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PCOS fertility treatment options including letrozole, clomifene and metformin

November 6, 2023

Metformin, Clomid and other medications: fertility treatment options for PCOS

Metformin, Clomid and letrozole for PCOS fertility: what each medicine does, why letrozole is often first-line for anovulatory infertility, and when specialist advice matters.

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Insulin resistance, glucose testing and fertility in PCOS

November 6, 2023

The role of insulin resistance in PCOS and fertility

How insulin resistance relates to PCOS and fertility, including current guidance on glucose testing, why routine insulin assays are not recommended, and where lifestyle and metformin fit.

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PCOS, ovulation, ovarian reserve and egg quality explained

November 6, 2023

PCOS and Egg Quality: What you need to know

PCOS and egg quality explained: why PCOS mainly affects fertility through ovulation, why AMH measures ovarian reserve rather than egg quality, and what fertility medicines and IVF actually do.

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Serotonin, dopamine, oxytocin and endorphins explained without the happiness-hormone hype

September 11, 2023

Four Ways You Can Maximise Your Good Mood By Hacking Your Happiness Hormones

The science behind so-called happiness hormones: what serotonin, dopamine, oxytocin and endorphins actually do, and why mood cannot be reduced to hacking four chemicals.

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Managing period pain and menstrual symptoms at work

September 11, 2023

How to Deal With Period Pain and Heavy Periods at Work

How to deal with period pain and heavy periods at work: practical ways to manage cramps, bleeding and discomfort, plus when symptoms should be discussed with a GP.

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TENS machine for period pain and menstrual cramp relief

September 11, 2023

TENS Machine for Period Pain: Does TENS Help Menstrual Cramps?

TENS machine for period pain explained: does TENS help menstrual cramps, how does it work, how to use it safely, who should avoid it and what to look for in a period TENS machine.

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Oestrogen and progesterone changes after ovulation and during early pregnancy

September 7, 2023

Oestrogen (Estrogen) Levels After Ovulation If Pregnant

Oestrogen levels after ovulation if pregnant: learn whether oestrogen drops after ovulation, what happens if pregnancy occurs and how oestrogen and progesterone change in the luteal phase.

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September 7, 2023

What Happens After Ovulation? 6 Signs Ovulation Is Over & What Comes Next

What happens after ovulation and how do you know ovulation is over? Learn the signs from BBT, cervical mucus, LH and progesterone, plus what changes in the days after ovulation.

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Fertile window and chances of getting pregnant around ovulation day

September 7, 2023

Chances of Getting Pregnant on Ovulation Day: Fertile Window & Age

Chances of getting pregnant on ovulation day explained, including the fertile window, why the days before ovulation matter, how age affects fertility and how to time sex when trying to conceive.

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Simplify Your Fertility Tracking with Tempdrop

Take the guesswork out of cycle tracking with Tempdrop, the smart wearable thermometer that fits seamlessly into your routine. Designed to learn your unique patterns, it provides accurate, reliable insights without the hassle of early wake-ups or daily charts.

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