A Bartholin’s abscess is a condition that affects a gland in the vagina called the Bartholin’s gland. Each gland is approximately 0.5cm in size and drains small amounts of mucous into a...
Gynaecology
Permanent contraception or Female Sterilization is also commonly referred to as tubal ligation. It involves a surgical procedure to provide permanent contraception for a woman. This...
What is a hysterectomy?
Hysterectomy is the surgical removal of a woman’s uterus. This surgery is performed for several conditions, including heavy and/or painful periods, fibroids, pelvic...
Vaginal bleeding can occur at all stages of pregnancy, and its implications change depending on gestational age.
First trimester vaginal bleeding is a common presentation, occurring in 20 to 40...
Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome is commonly referred to as PCOS. This is a disease that causes infertility and hyperandrogenism. Hyperandrogenism is a manifestation of increased male hormones in a woman,...
Infertility is a unique medical condition because it involves a couple, rather than an individual. It is an area of gynaecology that can be very emotionally charged, and put relationships under...
Pain can be very distressing to any person. If it is acute and severe please present to your local doctor or your closest emergency department.
In the first instance, when pain occurs, a...
Abnormal uterine bleeding (AUB) is a term which refers to menstrual bleeding of abnormal quantity, duration, or schedule. It is a common gynaecologic complaint, accounting for one-third of...
Menopause is a diagnosis made in hindsight after a woman has experienced 12 months without any periods, and once other obvious pathological causes have been excluded. It occurs at an average age...
Abnormal pap smears can be a scary moment in a woman’s life. In the majority of cases, it does not mean that you have cancer. Pap smears are one of the most successful screening tools...
Urinary incontinence is the involuntary leakage of urine. This remains an embarrassing and difficult topic for women to discuss. At Sunnybank Centre for Women, we will discuss this issue with an open...
The herniation of the pelvic organs to or beyond the vaginal walls. Bladder, bowel, or uterus are all surrounding organs that can potentially herniate into the vagina.
Patients with Prolapse...
