The 12 week Ultrasound
A few of my colleagues have remarked on the fact I am yet to discuss any obstetric topics so I thought I would get them to suggest one. They suggested combined first trimester screening and non invasive…
Why do I have vaginal discharge?
Before I talk about today’s topic, I wanted to mention that I do plan to write a blog on Endometriosis. The unit that I work in sees a lot of women with Endometriosis. We work the patient…
Why can’t I put a tampon in?
This is a topic that I think a lot of young women and even older women must experience. You’re on a beach holiday, you think you’ve calculated that your period should come after you get back, but…
Miscarriage
Miscarriage is such a tragic and unfortunate event. I think it’s a bit of a taboo subject, but that women should feel more comfortable to talk about. Approx. 25% off all pregnancies end in miscarriage. It is…
OBGYN- Why I am doing this
For some time now, I have wanted to have an outlet to talk about pregnancy and gynaecological issues in a safe and accurate environment. There is so much information out there- some of which is accurate and…
Heavy Menstrual Bleeding and Dysmenorrhoea
Before writing today’s blog, I asked my final test medical student. She went to an all girl’s school and she commented that all the girls talked about heavy periods and period pain. So what classifies heavy menstrual…