Posts Tagged ‘fertility’
Endometriosis in Pregnancy
Mr Hemant Vakharia, Consultant Gynaecologist and Advanced Laparoscopic Surgeon, contributed to GoodToKnow article explaining the impact of endometriosis on pregnancy and fertility. How does endometriosis affect fertility? Endometriosis is a condition where tissue similar to the lining inside the uterus (endometrium) grows outside the uterus, leading to various symptoms, including painful periods, pain with intercourse,…
Read MoreTips to Manage Menopause Symptoms
Dr. Claire Phipps, GP and Advanced Menopause Specialist, Laura Southern, Nutritional Therapist, and Mr. Tomasz Lukaszewski, Senior Consultant in Reproductive Medicine, talk about the symptoms of menopause and their management and how you can manage them. What Age Does Menopause Start? The average age of menopause is 51 years, marking the day when you can…
Read MoreInsights on Irregular Periods
Mr Hemant Vakharia, consultant gynaecologist and advanced laparoscopic surgeon at London Gynaecology, worked on the Mother&Baby article providing some insights on irregular periods. What are the causes of irregular periods? When it comes to menstrual cycles, every woman’s experience can be a bit different. It’s normal for the time between the start of one period…
Read MoreFertility, Pregnancy, IBD and Surgery
When it comes to Irritable Bowel Disease (IBD) and fertility/pregnancy, possible complications lie in the medication more so than the disease itself. Although pregnancy will affect everyone differently, women with IBD who are pregnant are defined as ‘high risk’. Read what Consultant Gynaecologist Meg Wilson has to say on the topic in this piece by…
Read MoreAll about Ovarian Cysts
Consultant Gynaecologist Narendra Pisal shares some information on the topic of ovarian cysts, discussing types, symptoms and treatment. Ovarian cysts are fluid-filled cysts commonly seen within ovaries. The cysts can vary in size and range from a few millimetres to tens of centimetres. They are very common and probably most women have them at some…
Read MoreChlamydia Symptoms You Shouldn’t Ignore
Chlamydia is one of the most common sexually transmitted diseases in the UK and if left untreated it can cause fertility issues. In many cases chlamydia can present very few symptoms, therefore it is so important to be aware of which symptoms to look out for. Consultant Gynaecologist Ms Rhona Flemming spoke to Popsugar about…
Read MoreThe Effect of Age on Fertility
Recent trends suggest that many women are delaying having children, usually due to taking longer to settle down as many women are focussing on a career. Another reason for this trend is being unaware of the effect that age can have on ovarian function and fertility. In this article, Mr Pisal answers common questions surrounding…
Read MoreThe Importance of a Healthy BMI When Trying for a Baby
Extra weight can upset the balance of hormones that affect fertility, such as oestrogen and insulin. Mr Pisal talks to Slimming World Magazine about the importance of maintaining a healthy weight when trying to get pregnant, both naturally and through IVF. Read the full article here.
Read MoreWhy a Cold Shower is Better Than a Hot Bath for Would Be Dads
Mr Pisal talks to the Daily Mail about reducing heat to the testes and why it’s a good idea for men who are trying to father children to avoid hot baths and sitting with computers on their laps. Click here to read the article.
Read MoreFertility: Everything You Need to Know
Thinking about having a baby? Or perhaps like the many women you’ve been putting it off until your 30s . Mr Pisal talks to Metro about fertility and the effects of delaying starting a family. Click here to read the article.
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