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The menstrual cycle of each woman is highly regulated by hormones. The regular level of hormonal fluctuation is unique, but there are standard healthy ranges for fluctuations. Going out of range can be a sign of hormonal dysregulation and reproductive issues. If conceiving is among your plans in the future, we highly recommend reading this article, to understand how a woman's body functions.

Infertility is the inability to get pregnant even after having frequent and unprotected sex for one year. The reasons can vary and can be connected with a woman, a man, or both partners. Age, irregular menstrual cycle and anovulation can also be barriers to conceiving.

Preparing to become parents can be the most wonderful and exciting period of your life but it can also be a time of anxiety and uncertainty. It’s not a secret that this journey needs some preparation. One of the most important things is taking care of your health. Getting enough nutrients and vitamins will support your healthy pregnancy and boost your chances of conception. Although a healthy diet is the key, supplements can help ensure you get enough vital nutrients.

If you are planning a pregnancy or just thinking about it, it is never too early to start getting ready to conceive. Did you know that up to 15% of couples face infertility or have difficulties on their way to becoming parents. In case your most cherished dream is to get pregnant, we have some tips to boost your fertility naturally.

Approximately 15% of clinically recognised pregnancies end in miscarriage! Chromosomal problems account for around half of these pregnancies but for the other 50% the reason has been mostly unknown. New science suggests that unbalanced vaginal microbiome may play a role in miscarriage, and conversely, a balanced vaginal microbiome may prevent miscarriage in the first trimester.

With fertility decline becoming a national problem for all countries responding to the problem is likely yo become an overriding policy concern in many nations. Prof Emil Vollset says ‘ We must not compromise efforts to enhance women’s reproductive health or progress on women’s rights’

Alcohol affects everybody differently, but it is solid fact that alcohol can work against you when you are trying to conceive. Strong scientific evidence shows that drinking alcohol can reduce both men’s and women’s fertility. Research has revealed even drinking slightly increases the time it to takes to get pregnant and reduces the chances of having a healthy baby.

When it comes to fertility treatment in the UK, and specifically IVF, there are two way of doing it: private or NHS funded treatment. When you add in the factor of where you live, how old you are, what sex your partner is and if you’ve had children in the past it becomes a whole other story.

3.5 million people in the UK are currently facing fertility issues and that number is on the rise. National fertility week, 1-5 November, aims to: Change perceptions of fertility and infertility Signpost support across all stages of fertility journeys Raise funds to enable important organisations to continue helping everyone facing fertility issues Here are some trends and figures looking at the changes and improvements of fertility treatments to kick start this important week.

You hear a lot about the bacteria living in your gut and how important that is for your health and fertility. But, you are likely much less familiar with the bacteria living in your vagina aka the vaginal microbiome. And trust me, you want to know your vaginal microbiome; it is a door to empowerment and informed decision making. Your vaginal microbiome is crucial for your health. It affects everything from your ability to fight infections, likelihood of you contracting STDs, getting pregnant, miscarrying and even developing certain cancers.