Obstetrics & Gynaecology

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 […]

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

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 you have an infection.  GBS carriers can continue to breastfeed. Breastfeeding helps protect baby against infections. GBS is a type of bacteria that can be

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 be performed during a natural ovulation or with hormone stimulation known as Super Ovulation with IUI (SO-IUI). IUI is a less invasive and less expensive

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 any symptoms for menstrual or weight problems. ‘I thought my bulge was due to weight gain until I discovered I had a large ovarian cyst

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

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 journey toward parenthood. An integrative approach between TCM and WM seamlessly taps into the strengths of both methodologies, which can not only improve ovulation and

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 and follow-up for their pregnancies. Prior knowledge about antenatal screening allows parents to prepare them physically and emotionally better to make decisions about the pregnancy.

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 involves ingesting two types of tablets that expel pregnancy tissues through the vagina.  Home MTOP, combined with mifepristone and misoprostol, is a safe, acceptable, and

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 and mental changes occurring from start to finish – preparing for pregnancy, experiencing the three trimesters, delivering a baby, and post-delivery recovery – it’s crucial