by Dr Pamela Tan | May 29, 2019 | Blog, Gynaecology
Based on current estimates, there 429 women who are diagnosed with cervical cancer every year in Singapore and 70 die from it. It’s alarming how a preventable disease remains to be among the top 10 cancers affecting women in the country today. This makes...
by Dr Pamela Tan | Apr 30, 2019 | Blog
Diabetes mellitus, or diabetes, is a chronic condition where the body is unable to produce any or enough insulin resulting in excess sugar (glucose) levels in the blood. This may sound all too familiar, but it is mainly because of the sobering statistic in Singapore...
by Dr Pamela Tan | Mar 19, 2019 | Blog
Endometrial cancer is the 6th most common malignancy that plague women around the world, and the 4th most common in Singapore. A recent study showed that Singapore is among those countries where incidence rates and risks have increased over time. Like any health risk,...
by Dr Pamela Tan | Feb 13, 2019 | Blog
Pregnancy is a major milestone often celebrated with furor and enthusiasm. However, if you look beyond those rose-colored glasses, there is the real – and maybe not so attractive – part of pregnancy. This is not to discourage you, but to give you the real picture and...
by Dr Pamela Tan | Jan 21, 2019 | Blog
IUI has been an option for couples who struggle with conceiving. But like any potential solution, it comes with factors that require consideration. So, we’re laying down the facts to give you a heads-up on what to expect from this procedure. So, if you’re interested...
by Dr Pamela Tan | Dec 21, 2018 | Blog, Obstetrics
Your baby’s entrance to the world doesn’t have to leave you with a nasty tear down there. A normal birth can result in a tear to the vagina and its surrounding tissues, but it’s something that can be reduced. Brush up on some of these facts to help lessen any injury...
