What Your GP Might Not Test For (And Why It Matters for Fertility)
When you visit your GP about fertility concerns, you'll typically get some basic testing: day 3 hormone levels, maybe a progesterone test, possibly basic thyroid function. These tests are useful, but they often miss crucial pieces of the puzzle—especially if you have underlying health conditions.
Here's what standard NHS fertility testing typically includes, what it might be missing, and why more comprehensive assessment can make a real difference to understanding your fertility health.
Understanding Endometriosis: What We Know, What We Don't, and How to Support Your Body
Endometriosis is one of those conditions that somehow manages to affect millions while remaining frustratingly misunderstood. If you're reading this, chances are you're dealing with it yourself, supporting someone who is, or simply trying to understand why it takes nearly nine years on average to get diagnosed in the UK. Let's break down what we know about endometriosis, what remains a mystery, and most importantly, what you can do about it.
What Every Woman Needs to Know About Xenoestrogens
You can’t fully support women’s hormonal health whilst also sell them products that work against it. And if we’re going to talk about health and wellness for women, we need to talk about all of it.
That includes what we breathe in daily, what we put on our skin, and what we’re normalising in the name of beauty.
What to Expect When Working With a Nutritional Therapist
Thinking about working with a nutritional therapist but not sure what the process looks like? Here's what to expect—from the initial questionnaire to follow-up sessions. Learn what questions you'll be asked, why honesty matters, and how to know if you're ready to commit to the process.
Fertility in Your 30s and 40s: What Changes (What You Can and Can’t Control)
If you're in your 30s or 40s and thinking about fertility, you've probably heard plenty about declining egg quality, biological clocks, and age-related fertility decline. While there's truth to these concerns, the narrative often creates panic without providing useful information about what you can actually influence.
A Hormone-Balancing Shopping List (That’s Easy to Follow)
Your hormones govern everything—energy, mood, fertility, metabolism, sleep. When they're balanced, you feel like yourself. When they're not, every day is a struggle. One of the most powerful ways to support them doesn't require a prescription—it often starts with what's in your shopping basket.
What is AMH and When Should You Get Tested? A Complete Guide
Anti-Müllerian Hormone (AMH) testing has become one of the most commonly discussed fertility tests, but many women are left wondering: what exactly is AMH, when should you get tested, and what do the results mean for your fertility future?
How Blood Sugar Affects Your Hormones (And Why You Should Care)
Ever crashed hard at 3pm, felt rage-hungry between meetings, or noticed your PMS gets worse after chaotic eating? That's your blood sugar talking. When it's unstable, your entire hormone system suffers—irregular cycles, mood swings, relentless cravings, exhaustion. Here's what's happening in your body and what you can do about it.
Preparing for IVF: How Nutrition Can Support Your Treatment Success
If you're preparing for IVF, you're likely feeling a mix of hope, anxiety, and determination to do everything possible to support your treatment success. While IVF protocols are primarily medical, emerging research shows that nutrition and lifestyle factors can significantly influence treatment outcomes.
PCOS and Fertility: How Nutrition Can Help You Conceive
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) affects up to 10% of women of reproductive age and is one of the leading causes of female infertility. If you've been diagnosed with PCOS, you might feel overwhelmed by conflicting dietary advice or worried about your ability to conceive.
While PCOS can present fertility challenges, many women with PCOS conceive naturally or with minimal intervention—especially when they understand how to use nutrition strategically to support their reproductive health.
Why the Health and Wellness Industry Is a Mess (And How to Navigate It)
Drowning in saved Instagram posts and conflicting health advice? I’ve been there. The wellness industry is chaotic, contradictory, and often more interested in selling you something than really helping you. Here's why it's such a mess—and what you can do to figure out what works for your body.
Fertility Nutrition: What to Eat When Trying to Conceive or Thinking Ahead
When you're trying to conceive, it's natural to want to do everything possible to support your fertility. While there's no magic fertility diet that guarantees pregnancy, research consistently shows that certain nutrients and lifestyle patterns can significantly support reproductive health for both women and men.
As a nutritionist, I'm often asked: "What should I eat to boost my fertility?" My answer is: nourishing your body with the nutrients it needs for optimal reproductive function.
Understanding Your Cycle—and the Signs Something Is Off
You've had your period for over a decade, but were you ever actually taught what's normal? Severe PMS, debilitating cramps, irregular cycles, heavy bleeding—these aren't just "part of being a woman." Your cycle is feedback from your body. Here's how to read it and recognise when something needs attention.