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Can Weight Loss Medication (GLP-1 Agonist) Be Used to Treat PCOS and Infertility?
Recently, I attended a seminar on the use of weight loss medication, specifically GLP-1 agonists (Saxenda), i n the treatment of patients...
Dr Peter Chew
Sep 17, 20243 min read


Dietary Nutrients in Male Infertility
He was baffled why the results of his semen analysis had been poor. S, 34, had been bothered by fertility issues for the past 4 years...
Dr Peter Chew
Mar 14, 20243 min read


The Importance of male fertility checks
N,34, had been grappling with fertility issues for the past 2 years. Her reproductive system was normal with no obvious pelvic masses...
Dr Peter Chew
Feb 12, 20243 min read


Cellphones and Male Fertility
H, 33, was married for 5 years and had been actively trying to conceive for the past 3 years without success. Her husband’s semen...
Dr Peter Chew
Dec 4, 20232 min read


Acupuncture and Female Fertility
She was beaming with joy when she walked into my consultation room. “I am pregnant at last," she exclaimed. J, 32, had been married for 5...
Dr Peter Chew
Oct 10, 20222 min read


Thyroid Disorder and Fertility
2 years ago, K was getting upset as she was gaining weight even though she worked out regularly and was meticulous about her eating...
Dr Peter Chew
Sep 20, 20222 min read


COVID-19 and Male Fertility
He was upset when his recent semen analysis showed a significant decrease in the quantity and quality of his sperm. T, who is 35, and his...
Dr Peter Chew
Aug 8, 20223 min read


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...
Dr Peter Chew
Jun 4, 20213 min read


Contraceptive Pills and Infertility?
F, 28, was concerned whether oral contraceptive pills could affect her chances of getting pregnant. She had her menses at the age of 12....
Dr Peter Chew
Mar 2, 20212 min read


The Curse of Chlamydia: Infertility
F had always wondered why she had a “burning sensation” after urination for a few days after sexual intercourse. This had happened soon...
Dr Peter Chew
Jan 7, 20213 min read


Sex and Fertility: Delayed Ejaculation
For T, a 32-year-old peripatetic service engineer, a visit to a gynecologist with his wife was somewhat “uncomfortable and...
Dr Peter Chew
Sep 24, 20203 min read


Probiotics and fertility
Bacteria have a reputation for causing disease. But not all bacteria are harmful. Ironically, some illnesses can be treated with...
Dr Peter Chew
Dec 19, 20192 min read


Infertility – When Will It Be My Turn?
“When I got married at 25, starting a family was furthest from my mind as I was busy building my career. I was nearly 30 when I decided...
Cecilia Yee, Counsellor
Oct 22, 20193 min read


Infertility journey: The Emotional Rollercoaster
On a recent reflection of her infertility journey, B told me that her emotions were like going on a rollercoaster ride. There were times...
Dr Peter Chew
Jun 17, 20192 min read


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 29, 20193 min read


Low sperm count
M looked depressed when he came into my consultation room with his wife. They have been married for 3 years and were grappling with...
Dr Peter Chew
Feb 11, 20192 min read


Pesticides and fertility
I am trying to conceive and understand that eating plenty of leafy green vegetables and fruits will help improve my chances of...
Dr Peter Chew
Jan 22, 20192 min read


Abortion and fertility
I had an abortion when I was a teenager. I am now 27 years and am planning to get married next year. I am worried about whether the...
Dr Peter Chew
Jan 21, 20192 min read
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