Gynaecology Archives - Dr Peter England

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What Is PCOS- Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome

Author: Obstetrician Dr Peter England Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome is regularly shortened to the term PCOS. It is important to diagnose PCOS correctly, for both your long- and short-term health implications. With appropriate treatment and diagnosis PCOS symptoms and implications can…

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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…

Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (PID)

Often called PID, Pelvic Inflammatory Disease, is an unfortunately common and potentially serious gynaecological disorder. Pelvic inflammatory disease is associated with an inflammatory response followed by scarring to parts of the female genital tract. In particular, permanent and irreversible damage…

Tubal Ligation (also called tubes tied)

So, your family is complete and you want to ensure there are no hiccups in the future. This means you need to consider whether you want to continue using some form of contraception or opt for a permanent solution. Many…

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Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs)

Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs) are and always have been a relatively common event affecting women and men at various stages of life. The diagnosis of an STD is challenging emotionally, as well as having the actual physical issue to deal with. Words…

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…

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