How can lifestyle affect fertility? Your lifestyle is an important factor in your fertility. It is something that you should consider when trying for a baby. One such factor is weight. In women, obesity is associated with an increased risk of almost all pregnancy complications including miscarriage, stillbirth, gestational diabetes, and difficulty with labour and birth. Overweight women can also…
What is adenomyosis? Adenomyosis is a condition of the uterus. Where the inner lining of the uterus breaks through the muscle wall. Basically, the uterus has several layers. The innermost layer lines the uterine cavity. This is the endometrium. This is the part that will shed each month when a woman has a period. The next layer – going outwards…
HyCoSy – Don’t let the name put you off! I have selected this test to look at because it has a complex sounding name. When you are trying for a baby it can be overwhelming to read all the different tests and procedures and the use of acronyms and medical terminology is not helpful. All you want to do is…
I wanted to set out some clear pointers on lifestyle as it often affects the chances of pregnancy for couples. Weight and BMI When it comes to looking at fertility and women’s health, we take weight seriously in women, obesity is associated with increased risk of almost all pregnancy complications including miscarriage, stillbirth, gestational diabetes, and difficulty with labour and…
