In this article, I delve further into the types of ovarian cancer and their treatment. Before reading on, take a peek at my first article on ovarian cancer for relevant background information. I explain where the cancer is located, symptoms to look out for, who may be at risk of developing it, and the support …
Although sperm production and subsequent fertility cannot be assessed purely on a single sample of semen, it can give insights that can help improve your chances of a successful pregnancy. Read on to learn more about what semen is and how it is produced, what a semen analysis looks for, and what this could mean …
Although both polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) and ovarian cysts have ‘cysts’ in their name, these two conditions are very different. Read on below to learn about the key differences between these conditions and symptoms you may experience. Ovarian cysts Ovarian cysts are fluid-filled sacs that can develop inside or on your ovaries. Ovarian cysts are …
Ovarian cancer is the 6th most common cancer in the UK, with 7,500 women diagnosed every year. (1) Early detection increases the likelihood of successful treatment, so it is important to know what signs and symptoms to look out for, who is at higher risk, and what treatment options are available. First, let’s go over …
Miscarriage is a loss of a pregnancy, and it can be divided into early miscarriage (less than 12 weeks of pregnancy) or late miscarriage (between 12-23 weeks of pregnancy). 20-40% of pregnancies result in a miscarriage, and most commonly occur in the 1st trimester (from day 1 of pregnancy to the 13th week). (1) Many …
Are your periods heavy and painful? Do you experience pain outside of your period, during sexual intercourse or when going to the toilet? These symptoms may suggest endometriosis. 1 in 10 women has endometriosis, though due to misdiagnoses and/or underestimation of period pains, the diagnosis could be delayed for up to 8 years. (1) So …
If your pregnancy test has come back positive, and you know you should see a midwife, but you’re unsure how to go about it – this article is for you! Read on to learn more about how to book your first appointment in pregnancy, and what this appointment will entail. Your booking appointment information card: …
Roughly, 1 in 80 pregnancies will occur outside of the uterus. A fertilised egg in a normal pregnancy will implant itself into the wall of the uterus. In ectopic pregnancies, 98% of the time it mistakenly implants itself into the part of the fallopian tube known as the ampulla. (1) Rarely, it can implant onto …
Before I was medically trained, eclampsia was a condition that instantly took me back to ‘Call the Midwife’, a BBC series about midwives set in the 1950s and 60s. In the series, this condition seemed prolific amongst pregnant women, often costing them, and their babies, their lives. A mysterious condition that everyone knew, but no …
Whether the first child or fifth, starting the pregnancy journey can spark a range of emotions, from new and exciting to worrisome and overwhelming. The antenatal care team is here for you to provide support throughout your pregnancy with visits starting around 8 weeks of pregnancy. These visits are an opportunity to check on you …
