Focus on: The Fertility Journey
Every fertility journey is unique and the treatment is personalised. We are following a number of patients through their experiences. The first is Katy’s Story.
Fertility after 35 – Gaby became a mum again after 8 years
Posted - July 19, 2022
Lucie and Ben – our fertility journey
Posted - March 14, 2022
Causes of recurrent miscarriage – tests and improving chances of success
Posted - October 17, 2021
Baby Loss Awareness Week – pregnancy loss and infertility
Posted - October 11, 2021
The IVF Journey, what happens next
Posted - September 20, 2021
All the meds – Katy’s Fertility Journey
Posted - September 3, 2018
IVF down regulation bringing me down – Katy’s Fertility Journey
Posted - September 2, 2018
Egg collection – a geriatric at 36! – Katy’s Fertility Journey
Posted - September 1, 2018
Embryo transfer while you watch – Katy’s Fertility Journey
Posted - August 31, 2018
The longest wait – Katy’s Fertility Journey
Posted - August 30, 2018
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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Find out more about our tests and treatments here: moredetails.uk/3nJVwh9
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
Every 28 days (or thereabouts), between the ages of around 13 and 51, a woman will release a mature egg from her ovary which has the potential to be fertilised and develop into an embryo. ![]()
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If fertilisation does not occur, then the mature egg, along with the spongy lining of the womb which developed to protect and nourish the developing embryo, is lost through the menstrual bleed.![]()
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This week, we will be sharing more information about the menstrual cycle, including how it works, the different phases and how it is related to fertility.![]()
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Find out more here: moredetails.uk/3OOc7A2
Thank you to Rebekah for sending us this photo of her daughter, Ada. ![]()
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She said: “My daughter Ada, has a science day at school today and was asked to celebrate a scientist. We researched and she wanted to go as Jean Purdy. This is because Ada and my son Ruairí are both IVF babies and we stressed that without the work Jean Purdy did she would not be here.”![]()
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