Painful Intercourse
One of the most common problems we face as gynaecologists on a daily basis is the very personal and often embarrassing issue of painful intercourse. By the time a woman comes to see us things are pretty bad. Often they…
Updates on The Menopause
A few months ago I was invited by a large group GP practice to participate in a lecture evening to the public on the menopause. The topics were varied and included a talk by a physiotherapist on the pelvic floor,…
A Practical Approach to Vulval Itch
Vulval itching is a very common and distressing symptom. I often get women in my office telling me that they have chronic thrush that is not responsive to usual thrush medication. The first thing I want to say is that…
Abnormal Pap Tests & HPV Virus
I recently attended a conference in Wellington on Abnormal smears, colposcopy, and the HPV VIRUS. As this was the most up to date information available I thought it would be prudent to share this with the readers of my website.…