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Pre-Pregnancy

Dr Peter Chew

Sep 6
3 min

I was pregnant with an IUCD

Despite her preventative measures, K was shocked to find that she was pregnant. K, 33, had a copper-T intrauterine contraceptive device...

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Dr Peter Chew

Mar 28
2 min

Managing Anxiety During Childbirth

“The very thought of childbirth makes me nervous and anxious. My heart rate would go up and I would feel clammy. I actually avoid...

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Does Vaginal Birth Affect Long-term Sexual Enjoyment?

Dr Peter Chew

Jan 31
2 min

Does Vaginal Birth Affect Long-term Sexual Enjoyment?

G, a 28-year-old first-time mum, requested caesarean section as a mode of delivery for her baby. She was concerned that natural birth...

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Pregnancy

Dr Peter Chew

Sep 6
3 min

Gynea Conditions

I was pregnant with an IUCD

Despite her preventative measures, K was shocked to find that she was pregnant. K, 33, had a copper-T intrauterine contraceptive device...

Dr Peter Chew

Mar 28
2 min

Pregnancy

Managing Anxiety During Childbirth

“The very thought of childbirth makes me nervous and anxious. My heart rate would go up and I would feel clammy. I actually avoid...

Dr Peter Chew

Jan 31
2 min

Gynea Conditions

Does Vaginal Birth Affect Long-term Sexual Enjoyment?

G, a 28-year-old first-time mum, requested caesarean section as a mode of delivery for her baby. She was concerned that natural birth...

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Gynea Conditions

Dr Peter Chew

4 days ago
3 min

Gynea Conditions

Can Human Papilloma Virus infect Men?

J, 39, was upset when he was told that his wife had a high-risk Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) in her cervical screening test recently. ...

Dr Peter Chew

Sep 6
3 min

Gynea Conditions

I was pregnant with an IUCD

Despite her preventative measures, K was shocked to find that she was pregnant. K, 33, had a copper-T intrauterine contraceptive device...

Dr Peter Chew

Jul 24
2 min

Pre-pregnancy

PCOS and Vitamin D

N, 32, had fertility issues. She had been married for the past 4 years and was diagnosed as having polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS)....

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General Wellness

Dr Peter Chew

Aug 17
3 min

Pre-pregnancy

Air Pollution and Reproduction

What do the following conditions: low sperm count, menstrual irregularities and premature births have in common? These conditions are a...

Dr Peter Chew

Jul 1
2 min

Gynea Conditions

Long Covid and Female Reproduction

L, 40, had Covid 6 months ago. She was admitted to the hospital for a week for the treatment of her respiratory symptoms. After...

Breast Cancer, Uterine Cancer and Tamoxifen

Dr Peter Chew

May 30
2 min

Gynea Conditions

Breast Cancer, Uterine Cancer and Tamoxifen

K, 56, was taken aback when she noticed brown vaginal discharge on her underwear. She knew she had to have a gynaecological consultation...

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General

Dr Peter Chew

May 4, 2022
3 min

General Wellness

Dietary Tips in Gestational Diabetes

She was upset when I told her that she had to avoid eating her favourite desserts including chocolate and ice-cream as she had been...

Dr Peter Chew

Jun 4, 2021
3 min

General Wellness

Reproductive Aging. What is it?

For the past six months, H, 40, was puzzled as to why her menstrual cycles were getting very irregular, lasted for a shorter duration and...

Covid-19 vaccines, fertility, pregnancy and breastfeeding

Dr Peter Chew

May 13, 2021
2 min

Pre-pregnancy

Covid-19 vaccines, fertility, pregnancy and breastfeeding

H, a healthcare worker and mother of two had the first dose of Pfizer's vaccine. Her menstrual period which had been regular was delayed...

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Question & Answer

Can fertility be restored in pelvic infection?

Dr Peter Chew

Apr 29, 2019
3 min

Q & A

Can fertility be restored in pelvic infection?

Some months ago, I had a call from the emergency department of the hospital. My patient L, 30, was admitted with a high fever of 40...

Dr Peter Chew

Apr 15, 2019
2 min

Q & A

Is coffee dangerous in pregnancy?

G looked tense. Her face was creased with anxiety. “Doc, I am a coffee addict. I can’t work without drinking three to four mugs of coffee...

Side Effect or Allergy? What’s the Difference?

Dr Peter Chew

Apr 10, 2019
2 min

General Wellness

Side Effect or Allergy? What’s the Difference?

In the course of my clinical practice, I have come across many patients who are confused between side effect and allergy of the...

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