The menstrual cycle’s amazing physiology does unfortunately throw up a few curve balls for different women and sometimes you hear comments about ‘raging hormones’ and how they relate to how someone is feeling. One area that is particularly frustrating for…
Gynaecology Questions and Answers
We receive many questions asking about gynaecology issues. This post will be a Gynaecology FAQs space to answer as many as we can. When the answer requires a longer explanation, we will link to a page that shares more information…
What Can Cause Pain During Sex?
Author: Dr Peter England Pain during sexual activity is known as dyspareunia, pronounced dys· pa· reu· nia. Warning: This article mentions sexual assault. Pain during sex can be common, if you have occasional positional pain that resolves quickly by altering your sexual position, usually this…
What is Menopause?
Menopause is the gradual decline and then cessation of ovarian function. During menopause, levels of hormones released by the ovaries declines, your oestrogen and progesterone will reduce. These hormones are responsible for things such as ovulation. The age menopause occurs is typically anywhere from the mid-40s…
The options for Long-Acting Reversible Contraceptives (LARCs)
When thinking of contraception, many people still think of condoms or the pill (including the minipill) rather than Long-Acting Reversible Contraceptives, also referred to as LARCs. The Pill and condoms are very popular, useful methods, but as many of you know,…