HPV infections are the most common forms of STI, and with no current effective management that can treat and remove the infection systemically. HPVs are a large group of virus family, with growing numbers of identified types (up to 200 different strains), among which there are roughly 20 oncogenic types. An increasing number of newly discovered oncogenic HPV types are…
Hyperemesis Gravidarum, in recent years has gained more traction as a serious and potentially causing both maternal and fetal morbidity. HG is known to cause severe pregnancy complications that are psychological, neurological, cardiological and being persistent throughout the pregnancy. The persistent component is the defining factor that causes it to be so deadly to women who suffer from it. There…
This is a story of a patient suffering from recurrent miscarriage. She herself was a doctor, however she was unable to find nor receive effective treatment and solution to her fertility issues. Having watched many of Dr Chen’s patient consultations videos, she was immediately interested in seeking one for herself. In fact, Dr Chen is the only doctor that she…
Childbirth or labor is the process of the pregnancy ending and the birth of a newborn (1 or more). The most common method of delivery is vaginal birth, with the 2nd being via Cesarean section. Associated symptoms include “water-breaking” (the rupture of the amniotic membrane) and labor pains. In this article, we will be covering the 3 main causes behind…
Antai Hospital has effectively treated over 36000 recurrent miscarriage patients since its establishment. Recurrent miscarriage has been tabulated with over 45 individual causes, and due to our specialization in its diagnosis and treatment, we are proud to present our patients with over 95% success rate and a full refund-guarantee if a miscarriage repeats. In our many years in this field,…
Patient Case Study: Mrs. Zula, 26 – Antai Hospital In this article, we discuss our recent patient case to shed some light on the proper diagnosis and treatment for recurrent miscarriage. Mrs. Zula is a 26-year-old woman from the nation of Zambia, Africa. She had regular 28-day menstrual cycle and was married to the same partner throughout the whole journey.…
Waterbirth is one of Antai Hospital’s specialty as an alternative delivery method during labor. It is defined as the birth of a child under water, specifically the mother sits in water tub, where her lower body is completely submerged. Antai Hospital’s President Dr Chen Fenglin was one of the first physicians to introduce this technique within China and is referred…
Hyperemesis Gravidarum – Brief Overview Hyperemesis Gravidarum is one of the most severe pregnancy complications that can occur during gestation, and is a common cause for preterm labor, miscarriages, and in rare cases, maternal and fetal morbidity. It is a form of severe and prolonged nausea and vomiting among other complications during pregnancy. During pregnancy, up to 80% of women…
Introduction on Hyperemesis Gravidarum: Hyperemesis Gravidarum is distant cousin of the common pregnancy complication: Morning Sickness. Although commonly confused to be one of the same things, however the two are drastically different in both cause, symptoms, and severity to both mother and child during pregnancy. This rare and life-threatening disorder only occurs during gestation and only to less than 1-2%…
Menstruation is part of a natural monthly cycle, where the inner lining of the uterus (commonly referred to the endometrium) sheds in anticipation of a potential pregnancy. If no implantation occurs, then the thickened inner lining sheds and exits via the cervix and into the vaginal canal. This becomes the menstrual blood that we know. The menstrual cycles: Menses phase:…
Loop Electrosurgical Excision Procedure, also known as LEEP is a common procedure that allows doctors to check and assess for abnormal or precancerous cells on the cervix. Primarily, it is used to detect high grade cervical intraepithelial neoplasia (CIN-I, CIN-II, CIN-III) and potential cancer of the cervix. LEEP is only recommended after patient has undergone PAP smear (collection of cervical…
Progesterone is a key pregnancy hormone that is required for the beginning and sustaining of a full-term healthy pregnancy. Progesterone is key in preparing the endometrium for optimal implantation of the embryo, the maturation of the embryonic trophoblasts during embryogenesis and plays a key role in decreasing sensitivity and contractility of uterine muscles during gestation, which helps protect the pregnancy…