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...
Coronavirus and fertility treatment cancellation – what this means for you
Coronavirus and fertility treatment cancellations - where does this leave you and what you can do to make the most of this limbo time? The coronavirus pandemic has changed our lives beyond all recognition. Not one person in the UK or worldwide has not had their lives...
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...
What is Premature Ovarian Insufficiency and what does this mean for my fertility?
Premature Ovarian Insufficiency (POI) is sometimes referred to as premature or early menopause, and is the term used to describe when the ovaries stop working before the age of the natural menopause. On average a women’s menopause occurs around the age of 55. Sadly,...
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...
Introducing Talk Fertility Radio Show
Over the last few months I’ve been working on something pretty exciting and I’m delighted to now be able to tell you that I can now add radio broadcaster to my list of skills! This is something that I would never have thought I would be doing but after falling in love...
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,...
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