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What and where is your cervix? The cervix is part of the uterus. It is the neck of the uterus and it opens into the vagina. In your fertile window, the mucus plug in the cervix that prevents sperm going up into your uterus breaks down to allow sperm through for fertilization of your egg….
Stress and fertility – I am sure this is something we have all heard, how stress impacts our fertility and to just relax! This is not helpful and can create even more harm as we start to stress about stressing. So lets have a look at stress and its effect on our reproductive system and…
How do you cope with negative fertility messages? Have you visited your GP or gynaecologist to find out why you are struggling to conceive? Only to be told your eggs are old, your eggs are no good, you have low ovarian reserve or your endometrium is not thick enough. How did make it you feel?…
Trying to conceive is hard. And we often lose our piece of mind during fertility treatments. Here we will look at some tips to help with the roller coaster of trying to conceive. 1. Manage Expectations Many of us plan when we want to conceive, plan when we are going to get pregnant and plan…
Insomnia during Menopause What is it about lack of sleep and menopause? Sleep during menopause can be very elusive. Are you experiencing lack of sleep as you go through menopause? It is one of the most debilitating symptoms going through the change. Lying there wide awake, knowing there is a big day ahead, worried about…
What is adenomyosis? Adenomyosis is where the cells of the uterus that bleed in menstruation grow in the muscle of the uterus. When menstruation happens, it bleeds into the muscle creating distension in the lower abdomen. It can cause extreme pain, heavy bleeding, exhaustion and disruption to quality of life. It is believed 1 in…
Panic, palpitations and impending doom Menopause and anxiety can often come hand in hand. Women who have not experienced anxiety before can often find themselves anxious. This in addition causes problems with sleep, our digestion and our sense of wellbeing. As we career towards menopause, our reproductive hormones can have a huge impact on our…
Fertility is creation Rethinking fertility treatments. Sometimes when you are so stressed and anxious about falling pregnant and having a baby, you may forget the end goal. Fertility is creation. The creation of life, the coming together of the male and female essence to create life. To support creation, we need to nurture your body,…
About endometriosis Women’s voices have started to be heard about the devastating effect endometriosis can have on their lives and bodies. Every woman’s story and experience is different. Some symptoms include excruciating pain and heavy periods. There may be the inability to function in daily life, painful intercourse and inability to fall pregnant. No-one really knows…
Men’s Sperm Health needs attention too What does a healthy pregnancy actually mean? The outcome of pregnancy is a mother, baby and a family unit. To have a healthy pregnancy we also want to have a healthy mum and healthy baby at the end with a partner that feels included and empowered to love and…
