Category: Fertility and Health
Is Fertility Genetic?
Infertility is the inability to conceive naturally following 12 months of attempts. There are many factors that this can be attributed to. A whole host of health conditions and genetic...
What to Do if You Suspect You’re Infertile
Trying to conceive is not as easy for some couples as it is for others. The struggle is one that many can relate to as it is estimated that around...
What Happens at An Ultrasound Scan Appointment?
An ultrasound, or a sonogram, is a way of examining what’s going on inside of the body. The scans use harmless, high-frequency sound waves that are emitted by a small...
How to Treat Female Hormonal Imbalances Naturally
Hormones are chemical messengers that travel through the bloodstream. They make their way to different tissues and organs in the body where they control how they work. They each play...
What Happens After an Embryo Transfer?
Once embryos are transferred into the uterus, it typically takes 10 days until hCG levels are high enough to detect on a pregnancy test. However, many of our patients prefer...
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...
