What is endometriosis?
Endometriosis is where cells like those in the lining of the womb grow in other parts of the body. In the UK, it affects 1 in 10 women and those assigned female at birth. This makes endometriosis the UK’s second most common gynaecological condition, yet many health professionals don’t recognise the symptoms, and only 50% […]
Understanding PCOS
Polycystic ovary syndrome or PCOS is one of the most common causes of female infertility, with most people diagnosed when they’re trying to conceive in their 20s and 30s. Being diagnosed with PCOS can be very challenging, and there’s no wrong or right way to deal with your emotions. You must get your head around […]
What is a fertility MOT?
Wanting to know more about your reproductive health? You might want to think about a fertility MOT. A fertility MOT is a comprehensive assessment of your reproductive health. Depending on the clinic, fertility MOTs usually look at egg quantity, health of the uterus and ovaries, and sperm health. Going through with a fertility MOT can […]
AMH test: Why take one?
Hormones play a vital role in orchestrating the delicate dance of fertility. Among these hormones, Anti-Mullerian Hormone (AMH) has gained increasing attention in recent years for its significance in assessing and understanding reproductive health. Your ovarian reserve refers to the quantity and quality of your remaining eggs. As a you age, the number and quality […]
Antral follicle count: What is it?
Antral follicle count (AFC) refers to the number of small, fluid-filled sacs called antral follicles that are present in a woman’s ovaries at a specific point in her menstrual cycle, typically on the third day of her menstrual cycle. Your AFC is an important factor when it comes to understanding your reproductive health and choosing […]
PCOS, know the signs
What is PCOS? Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a condition that affects a woman’s hormone levels. Women with this produce higher-than-normal amounts of male hormones (androgen). This hormone imbalance causes them to skip menstrual periods or have irregular periods, which makes it harder for them to get pregnant. These hormone levels can sometimes cause excessive […]
Taking A Pregnancy Test
Taking A Pregnancy Test: What You Need To Know Whether you take a pregnancy test at home or at your local doctor, hospital or clinic, the test works in a similar way. It detects a hormone called human chorionic gonadotrophin (hCG), which is only produced by your body when you have conceived. It takes around […]
The Five Ages of Female Fertility
We often read about women having babies well into their 50s, but for the vast majority of women that is not the case. Do you know the important age milestones of a woman’s fertility? The Fertility Network is gearing up for its third National Fertility Awareness Week. One aspect of their #Fertilityin5 campaign is to highlight the biological […]