Cervical screening in pregnancy
Cervical screening – what is it and why is it so important? The cervix is the opening to the womb from your vagina. www.nhs.uk/conditions/cervical-screening Cervical screening is free NHS screening for women between the age of 25 – 64 years old, that can detect...
Do I need a scan?
In our last blog we covered two possible causes of intermenstrual bleeding and heavy periods. This can be worrying situation for a woman and and can have a big effect on everyday life. There is not always an underlying cause, but it can be a result of many different...
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...
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...