Uterine fibroids are benign (non-cancerous) growths of the uterus. They affect as much as 30% of women. Fibroids range in size from seedlings to bulky masses that can distort and enlarge the uterus. They can appear in single or multiples.   Causes Why some women develop uterine fibroids remain ...

Endometriosis is the growth of endometrial tissue (lining of the womb) outside the womb. 2-10% women of reproductive age have endometriosis and it may be seen in up to 50% of infertile women. It occurs mostly in the pelvic region including the ovaries and the surface of the womb. If it happens insid...

The menopause is when a woman stops having periods. It happens when the ovaries stop releasing eggs and estrogen hormone, or the ovaries have been removed. Most Chinese women have the menopause between 45 to 55 years, with the average age being 51 years. However, menopause can occur earlier in some ...

If a woman loses her baby in the first 3 months of pregnancy, it is called an early miscarriage. Most women experience vaginal bleeding but sometimes there may be no symptoms. If this is the case, the miscarriage may be diagnosed by an ultrasound scan. What causes miscarriage? The most common cause ...

An ectopic pregnancy is a pregnancy that grows outside the uterine cavity (womb) instead of inside the uterine cavity. Most ectopic pregnancies develop in the fallopian tubes, but rarely they can occur in other places such as the ovaries, the cervix or abdominal cavity. Around 1-2% of all pregnancie...

Sometimes a pregnancy will need to be terminated for various reasons. According to the law in Hong Kong, a pregnancy can be terminated before 24 weeks under the following conditions: 1) If continuation of pregnancy would involve risk to the life, physical or mental health of the pregnant woman great...

Examination Item Basic Health Assessment:   Measure body weight  BMI calculation  Blood pressure measurement Suggested Check-up Schedule Every two years for women at or under age 39. Every year for women at age 40 or above. If there is any abnormal result from the basic health assessment, you sho...

How does cervical cancer affect women? According to statistics, cervical cancer is one of the ten killer cancers for women in Hong Kong. More than a hundred women die of this disease every year. Women with early stage cervical cancer do not have symptoms. If the condition goes on undetected, it may ...