Expanded carrier screening is a blood test that looks at many genes at once to see whether someone carries a silent genetic change that could cause disease in a baby if both parents (or the mother, for some X‑linked conditions) are carriers. It focuses mainly on autosomal recessive and X‑linked recessive conditions, which often have serious health consequences for affected children.​ What is expanded carrier screening? For autosomal recessive conditions, the test looks at

What is a Saline Infused Ultrasound scan? Saline Infused Ultrasound scan — also known as  saline infusion Sono-hysterography  or  saline infused sonogram —is a specialized gynaecological ultrasound procedure in which  sterile saline (salt water) is injected into the uterine cavity  via a thin catheter inserted through the cervix, while a  transvaginal ultrasound  is performed to visualize the inside of the uterus. Purpose and Procedure: The saline gently  distends (expands) t

Hysterectomy is the surgical removal of the womb. Often, this is considered as a last ditch attempt after failed medical treatment to...

BMI is weight in kilograms divided by the square of the height in metres. There is now much data that shows that the following risks are...

Aims of a pre-pregnancy check-up 1. Investigate for potential problems that may reduce fertility 2. Optimise control of pre-existing...

Endometriosis is a condition where the endometrial tissue (the lining of the inner uterus) is found outside the uterus.  Most commonly,...

"Cysts" in the ovaries may be simple fluid-filled ones or complex ones filled with fluid mixed with solid areas. These usually do not...

Fibroids are also known as leiomyomas. These are benign smooth muscle tumours of the uterus with a capsule around the tumours. They are...

Consider screening for sexually transmitted infections in the following situations: before starting a sexual relationship with a new...

A) Screening for chronic illness from 40 years of age 1. Hypertension The blood pressure should be measured at least once every 2 years....

Natural methods Lactational amenorrhea method There is only a small (about 2%) chance of pregnancy for the first 6 months after delivery...

What is it? Hysteroscopy Hysteroscopy involves the insertion of a scope with an attached camera to visualise the inner cavity of the...