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What are Fibroids? These are thickenings in the muscle of the uterus (womb). They are benign tumours, but they are not a cancer. They are a frequent finding in 40% of women who by the age of 40 will have evidence of fibroids. Fibroids may […]
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What is a Hysterectomy? A hysterectomy can mean the removal of the uterus, or it can mean removal of the uterus, cervix and ovaries. A hysterectomy can be performed in several ways. There are a number of types of hysterectomy, they include: Total Sub-total Total […]
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An Ectopic Pregnancy What is an ectopic pregnancy? An ectopic pregnancy is when a pregnancy starts to grow outside the uterus (womb). One in 90 (just over 1%) pregnancies is an ectopic pregnancy. When you become pregnant, the sperm and egg meet in the fallopian […]
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A recent large trial from the United States has shown that induction at 39 weeks for low-risk pregnancies reduces the risk of Caesarean section. There was also a reduction in need for neonatal respiratory support in the first 72 hours of life for babies whose […]
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Vaginal pessaries still have a place. A recent publication reviewed by Ginsberg confirmed that pessaries do have a place in treatment of Vaginal Prolapse. Patients can manage their prolapse either by doing nothing or having surgery or having vaginal pessary inserted. Pessaries are successful in […]
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Early diagnoses of placental problems including placenta previa and placenta accreta are helpful with outcomes for mothers and babies. Placenta previa and accreta are in fact low lying or infiltrating. They are more common after a previous caesarean section or procedures such as IVF. The […]
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For some time Gynaecologists have been aware that many cases of ovarian cancer arrive from the fallopian tubes. The fallopian tubes simply transport eggs from the ovaries to the uterus, but they do not produce any hormones and therefore do not play a role in […]
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In the past hysterectomy was the only reliable way to treat heavy periods. The ACSQHC (Australian Commission on Safety and Quality in Health Care) has become aware of the high rates of hysterectomy in Australia. Hysterectomy is a major operation. Often lesser therapies such as […]
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The American College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists has recommended that Paracetamol and non-steroidal anti-inflammatories e.g. Voltaren/Indocid be used in preference for gynaecological pain. Opioid based drugs such as Panadeine Forte or Endone should be reserved for more severe pain.
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