MedWorm provides a medical RSS filtering service. Over 6000 RSS medical sources are combined and output via different filters. This feed contains the latest medical blog items that have been tagged with 'gynaecology'. Sat, 03 Sep 2011 02:39:04 +0100 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5008348&cid=t_156780_112_f&fid=34971&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblog.drmalpani.com%2F2011%2F07%2Fwhy-do-doctors-blame-stress-for.html As an infertility specialist, I see a number of infertile couples who’ve been to other gynecologists before coming to me. Often they will have a simple problem such as irregular cycles which are because of anovulation, and which can be treated by taking medicines to induce ovulation . Ideally, the doctor should explain that the irregular periods are a result of not ovulating; that the cause for this can be diagnosed with ultrasound scans and blood tests; and that this can be treated by taking medicines to induce ovulation.However, a lot of doctors will glibly say “ Oh , don’t worry, your irregular periods are because you take too much stress – it’s “all in your head” ! They tell the patients that if she gets rid of the stress , the periods will become regular. Of course that�... The Patient's Doctor blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5008348 Fri, 08 Jul 2011 15:57:00 +0100 5008348 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4803258&cid=t_156780_112_f&fid=34971&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblog.drmalpani.com%2F2011%2F05%2Fafter-ivf-2-ww.html We normally do a blood test for HCG 2 weeks after the embryo transfer to find out if the embryos have implanted and if the cycle has been successful or not.This can be a very long 2 weeks , and many women will start doing pregnancy tests 5 days after the embryo transfer.The problem is that even if the embryo has implanted and you are pregnant, the embryo produce such small quantities of HCG for the first few days after it implants ( remember that it's just a microscopic ball of about hundreds of cells or so at this time), that it's not possible to detect this HCG in the blood . To be able to detect the HCG in the urine will take even more time, which is why you need to be patient.Of course, many patients will cheat :) - and this is an email I got from a patient today. A picture is worth a ... The Patient's Doctor blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4803258 Tue, 10 May 2011 12:37:00 +0100 4803258 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4636511&cid=t_156780_112_f&fid=34971&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblog.drmalpani.com%2F2011%2F03%2Fvalue-of-clomiphene-citrate-challenge.html Many older infertile women are very unsure as to whether they need to do IVF; and if they do need IVF, if they should use their own eggs or to use donor eggs. While they understand with their heads that using donor eggs would maximise their chances of getting pregnant, it's hard for their heart to accept this decision, because most of us want a genetic link with our child !This is especially true for older women who have regular cycles; grow follicles on ultrasound scans ; or have had a miscarriage in the last 2-3 years. If my cycles are regular and I can get pregnant in my own bedroom, doesn't this prove my eggs are fine ?Gynecologists ( who do not specialise in infertility treatment) will often add to this confusion. Because they see 42 year old women who get pregnant in their own bedroo... The Patient's Doctor blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4636511 Tue, 15 Mar 2011 04:14:00 +0100 4636511 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4298683&cid=t_156780_112_f&fid=34971&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdoctorandpatient.blogspot.com%2F2010%2F12%2Fwho-should-you-go-to-gynecologist-or.html Infertile couples are often confused whom they should visit when they need medical assistance. Even though infertility always affects a couple , it's usually the woman who takes the initiative in seeking medical care . Most will bypass their family physician , but are unsure whether to go to a gynecologist or an infertility specialist. Both options have advantages and disadvantages , and it's worth examining these.The gynecologist is a logical first choice. Most women have a long-standing relationship with their gynecologist , and are comfortable with him. Since gynecologists are specialists in tackling women's health problems , most can competently diagnose the cause of infertility ; and provide basic medical treatment. They are usually quite conservative; and would be the first choice fo... The Patient's Doctor blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4298683 Thu, 30 Dec 2010 05:05:00 +0100 4298683 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3816481&cid=t_156780_112_f&fid=34971&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdoctorandpatient.blogspot.com%2F2010%2F08%2Fwhy-is-care-provided-in-most-ivf.html Most patients will vouch for the fact that the care provided in many IVF clinics leaves a lot to be desired. The clinic does not seem to have a treatment plan or protocol - and even if it does, this is not shared with the patient, who is often clueless about what is going to happen next ! There is very little communication amongst the staff, and often it seems that the right hand does not know what the left hand is doing. It seems that all the treatment is done on a daily, ad-hoc basis, and this lack of transparency create a lot of unease and distress. Also, because the senior" doctor is never available , it seems that all the decisions are made by assistants or nurses !There is often poor communication between the clinic's staff members , who may end up providing contradictory information... The Patient's Doctor blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3816481 Tue, 03 Aug 2010 10:46:00 +0100 3816481 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2367389&cid=t_156780_86_f&fid=36669&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffadelibrary.wordpress.com%2F2009%2F04%2F15%2Finfracoccygeal-sacropexy-using-mesh-for-uterine-prolapse-repair%2F Title: Infracoccygeal sacropexy using mesh for uterine prolapse repair Source: NICE The Skinny: Guidance to the NHS in England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland on infracoccygeal sacropexy using mesh for vaginal vault prolapse repair. Uterine prolapse occurs when the womb (uterus) slips down from its normal position into the vagina. Infracoccygeal sacropexy is an operation that involves the insertion of a piece of material (mesh) with the aim of holding the womb in place. Documents: IPG280 Infracoccygeal sacropexy using mesh for uterine prolapse repair: guidance (2p, 35.03 Kb) IPG280 Infracoccygeal sacropexy using mesh for uterine prolapse repair: understanding NICE guidance (4p, 55.41 Kb) IPG280 Infracoccygeal sacropexy using mesh for uterine prolapse repair: understanding NICE guida... Fade Library blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2367389 Wed, 15 Apr 2009 09:20:07 +0100 2367389 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2227221&cid=t_156780_87_f&fid=34935&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmedicine.com.my%2Fwp%2F%3Fp%3D6243 Walking Tall is an annual event organised by the Obstetrics and Gynaecology Society of Malaysia (check out the OGSM website, love that acronym!) to promote healthcare for women and also to raise funds for parallel endeavours. This year the event will focus on young women, and there will be health screening and talks by health professionals, and other activities. This year’s event will be held at Lake Titiwangsa, Sunday March 8, 2009 Registration 9 am; participating fee RM30 including goodie bag. View more details and download the registration form here (PDF format) from the Malaysian Medical Resources Walking Tall 2009 (Source: Malaysian Medical Resources) Malaysian Medical Resources blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2227221 Sat, 28 Feb 2009 05:00:00 +0100 2227221 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2218862&cid=t_156780_112_f&fid=38276&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmrcogfacts.blogspot.com%2F2008%2F07%2Flatest-news-from-reproductive-health.html Your browser does not support JavaScript. Click to read the latest news. Your browser does not support JavaScript. Click to read the latest news. Books for MRCOGvar gaJsHost = (("https:" == document.location.protocol) ? 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Five demonstration sites in each of six specialties (n=30), Dermatology, Ear Nose and Throat, General Surgery, Gynaecology, Orthopaedics and Urology, were selected by the Department of Health to illustrate the ways in which this could be achieved. The NPCRDC evaluation found that ‘Closer to Home’ sites required high initial investment in staff, premises and equipment. Key ... Fade Library blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1032881 Tue, 13 Nov 2007 10:13:16 +0100 1032881