Philip Thomas Gynaecologist in Brighton East, Victoria | Medical service

Philip Thomas Gynaecologist

Locality: Brighton East, Victoria

Phone: +61 3 9530 8131

Address: 767 Hawthorn Road 3187 Brighton East, VIC, Australia

Website: http://www.mfec.com.au

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23.01.2022 How heavy is heavy? Women who soak through a pad or a tampon every 1-3 hours, have bleeding for more than 7 days, need to use double protection (both pads and tampons together), need to change pads or tampons at night, flood at night, pass clots or those with iron deficiency anemia can all be objectively said to have excessively heavy periods. https://www.mfec.com.au/clinical-problems-in/heavy-periods/

22.01.2022 What actually is Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS)? It is a condition associated with irregular menstrual cycles as ovulation often fails to occur regularly. In women with polycystic ovaries, there is an increased number of small follicles (tiny fluid filled spaces of between 2 and 9mm) in the ovaries. https://www.mfec.com.au/clinic/polycystic-ovarian-syndrome/

21.01.2022 With infertility increasing significantly after the age of 35, egg freezing may be a consideration. Want to know what’s involved? https://www.mfec.com.au/fertility/

20.01.2022 Did you know that some factors may increase your chance of developing endometriosis: 1. No pregnancies resulting in the birth of a child. 2. Endometriosis in a woman’s mother or sister. 3. Short menstrual cycles (less than 27 days) with prolonged flow (more than 8 days). 4. Partial or complete obstruction of normal menstrual flow, e.g., from uterine abnormalities such as a tight cervix, vaginal septum or uterine fibroids.... 5. White or Asian race. https://www.mfec.com.au/clinical-problems-in/endometriosis/ See more

20.01.2022 Not all fibroids impact upon fertility. Fibroids are estimated to account for, or contribute to around 1-2% of infertility. https://www.mfec.com.au/clinical-problems-index/fibroids/

19.01.2022 What are the symptoms of an endometrial polyp? - Bleeding between cycles - Heavy periods - Fertility problems - Problems associated with polyp to cancer progression... - Large polyps may protrude through the cervix causing bleeding after intercourse http://www.mfec.com.au/clinical-problem/endometrial-polyps/ See more

17.01.2022 Endometrial polyps are common. Many cause no symptoms. Their prevalence is between 7.8 and 35% depending on the type of patient studied. Risk factors for the development of polyps include advancing age, high blood pressure, obesity and use of tamoxifen (a medication used after treatment of breast cancer). The incidence is greatest in women between 40 and 50 years of age. http://www.mfec.com.au/clinical-problem/endometrial-polyps/

13.01.2022 Did you know that among all cases of infertility around 20% of cases can be principally traced to the male partner, 40% to the female partner and around 30% to both partners. In around 15% there is no known, readily attributable cause in either partner. https://www.mfec.com.au/fertility/

12.01.2022 Confused about fertility? We offer a diligent and comprehensive approach to fertility. Whilst IVF is an option, our approach is to treat the underlying problem first. This includes thorough diagnosis, management and care of the clinical issue which may be presenting as a concern about fertility. http://www.mfec.com.au/fertility/

02.01.2022 Endometrial polyps are common and many cause no symptoms. Risk factors for the development of polyps include advancing age, high blood pressure, obesity and use of tamoxifen (a medication used after treatment of breast cancer). They are more common in women between 40 and 50 years of age. The prevalence appears to increase with age during the reproductive years, and also appears to be higher in infertile women. https://www.mfec.com.au/clinical-proble/endometrial-polyps/

02.01.2022 Confused about fertility options? The Melbourne Fertility and Endosurgery Centre offers a comprehensive approach to fertility. Whilst IVF is an option, our approach is to treat the underlying problem first. This includes thorough diagnosis, management and care of the clinical issue which may be presenting as a concern about fertility. http://www.mfec.com.au/fertility/

01.01.2022 Did you know that Endometriosis is found in around 40% of women who are having difficulty conceiving and around 15% of the population? http://www.mfec.com.au/clinical-problems-ind/endometriosis/