Gynaecological Cancer Awareness Month
September is gynaecological cancer awareness month. It is an excellent opportunity to remind ourselves of the types, possible causes, signs and symptoms. Raising awareness may help to identify and treat these cancers early. Types of gynaecological cancer There are 5...
First Trimester
The First Trimester describes the period of time from the first day of your last period to the end of the 12th week. It can be confusing to be told that when you first find out you are pregnant you may be at least 4-5 weeks pregnant. This will be approximately 2-3...
What is a retroverted uterus and how might it affect me?
Most women have an anteverted uterus, where the uterus is orientated so that it tilts forwards in the pelvic cavity, lying just behind the bladder. The retroverted uterus is an anatomical variant that is present in 20-30% of women. Sometimes referred to as a tilted...
Sperm Tests
An essential part of any fertility health check is a sperm test or semen analysis. Here we will explain what is looked at in a basic sperm test and what information this gives us. pH The pH of the sample is the acidity and alkalinity, this is measured on a scale with...
Miscarriage and could it be sperm are contributing?
Research is continually being carried out looking into pregnancy loss and premature birth. In the UK, Tommy’s is one of the largest charities carrying out this research. 1 in 4 pregnancies are affected by miscarriage, with approximately half of these likely being due...