What Causes Irregular Periods?
It is no secret that periods are no fun. From having to keep spare menstruation pads handy to the literal physical pain of cramps, periods can be a real pain. But did you know that your menstrual cycle can also tell you when something is wrong? Many women experience...
Coping with Endometriosis and Painful Sex
Pain during sex is no fun for everyone involved. Also known as dyspareunia, it can feel like a stabbing pain in the vagina during sex. It can also feel like burning, itching, or throbbing, and some women describe it as feeling “raw.” Whie the pain ranges...
At-Home Fertility Tests: How Effective Are They?
At-home female fertility tests have become increasingly popular in recent years as more and more couples try to conceive. They are convenient, cheap and serve up the results almost instantaneously. But how accurate are these tests? About 15% of married couples in...
What Causes Infertility in Women?
It’s the time of the month again. You look in trepidation as the urine line on the pregnancy test kit reveals its final result. Once again, only a single line appears. If this sounds familiar, you are not alone. In Singapore, about 15% of couples are unable to...
Coping with Grief Following Failed IVF Procedures
As fertility rates decline in Singapore, visits to infertility clinics are getting more common. For women who are unable to conceive naturally, in-vitro fertilisation, or IVF, procedures can be a glimmer of hope. However, IVF is a complex and challenging process....
Common Female Gynecological Problems to Look Out For
Every woman will experience some form of gynaecological problems at some point in her life. While many of these issues are common and not cause for concern, some of them can have a lasting impact on the female sexual function – or even be life-threatening. Therefore,...
Top 4 Abnormal Pregnancy Conditions To Watch Out For
Pregnancy is a life-changing experience filled with joy and wonder, but it is also one that can fill a mother-to-be with fear and anxiety. While most pregnancies progress without much incident, about eight percent of all pregnancies involve some kind of complications....
4 Things Young Women Should Consider Before Freezing Their Eggs
Egg freezing is currently banned in Singapore with the exception for those with specific medical reasons. However, on 28 March 2022, the government released a White Paper on Women’s Development which details action plans to be implemented over 10 years. One of the...