Clinical Updates

By Dr Puneet Chandna Patients with a history of breast cancer may benefit from vaginal oestrogen therapy Low-dose vaginal oestrogen is an effective treatment for moderate to severe genitourinary syndrome of menopause (GSM) symptoms that are refractory to nonhormonal care (vaginal moisturisers, lubricants), but its safety in breast cancer patients is unknown. In a study…

Endometriosis and the scalpel

By Dr Puneet Chandna When surgery is the solution for endometriosis. Endometriosis is a painful disorder in which cells that resemble the uterine lining develop outside of the uterus. Although it occurs most frequently in the pelvis, it can occur anywhere in the abdomen or pelvis. Endometriosis can create an extensive inflammatory response across the…