Category: Rainbow celebration
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Increased support for transgender fertility preservation
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Posted - June 9, 2017
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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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Verity - PCOS Charity![]()
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#PCOSawarenessmonth #PCOSawareness #PCOS
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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#pcosawarenessmonth #pcosawareness #PCOS
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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Verity - PCOS Charity
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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#PCOSawarenessmonth #PCOSawareness #PCOS
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.
