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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 forceps or vacuum cup) after having had a previous caesarean section. VBAC should be recommended in women who had a single previous lower segment caesarean […]

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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 fibroids in their lifetime.   The locations of fibroids vary in the uterus below. Risk factors Unfortunately, about 5 % will have  bothersome symptoms such as

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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 pregnancy.  The causes of heavy and irregular menstruation can be classified using the PALM-COEIN classification below. Women who present with abnormal vaginal bleeding should be investigated with

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