Toying with the idea of a coil

In conjunction with the various contraception modalities being discussed this month, I am puzzled as to why Dr G has not mentioned one of the more common family planning methods.My wife and I are both in our...

Battle of the sexes in sterilisation

Dear Dr G,I hope to put Dr G on the spot to mediate our dilemma in deciding who should take on sterilisation as the final chapter of our family planning. My wife and I are in our early forties and blessed...

Does pulling out prevent fatherhood?

Dear Dr G,My wife and I are in our early forties and have two teenage kids. We are both at the peak of our careers and look forward to the kids leaving for college soon.As our lives begin at forty and we are...

‘Wrapping up’ for contraception

Dear Dr G,I am a firm believer in safe sex. Not that I am promiscuous or worried about sexually transmitted infections but my primary concern is contraception and avoiding unwanted pregnancies.My wife and I,...

The pill revolution

Dear Dr. G,I understand that, as a urologist, you tend to answer questions related to men’s health. However, I hope you can take the opportunity to discuss contraception.I am a twenty-three-year-old woman...

Firing blanks in pursuit of conception

Dear Dr G,My wife and I have an active sexual life and enjoy great intimacy.However, as the festive season approaches, we are stressed out over the expected barrage of questions from well-meaning relatives...