Folic Acid – Why it is an important supplement to take when trying to conceive and during pregnancy
Should you take Folic Acid? When you’re trying to conceive knowing just which supplements you should be taking can be difficult. There are so many you could take, but many of these don’t have the evidence base behind them, and it’s so important to take the right...
Miscarriage: What are the different types of miscarriage and what does this mean for me?
There are so many different types of miscarriage and it can feel confusing when hearing these different terms, especially as many of the terms sound medicalised and often bear little relation to what you may be experiencing both physically and emotionally. The term...
IVF – Should you view IVF treatment as a course or take once cycle at a time?
If you are currently having IVF treatment or about to embark on your first cycle, how do you view your IVF treatment. Do you see it as a ‘one-cycle’ treatment or are you going in to this preparing for the fact that you might need more? The National Institute for...
Are you putting life on hold while trying to conceive?
Are you putting life on hold while trying to conceive and avoiding booking that much needed holiday because you might be going through IVF or you might be pregnant? Have you said no to the job promotion or looking for a new job because you don’t know if you’ll be...
Does CoQ10 boost your fertility and what is the safe dose to take?
A supplement I see many women choosing to take is CoQ10 (otherwise known as Ubiquinol), but does it help improve fertility and is it safe to take? As a fertility nurse consultant, I see a lot of patients who want to try everything possible to boost their fertility....
What is Endometriosis – Signs, Symptoms and Treatment
March is International Endometriosis Awareness Month and it is so important to take this opportunity to increase awareness and highlight the symptoms of this debilitating condition that affects 1 in 10 women of reproductive age in the UK . Endometriosis is a chronic,...
Sleep and PCOS
Managing a PCOS diagnosis is a complex matter. It takes a huge amount of motivation and a large helping of patience. However one important aspect which doesn’t get enough attention is the role that sleep plays in PCOS management. Our minds and bodies need to be well...
Fertility Treatments and Your Employer
I regularly hear concerns from my patients about taking time off from work for fertility treatments and what support (or lack of) they might expect from their employer. Unfortunately, in the UK fertility treatments and your employer, is rather a grey area. Time off...
Depression, stress and anxiety with PCOS
Depression, stress and anxiety with PCOS is a common complaint, but is often overlooked and therefore left untreated. Research shows that 35% of women with PCOS suffer from high levels of stress and 14% from extreme high levels of stress (Zangeneh et al 2012). It has...
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