Here’s a list of some of our really common questions in pregnancy and the answers that we are routinely asked. ALL questions are important, and you should not feel any question is too simple or too small. We would always…
Pap Smears and Cervical Screening
Author: Dr Peter England, Obstetrician and Gynaecologist There has been a change in pap smears and cervical screening. The pap smear program has existed in Australia for many decades. Regular screening and early treatment have seen the number of cases…
What Is Libido? An Explanation Of Sex Drive.
Author: Dr Peter England, Obstetrician and Gyneacologist Libido is a curious thing to try and define. Put simply, libido can be described as an individual person’s sex drive, or desire for sexual activity. Men and women are different in countless…
Why Women Need Sleep.
Why is an obstetrician and gynaecologist writing about women’s sleep you may well ask? The answer is easy: because good sleep is not optional. Every woman needs a certain level of sleep. Sleep is one of the four essential activities…
What are my options for Emergency Contraception?
Unprotected sex, while not desirable in many situations, is a fact of life. And let’s face it, who hasn’t had a fright about an unplanned pregnancy? You might have missed a pill, the condom broke or maybe as a couple…