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.
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…
Pelvic Pain
Most women, at some time in their lives, experience pelvic pain. Pelvic pain accounts for approximately 10% of all visits to gynaecologists. There are many different gynaecological conditions that can cause pelvic pain, some include; Dysmenorrhoea – pain during the menstrual period Endometriosis – pain caused by uterine tissue that is outside the uterus Pelvic Read More…