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Menopause Raises Women’s Risk of Heart Disease

It is common knowledge that high cholesterol levels contribute significantly to heart disease. This can be bad news for older women, especially those who have entered menopause. The oestrogen levels of women who have begun menopause will decline...

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Varicose Veins Treatment: Radiofrequency Ablation and Clarivein

If you suffer from varicose veins – twisted, swollen, enlarged veins commonly found in the legs and feet – there is good news for you. New treatment methods are available in Singapore for this condition, caused by weak valves in the veins...

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Heavy Periods: Symptoms and Causes

Heavy menses, also known as menorrhagia, are a very common problem throughout the world. In Singapore, many women delay getting it checked and end up having to be hospitalised to receive a blood transfusion. A heavy period is defined as losing more than 80ml of blood or bleeding more than 7 days...

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  Women and Heart Disease
  The risk of women having heart disease is lower than men during their childbearing years but rises sharply after their menopause due to the loss of oestrogen protection. In addition, women are more likely to experience atypical symptoms such as... 
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  Weight Management
 

It's a good time to talk about weight management - especially since the upcoming lunar new year celebrations offer tempting opportunities for many of us to indulge in delicious goodies during reunion dinners, social visits etc.
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  Diet and Nutrition During Pregnancy
 

Every pregnant woman wants to give birth to a baby in perfect health. Adopting a healthy diet can go a long way towards achieving that goal. Are there foods you should eat, or not eat, during that special time of your life?
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  Singapore General Hospital
Tel: (65) 6222 3322
 
  KK Women's and Children's Hospital
Tel:(65) 6225 5554
 
  National Cancer Centre Singapore
Tel: (65) 6436 8000
 
  National Heart Centre Singapore
Tel: (65) 6436 7800
 
  Singapore National Eye Centre
Tel: (65) 6227 7255
 
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Tel: (65) 6324 8910
 
 

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