Category: Conditions

12 Posts

  • This one is for my cysters

    Everything You Need to Know About PCOS

    July 26, 2023Senior Scientific Research Associate

    Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) is a very common reproductive health condition estimated to affect 1 in 10 In the UK. Although it can cause fertility issues, being diagnosed with PCOS does not necessarily mean that someone will experience fertility issues—and some people may go on to conceive naturally, while others may need assistance with medication and fertility treatments. In this blog, we’ll cover exactly what PCOS is, its causes and…

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  • Been diagnosed

    Just been diagnosed with PCOS? Here’s What You Can Do to Manage PCOS Symptoms

    July 26, 2023Research and Development Scientist

    If you have been diagnosed with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) and are feeling a bit clueless or overwhelmed, we’re here to help.  PCOS is an extremely common reproductive health condition that affects up to 1 in 10 people assigned-female-at-birth. It can affect how the ovaries work and can cause an array of different symptoms, which can range in severity from person to person.  The good news is, even if you…

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  • Endometriosis

    Endometriosis and Fertility – What do you need to know?

    April 3, 2023Senior Scientific Research Associate

    Whether you have endometriosis, have a partner with endometriosis or even are just curious, you may be wondering, does endometriosis affect fertility?  We have broken down the science below to help you answer the most frequently asked questions when it comes to endometriosis and fertility. Is it possible to get pregnant with endometriosis? Although it is possible to get pregnant with endometriosis, there is a chance you may experience difficulty…

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  • Fibroids 101: Signs, symptoms and treatments

    April 3, 2023Senior Scientific Research Associate

    Around 2 in 3 women will develop a fibroid at some point in their lifetime, but what are fibroids, and how do they affect our lives? Don’t worry; we are taking it back to basics and giving you the lowdown on fibroids.  What are fibroids? Uterine fibroids are benign or non-cancerous growths of fibrous and muscle tissue in or around the uterus (womb). They are sometimes known as myomas or…

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  • period pain

    How can period pain impact your employees?

    May 20, 2022Senior Scientific Research Associate

    A 2019 BMJ study found that up to 14% of women took time off work during their menstrual periods due to symptoms such as heavy bleeding and period pain, with 3.4% reporting absenteeism almost every monthly menstrual cycle. Furthermore, over 80% found themselves less productive due to their period symptoms for 23.2 days a year on average. Unfortunately, period pain is incredibly common. Many might manage it with home remedies…

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  • PCOS and metformin

    Metformin and PCOS: A treatment right for you?

    September 21, 2021Hertility

    Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) affects around 1 in 10 people with ovaries (1). Despite being named as an “ovarian” syndrome, PCOS  has both reproductive and metabolic characteristics. Your metabolism describes the chemical processes that take place to keep you alive and your organs functioning normally, such as breathing, repairing cells and digesting food. Many PCOS sufferers are prescribed a drug called metformin to help treat symptoms of the condition. Metformin…

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  • hertility

    Living With Endometriosis – What I’ve Learnt Along The Way

    September 29, 2020Hertility

    My name is Abbie (@cheerfullylive) and in May 2019 I was finally diagnosed with endometriosis after a 9 year battle with pain.  If you aren’t aware, endometriosis is a chronic and debilitating condition where cells similar to the ones in the lining of the womb are found elsewhere on the body. These cells breakdown and bleed, causing painful periods, as well as possible infertility, fatigue, bowel and bladder problems, as…

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  • The culprits behind your skin stress

    Hormonal Acne: The Culprits Behind Your Skin Stress

    August 31, 2020Senior Scientific Research Associate

    Maintaining healthy skin isn’t always as simple as skinsperts and bloggers may make it sound. Sometimes no matter how much money you spend in the lotion aisle, or how many fads you try, your dreams of perfect skin don’t come true. Often the culprits behind your skin complaints are your hormones which can cause hormonal acne and other skin stresses. The hormones in our body are balanced very meticulously, so even…

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  • Period Blues and Your mental health

    PMS or PMDD? Period Blues and Your Mental Health

    August 30, 2020BA (Hons)

    Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS)  has been around as long as we’ve been having periods. But what used to be a taboo topic and often the butt of sexist jokes, is now an active point of conversation among women. With the period-related chat flowing, the door is finally open for researchers to give women the answers we’ve been waiting for, and it’s interesting to see the impact your cycle could be having…

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  • PCOS & a Dermoid Cyst To Top It All Off

    PCOS & a Dermoid Cyst To Top It All Off

    August 30, 2020Hertility

    Erratic periods I’ve always had a feeling something wasn’t quite right with my hormones. Nothing major… but something a little skew-whiff. Since I was a teenager I’ve had erratic periods. They’re on the light side, making me one of the lucky ones, but sometimes they won’t come for months. Once, just after my final exams at university, my period didn’t come for about 9 months. I’ve always been a normal…

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