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...
PCOS can’t be cured….BUT it absolutely can be controlled!
Can you remember at time when you felt good? A time when PCOS didn't define you? A time when you felt at the right weight? A day when you felt full of vitality and energy? When you could walk in to a room and feel confident? It may seem a long time ago but I bet if...
Inositol Supplements for PCOS – why you should take it.
Inositol supplements for PCOS is becoming a popular treatment. This supplement has been found in research trials to alleviate metabolic deficiency and hormonal imbalance that cause the symptoms of PCOS. Anecdotally, I have seen incredible effects on regulating a cycle...
PCOS is your WORST enemy – Here’s how to fight back!
There is a lot of confusion over PCOS and I see many women who have received this diagnosis and are then in a complete spin. They have no idea what this means for them and for their fertility or what they can do to manage the condition. For many women a diagnosis of...
Your Positivity Fertility Mind-set Plan
Positivity is key. When you are trying to conceive, the focus is on what you can do to get your self in tip top condition physically, so much so, that often we forget that we need to look after our self emotionally too. I find...
Embryo Screening | PGD, PGS and PGT
Embryo screening involves testing embryos during IVF to assess for chromosome abnormalities before embryo transfer. IVF cycles can fail for many reasons but in some circumstances, this can be due to chromosome abnormalities.Why choose Embryo Screening?DNA...
Fertility Investigations | What is a HSG?
If you are trying to conceive but struggling, you may be considering what investigations to ask your doctor for and you may have heard other women talking about a procedure called a HSG. A HSG (or Hysteroscopy) is one way of assessing if there are any...
How to thicken your uterine lining for IVF | Preparing for IVF
You may be considering how you can thicken your uterine lining for IVF preparation. A healthy uterine lining is crucial for conception and for supporting an early pregnancy. I like to think of the uterine lining as a big, plump and comfy duvet that’s all...
How to Accurately Check Cervical Mucus
Mother nature has provided us with the most wonderful secret – our fertility indicators. These are your cervical mucus, temperature and changes in your cervix. Most women have no idea what these are (unless they're using natural contraception) until...