear. But that’s not all a gynaecologist does! By definition, a gynaecologist is a certified doctor who specialises in female reproductive...

03 Mar What are my chances of getting pregnant again after a miscarriage?

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Going through a miscarriage at any stage is devastating, and the fear of it happening again may hold some back from trying to conceive again. But don’t worry — if you’ve miscarried before, the odds of you having a successful pregnancy isn’t different from anybody...

15 Jan At what age should my daughter start seeing a gynaecologist?

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Raising children is a whole feat by itself. For parents of daughters, the question of when their teenage girl needs to start seeing a gynaecologist would eventually surface. While there’s no set age on when a teen girl should officially see a gynaecologist, I recommend...

15 Jan Pregnant or not, here are some red flags to raise to your gynae

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When it comes to sexual and reproductive health, do you find yourself going back and forth with what’s “normal” or not? Sure, women display signs of hormonal changes now and then, but if you spot anything that might be signs of a potential health problem,...

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06 Jan Tips on picking a gynaecologist in Singapore [2021]

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As a practicing gynaecologist in Singapore for over 10 years, I’ve connected with many patients from all over Asia — some who have been with me since their young adult days, and some whom I worked with for the first time. For those in the...

12 Dec Vaginal or Caesarean (C-section) delivery, which is better?

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Pregnant women can choose between two methods to deliver their baby: a vaginal delivery or caesarean delivery. Regardless of choice, our goal is to ultimately ensure the mother gives birth to the baby in the safest way possible. Are there differences between the two delivery...

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11 Dec How to be a supportive partner during pregnancy

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Pregnancy is certainly a time of excitement. Apart from feeling joy, some pregnant women also deal with feelings of anxiety due to hormonal changes and the stress from dealing with changes and unknowns. During pregnancy, a partner’s support is especially crucial as not only does...