To chart or not to chart
Charting your body basal temperature (our body temperature upon waking after 5 hours of undisturbed sleep) and cervical mucus whilst trying to conceive for some can be off-putting, time-consuming and stressful. I have lost count how many people have said
WOMEN DIETARY ADVICE
Incorporate some organic produce in your diet to reduce the load on the liver and to avoid hormone disruptors. Many pesticides have estrogenic effects which can lower egg quality. Meats, fruit and vegetables. Gluten – Cut down on gluten
Common Female Issues
Some women get through their monthly periods easily with few or no concerns. Their periods come like clockwork, starting and stopping at nearly the same time every month, causing little more than a minor inconvenience. However, other women experience a
Blood Tests and Scans
When people have been trying to conceive for 12 months or more (will vary depending on location, age and doctor) they will be sent for their first initial blood tests and sperm test. Female Blood Hormonal Profile You will be requested to
Vaginal Environment and Fertility
The Vaginal Microbiome Do you or have you ever suffered from regular bouts of Thrush? Do you or have you ever suffered from regular bladder infections? Have you had several courses of antibiotics in your lifetime? If the answer is yes to any of
Stress and Fertility
Stress can be defined as: ‘A natural physical and mental reaction to both good and bad experiences that can be beneficial to our health and safety’. Our bodies respond to stress by releasing hormones which increase our heart and breathing rates. As
Oestrogen Dominance
Oestrogen dominance is a common problem among women today. This is seen through oestrogen dominant diseases such as endometriosis, fibroids and ovarian cysts. It is caused by an imbalance between the two most dominant hormones oestrogen and progesterone. Too high oestrogen