Tag: HG

  Hyperemesis Gravidarum: Can it cause death? Introduction Hyperemesis gravidarum (HG) is defined as intractable vomiting and nausea during pregnancy, and considered to be a rare and threatening pregnancy disease. Ptyalism, fatigue, weakness and dizziness are predominant symptoms, whilst other symptoms also include hyperolfaction, dysgeusia, decreased gustatory discernment, insomnia, depression, anxiety, irritability and mood changes. Although >75% of pregnant women…

 Can you have surgery on your ovaries while being pregnant? Overview Antai hospital removes large ovarian cyst via 3D laparoscopy to save the pregnancy. The biggest fibroid ever found was in the ovary, and large ovarian cysts are mostly ovarian dermoid cysts that would keep growing even during pregnancy. Having a large ovarian cyst during pregnancy poses a considerable risk.…

Overview An ectopic pregnancy happens when the implantation of a fertilized egg occurs outside of the uterine cavity. It can implant in the fallopian tube, ovaries, uterine horn, or cervix. However, it is implanted in the fallopian tube 96 percent of the time. Hence, an ectopic pregnancy is also known as tubal pregnancy. Early ectopic pregnancies do not present obvious…

What is a chemical pregnancy? It may sound ridiculous, but it is true women can have a miscarriage without even knowing that they were pregnant in the first place. This condition is called “chemical pregnancy”, and it is much more common than you think.  Chemical pregnancy is also known as biochemical pregnancy where a woman goes through both pregnancy and…

Teratoma and Corpus Luteum Insufficiency Teratoma is a type of tumour that may contain fully developed tissue or organs such as bone, teeth, hair etc. It is commonly found in the ovaries, and is of benign nature, but still requires surgical removal. Some ovarian teratoma that form originate from the abnormal development of one of 2 embryos (twins). While one…

Antai hospital’s philosophy is to protect all uteruses against unnecessary hysterectomy, especially for the treatment of benign diseases. There are three types of hysterectomy: Radical hysterectomy is the removal of the entire uterus, cervix, ovaries, and fallopian tubes. Total hysterectomy is the removal of the uterus and cervix. Partial hysterectomy is the removal of the uterus (cervix is still intact).…

Corpus Luteum Insufficiency and Premature Ovarian Insufficiency Premature ovarian insufficiency (POI) is one of the primary causes of corpus luteum insufficiency. It can also lead to recurrent miscarriage if left untreated. Antai Hospital offers contractual recurrent miscarriage treatment with a full refund policy. Premature Ovarian Insufficiency (POI) is when the ovaries of women below the age of 40 begin to…

Corpus Luteum Insufficiency and PCOS Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome is a disorder of the ovaries. The ovaries no longer work normally, affecting its endocrine and ovulation functions.  Some of the common characteristics of PCOS include: The ovaries develop multiple follicles at the same time instead of just one follicle During ovulation, the oocytes may or may not be released, and are…

Corpus Luteum Insufficiency and Recurrent Miscarriage Corpus luteum insufficiency is when the corpus luteum in the ovaries is underdeveloped and does not produce enough progesterone.  Corpus luteum insufficiency will affect: the thickening of the endometrial wall and,  the development and growth of the fetus during your early pregnancy (0-3 months). Corpus luteum insufficiency has two main characteristics during early pregnancy:…

Recurrent Miscarriage & Anti-phospholipid Antibodies  This theory suggests antiphospholipid antibodies (a group of immune proteins) are responsible for a rare autoimmune condition known as Antiphospholipid Syndrome. This condition is also referred to as Hughes Syndrome. It suggests that women who have high levels of these antibodies wrongly produced by the body can lead to recurrent miscarriage by cause of formations…