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.
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.
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?
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.
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.