Many women, although not all, experience uncomfortable symptoms during and after menopause, including hot flushes, night sweats and vaginal dryness. These symptoms, and the associated physical changes, can be managed in various ways including education and lifestyle changes like diet and exercise. Hormone replacement therapy (HRT) is also available if required. While HRT reduces the Read More…
Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome
Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is one of the most common female endocrine disorders, affecting approximately 10-15% of women of reproductive age (12–45 years old) and is thought to be one of the leading causes of female subfertility.
Endometriosis
Endometriosis Endometriosis is the abnormal growth of endometrial cells in a location outside of the uterus. Endometrial cells are cells that are shed each month during menstruation. The cells of endometriosis attach themselves to tissue outside the uterus and are called endometriosis implants. These implants are most commonly found on the ovaries, the fallopian tubes, Read More…
Colposcopy, Biopsy, and Endo-cervical Sampling
What is colposcopy? Colposcopy lets the cervix be examined in more detail through a magnifying device. It can detect problems of the cervix that cannot be seen with the eye alone. A speculum is inserted into the vagina so that the cervix can be seen. A liquid solution is then applied to the cervix to Read More…
Abnormal Pap Smear Results
What is a Pap smear test? The Pap smear is a test that checks for changes in the cervix that may become cancer. If a Pap smear shows these changes, the result is called abnormal. In women who have regular Pap smears, abnormal changes are almost always caught very early. An abnormal Pap smear result Read More…