Cayman Gynaecology

10/06/2023

Endometriosis is a common gynaecological disorder that affects many women worldwide. This condition occurs when tissue similar to the lining of the uterus, known as endometrium, grows outside the uterus.

To shed light on this often-misunderstood condition, we will delve into what endometriosis is, its risk factors, and the symptoms women may experience.

To read the article, please click the link in our bio.

10/06/2023

Endometriosis is a common gynaecological disorder that affects many women worldwide. This condition occurs when tissue similar to the lining of the uterus, known as endometrium, grows outside the uterus.

To shed light on this often-misunderstood condition, we will delve into what endometriosis is, its risk factors, and the symptoms women may experience.

To shed light on this often-misunderstood condition, we will delve into what endometriosis is, its risk factors, and the symptoms...

05/06/2023

Uterine fibroids, also known as leiomyomas, are noncancerous growths that develop within the muscular wall of the uterus. While they are generally harmless, they can cause many women a range of symptoms and discomfort.

In our article we explain the signs and symptoms of uterine fibroids, shedding light on this common condition that affects numerous women worldwide.

Read more: https://www.integra.ky/uterine-fibroids-signs-symptoms/

21/04/2023

In our last article on gynaecology-related conditions we looked at PCOS. In this article, we will be looking at Ovarian Cysts. People sometimes confuse PCOS and ovarian cysts. However, the main difference between the two is that PCOS has to do with hormonal imbalance and ovarian cysts are usually not related to this.

We will be breaking down what ovarian cysts are and the signs and symptoms of larger ovarian cysts or possible complications: https://www.integra.ky/ovarian-cysts-the-signs-and-symptoms/

09/04/2023

On behalf of the entire team, we want to wish you a very Happy Easter 🐣🐇

We hope you stay safe and healthy this holiday period and enjoy your time with family and friends.

Please note our clinic is now closed and will re-open Tuesday April 11th at 8am. 🕗

For any urgent concerns or queries during this time please visit our out-of-hours page here: https://www.integra.ky/out-of-hours/

06/04/2023

We hope you have a nice Easter weekend.

Please note the changes to our hours during the Easter Holiday period:

Friday 7th April (Good Friday): Closed
Saturday 8th April: 9am - 1pm
Monday 10th April (Easter Monday): Closed

For any urgent concerns during the Easter holiday visit: www.integra.ky/out-of-hours/

20/03/2023

💜For Honouring Women’s Month we wanted to show some appreciation to our OBGYN team!

💜We want to thank these ladies (both pictured and not) for their excellent high quality care provided to patients at the clinic but also for all the work they do in the community too!

💜We want to also wish all women a Happy Women’s Month! We encourage you this month and beyond to make your health a priority by: maintaining a healthy lifestyle, reaching out if you have concerns or something does not feel right and booking/attending important appointments such as pap smears!

17/03/2023

Fibroids and endometriosis can sometimes have similar symptoms however they are different conditions. This article acts as a nice overview of the key differences between the two and some of the distinct symptoms.

Endometriosis and fibroids are conditions that both affect the uterus and share symptoms. However, endometriosis can also affect other body areas. Learn more.

03/03/2023

A study study offers more details on why migraines occur more during menstruation.

Low levels of estrogen during menstruation are linked to spikes in a peptide associated with migraine attacks, according to a new study.

24/02/2023

A research study from late last year, indicates reducing consumption of several food/drinks including red meat and caffeine may lessen inflammation and painful period cramps.

A new study points to a few foods that can reduce the pain of menstrual cramps and why.

17/02/2023

February is ❤️
Did you know that some pregnant women can develop heart-related conditions such as pre-eclampsia? Pre-eclampsia is when you develop high blood pressure during pregnancy. It is important this Heart Health Month and beyond to be aware of the signs and symptoms of pre-eclampsia so if you experience any of them, you are able to recognise them and consult with your physician!

The American Heart Association notes some of the main signs and symptoms here:

What is preeclampsia.

26/01/2023

Polycystic O***y Syndrome (PCOS) is a commonly diagnosed condition that causes a hormone imbalance of the reproductive hormones in women. Essentially, the ovaries of people with PCOS produce higher levels of testosterone compared to those without PCOS.

Many women suffer the effects of PCOS without knowing it and so in this article, we break down PCOS along with the signs and symptoms to look out for.

In this article, we break down Polycystic O***y Syndrome (PCOS) along with the signs and symptoms to look out for...