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Know your body: stay on top of your own
sexual and reproductive health
From managing period pains to finding the right type of birth control, talking about women’s sexual health shouldn’t be taboo. Understanding the ins and outs of our own body empowers us to stay in control of our overall health.
Reach out to any of our sexual doctors online for judgment-free consultation.
Common women health issues faced in Singapore include:
- Urinary Tract Infections
- Yeast Infections and Bacterial vaginosis
- Painful Periods such as Endometriosis
- Worries around Sexually Transmitted Infections
- Birth Control and Contraceptives
Dr. Rachel Chin, MBBS
Resident Doctor, Female Health, Doctor Anywhere
How to Deal with Urinary Tract Infections (UTI)
Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are more common than you think. Adult women are 30 times more likely than men to contract a UTI and almost half of them are likely to experience an episode of UTI once in their lives.
- Yeast infection is caused by an
overgrowth of yeast in one’s vagina
area - Antifungal pessary or oral medication
can help to treat a yeast infection in
Singapore - It’s best to avoid sexual intercourse
when you have a yeast infection
What is Yeast Infection?
If you notice that itching in your genitalia area or a change in colour of your discharge, you may have yeast infection. It’s nothing to worry about — yeast infection affects about 75% of women in Singapore at least once in their lifetime.
- Yeast infection is caused by an
overgrowth of yeast in one’s vagina
area - Antifungal pessary or oral medication
can help to treat a yeast infection in
Singapore - It’s best to avoid sexual intercourse
when you have a yeast infection
Is my period normal?
While period pain is part of a menstrual cycle, there may be months where it feels more painful than others. Managing period pains is never fun, especially when we have to handle all our other commitments at the same time.
- Exercise can help alleviate some of your period pains
- PMS is real and it’s caused by the changes in hormones during a menstrual cycle
- Having severe period cramps isn’t normal and could be a symptom of endometriosis. See a doctor to be sure.
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Frequently Asked Questions for
Sexual Health
Will I be able to order birth control pills over the app?
Our doctors can prescribe both monthly birth control pills and emergency contraceptives. Simply let the doctor know what you require during your consultation as well as if you have been on contraceptives before.
Can I choose a female doctor?
Yes! You can select the doctor you want to see on the app. When you are booking your consultation, you can scroll through the doctors available for teleconsultation and make an appointment directly with them.
Is the call really private?
Your privacy is of utmost importance to us. Whatever you share will be kept confidential between you and your doctor.
What medications do you have?
We have various types of medications, depending on the health condition you’re facing. The doctor will assess your suitability and health status during the call and determine the best medication to prescribe you.
Will I be able to claim this under my insurance plan?
Most major insurance companies cover doctor’s consultation over video-call. It’s best to check your insurance plan to be sure that the consultation and medication dispensed can be claimed under your coverage.
