April 2020 - Dr Peter England

Menstruation – part of the Journey of Life

Menstruation occurs during a significant portion of a woman’s life. Menstruation begins during puberty with the onset of your first period (menarche) and ends with the cessation of ovarian function and periods (menopause). It is important to understand what is…

What causes my period to be so heavy?

Author: Dr Peter England, Obstetrician and Gynaecologist Menorrhagia is the medical term for excessively heavy periods. This annoying, often distressing complaint causes a lot of chronic ill health as well as monthly disruption to many women trying to go about…

Legs of couple, genital herpes explanation and management

How can I treat genital herpes?

Genital Herpes Article. Author: Dr Peter England, Obstetrician and Gynaecologist Genital Herpes is a viral infection that can occur in both men and women and is due to the herpes simplex virus. Genital Herpes is obtained through sexual contact with…

Fibroids

Fibroids are a common gynaecological problem, usually presenting during your reproductive years. As the name suggests, fibroids are composed of firm rubbery fibrous tissue, and sometimes have muscle cells within them too. Fibroids usually grow in the uterus, but occasionally in the…

Free Genetic Testing Before Your Pregnancy

AUTHOR: Obstetrician Dr Peter England Free Genetic Testing before your Pregnancy is now available for Australian patients. If you are considering a pregnancy, or in early pregnancy, Medicare now offers you the opportunity to complete a free genetic screening test.…

What are the Reasons and Causes of Miscarriage

Author: Dr Peter England, Obstetrician and Gynaecologist Miscarriage is common. But, what causes a miscarriage? In this post I discuss a number of reasons miscarriage may occur. Remember, miscarriage or loss of early pregnancy is common. Miscarriage occurs in: Most…

Reasons for Bleeding in Early Pregnancy

There are many reasons for bleeding in early pregnancy, including possible miscarriage. A less common reason for bleeding in the early weeks of pregnancy is an ectopic (also called a tubal) pregnancy, but often there is an innocent cause for…

Medications to treat PCOS

Author: Dr Peter England, Obstetrician and Gynaecologist This article covers medications to treat PCOS that your healthcare provider will consider for you. For more information about what Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) is, you can first read the following articles: What…

PCOS and Fertility

Following on from the last article about PCOS, this article explains its impact on fertility. How does PCOS impact fertility and what treatments are available? You may not be ovulating with PCOS, and when you don’t ovulate, pregnancy will not…

Month: April 2020