Category: Fertility in the Workplace
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Posted - February 9, 2024
Join our Fertility Support Group meeting on Wednesday 11 September, with Dr Valentina Mauro, who will be discussing PCOS. 🧑⚕️![]()
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Our monthly online Zoom meetings are free for anyone experiencing infertility, whether you're a Bourn Hall patient or not. The sessions include:![]()
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Register for free here: moredetails.uk/3tjohWl ![]()
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Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a common condition that affects ovarian function and egg release, with symptoms that can signal infertility. ![]()
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Women with PCOS often experience a hormone imbalance, including abnormal insulin levels and higher testosterone, which can cause irregular periods, excess body hair, acne, and polycystic ovaries.![]()
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Maintaining a healthy BMI can be challenging for women with PCOS, which can further affect fertility, as weight influences insulin production.![]()
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Learn more about how PCOS affects fertility here: moredetails.uk/3kkoSR2 ![]()
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Lydia once saw her irregular periods as a hassle, not realising polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) could impact her fertility.![]()
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PCOS, which affects about one in eight women, is a leading cause of female infertility because of hormone imbalances that affect the ovaries.![]()
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As PCOS Awareness Month approaches, Lydia wants to share her story to help others trying to conceive. She and her partner, Ben, began trying for a baby in her late-20s. Knowing her condition, they sought help after six months and were eligible for two rounds of NHS-funded IVF. ![]()
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Thankfully, the treatment worked on their first try, and Lydia and Ben are now proud parents to son Rylo, thanks to our Norwich clinic.![]()
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Read their full story here: moredetails.uk/4cPuZXR 💓![]()
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September is PCOS awareness month, a time dedicated to raising awareness and promoting education about polycystic ovary syndrome.![]()
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The theme this year is ‘Voices of Strength, Agents of Change’.![]()
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PCOS is a common and complex hormonal condition that is influenced by genetic factors. Its symptoms, which can be both physically and emotionally challenging, include: irregular periods or no periods at all; excessive hair growth; difficulty managing weight; oily skin or acne; hair loss; and struggles with fertility. ![]()
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To learn more about PCOS, visit our website and explore our collection of blogs and resources by searching for 'PCOS': moredetails.uk/3d7ipuk ![]()
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If someone you know is experiencing infertility, it can be difficult to know what to say and what not to say. Here are some tips for discussing this sensitive topic.![]()
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If you have any other advice, please do share it in the comments for our followers to see! 💬![]()
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*Some of these tips came from Fertility Network UK.
