Women's health,explained.
Clear, practical articles on pregnancy, periods, teen health and fertility from Dr Dharsh's clinic.
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Uterine fibroids: symptoms, and when treatment is needed
Fibroids are common and often harmless. Here is how to tell when they need attention, and the treatment options.
Heavy periods: what counts as heavy bleeding, and how it is treated
How to tell if your periods are too heavy, the common causes, and the treatment options available in Singapore.
Abnormal Pap smear result: what it means and what happens next
An abnormal result is common and rarely means cancer. Here is what the terms mean and what follow-up usually involves.
Endometriosis: what it is, and when to get checked
Painful periods are common, but pain that stops you working, studying or sleeping is worth a closer look.
Ovarian cysts: types, symptoms and when surgery is needed
Most ovarian cysts are harmless and go away on their own. Here is when to watch, when to treat and when to seek help urgently.
Perimenopause: symptoms, and the treatment options that help
The years before menopause can bring irregular periods, hot flushes and poor sleep. Treatment can help.
Your daughter's first gynae visit: a guide for parents
When a teenage gynaecology visit makes sense, what happens on the day, and how to help your daughter feel at ease.
HPV vaccination and cervical screening in Singapore
Two simple steps that protect against cervical cancer, and when each one applies.
Gestational diabetes: what it means for you and your baby
Why blood sugar is checked in pregnancy, what happens if it is high, and how gestational diabetes is managed.
Your first antenatal visit: what to expect
A simple guide to booking, what to bring, and the checks that happen at your first pregnancy appointment.
Trying to conceive? When to see a doctor
How long is normal, what helps, and what a fertility assessment involves for both partners.
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