Bicornuate Uterus: Diagnosis & Effective Surgical Management A normal uterus always bears a shape resembling a pear, during the process of embryonic development of the uterus, there is a fusion process known as the Mullerian Ducts fusion process,which also extends down to form the vagina. During the embryonic development process (embryogenesis), abnormalities that arise affect both sides of the fusion…
Hyperemesis & Recurrent Late Miscarriage – Antai Hospital
Hyperemesis and Recurrent Late Miscarriage Overview Morning sickness is a common and mild symptom of pregnancy, where the pregnant woman experiences mild vomiting and occasional nausea amongst other harmless discomforts. Hyperemesis Gravidum is very much alike morning sickness, but only far more severe. It is a rare pregnancy complication experienced by pregnant women, symptoms include violent vomiting (bile, stomach inner…
Uterine Fibroid & Recurrent Late Miscarriage – Antai Hospital
Uterine Fibroids and Recurrent Late Miscarriages Overview Uterine fibroids are benign growths of smooth muscles in the uterus, which is considered one of the factors causing recurrent late miscarriages. They account for 2 factors that cause miscarriages to happen: Blood-Insufficiency / Competition of Nutrients (Early miscarriage) Pressure Induced (Late Miscarriage) Although they are benign, depending on their size and numbers,…
Cervical Hypertrophy: Introduction & Treatment – Antai Hospital
Cervical Hypertrophy: Introduction & Treatment – Antai Hospital Introduction Cervical hypertrophy is a chronic cervicitis, a pathogenic infection of cervical mucosa caused by inflammatory changes. The pathogens that lead to this disease are mycoplasma, chlamydia, bacteria, viruses, simple hypertrophy will not affect pregnancy, serious cervicitis, can cause endometritis, fallopian tube ovaritis, fallopian tube adhesion, obstruction, resulting in infertility. Often, cervicitis…
Effective Treatment for Cervical Intraepithelial Neoplasia – I (CIN- 1) – Antai Hospital
Treatment for Cervical Intraepithelial Neoplasia (CIN) – Antai Hospital Cervical cancer is the most common neoplasm encountered during pregnancy, and it is estimated to occur in 1–10 per 10,000 pregnancies. In recent years, the incidence of cervical dysplasia diagnosed in pregnant women has substantially increased which is related to a general increase in the prevalence of cervical intraepithelial neoplasia (CIN)…
PCOS is a congenital condition – Antai Hospital
PCOS: Is it a congenital condition? Introduction Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is considered the most common endocrine disorder in females, especially in women of reproductive age. The worldwide prevalence of PCOS is estimated to be 5–10%. PCOS could be diagnosed by infertility, acne, amenorrhea or oligomenorrhea, hirsutism, insulin resistance, obesity, hyperandrogenism, and polycystic ovaries by ultrasonography. Association of PCOS with…
The different types & definitions of miscarriage – Antai Hospital
What is a miscarriage and when does it occur? How is a miscarriage classified? What are the different types of miscarriages? Find out more in this article. Miscarriage: Types & Definitions A miscarriage, also known as a pregnancy loss, is defined as the natural or spontaneous expulsion of pregnancy tissues which includes the fetus, the umbilical cord, amniotic fluid etc…
Induced Abortion is the cause of recurrent immunological miscarriage – Antai Hospital
Does induced abortion (surgical abortion) cause recurrent miscarriages? Recurrent miscarriage is frustrating for the physician and a heartbreaking experience for the patient. Approximately 5% of couples trying to conceive have two consecutive miscarriages. Despite a thorough study of patients, the aetiology of this common obstetric complication is unknown in 50% of cases. Known causes include abnormal chromosomes, endocrinological disorders and…
Hysterectomy is not entirely necessary – Antai Hospital
Antai hospital’s philosophy is to protect all uteruses against hysterectomy, especially for the treatment of benign and none-life threatening diseases, such as PCOS, uterine fibroids, adenomyosis to name a few. However, hysterectomy is one of the most common gynecological procedure currently, with over 600,000 hysterectomy administered yearly. We believe that almost of these are entirely avoidable, and the women’s uterus…
Explaining Miscarriage & Recurrent Miscarriage – Antai Hospital
What is a miscarriage? Miscarriage is clinically defined as the expulsion of the fetus and other pregnancy tissue from the mother’s body. It commonly occurs within the first three months of pregnancy, which is defined as an early miscarriage. Whereas miscarriages occurring after the first trimester are expressed as a late miscarriage. Miscarriage can be further classified into the following…