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Ask the Experts: Bartholin Cysts
I have been having Bartholin cysts for many years. I went for a minor surgery before, but was informed that it would keep coming back from time to time. At times, it is so painful that I can hardly walk properly. It is even worse when I am having my periods as I have to use sanitary pads. What I can do to prevent it from recurring? Are there any types of food I should avoid?
Health Screening for My Baby
Foetal diagnostics allow doctors to screen your unborn child for potential health problems and physical defects. Parents who find out earlier are better able to cope with the potential stress involved. Your doctor can also better manage your pregnancy to ensure that you would have a smooth delivery.
Women of all ages, and not just those aged 35 and above, should consider screening for ease of mind as many abnormalities in the babies are random events and hence could not be easily identified by factors such as age or family history.
Dr Chow Kah Kiong Upclose – First Look at Baby
My best tip… For women trying to conceive is not to rush to have the ultrasound scan done when you miss your period. Too early a scan, no matter how well it is done, often casts more doubts and uncertainties than accords reassurance.
Women, TOUGH Is Your Middle Name
All human beings will have to go through the different stages of life. The only difference is how we manage it. Time does not stay…
勃起障碍症有年轻化趋势
勃起障碍症有年轻化趋势 莱佛士泌尿与肾脏医疗中心泌尿专科顾问林国斌医生说，本地的勃起功能障碍症患者有年轻化的趋势，最年轻的病患只有28岁。 谈起勃起功能障碍症，多数人都认为这是中老年人的问题。如果正当[…]
What’s in Your Gym Bag
Despite his busy schedule, Dr Lim Kok Bin, Specialist in Urology & Consultant, Raffles UroRenal Centre, goes to the gym near Raffles Hospital two times…
The Better Sex Diet
When you think of food that helps to boost men’s libido naturally, what’s the first thing that comes to your mind – oysters, egg…
Tame that Busy Bladder
If you need to urinate frequently, you could have an overactive bladder, a condition that can be treated with medication.
Fall in sperm counts no cause for alarm – quality matters too
Although sperm counts have been falling worldwide, doctors here say there is no evidence that it has been declining in Singapore as there have been…