Varicocele can cause male infertility – What are they?

Varicocele can cause male infertility – What are they?

Varicocele is a medical condition characterised by the enlargement of the veins in the scrotum. These veins are known as the Pampiniform plexus, and when they become dilated or swollen, they can form varicocele. A varicocele is when veins become enlarged inside your...
Yes You Can Still Get Pregnant With PCOS

Yes You Can Still Get Pregnant With PCOS

Having PCOS does not mean you can’t get pregnant. PCOS is one of the most common, but treatable, causes of infertility in women. In women with PCOS, the hormonal imbalance interferes with the growth and release of eggs from the ovaries (ovulation). If you...
What is Polycystic Ovary Syndrome?

What is Polycystic Ovary Syndrome?

Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) is a very common endocrine condition that affects 1 in every 10 in the UK. It manifests differently in each person and can be incredibly devastating to an individual’s self-esteem and quality of life. There is no known cause or...
Top 10 Questions About DHEA and Fertility in the UK

Top 10 Questions About DHEA and Fertility in the UK

In the book It starts with the egg ,one of the egg-quality supplements they discuss for the advancedplan is DHEA. Here, the top 10 most questions asked about DHEA and fertility in the UK areanswered 1. Should I take DHEA To Improve My Egg Quality? By far the most...
What are Fibroids?

What are Fibroids?

Its Fibroid awareness month July 2023 So at The Fertility Shop, we thought we would publish some relevant postsInformation from the British Fibroid Trust www.britishfibroidtrust.org.uk What are Fibroids? Fibroids are benign (non-cancerous) tumours. They grow on or in...