Focus on: Coping with Christmas
Festive times are milestones that can be difficult for many reasons. Stress comes when our thoughts and feelings are out of synch with the actions we are taking. This can be particularly true over the festive season when there is considerable pressure to appear outwardly happy despite inner turmoil. We have created a series of blogs giving various coping strategies.
Antioxidants and fertility health
Posted - January 1, 2023
Christmas, cravings and calories
Posted - December 19, 2022
Coping with Christmas: Manage your emotional blood pressure
Posted - December 16, 2021
Coping with Christmas: Make your own family traditions
Posted - December 10, 2021
A Christmas shopping trip started my biological clock ticking
Posted - December 12, 2019
Coping with Christmas: Dealing with friends’ good news
Posted - December 18, 2018
Coping with Christmas: Writing can help
Posted - December 17, 2018
Coping with Christmas series: Care for yourself
Posted - December 14, 2018
How the fertility support group helped me to cope with Christmas
Posted - December 12, 2018
Support for your fertility journey
Posted - March 20, 2018
The two-week wait is the 14 day interval between ovulation and when your period would usually occur.![]()
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When you have fertility treatment, you will be told to wait two weeks after your embryo transfer before you take a pregnancy test. This is because pregnancy tests detect the presence of human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) in urine, and the levels necessary for a positive result are usually reached around 14 days after fertilisation.![]()
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Thank you to Amy for sending us this photo of her daughter.![]()
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She said: “Our Bourn Hall Cambridge baby girl was born 06-11-23. Perfect in every way. We are forever grateful to you.”
How much do you know about the stages of your menstrual cycle?![]()
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Understanding your menstrual cycle can empower you to embrace the changes and make the most of each phase. Share your tips in the comments for navigating these stages.![]()
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Ever wondered which hormones are involved in the menstrual cycle and what their role is? Read on to find out more.![]()
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There are five main hormones involved in the menstrual cycle:![]()
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1️⃣ Oestrogen![]()
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2️⃣ Progesterone![]()
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3️⃣ Luteinizing hormone (LH)![]()
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4️⃣ Follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH)![]()
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5️⃣ Human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG)![]()
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Take our free fertility self assessment to learn more about your ability to get pregnant here: moredetails.uk/3Yd6aj8
The menstrual cycle is often divided into two phases: the follicular phase and the luteal phase. The follicular phase spans from the first day of your period until the day of ovulation, while the luteal phase starts at ovulation and ends the day before your next period.![]()
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Ovulation is where a mature egg is released from the ovary and is swept into the adjacent fallopian tube. This occurs on or around day 14 of your cycle, meaning you will be most fertile on or around this day. ![]()
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Sperm can survive a few days inside the fallopian tubes so the best time to have sex if you’re trying to conceive is a few days before ovulation and during ovulation.![]()
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Read our handy leaflet to learn more about the menstrual cycle here: moredetails.uk/3OOc7A2
