


The Corpus Luteum
Written by Dr Sarah Merritt You may have heard or read the term corpus luteum either during your scan or on your scan report. The corpus luteum (CL) is a small area on the ovary which is left behind after the egg is released. It is formed from the follicle in...
Bacterial Vaginosis ( BV)
Bacterial vaginosis ( BV) can be one of the causes of vaginal discharge and is a common infection in women between 15 – 44 years old. One of the common symptoms is that the discharge has an odour that is ‘fish’ like and offensive. The discharge...
What to expect to see on scan in early pregnancy
Written by Dr Sarah Merritt Mainly thanks to the development of transvaginal ultrasound (TVUS), we can now see a pregnancy as soon as during the 4th week of gestation. An early pregnancy is very small but grows quickly and uniformly over the first 10 weeks in...