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Here is your chance to ask our specialists any question you may have about various medical conditions or topics. Get answers - for free! How does it work? Each month, we offer 2 topics for discussion. Members can post their questions online. By the 10th of the following month, we will publish the answers from our panel of Specialists here. How to participate? Only registered Health Xchange members can participate. Members must login before posting their questions. If you are not yet a member, we invite you to register first. Click here to REGISTER for free now.

	Pregnancy and Childbirth



	Are you pregnant or are you trying to have a baby? As a future mother (or father), you no doubt have many questions – ranging from pre-pregnancy preparations to delivery options and even what are the myths and facts with regards to pregnancy. Seize this chance to ask any question you might have regarding pregnancy and childbirth. DISCLAIMER This discussion forum is intended for general information and is provided on the understanding that no surgical and medical advice or recommendation is being rendered. Please do not disregard the professional advice of your physician.

	Ovarian Cancer and Cervical Cancer



	Ovarian cancer and cervical cancer are among the top 10 most common cancers in females in Singapore. Persistent bloating is a symptom of ovarian cancer while abnormal vaginal bleeding may be a sign of cervical cancer. If you have questions related to ovarian cancer or cervical cancer, take this opportunity to ask our expert today. DISCLAIMER This discussion forum is intended for general information and is provided on the understanding that no surgical and medical advice or recommendation is being rendered. Please do not disregard the professional advice of your physician.

Ask The Specialists - Answered Topics in Our Archive

	Eye Health
	Topic	Date	Hosted By
	All About Lasik	1st Jun - 30th Jun 2012	Dr Mohamad Rosman Bin Othman
	Contact Lenses and Eye Health	1st - 30th Nov 2010	Dr Lim Li
	Corneal Transplant	1st - 30th Sep 2012	Adjunct Assoc Prof Jodhbir Mehta
	LASIK	1st - 15th Jan 2010	Refractive Surgery Service, SNEC
	LASIK / ReLEx	1st - 31st Aug 2011	Dr Mohamad Rosman Bin Othman

	Cancer
	Topic	Date	Hosted By
	Breast Cancer	15th - 30th Oct 2009	Dr Tan Yah Yuen and Dr Yong Wei Sean
	Cancer and Nutrition	1st - 31st Jul 2010	Ms Chang Yok Ying
	Colorectal Cancer	1st - 31st May 2011	Dr Choo Su Pin
	Colon Cancer	1st - 31st May 2012	Dr Melissa Teo Ching Ching
	Nose Cancer	1st - 28th Feb 2013	Dr Terrance Tan

	Children and Baby's Health
	Topic	Date	Hosted By
	Asthma	1st - 31st May 2010	Dr Ng Chung Wai and Dr Tan Keng Leong
	Baby's Health	1st - 30th Apr 2011	Clin A/Prof Yeo Cheo Lian
	Children’s Eye Conditions	1st - 30th Nov 2012	Dr Audrey Chia
	Common Childhood Eye Conditions	1st - 30th Apr 2010	Dr Audrey Chia
	Common Eye Conditions for Children	30th Sept - 31st Oct 2011	Dr Zena Lim
	Common Eye Conditions for Children 2	1st - 30th Apr 2013	Dr Zena Lim
	Late Talkers and Language Disorders in Children	1st - 31st Jan 2012	Ms Goh Siew Li
	Obesity in Children	1st - 31st Jul 2012	Dr. Oh Jean Yin, Ms Lim Siew Choo, Ms Grace Quek, Mr Micheal Lim
	Paediatric Dentistry	1st Jan - 31st Mar 2013	Dr Tan Wee Kiat, Dr Terry Teo, Dr Lai Wen Pui, Bien

	Diabetes
	Topic	Date	Hosted By
	Diabetes	15th Nov - 2nd Dec 2009	Dr Ranjana Mathur and Dr Kevin Tan
	Diabetic Retinopathy	1st - 30th Jun 2011	Adjunct Assoc Prof Lee Shu Yen
	Diabetes & Diet	1st - 31st Mar 2011	SGH Dietetics Department

	Gastroenterology & Hepatology
	Topic	Date	Hosted By
	Colon Health	12 Nov 2011	Dr Kam Ming Hian
	Gastric Pain	1st - 30th Nov 2010	Dr Poh Choo Hean
	Irritable Bowel Syndrome	1st - 30th Nov 2011	Dr Ling Khoon Lin

	Health at Work
	Topic	Date	Hosted By
	Carpal Tunnel Syndrome	1st - 31st Jan 2011	Dr Andrew Chin
	Depression	1st - 31st Oct 2010	Ms Evelyn Boon and Dr Chan Herng Nieng
	Health at Work	1st - 28th Feb 2010	Dr Fong Yuke Tien

	Healthcare Financing
	Topic	Date	Hosted By
	Health Insurance	1st - 31st Jan 2012	Experts from Financial Alliance
	Money and Healthcare	1st - 31st Jul 2010	Experts from Financial Alliance

	Heart Health
	Topic	Date	Hosted By
	All About Heart Disease	1st - 30th Apr 2013	Dr Yeo Khung Keong
	Cardiovascular Diseases	1st - 30th Sep 2011	Dr Chin Chee Tang and Dr Tang Hak Chiaw
	Chest Pain	1st - 30th Apr 2012	Dr Stanley Chia
	Heart Disease	1st - 30th Apr 2010	Dr Felix Keng and Dr Jack Tan
	Heart Disease and You	1st - 30th Sep 2012	Dr Ho Kay Woon
	Risk of Heart Disease	1st - 30th Sep 2010	Dr Tan Ju Le and Dr Peter Ting
	Women & Heart Disease	1st - 30th Apr 2011	Dr Paul Chiam and Dr See Chai Keat

