Hormones
04 May 2009
Ovarian Stimulation and Hyperstimulation
Ovarian stimulation is a component of in vitro fertilisation used to stimulate maturation of eggs (oocytes) so that they can be retrieved from the ovaries.
Children's health
24 Apr 2009
Pregnancy Test
Pregnancy test: A pregnancy test is used to determine if a woman is pregnant. This is done by analysing a sample of a woman's urine…
Men's Health
21 Apr 2009
Vasectomy
Vasectomy is a surgical procedure for male sterilisation. It involves severing the vas deferens and blocking or tying one or both of the severed ends. This…
Men's Health
18 Feb 2009
Semen Analysis (Sperm Count Testing)
Semen analysis testing assesses a man's fertility through examinination of a sample of freshly retrieved semen under a microscope to determine volume and quality of the sperm.
Children's health
17 Feb 2009
Pregnancy: Overview
Introduction to Pregnancy: Pregnancy is the potential result of sexual intercourse between a man and a woman. Pregnancy usually lasts for 9 months.
Gastro
17 Feb 2009
Acid Reflux and Heartburn
Heartburn or acid reflux is a symptom of the disorder gastro-oesophageal reflux disease (GORD). It is described as a gripping discomfort situated below the breast…
Hormones
01 Dec 2008
Morning After Pill (Emergency Contraception)
Emergency contraception refers to any method of preventing pregnancy, including the morning after pill, following unprotected sexual intercourse or contraceptive failure. Emergency contraceptives provide a safe and effective…
Blood
26 Nov 2008
Virtual Medical Centre Presentation
Watch a presentation video on Virtual Medical Centre.
Cancer
14 Nov 2008
Molar pregnancy (gestational trophoblastic disease, GTD)
Gestational trophoblastic disease (GTD), also known as molar pregnancy, are benign or malignant pregnancy-related tumours, arising in placental tissues.
