Cervical screening
Cervical screening (smear test) is a screening test that is free and available on the NHS as part of the National Cervical Screening Programme. Women are automatically invited by letter, between the ages of 25 – 64 and if registered as a female with a GP surgery....
Folic acid
What is folic acid? Folic acid is a man-made supplement that you are advised to take while you are trying for a baby and until you are 12 weeks pregnant. The natural form of folic acid is folate and is found in green leafy vegetables, breakfast cereal, bread and...
Positive Thinking and Infertility
Pregnancy is one of the most important and beautiful phases in your life, and if everything goes smoothly, can bring with it much joy and happiness. Most people look forward to that moment; when they get to hold their own baby in their arms. But for some, the journey...
Polycystic Ovaries/Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCO/PCOS)
Approximately one in six couples in the UK may have problems conceiving and after 12 months trying approximately 84% will have been successful. There are many factors that affect fertility for both partners and some are unexplained. A common endocrine condition that...