My Gynae Women's Clinic

What is endometriosis?

In a healthy lady, tissues that can produce menstrual blood are found only in the cavity of the uterus (womb).

In endometriosis, these tissues are abnormally present elsewhere, in addition to the uterus. These areas would bleed blood every time when your periods come.

How do I know I have endometriosis?

Endometriosis commonly leads to pain during menses, difficulty to conceive, and chronic pelvic pain. Sometimes it can remain silent, and can only be detected during a specialist gynecological examination or gynecological ultrasound examination. The specialist will be able to do a full and proper diagnosis for you.

How can endometriosis affect me?

Endometriosis causes inflammation and pain. The scarring of the neighboring organs can distort the normal anatomy and may cause obstruction of your fallopian tubes. Endometriosis on the ovaries may lead to cyst formation and damage the ovaries, cause pain and lower your fertility.

How common is the disease?

The actual prevalence of the disease is unclear. Some 20-30% of infertile women and 30-40% of women with severe pelvic pain may have endometriosis.

Can it be treated?

The Specialist will advise you on the most appropriate treatment for your endometriosis. The treatment usually involves two approaches depending on the severity of the endometriosis and the severity of your symptoms. Medical therapy, usually involving hormonal suppression, is used for milder cases or to supplement surgery. Surgery may be required in the presence of a big ovarian cyst, blood clots, severe pain etc.

Services available include:

Diagnosis and treatment of endometriosis

Laparoscopy

Biopsy

Medical treatment

Laparoscopic surgery

Laparotomy

Dr. Oei Pau Ling

She is a Consultant Obstetrician and Gynaecologist.

She is a Specialist with FULL REGISTRATION from the Singapore Medical Council.

She has Specialist Registration, Full Registration, Singapore Medical Council.

She has Specialist Accreditation in Obstetrics & Gynaecology, Specialist Accreditation Board, Ministry of Health, Singapore.

She is on the Roll of Specialists, Obstetrics & Gynaecology, The Academy of Medicine, Singapore.

She has a Bachelor of Medicine and a Bachelor of Surgery (Singapore).

She has a Master of Medicine (Obstetrics and Gynaecology) (Singapore).

She is a Fellow of the Royal Australian College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists.

She is a Member of the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (London, UK).

She is a Fellow of the Academy of Medicine (Singapore).