Dr Jayeshnee Moodley

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Services includes :

• Polycystic ovarian syndrome
  Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) causes excessive or irregular periods. A surplus of male hormones (androgens) is the primary cause of PCOS. Irregular and heavy periods are a common symptom of the condition. Because of the high levels of androgens in the body, women undergo physical changes such as excessive body hair, acne and hair loss. Ovaries also enlarge and fail to function as they should. Excessive levels of insulin, androgens and genetics are factors that increase the risk of polycystic ovarian syndrome.
• Prenatal counselling & obstetric care
  Prenatal counselling sessions are carried out to prepare mothers for the arrival of their baby. During prenatal counselling sessions, Dr Moodley discusses what to expect at the delivery and how to care for the baby. Vitamins, minerals, vaccines and deficiencies are addressed in these consultations. Obstetric care focuses on mothers and their current state of health. Baby blues and postpartum depression are standard after delivery, and it's for this reason Dr Moodley councils mothers on their mental, emotional and physical health.
• Adolescent gynaecology
  Dr Moodley treats gynaecological issues in women of all ages. She understands how personal gynaecological exams can be and provides a safe space for teenagers to share their concerns about their sexual health, fertility and use of contraceptives. She treats fibroids, heavy menstrual bleeding, polyps, cysts, urinary tract infections, vaginal discharge and yeast infections. As an experienced gynaecologist, Dr Moodley tailors her treatment plans to suit her young patients.
• Infertility
  Infertility affects men and women. A woman is classified infertile when she cannot fall pregnant within a year of sexual intercourse. Infertility occurs when there are problems in the fertilisation process. A blocked fallopian tube is one of the primary causes of infertility in women and may be due to pelvic inflammatory disease. Uterine fibroids also affect fertility in women. Fibroids alter the structure of the uterus and disrupt fertilisation. Although infertility can be challenging to treat, there are various fertility options available. Fertility drugs form the first line of treatment for infertility in women. If these drugs don’t work, in vitro-fertilisation and adoption are other options to consider.
• Menopause
  Menopause is a process that marks the end of one’s menstrual cycle. A woman is diagnosed with menopause when she doesn’t menstruate for a year. Usually, women between the ages of forty and fifty undergo menopause. Menopause brings about symptoms of hot flashes, mood swings and weight gain. Menopause happens in three stages: perimenopause, menopause and postmenopause. The onset of perimenopause means menstrual periods are irregular. Menstrual bleeding can either be too heavy or light at this stage before it stops completely. Treatment for menopausal symptoms includes hormonal therapy, low-dose antidepressants and vaginal oestrogen.
• Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID)
  Pelvic inflammatory disease happens when the pelvic region (ovaries, fallopian tubes, cervix and uterus) becomes infected. Bacteria from sexually transmitted infections cause PID. Painful sex and urination, lower abdominal pain, irregular menstrual bleeding and foul-smelling vaginal discharge are signs of pelvic inflammatory disease. Gonorrhoea and chlamydia are common sexually transmitted diseases that cause pelvic inflammatory disease. Sexually active women who don't practice safe sex and have multiple sexual partners are at risk of STDs and PID.
• Pelvic pain syndromes
  Pelvic pain syndrome is chronic pelvic pain that starts in the abdomen and lasts for more than five months. Chronic pelvic pain can occur suddenly or may arise as a result of an underlying illness. Pelvic pain syndrome causes pain during bowel movements, and when one sits for long periods. Fibroids, endometriosis, pelvic inflammatory disease and irritable bowel syndrome may be the cause of the condition. Treatment for persistent pelvic pain aims to resolve any underlying illness that’s the cause of the condition.
• Abnormal menstrual bleeding
  Degrees of menstrual bleeding varies. But when periods are heavy to a point where one experiences a severe loss of blood, treatment is necessary. Women should be concerned when their sanitary pads become soaked within the hour. Large blood clots the size of coins is something to look out for. Also, signs of anaemia that include fatigue and shortness of breath are related to heavy menstrual bleeding. Fibroids, polyps and hormonal imbalances are causes of abnormal menstrual bleeding.
• Gynaecological cancers
  Gynaecological cancer is a cancer of the vagina, cervix, vulva, fallopian tubes, ovaries and uterus. As women age, their risk of gynaecological cancers increases. Symptoms of gynaecological cancer vary, but signs of vaginal bleeding after menopause requires evaluation. Cervical cancer is a type of gynaecological cancer that begins in the cervical cells. Different strains of the papillomavirus are the primary cause of cervical cancer. Naturally, the immune system prevents damage from HPV, but in some cases, the sexually transmitted virus survives and converts cervical cells to cancerous cells.
• High-risk pregnancies
  Age is a factor that contributes to a high-risk pregnancy. The older the mother is, the more complicated the delivery becomes. A mother over the age of forty is likely to experience complications in terms of delivery. Chronic conditions such as diabetes, kidney and heart diseases, STDs and HIV/Aids contribute to high-risk pregnancies. Preeclampsia is a condition that occurs as a result of high blood pressure and kidney and liver damage. If left untreated, preeclampsia can be fatal for the mother and her baby.
• Postpartum anxiety & depression
  Mothers are susceptible to postpartum depression after childbirth. This type of depression is an intense form of baby blues. Baby blues is a mild case of depression that occurs in mothers. Anxiety, sadness and mood swings are common signs of baby blues. Postpartum depression lasts longer than baby blues and presents severe symptoms of depression. Women often cry, withdraw from their social circles, develop fatigue and become restless. A decline in hormones contributes to postpartum depression in mothers. The thyroid fails to produce hormones as it should. Because of the lack of thyroid-producing hormones, mothers experience fatigue and depression.