Category: Fertility and Health
Reproductive Health Concerns for Women, and How Common they Can Be
A woman’s reproductive system is delicate, and it is important to protect it from infections and injury where possible. Maintaining a healthy lifestyle, booking in your cervical screening appointments, and...
Understanding Yours or Your Partner’s Period
If you are hoping to become a parent, either now or in the future, it’s important that you understand the menstrual cycle. Being aware of what happens before, during, and...
What is Unexplained Infertility?
Unfortunately, lots of couples have difficulty conceiving a child naturally for various reasons. Sometimes inability to conceive is the result of advancing age, commonly referred to as “the biological clock”,...
What Female Conditions Can Affect Fertility?
Issues with fertility are more common than you might think, and it is estimated that around 1 in 7 heterosexual couples in Britain struggle to conceive naturally. Roughly 30% of...
The Two Week Wait or TWW
Firstly, we know exactly how stressful the two week wait can be. Patients can find themselves obsessing over symptoms, researching with Dr Google and feeling a little numb with the...
Natural Ways to Boost Your Fertility
The road to parenthood can sometimes be hugely challenging, but know you are not alone in this struggle. Around 15% of couples may struggle to conceive. There are some natural...
How to Support Men’s Mental Health Through Fertility Treatment
Even in 2021, fertility and infertility are topics that remain fairly taboo, especially where men are concerned. People tend to find it awkward and feel reluctant to talk about their...
What Support is Available to Single Women Undergoing Fertility Treatment?
If you’re a single woman and you want to have a baby, there are fertility options you can look into to help make this a reality. For example, you could...
Does the COVID-19 Vaccine Affect Fertility or Your Pregnancy?
As vaccines in the UK are rolled out for the population, there are a number of concerns for many people receiving the newly approved vaccines. This guide will explain the...
What Is Implantation?
Implantation is when a fertilised egg (embryo) attaches itself to the lining of the uterus. This marks the beginning of a pregnancy. Is conception and implantation the...
Egg Freezing – Getting Started and Step by Step
Egg freezing might be an option if you’re not ready to become pregnant now, but you know that you want to have children in the future. This treatment can...
How do you know if you have an abnormal womb?
Some women have a womb (uterus) that differs from the usual pear shape. This is called an abnormality of the womb, or a uterine abnormality. This is quite common...
