Fertility Facts Archives - Your Fertility Journey

That well known fertility dilemma – how to accurately time your progesterone test.

by Kate | 9th July 2018 | Blog, Fertility Facts

Your doctor may have suggested that you have a progesterone test to confirm ovulation or to assess your progesterone levels in the luteal phase. Or you may have recently had a test and are dumbfounded to be told that you’re not ovulating. The secret is all in the...

What is Endometriosis – Signs, Symptoms and Treatment

by Kate | 25th June 2018 | Blog, Fertility Facts

Endometriosis is a chronic, non-cancerous condition where cells that resemble the uterus lining, called endometrial cells, grow outside the uterus. This causes chronic inflammation and pain and can lead to scarring of the organs of the pelvis, causing fertility...

Pineapples and Fertility – how does the gorgeous pineapple help with your fertility?

by Kate | 11th June 2018 | Blog, Fertility Facts

If you are on a fertility journey, you will have no doubt come across images of pineapples on social media and talk in forums about the benefit of eating a whole pineapple, core and all, when you are going through IVF. What is this all about and is there any...

5 Reasons why you should avoid pregnancy testing in the two week wait

by Kate | 28th May 2018 | Blog, Fertility Facts

Urgh, that whole dilemma of whether you should avoid pregnancy testing in the two week wait! My patients tell me that the first week of the two-week wait is OK. They feel pretty hopeful and positive and they absolutely know that there is just no point in testing. But...

Introducing Lion Heart Omega 3 – Your must have Fertility Supplement

by Kate | 21st May 2018 | Blog, Fertility Facts

As a Fertility Nurse Consultant, I feel it is my responsibility to provide my patients (and my blog readers) the absolute best and research-based fertility advice there is, and this includes recommending supplements that will help you along your fertility journey. I...

Toxins and Fertility: 5 Easy Ways to Reduce your Toxin Exposure

by Kate | 14th May 2018 | Blog, Fertility Facts

Toxins and fertility are not a good mix. There are so many toxins in our everyday lives, at home and at work. It is impossible to completely rid ourselves of these nasty substances however you can try and reduce your toxin loading as much as possible. Here are some...