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...
A Rough Guide to having an Intrauterine System / IUS /Hormonal coil
At Somerset Early Scans we often see women who come to us for a pelvic scan to assess the location/position of their coil for "lost threads". This is a brief guide to the IUS, and the pros and cons of using the hormonal coil for contraception or to treat menstrual...
Sun Safety in Pregnancy
In pregnancy it is more important to take care in the sun. Your skin is more sensitive to the sun which can mean it's more likely to burn. Changing hormone levels make you more likely to develop skin pigmentation. Sometimes this can be in the form of dark patches on...
Can my baby hear us?
Written by Beata Anderson, Advanced Practitioner Sonographer As a sonographer we get asked very often if a baby can hear or when do they develop hearing while growing inside the uterus. The early formation of what will become your baby’s eyes and ears begins in the...