Taoruru Tebana
OB-GYN (Obstetrician-Gynecologist)
PO Box 15296 Fiji Islands ,About
Taoruru Tebana, MBBS, is an obstetrician and gynecologist with a private practice in Fiji Island. She received her bachelor?s degree of medicine and bachelor?s degree of surgery in 1981 and has since accrued 33 years of experience as an OB/GYN physician. Dr. Tebana attributes her success to her hard work and her desire to help others. In her spare time, she enjoys reading and learning.
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What are the side effects of tubal ligation?
If the surgery goes well, there are no hormonal side effects. Please do not worry about any side effects, I am sure your gyno surgeon will do their best. READ MORE
Period question?
It will become normal later. The blood clot is due to delayed periods. READ MORE
Sex with urethral stent placement?
Why wait for your urologist? Do go and see him now. READ MORE
Who is the father of my baby?
I would think the ex-boyfriend's baby. READ MORE
I have a vulva cut that is bleeding?
The cut is small so just apply an antibiotic cream. READ MORE
Why does my baby move when I eat?
How far are you? There is no reason why the baby moves during meals, but it depends on how far are you. It can be a coincidence, but the baby moves at any moment at any position. READ MORE
Is it necessary to drink milk during pregnancy?
IT HELPS THE GROWTH OF THE FETUS AND ITS SKELETAL HEALTH. READ MORE
Hormone Levels?
Hi, thank you for your question. Right, since you have missed your period, you are in your perimenopausal age. Sometimes, period stop for some months again, start again much later. There is no worry about this, I would not worry about going for further tests. Just see how it goes. It takes 2 years without a period to be labelled menopause. READ MORE
Is it harder to get pregnant if your overweight?
It was foretold that overweight was one of the possible causes of infertility. These days, it is unlikely to be the cause. But it is preferable to cut weight down with exercise. READ MORE
Can you tell what gender your baby is?
You can tell the gender depending on how efficient your scan machine is. Some machines can depict the gender at the earliest by 4 months. READ MORE
Primulot query?
To my understanding, Primolut was taken before pregnancy which will have no effect on your pregnancy. READ MORE
Embarrassed to Ask?
I would think it sounds like hormonal. Now if you are worried, seek advice from any gynecologist to check the level of hormones. Dr. Tebana READ MORE
Menstural period?
Hi, Please try to have a pelvic scan. Since you are young, this will take time to solve. READ MORE
Stabbing pain?
Is the pain new to you? Does the pain radiate to other parts of the abdomen? Since your period is coming in days, it can be the cause, but take any painkiller like Panadol tablets when it is unbearable. Dr. Tebana READ MORE
Can pregnant women see a chiropractor?
Of course. The Chiropractor has a limit on a pregnant girl so please go ahead and he will advise. READ MORE
Should I be concerned about vaginal bleeding?
How old are you? In any case, you should go for a pap smear when your bleeding stops. READ MORE
Can a radiologist detect the presence of cancer?
The cancer can be detected by the X-ray, but if the lump is too early, it is best to be checked by the specialist. Tebana READ MORE
Is it safe to have oral sex during pregnancy?
There is no problem in having oral sex with your pregnant wife. READ MORE
Is it normal to get back pain before periods after my C-section?
My dear, it is not normal to blame the caesarian section for the pain, if there are no related complications during the operation. I hope you understand this. The cause of the period pains can be related to another pathology of the uterus. Back pain is part and parcel of period pains. Dr. Tebana READ MORE
Are hot flashes during urination normal?
You are young at 29yrs. Hot flashes are never related to urination except if there are goose skin reactions. Now I need to know further about your menstrual cycle and what medications you have been taking prior to hot flashes. Do you use FP? READ MORE
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Faculty Titles & Positions
- Conferences on Family Planning, 1997, 1998 -
What do you attribute your success to?
- Hard Work, Helping Others
Hobbies / Sports
- Reading, Learning
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