What should you eat when trying to get pregnant?
Knowing just what you should eat when you’re trying to conceive can feel very overwhelming when you approach it for the first time. With the internet ever-growing, we are bombarded with information on do’s and don’ts…with no way of knowing whether what…
What is Premature Ovarian Insufficiency?
Menopause! It’s not the first thing that comes mind before you hit your 40s, however for some women this is a reality. This article has been written for me by fertility nurse Kate Pleace. Kate works with me here at YFJ and has oodles of knowledge when it comes to...
ExSeed Health – a new era of home sperm analysis and fertility heath service
Guest blog from Dr Fatin Willendrup - Head of Medical Affairs at ExSeed Health. More than 45 million couples worldwide are affected by infertility, and more than 40% of these cases include some component of male infertility. It is estimated that, on a global scale, up...
What happens during fertility scans?
Have you heard of ‘scananxiety’? Many women feel anxious about having fertility scans during their treatment. It’s the fear of the unknown – what’s involved, what will they find, will it hurt……? So many questions. This lovely and informative article was written for me...
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....
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