Heavy periods and intermenstrual bleeding
Intermenstrual bleeding, irregular bleeding and heavy periods can be worrying and they can have a big effect on a woman’s everyday life. They do not always have an underlying cause, but they can result from many different types of problems, so it’s...
Progesterone and miscarriage
Written by Dr Sarah Merritt Progesterone is an important hormone. It is produced by the corpus luteum in the ovary during the menstrual cycle regardless of whether a woman becomes pregnant or not and then continues to be released if a woman does become pregnant. It...
Could I have endometriosis?
March is Endometriosis Awareness Month. This aims to raise public awareness of endometriosis, it’s symptoms, and the impact it has on women’s lives. It affects 1:10 women in the UK. While more people know about the condition today, there’s still a significant need...
Our detailed second trimester scans
Written by Beata Anderson Pregnancy is an exciting time. You’re growing a baby, anxiously awaiting their arrival, and preparing for a new chapter in your life, however it can be worrying and overwhelming especially during these uncertain times. Your first ultrasound...
Care after a worrying scan finding
Many couples choose to book an early pregnancy scan for reassurance purposes. This might be due to a miscarriage or baby loss in the past. Sometimes a couple just want to be able to see their baby before the routine NHS scan. In the majority of circumstances, we are...
Symptoms of abdominal bloating in early pregnancy.
” I feel and look so bloated”, is a common phrase made by women in early pregnancy. Clothes feeling tight across the middle, abdominal distension feeling worse in the evenings. Some women feel that they visibly appear to have a ‘bump’ in early...
Covid19 and Pregnancy
The Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (RCOG) and Royal College of Midwives (RCM) have updated their guidance regarding Covid19 and pregnancy. Two thirds of pregnant women who are Covid19 positive will not have any symptoms. For the 1 in 3 who do...
The Corpus Luteum
Written by Dr Sarah Merritt You may have heard or read the term corpus luteum either during your scan or on your scan report. The corpus luteum (CL) is a small area on the ovary which is left behind after the egg is released. It is formed from the follicle in...