Fertility preservation methods can be a great way for people to put having kids on hold, or preserve their fertility if they need to for medical reasons. Here we go through the main procedures available to women and those assigned female-at-birth. Quick facts: What is fertility preservation? Fertility preservation involves freezing your eggs, embryos, reproductive tissues or sperm, so they can be used in the future and you can hopefully…
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What are the Main Symptoms of Endometriosis?
Read moreEndometriosis is a common reproductive health condition that affects 1 in 10 in the UK. It’s characterised by painful, heavy periods as well as other, often debilitating symptoms. Here we go through each of the main symptoms in detail, so you know what to look out for and when to get checked. Quick facts: Endometriosis in the UK In the UK, endometriosis affects around 1.5 million women and people assigned…
Managing Endometriosis: Treatment Options Post-Diagnosis
Read moreHave you been diagnosed with endometriosis? Discover our top tips for managing endometriosis pain and the treatment options available to you. From painkillers to surgery. Quick facts: Living with endometriosis If you live with endometriosis, you probably know that one of the biggest symptoms of endometriosis is pain… a lot of it. Experiencing chronic pain amongst other, often equally debilitating symptoms, can have big physical and emotional consequences. Sadly, there…
Thyroid: The conductor of your hormonal orchestra
Read moreHow can your thyroid be affecting your fertility? Your thyroid is a butterfly-shaped gland located at the front of your throat. It plays a crucial role in influencing metabolism, temperature, growth, and development, via the production of thyroid hormones. The main thyroid hormones are thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) thyroxine (T4) and triiodothyronine (T3). Whilst many are aware that the imbalance of these hormones could cause changes in weight and mood,…