The Oestrogen Effect: Menopause and Cardiovascular Health
Menopause is defined as 12 months post the last menstrual period. The years before and after menopause form part of the menopause transition known as peri-menopause and post-menopause. Menopause occurs…
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Menopause – An overview by Dr Sundus Morgan
What does the term ‘menopause’ actually mean? I have many women in their late 40s who present to clinic enquiring whether a delay in their menses means they have finally…
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What does perimenopause mean? Perimenopause means “around menopause.” It is a phase in a woman’s life marked by alterations in the quantity and frequency of oestrogen production, which is the…
Go To PageMenopause: What to Expect
What is Menopause? Menopause is defined as the absence of periods for 12 months. It marks the time in a woman’s life when the function of the ovaries ceases. The…
Go To PageLifestyle Medicine
Lifestyle Medicine in SingaporeLifestyle Medicine is a branch of medicine that combines the best of Primary Medical Care with a holistic, whole-person approach to health. Many conditions, particularly chronic health…
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Addressing Chronic Disease with Lifestyle Medicine
With two GPs at IMC who have special interests in Lifestyle Medicine and have undertaken additional training in Lifestyle Prescriptions and health coaching, we now offer Lifestyle Medicine consultations to…
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Cervical Screening (“Pap smear”)
This information provides a general overview on cervical screening and may not apply to everyone. Talk to your family doctor to find out if this applies to you and to…
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Clearing up the confusion – Compounded vs Regulated Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT)
HRT stands for Hormone Replacement Therapy. Depending on the Menopause symptoms, one or two of the female hormones (oestrogen, progesterone and sometimes testosterone) can be replaced in a continuous or…
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Women’s Health
Women’s Health Services in SingaporeWe offer a wide range of women’s Health Services encompassing all seasons of a woman’s life. From talking to a pubescent teen about her periods and…
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Making Contraception choices at every age
Choosing the right contraception takes careful planning and consideration especially as women age and their needs and health concerns change. In fact on average a woman uses four different types…
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Endometriosis – the facts
What is endometriosis? Endometriosis is a condition where the lining of the womb (endometrium) is found in other parts of the body. This often occurs in the pelvis (around the…
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Breast cancer: the facts you need to know
To highlight Breast Cancer Awareness Month we asked Dr Sundus Morgan from IMC Katong to give us the latest data and information on breast cancer. What is the average age…
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Dr Sonali explains what heart disease is…
Heart disease encompasses a wide range of problems that affect the structure and function of the heart. Several diseases and conditions fall under the umbrella of heart disease. What are…
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Problem Periods – Dr King explains how we can help
Periods-What are they? Your period is part of the menstrual cycle and causes bleeding from your vagina. The bleeding can last between 3-8 days. Your period usually start’s around the…
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Pelvic Floor concerns? We get the Doctor and the physiotherapist view
Pelvic Floor dysfunction – we asked Dr Heather King from IMC and women’s health physiotherapist Kelly McGinnity at UFIT all about the uncomfortable truth about post-partum pelvic floor issues. What…
Go To PageMerry Christmas?
Christmas is often a time of cheer, love and happiness – but it can also be a period of stress and heartache. As an expat family you may be thousands…
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Breast Cancer – Dr. Sonali Dassanaike answers all your questions
Facts about breast cancer According to the World Health Organisation “Breast cancer is the most common cancer among women worldwide, claiming the lives of hundreds of thousands of women each…
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Contraception Options for women
Who needs to consider contraception? Contraception needs to be considered in all females once they start their periods and are sexually active. This may apply from one’s teenage years, all…
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Bladder Infections – The Facts
What causes a bladder infection? Bladder infection, or cystitis, occurs when bacteria enter the bladder through the urethra, multiplying and causing inflammation in the bladder. The commonest bacteria causing cystitis…
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Safekeeping of Women’s Health and Wellness
Women’s health issues can differ greatly from men and requires some special attention. Over the recent decades, there’s growing awareness on women’s well-being, putting emphasis on screening and the prevention…
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