	Pregnancy
	Topic	Date	Hosted By
	Diet and Nutrition During Pregnancy	30th Sep - 31st Oct 2011	Ms Lim Siew Choo
	Pre-Pregnancy	1st - 31st May 2010	Dr Tan Thiam Chye and Dr Tan Eng Loy
	Breastfeeding	1st - 31st Jul 2011	Dr Yong Tze Tein
	Maternal Depression	1st - 31st Oct 2010	Dr Dr Helen Chen

	Seniors' Health
	Topic	Date	Hosted By
	Age-Related Eye Conditions	1st - 30th Apr 2012	Dr Daphne Han
	Dementia	12 Nov 2011	Dr Nagaendran Kandiah
	Dementia	1st Jun - 30th Jun 2012	Dr Dennis Seow
	Diet and Nutrition for the Elderly	12 Nov 2011	Ms Emily Quek
	Elderly Eye Conditions	1st - 31st Aug 2010	Dr Mohamad Rosman
	Elderly Eye Problems	15th - 30th Oct 2009	Dr Daphne Han
	Parkinson’s Disease	1st - 31st Jul 2012	Dr Tay Kay Yaw

	Sleep Problems
	Topic	Date	Hosted By
	Sleep Disorders	1st - 30th Nov 2012	Dr. Toh Song Tar
	Sleep Problems	1st - 31st Mar 2010	Dr Lim Li Ling, Dr Jenny Tang, Adj Asst Dr Sridhar Venkateswaran and Dr Eric Lye Kok Weng
	Sleep-Related Problems in Children	1st - 31st Jan 2011	Dr Teoh Oon Hoe

	Skin & Beauty
	Topic	Date	Hosted By
	Aesthetic Eye Procedures	1st - 30th Jun 2010	Clin Assoc Prof Seah Lay Leng
	Aesthetic Dentistry	1st - 29th Feb 2012	Dr Christina Sim and Dr Chew Ming Tak
	Chronic Skin Disorder: Eczema	1st - 30th Sep 2010	Dr Wang Yi Shi and Dr Shah Mitesh

	Sports Injuries and Bones & Joints
	Topic	Date	Hosted By
	Arthritis	1st - 31st Mar 2012	Dr Darren Tay
	Low Back Pain	1st - 17th Nov 2009	Orthopaedic Surgery, SGH and Ms Karen Koh
	Knee Pain	1st - 31st Mar 2011	Dr Chin Pak Lin
	Osteoporosis	1st - 28th Feb 2011	Dr Manju Chandran and Dr Peter Moey
	Sports Injuries	1st - 31st Mar 2010	Dr Roger Tian, Mr Darek Lam and Ms Jessie Phua
	Sports Injuries 2	1st - 30th Jun 2011	Dr Roger Tian
	Sports Injuries: Risk, Prevention and Treatment	1st - 31st Oct 2012	Assoc. Prof. Chang Chee Cheng, Paul

	Weight Management
	Topic	Date	Hosted By
	Eating Disorders	1st - 31st Mar 2013	Asst. Prof. Lee Huei Yen
	Exercise to Lose Weight	1st - 31st Aug 2012	Department of Physiotherapy Singapore General Hospital
	High Cholesterol & Body Fat	1st - 30th Sep 2011	Dr Daniel Wai
	Metabolic Surgery	1st - 28th Feb 2013	Dr Shanker Pasupathy and Dr Tham Kwang Wei
	Weight Management	15th - 31st Jan 2010	Dr Tham Kwang Wei, Ms Lim Siew Choo and Ms Suzanne Khor

	Others
	Topic	Date	Hosted By
	Chronic Pain	12 Nov 2011	Dr Tan Kian Hian
	Feet problems	1st - 31st Aug 2011	Ms Marabelle Heng
	Hearing Loss	1st - 31st Jul 2011	A/Prof Low Wong Kein
	High Blood Pressure	1st - 31st Aug 2012	Dr Ian Phoon Kwong Yun
	Managing Pain	10th - 28th Feb 2010	Dr Bernard Lee
	Menopause	1st - 29th Feb 2012	Dr Ang Seng Bin
	Pain Management	1st - 31st May 2012	Dr Tan Kian Hian
	Pelvic Floor Disorder	1st - 31st Jan 2013	Dr Mark Wong and Dr Ng Lay Guat
	Prostate Problems	1st - 30th Jun 2010	Dr Ng Kok Kit
	Stroke and High Blood Pressure	1st - 28th Feb 2011	Dr Lee Sze Haur and Dr Goh Ping Ping
	Stroke	1st - 30th Oct 2012	A/Prof Deidre De Silva
	Stuttering and Voice Disorders	1st - 30th Nov 2011	Kristl Alphonso, Robyn Foo, Gan Hui Hui Gwyneth Lee, Valerie Lim, Deirdre Tay Laura Chua
	Thyroid Problems	1st - 31st Aug 2010	Dr Ho Su Chin
	Urinary Problems	1st - 31st May 2011	Dr Lee Lih Charn