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A Shot at Protection: Why Men Should Get the HPV Vaccine
M and her husband sat attentively as I explained the biopsy results. She had a precancerous lesion of the cervix caused by an HPV...
Dr Peter Chew
Apr 1, 20252 min read


A Journey to Balance: J’s Story
She listened to me attentively. She had just been diagnosed with polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) . J, a 20-year-old university...
Dr Peter Chew
Feb 7, 20253 min read


Reactive Changes in Pap Smear
K, 34, was confused and worried when her pap smear results showed reactive changes associated with inflammation. She had been married for...
Dr Peter Chew
Apr 6, 20242 min read


The Significance of Gynaecological Check Ups Post-Menopause
H, 55, had been menopausal for the past 5 years. She was taken aback one morning when she discovered her underwear was stained with a...
Dr Peter Chew
Dec 25, 20233 min read


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 25, 20233 min read


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
Sep 6, 20233 min read


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)....
Dr Peter Chew
Jul 24, 20232 min read


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...
Dr Peter Chew
Jul 1, 20232 min read


Egg Freezing or Ovarian Tissue Freezing
H welcomed the recent announcement by the Singapore government that social egg freezing is allowed for women aged 21 to 37. Previously,...
Dr Peter Chew
Jun 20, 20234 min read


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...
Dr Peter Chew
May 30, 20232 min read


Obesity, PCOS and Liraglutide, a Weight Loss Medication
H, 24, was diagnosed to have polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) 3 years ago. Her menses were very irregular, occurring once in 2 to 3...
Dr Peter Chew
May 4, 20232 min read


Managing Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS). Can Diet Modification Help?
For about 5 days every month, R, a 20-year-old undergraduate, would experience breast tenderness, headaches, indigestion and bloating....
Dr Peter Chew
Apr 18, 20232 min read


Chronic Pelvic Pain: Pelvic Venous Disorder or Pelvic Congestion Syndrome
CHRONIC PELVIC PAIN:Pelvic Venous Disorder or Pelvic Congestion Syndrome
Dr Peter Chew
Mar 9, 20233 min read


What is DIE—Deep Infiltrative Endometriosis?
B, 32, had severe endometriosis. She had deep infiltrative endometriosis involving the large intestine or DIE of the bowel. As a...
Dr Peter Chew
Feb 14, 20233 min read


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...
Dr Peter Chew
Jan 31, 20232 min read


Removal of Uterus (Hysterectomy): Partial or Total?
G, 45, had heavy menses with cramps for the past five years. She was married with two grown up children. In her late 30s, she noticed...
Dr Peter Chew
Jan 18, 20233 min read


Kangaroo Mother Care for Premature baby
Inside the cubicle, the midwife cautiously handed over the tiny infant to K’s husband and instructed him on how to start skin-to-skin contac
Dr Peter Chew
Nov 27, 20222 min read


Is it Normal for Teenagers to Have Irregular Periods?
M brought her 13-year-old daughter to see me theother day. “Doc, my daughter started her periods about 2 years ago. Initially, her period...
Dr Peter Chew
Oct 25, 20222 min read
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