Dr Tan and Partners (Female Doctors)
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read morePain during Sex
Pain during sex – Shall we talk about it? Dyspareunia or painful sex can be very distressing to couples. The pain can be experienced just before (superficial), during or after (deep) sexual intercourse. This can happen to both sexes, but it is usually more common in women. Unfortunately many people who suffer from this condition do not seek medical attention and suffer in silence. Not only it can potentially affect the relationship with your partner, it could be a sign of an underlying medical condition that may potentially cause...
read moreGood news on the battle with HIV and Syphilis transmission between mother and baby
Good news! Cuba eliminates Mother-to-child transmission of HIV and Syphilis A report published today (1 July 2015) by BBC (British Broadcasting Corp) News has stated that Cuba has successfully eliminated transmission of HIV and Syphilis from mother-to-child (otherwise known as vertical transmission. Read more The claims have been backed by the World Health Organisation (WHO) and has been described as one of the ‘Greatest public health achievements possible’. This hasn’t been an overnight revelation. It has taken many...
read moreVideo on The Causes of Bleeding After Sex – Post Coital Bleeding
The Causes of Bleeding After Sex – Post Coital Bleeding In this video, Dr Elaine Loh will discuss the causes of vaginal bleeding after sex aka Post coital bleeding. This symptom can be very alarming and scary and it is one of the major concerns for women. The bleeding can be from the cervix, womb or vagina and it can be caused by: a) Benign conditions b) Infections and inflammation like those caused by Sexually Transmitted Infections (STI) c) Late symptom of cancers Bleeding after sex is not a symptom to be ignored. If you are...
read moreBleeding after Sex (The Causes)
So ladies, lets’ talk about the causes of vaginal bleeding after sex, also known as post coital bleeding. This symptom can be very alarming and scary and it is one of the major concerns for abnormal vaginal bleeding. While some may think it is normal to have slight bleeding during or after sex and relate it to the nature of the sexual activity, this is not a symptom to be ignored. Post coital bleeding can be due to benign causes or it can be a sign of a serious underlying condition. The bleeding can either be from the cervix, womb or...
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