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Genetic carrier screening is a test that looks at whether prospective parents carry certain inherited conditions.Most ca...
19/08/2026

Genetic carrier screening is a test that looks at whether prospective parents carry certain inherited conditions.

Most carriers are healthy and have no family history, which is why screening can offer useful information ahead of pregnancy.

Key things to know:
🩸It is usually a simple blood or saliva test
👫It checks whether both partners carry the same condition
🧪 It is best done before or early in pregnancy

Results help inform planning and options

Carrier screening is a personal choice, and a specialist can explain what it does and does not cover.

Book a consultation to learn more about carrier screening via the link in bio.

PMOS (PCOS), or Polycystic Metabolic-Ovarian Syndrome, is one of the most common hormonal conditions affecting people of...
17/08/2026

PMOS (PCOS), or Polycystic Metabolic-Ovarian Syndrome, is one of the most common hormonal conditions affecting people of reproductive age.

It is estimated to affect around 1 in 10 women, and it presents differently from person to person. Some notice clear signs, while others only discover it when investigating fertility.

Common features can include:
❌ Irregular or absent periods
❌ Difficulty with ovulation
❌ Changes in skin or hair
❌ Challenges with conceiving

PMOS does not mean pregnancy is out of reach. With the right understanding and support, ovulation and cycles can often be managed, and many pathways to conception remain open.

Assessment usually involves a combination of history, blood tests, and ultrasound.

Book a consultation to understand your cycle via the link in bio.

Fertility care does not always begin with treatment. Often, it begins with understanding.Testing and investigation can i...
12/08/2026

Fertility care does not always begin with treatment. Often, it begins with understanding.

Testing and investigation can identify factors that are affecting conception, and in some cases, those factors are simple and readily addressed. For a number of patients, that clarity alone changes the picture.

"50% of the patients who are getting testing and investigations done with me end up pregnant with no need for further interventions." - Dr Erin Fuller

Investigations commonly explore things such as:
✔️Cycle and ovulation patterns
✔️Hormone levels
✔️S***m health
✔️General reproductive health

Every situation is different, and this reflects one clinician's experience rather than a prediction of any individual outcome. The value often lies in understanding what is happening and letting that guide what comes next.

Book an appointment to start with answers via the link in bio.

Good preparation before conception can support both fertility and a healthy pregnancy.Preconception care focuses on gene...
10/08/2026

Good preparation before conception can support both fertility and a healthy pregnancy.

Preconception care focuses on general health in the months leading up to trying, and it applies to both partners.

Commonly recommended steps include:
✔️Starting folate ahead of conception, as advised
✔️A general health check and review of any medications
✔️Balanced nutrition, regular movement, and adequate sleep
✔️Reducing alcohol and stopping smoking

These are broad guides rather than personal medical advice. A specialist can tailor recommendations to individual circumstances.

Book a preconception consultation via the link in bio.

Age is one of the strongest influences on fertility for a reason that is entirely biological.Women are born with all the...
05/08/2026

Age is one of the strongest influences on fertility for a reason that is entirely biological.

Women are born with all the eggs they will ever have. Both the number and the quality of those eggs gradually decline over time, with a more noticeable shift from the mid-thirties onward.

This affects the chance of conceiving naturally, and it can also influence how the body responds to fertility treatment.

A few points worth understanding:
- The decline is gradual, not sudden
- Quality matters as much as quantity
- Age affects everyone differently, which is why individual assessment matters

Knowing where things stand can support clearer, earlier decisions.

Book an appointment to understand your fertility picture via the link in bio.

IVF can feel complex from the outside, so here is a simple overview of the main stages.1. Stimulation: hormone medicatio...
03/08/2026

IVF can feel complex from the outside, so here is a simple overview of the main stages.

1. Stimulation: hormone medication encourages the ovaries to develop multiple eggs
2. Egg retrieval: eggs are collected in a short procedure under anaesthesia
3. Fertilisation: eggs and s***m are combined in the laboratory
4. Embryo development: fertilised eggs are monitored as they grow over several days
5. Embryo transfer: an embryo is placed into the uterus
6. The wait: a blood test follows around two weeks later

Every journey looks a little different, and steps may be adjusted to suit individual needs. No two treatment plans are identical.

Book a consultation to understand what IVF could involve via the link in bio.

IUI, or intrauterine insemination, is one of the more straightforward fertility treatments.The process places prepared s...
29/07/2026

IUI, or intrauterine insemination, is one of the more straightforward fertility treatments.

The process places prepared s***m directly into the uterus around the time of ovulation, giving s***m a shorter distance to travel and improving timing.

It generally involves:
Tracking the cycle to identify ovulation
Preparing a concentrated s***m sample
A quick, in-clinic insemination procedure

IUI is sometimes combined with mild ovarian stimulation. It can suit certain situations, such as unexplained infertility, mild male factor, or the use of donor s***m.

Whether IUI is appropriate depends on individual circumstances, and a specialist can help work through that.

Book an appointment to explore your treatment options via the link in bio.

Fertility is often framed as a female concern, yet the full picture usually involves both partners. 👫Male factor is invo...
27/07/2026

Fertility is often framed as a female concern, yet the full picture usually involves both partners. 👫

Male factor is involved in around 40 per cent of infertility cases, either on its own or alongside other factors. S***m health is assessed across several measures, including count, movement, and shape.

A semen analysis is a straightforward early test and one of the most useful starting points in any fertility assessment.

Factors that can affect s***m health include:
✔️General health and lifestyle
✔️Certain medical conditions
✔️Heat exposure and some medications

Assessing both partners early avoids delays and helps direct care to where it is most needed.

Book a consultation to start with a complete picture via the link in bio.

One of the most common questions in fertility care is how long to try before seeking help.General guidance is based on a...
22/07/2026

One of the most common questions in fertility care is how long to try before seeking help.General guidance is based on age, because fertility naturally changes over time:
✅ Under 35: after 12 months of trying without success
✅ 35 to 39: after 6 months
✅ 40 and over: sooner rather than later, often straight away

Earlier assessment is also worth considering where there is a known factor, such as irregular cycles, endometriosis, previous pelvic surgery, or a family history of early menopause.

Seeing a specialist does not always mean starting treatment. Often, it begins with simple tests and a clearer picture of what is happening.

Book an appointment to discuss your options via the link in bio.

Timing plays a real role in conception, and it centres on a short window each cycle.Ovulation is when an o***y releases ...
20/07/2026

Timing plays a real role in conception, and it centres on a short window each cycle.

Ovulation is when an o***y releases an egg. That egg can be fertilised for around 12 to 24 hours. S***m, however, can survive in the reproductive tract for up to 5 days.

This means the fertile window spans roughly 6 days: the five days leading up to ovulation, plus the day of ovulation itself.

A few things worth knowing:
✔️Ovulation usually occurs around 14 days before the next period, not on a fixed calendar date
✔️Cycle length varies from person to person, so the fertile window shifts accordingly
✔️Tracking methods include cycle apps, ovulation predictor kits, and basal body temperature

Understanding the fertile window is often the first step in a fertility conversation.

🗓️Book a consultation to discuss your cycle via the link in bio.

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