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...