Following on from the last article about PCOS, this article explains its impact on fertility. How does PCOS impact fertility and what treatments are available? You may not be ovulating with PCOS, and when you don’t ovulate, pregnancy will not…
What Is PCOS- Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome
Author: Obstetrician Dr Peter England Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome is regularly shortened to the term PCOS. It is important to diagnose PCOS correctly, for both your long- and short-term health implications. With appropriate treatment and diagnosis PCOS symptoms and implications can…
What is a Mirena?
A Mirena is a form of contraception belonging to the IUCD group. IUCDs are Intrauterine contraceptive devices and have been around since the1950s. Often known as IUDs, they come in two forms: non -hormonal (copper IUDs) and hormonally-based (Mirena and…
Surgical Termination of Pregnancy
In some circumstances, you might find that you require a surgical termination of pregnancy, this is also commonly called an abortion or S.T.O.P. Surgical terminations are performed for pregnancies where the fetus is no longer viable, for medical and for…
Type 1 Diabetes and Pregnancy
If you are living with Type 1 Diabetes, your pregnancy and birth will need additional care to ensure both you and your baby are well looked after. Thank you to my patient Emma, for sharing her pregnancy and birth story…