Could I Have PCOS?

PCOS

PCOS, also known as Polycystic Ovary Syndrome, is a common gynae condition which affects 4-20% of ladies in the reproductive age group. Keep reading to learn more on this condition.

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PCOS

Understanding PCOS

PCOS is a hormonal condition that can affect your periods, fertility, hormones and aspects of your appearance. It can also affect your long-term health.

Symptoms of PCOS

Irregular Periods, Difficulty Getting Pregnant, Obesity & Weight Gain, Acne, Oily Skin, Excess Hair Growth, and Thinning of the Hair on the Head, Deepening of the Voice

Metabolic Syndrome (high blood pressure, high cholesterol, high blood sugars)

How is PCOS Diagnosed?

Your gynae will make a diagnosis based on your medical and menstrual cycle history, a pelvic exam, hormonal blood tests and an ultrasound scan.

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Dr Sivahami Sivananthan
Obstetrician & Gynaecologist

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Treatment Options for PCOS

Treatment depends on various factors such as your symptoms, any other health problems, your weight and desire for fertility .

Hormone Therapy and Medication for Ovulation
Insulin-Sensitizing Agents
Supplements like Vitamin D and inositol
Lifestyle Changes
Antiandrogens

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    From 16 May

    Astra Women’s Specialists
    290 Orchard Road #16-07/08
    Singapore 238859

    Tel: +65 6011 6340
    : +65 9297 4210
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    Consultation Hours
    Mon: 8:30am – 12:30pm
    Tue, Wed, Fri: 8:30am – 5:00pm
    Sat: 8:30am – 1:30pm

    Until 13 May

    Astra Women’s Specialists
    3 Mount Elizabeth #12-11
    Mount Elizabeth Medical Centre
    Singapore 228510

    Tel: +65 6011 6340
    : +65 9297 4210
    (strictly for appointment booking only)

    Consultation Hours
    Mon: 8:30am – 12:30pm
    Tue, Wed, Fri: 8:30am – 5:00pm
    Sat: 8:30am – 1:30pm

    Astra Women’s Specialists
    112 East Coast Road
    i12 Katong #03-03/04
    Singapore 428802

    Tel: +65 6011 6340
    : +65 9297 4210
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    Consultation Hours
    Mon: 2:30pm – 5:00pm
    Thu: 8:30am – 12:30pm

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      Dr Sivahami Saraswathi Sivananthan
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      Dr Sivahami Sivananthan

      MBChB (Bristol), FRCOG, FAMS
      Obstetrician & Gynaecologist
      Clinical Interests: High Risk Pregnancies, Medical Complications in Pregnancy, Adolescent Gynaecology, Menopause, Colposcopy, Gynaecological Surgery, Well-Woman Health Screening

      Dr Sivahami is a UK-trained Obstetrician & Gynaecologist, having spent 15 years in the United Kingdom. She obtained her medical degree from the University of Bristol and received her post-graduate specialist training in O&G in the Oxford Deanery, spending most of her training time at the John Radcliffe Hospital. In 2008, she obtained her membership from the Royal College of Obstetricians & Gynaecologists (MRCOG).

      Dr Sivahami subsequently undertook higher specialist training in High-Risk Obstetrics and Maternal Medicine at the John Radcliffe Hospital in Oxford. She also holds a Diploma in Family Planning from the Faculty of Sexual and Reproductive Health. Dr Sivahami is dually accredited with the General Medical Council UK and the Singapore Medical Council.

      Since relocating to Singapore in 2014, Dr Sivahami has been a Consultant Obstetrician & Gynaecologist at Raffles Hospital until June 2022.

      Dr Sivahami’s practice includes all areas of general obstetrics and gynaecology. She specialises in the management of high-risk pregnancies and mothers with medical conditions (such as diabetes, asthma, thyroid and cardiac disease). She also manages women with pregnancy complications (such as raised blood pressure in pregnancy, bleeding in pregnancy, pre-term labour and fetal growth restriction). 

      Her general gynaecology practice includes screening for pre-cancerous changes of the cervix (colposcopy), contraceptive management, adolescent gynaecology and menopause management. She also performs gynaecological procedures such as hysteroscopy, laparoscopy, cystectomy, myomectomy and hysterectomy.

      Dr Sivananthan has published in peer-reviewed journals (American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, J Endometriosis), served as an author on a Cochrane review, and has presented at international and local meetings (FIGO, British International Congress of O&G).

      As a mother of two, Dr Sivahami understands how important it is for all women to be fully informed about their choices, especially regarding their health. Dr Sivahami is renowned for her uncompromising commitment to delivering exceptional patient care, and her personal ethos is that patient care should be personalised to the needs and goals of the individual.

      Dr Siva is fluent in English, Bahasa Malaysia and Tamil.

      Accredited with Admission Rights to:

      • Raffles Hospital 
      • Mt Elizabeth Orchard
      • Mt Elizabeth Novena
      • Gleneagles Hospital
      • Parkway East
      • Mt Alvernia

      Services Available

      • Ultrasound (Obstetrics & Gynae Ultrasound)
      • Intra-Uterine Contraceptive Device (IUCD)Insertion
      • Contraception
      • Preconception Check
      • Colposcopy
      • Antenatal Care
      • Unmedicated Delivery
      • VBAC
      • Postpartum Check-up
      • Vaccinations (HPV, TDAP & Influenza)
      • Adolescent Gynaecology
      • Management of Common Gynae Conditions
      • Pap Smear
      • HPV Testing
      • Menopausal Management
      • Vaginismus
      • Vulvodynia

      Mt E Orchard

      Astra Women’s Specialists
      3 Mount Elizabeth #12-11
      Mount Elizabeth Medical Centre
      Singapore 228510

      Tel: +65 6011 6340
      Fax: +65 6235 0067
      : 9297 4210
      (strictly for appointment booking only)

      Mon: 8:30am – 12:30pm
      Tue, Wed, Fri: 8:30am – 5:00pm
      Sat: 8:30am – 1:30pm

      Katong

      Astra Women’s Specialists
      112 East Coast Road #03-03/04
      i12 Katong
      Singapore 428802

      Tel: +65 6011 6340
      Fax: +65 6011 1379
      : 9297 4210
      (strictly for appointment booking only)

      Mon: 2:30pm – 5:00pm
      Thu: 8:30am – 12:30pm

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