On Depleting Sperm and Sperm Whales October 18, 2015 Fertility, Sexual Function I admire the people who devote their lives to saving the planet. My daughter recently got me interested in Sylvia Earle, an American Marine Biologist, who is also the “Explorer-in-residence” for National...
Male Infertility October 4, 2015 Ask Dr. G, Fertility The Austrian-born journalist and diplomat, Henry Grunwald - perhaps best known as the managing director for TIME magazine and the editor in chief of Time, Inc. - once described his vision of the world: “My...
Constant cravings August 23, 2015 Ask Dr. G, Fertility, Sexual Function The compelling appetite for substances that are largely non nutritious such as clay, metal, chalk, glass, soil, sand or ice is well studied and known as pica. JUDGING from my bodily stature, it doesn't take...
Auspicious Red for Fertility February 22, 2015 Ask Dr. G, Fertility William Shakespeare is arguably the most prolific writer in English Literature. He apparently is said to have “invented” and “introduced” thousands of words and phrases in his plays. For example,...
Sperm Donation January 11, 2015 Ask Dr. G, Fertility The first Secretary of State and the third President of the United States, Thomas Jefferson, once said: “I believe that every human mind feels pleasure in doing good to another!” Jefferson was a spokesman...
Reconnecting for a New Beginning January 4, 2015 Ask Dr. G, Fertility "What is so fascinating and yet frustratingly great about life is that you are constantly starting all over. And I Love it!" These are the wise words from funny man, Billy Crystal, whom I adored in When Harry...
Hope After Miscarriage December 21, 2014 Ask Dr. G, Fertility Christmas is just around the corner. Although I don't usually celebrate Christmas, it is rather difficult not to be drawn into the spirit of festivity. Apart from the Christmas presents and turkey, I enjoy the...
Male sterilisation November 30, 2014 Ask Dr. G, Fertility THE famous Scottish philosopher, satirical writer and historian, Thomas Carlyle is considered one of the most important social commentators in the 19th century. He famously said: “Permanence, perseverance...
To Snip Or Not To Snip September 28, 2014 Ask Dr. G, Fertility What you need to know about vasectomies before taking the cut. IN modern society, we make decisions based on our knowledge. Detailed understanding of certain subject matter will allow us to weigh the pros and...
Sex After Heart Attack September 21, 2014 Ask Dr. G, Fertility The near-death experience of a heart attack can affect one's sex life. THE American Author and public speaker Brene Brown once said: “Vulnerability is basically uncertainty, risk and emotional...