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Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS)
Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a hormonal disorder that can cause you to have a variety of symptoms, including no periods or irregular periods, increased hair growth on the face and body, acne (pimples) and increased bodyweight.…
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Late Onset Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia
Late onset CAH is a male hormone imbalance that occurs because of inherited genes altering the way the adrenal glands function. It may present like PCOS but requires special tests to confirm the diagnosis.…
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Menopause
Menopause is also called the “change of life” and is the time when your periods will become irregular and stop.…
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Premature or Early Menopause
Premature menopause is said to have occurred if your periods stop before the age of 40 years. This can occur naturally or as a result of chemotherapy, radiotherapy or surgery. An early menopause may be associated with more severe symptoms and with higher risks of fracture and heart problems.
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Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS)
Many women experience feelings of tension, anger, fatigue and depression just before and during the first days of their menstrual period.…
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Osteoporosis
Osteoporosis is a disease that weakens your bones. Osteoporosis is not painful but it makes your bones more prone to breaking (fracture). Women are more likely than men to suffer from osteoporosis and as you get older you are more likely to have it.…
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Pituitary Gland
The pituitary gland is in your brain. It controls most of the endocrine (hormone) system in your body. When disorders occur in this gland a variety of problems can appear. If your doctor thinks you have problems in this area they will refer you to a specialist endocrinologist.…
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Paget's Disease
Paget's disease is a common disorder of bones that occurs mainly in people over the age of 40 years.…
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Menstrual Problems
Menstruation is the medical name for your monthly period. This is when blood and tissue from the lining of the uterus (womb) is shed through the vagina and out of the body.…
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Uterine Fibroids
Fibroids are noncancerous growths or tumours on the muscular part of the uterus (womb); sometimes they are also called myomas.…
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Ovarian Cysts
An ovarian cyst is a fluid-filled sac or pouch in the ovary.…
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Gynaecological Cancer
Gynaecological cancer refers to cancer anywhere in a woman’s reproductive system or genital area.…
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Cervical Dysplasia
Cervical dysplasia is the growth of abnormal cells around the cervix (entrance to the uterus).…
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Vaginal Infections
The most common vaginal infections are yeast infections (also called candidiasis or thrush), trichomoniasis, or bacterial infections (also called bacterial vaginosis).…
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Urinary Incontinence
A person with urinary incontinence is unable to control the release of urine from their bladder.…
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Endometriosis
The endometrium is the name of the tissue that lines your uterus (womb).…
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Uterine or Bladder Prolapse
If the uterus (womb) or bladder slips out of position, this is referred to as a prolapse.…
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Pap or Cervical Smear
A Pap smear is a test to check for signs of cancer on the cervix (entrance to the uterus).…
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Colposcopy
A colposcopy is a detailed examination of the cervix (entrance to the uterus) with a specially lit microscope (colposcope).…
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Bladder Sling Procedures
Sling procedures are common surgical operations to stop stress incontinence.…
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Hysterectomy
A hysterectomy is an operation to remove the uterus (womb).…
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Oophorectomy
An oophorectomy is an operation to remove one or both ovaries.…
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Hysteroscopy and Dilatation and Curettage (D&C)
This is an operation where the cervix (entrance to the uterus) is dilated and a hysteroscope (small lighted mini telescope) is inserted into the uterus through the vagina and cervix so the specialist can see the inside of the uterus.…
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