Vaginal Birth After Caesarean Section (VBAC)
Written by Dr Ryan Lee, Consultant obstetrician and Gynaecologist Specialist VBAC stands for “Vaginal Birth After Caesarean Section”. This means giving birth vaginally (either normal delivery or assisted by using
Ovarian cysts: more than just a bulge
Written by Dr Ryan Lee, Consultant obstetrician and Gynaecologist Specialist ‘ I thought I was gaining weight’ . Women often fail to realise that they have an ovarian cyst, mistaking
Intrauterine insemination
Intrauterine insemination, or IUI is a fertility treatment that involves placing your partner’s processed sperm sample inside your womb, at the time of ovulation to facilitate fertilisation. This procedure can
Group B Streptococcus (GBS)
GBS is a type of bacteria that can be found in the vagina and lower intestine. About one in five women carry this bacterium. Being a carrier does not mean
Demystifying Fibroids
Written by Dr Ryan Lee, Consultant obstetrician and Gynaecologist Specialist Fibroids or leiomyoma are growths of the uterus (womb). Fibroids are very common affecting about 30-60 percent of females having
Evaluation of Abnormal Uterine Bleeding
Written by Dr Ryan Lee, Consultant obstetrician and Gynaecologist Specialist Abnormal uterine bleeding (AUB) describes irregularities in the menstrual cycle involving frequency, regularity, duration, and volume of flow outside of
Trying To Conceive? Top Tips on Supporting your TTC journey with our East-Meets-West Approach
Here at Thomson Specialists, we are dedicated to exploring treatment modalities within both Western Medicine (WM) and Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) to nurture your body, mind, and spirit on your
Antenatal Tests For Fetal Abnormalities
Written by Dr Ryan Lee, Consultant obstetrician and Gynaecologist Specialist Antenatal screening tests for fetal abnormalities help detect complications during pregnancy and consequently allow pregnant women to receive appropriate care
The Compassionate Process of Medical Termination of Pregnancy (MTOP)
Written by Dr Ryan Lee, Consultant obstetrician and Gynaecologist Specialist Discontinuation of pregnancy can be performed by either Medical Termination of Pregnancy (MTOP) or surgical evacuation of the uterus. MTOP
Ten Tips for a Successful Pregnancy Journey
Written by Dr Ryan Lee, Consultant obstetrician and Gynaecologist Specialist Becoming a mother is a joyful and exciting time, yet it comes with many new demanding challenges. With several physical