The breast surgery service provides comprehensive care of the woman with breast issues, from breast screening, review of breast symptoms, to treatment of breast cancer and aftercare.
 

Our specialised areas include oncoplastic surgery, minimally invasive breast surgery and lymphovascular anastomosis. Oncoplastic breast surgery allows us to be able to do breast conserving surgery for breast cancer patients who traditionally may not have been able to keep their breasts. For minimally invasive breast surgery, we leverage on technology such a endoscopic assisted mastectomies, as well as mammotomies, to improve to aesthetic outcomes for patients, with faster recovery and less complication rates. 

We also work closely with our plastic surgeons, who are able to offer lymphovascular anastomosis for patients who may require axillary clearance, or who are currently suffering lymphedema. This has significantly reduced the rates of lymphedema.
 

Our team of doctors provide personalised and comprehensive breast care catering to all aspects of breast health.
 

Breast services include:​

• Breast screening

   

  The WH Breast Team supports HPB’s mammogram screening under Healthier SG as a reading and assessment centre.

   

  Eligibility criteria for mammogram screening includes:​
   

  • Female Singapore citizen or permanent resident

  • 40 years old and above

  • Asymptomatic, i.e., no breast symptoms like lumps or bloodstained nipple discharge

  • Has not gone for a screening mammogram for the past 1 year (aged 40 to 49) or 2 years (aged 50 and above)

  • Has not been breastfeeding for the past six months
     

  To schedule an appointment at your nearest NHG polyclinic, you may do so via calling 6355 3000 or through the NHG Health/ HealthHub a​pp.​

• ​​Review of breast symptoms (breast lump, nipple discharge, breast pain, infection, etc​​)

• Management of breast cancer

• Biopsy of breast lump

• Breast conserving surgery, mastectomy and breast reconstruction for breast cancer

• Sentinel lymph node biopsy and axillary clearance

• Nursing support for wound management, drain care, perioperative counselling

• Counselling support from Breast Cancer Foundation (BCF)

Conditions:

• ​​Mastalgia

• Benign breast lumps

• Nipple discharge

• Breast infections

• Complex granulomatous mastitis

• Male breast disorders including surgery for gynaecomastia

• Breast cancer

The Obstetrics & Gynaecology service provides comprehensive clinical services for pregnancy, gynaecologic and sexual health needs.

​Obstetric services include:

• Antenatal care (before birth)

  For labour and delivery services, patients will be transferred seamlessly to KKH and back to WH subsequently for postnatal care

• Postnatal care (after birth)

​​​Gynaecological services include​:

• General gynaecology consultation

• PAP smear / HPV test

• Endometrial sampling

• Vaginal swabs

• Biopsy for histology (e.g. cervical polyp / lesions)

• Contraception and family planning

• Formal ultrasound pelvis

• Gynaecological cancer screening (e.g. PAP smear / HPV test) and prevention (HPV vaccine)

Women with gynaecological cancers requiring intervention, sub-fertility requiring Assisted Reproductive Technology, and abnormal PAP smear requiring colposcopy services will be referred to KKH for further assessment and treatment.​

​We treat the following conditions:

Obstetrics

• ​Antenatal blood tests

• Down syndrome screening (First trimester screening and non-invasive prenatal testing)

• Pregnancy care

• Vaccination in pregnancy

• Postpartum review
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Gynaecology

• Uterine fibroids

• Ovarian cysts

• Endometrial polyps

• Cervical polyps

• Endometriosis

• Menstrual disorders

• Pelvic pain

• Postmenopausal bleeding

• Menopausal symptoms and HRT

The Endocrinology service is dedicated to providing comprehensive care for women’s hormonal and metabolic health, treating a wide range of endocrine disorders that affect women at all stages of life. We collaborate within a multi-disciplinary team alongside gynaecology, breast surgery, whilst supported by skilled healthcare professionals.

Our services include consultations, personalized treatment plans, and longitudinal care to promote well-being and quality of life of our patients.

Key women’s health services include:

Thyroid Disorders

• Hypothyroidism and Hyperthyoidism

• ​Thyroid Nodules - evaluation, and biopsy (if needed) of thyroid nodules.

​​Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS)

• PCOS is one of the most common hormonal disorders in women of reproductive age. Our clinic offers specialized care for PCOS, focusing on managing symptoms (irregular periods, weight gain, acne, and excess hair growth), screening and management of long-term metabolic complications.

Diabetes and Metabolic Diseases​

• Gestational Diabetes

• Type 1 and Type 2 Diabetes

• Dyslipidemia

Reproductive and Menstrual Health

• Menstrual Irregularities

• Subfertility related to endocrine disorders

Bone Health and Osteoporosis

• Bone Density Screening and Osteoporosis management

Menopause and Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT)

• We provide support for women experiencing menopause, offering hormone replacement therapy and non-hormonal treatments to manage symptoms such as hot flashes, mood swings, and bone loss.

​Weight Management for Women with Obesity

• For women struggling with weight management, we offer comprehensive weight management programs that include dietary counselling, exercise planning, discuss medication or surgical options, and long-term strategies for maintaining a healthy weight.

The Urology service provides holistic care for women who have inter-related urological and gynaecological conditions, ranging from investigation of urinary conditions, to combining urological and gynaecological treatments for specific conditions.

Our team specialises in treating patients who have urinary symptoms that are related to gynaecological conditions. We leverage team-based care to provide medical, psychological and lifestyle interventions for stress and urge urinary incontinence. A dedicated team provides regular follow up on behavioural and cognitive treatment for these conditions. 

Our Gynaecologists and Urologists work closely together to determine the most appropriate treatment for patients, which includes incontinence surgery, minimally invasive BOTOX treatment to the bladder.

Urology services include:

• Urodynamic studies

• Review of urinary incontinence and symptoms

• Management of Urinary incontinence

• Management of Overactive Bladder

• Surgical management of urinary incontinence

• Surgical management of prolapse

• Surgical management of urethral diverticulum

Conditions:

• Overactive Bladder

• Stress Urinary Incontinence

• Urge Urinary Incontinence

• Mixed Urinary Incontinence

• Urethral diverticulum

We are also supported by our team of psychiatrists and psychologists to address women's psychological and mental health needs, such as mood, anxiety and pain management.​