Understanding Female Fertility and AgeAt What Age Does Fertility Decline? How Age Affects Fertility in WomenFertility Milestones by Age Group Planning for Family: Age and Fertility Strategies Myths vs Facts: Female Fertility and Age FAQs Age is one of the biggest factors affecting women’s fertility. Although ageing is inevitable, how it affects your fertility is complex, and varies between individuals. As women age, their reproductive health undergoes various changes that impact conception, pregnancy, and childbirth. But how and why does fertility decrease with age, and what can we do about it ..read more

Over the last five years in the UK alone, 1 in 5 employees undergoing fertility treatment left their jobs due to insufficient support from their employers—and a further 1 million women left their workplaces because of debilitating menopausal symptoms. These are just a couple of the stats that highlight the growing importance of workplace reproductive health benefits as an integral part of employee wellbeing.  As the adage goes, knowledge is power and one of the best places to start is ensuring your employees have ample access to educational resources surrounding their reproductive health ..read more

More women and those assigned female-at-birth (AFAB) report higher rates of depression during menopause, but can menopause cause depression? Changes in your hormones during menopause can impact your mental health, as well as your physical health, but what’s the link and how do we beat it? Here, we explore menopause and depression, and how they influence one another. Plus, we discover the difference between depression and menopause, treatment options including lifestyle changes and medication, and how to support a loved one struggling. First, let’s understand more about menopause and mental hea ..read more

In your 30s and want to get pregnant? Taking proactive steps in your everyday life to become pregnant can make a big difference to your chances of having a baby. When you hit 30, the biological body clock seems to tick louder than ever. Despite misconceptions, you can likely have a healthy pregnancy and baby in your 30s, but it’s worth bearing in mind that as you get older, it becomes more difficult to get pregnant and to keep the pregnancy. CHECK YOUR FERTILITY This is why many have to turn to fertility treatments to freeze their eggs and start IVF cycles in their 30s. When you’re trying to c ..read more

Embarking on your fertility journey can be both exciting and challenging. Understanding the various lifestyle factors that can affect fertility is crucial for individuals and couples. In this article, we’ll delve into the five main lifestyle factors that play a pivotal role in fertility, and how you can shape and optimise your lifestyle to support your reproductive health. First, let’s explore what fertility is from a biological perspective. Ovulation plays a critical role, marking the release of an egg from the ovary. For a pregnancy to occur, a healthy egg must meet healthy sperm (usually in ..read more

According to the HFEA (Human Fertilisation & Embryo Authority), egg freezing and embryo storage cycles are the fastest-growing fertility treatments in the UK. More women than ever are turning to egg freezing / assisted reproductive technologies to help them navigate their future fertility when our biological clocks and personal timelines are out of sync. Having children later in life is becoming the norm. The Office of National Statics found that for the first time ever, more women are turning 30 without children. Between biological “body clocks”, careers, relationships, medical history, g ..read more

Having a healthy diet and active lifestyle is vital for good health, however, there is never a more important time to optimise your nutritional health than whilst you are trying to conceive and whilst pregnant. During both stages of TTC (trying to conceive) and pregnancy, there are many questions asked in regard to pregnancy nutrition. Some questions you may have might include ‘Which foods increase fertility?’, ‘What are the best foods for pregnancy?’, ‘What nutrients are needed for pregnancy?’. Well, if so you have landed in the right place. We will dive deep into pregnancy and fertility nutr ..read more

Coming off the pill and wondering what to expect? Saying goodbye to hormonal birth control can bring about various side effects like shifts in your menstrual cycle, mood, weight, sex drive, and even your skin. While coming off the pill may have some side effects, both positive and challenging, most side effects are manageable, and fertility typically returns to normal within a few months. In this ultimate guide, we’ll look at the potential side effects, symptoms and shifts you might experience when you come off the pill. Armed with practical tips, we’ll help you to manage the transition and no ..read more

It’s normal to be curious about the age at which you’ll reach menopause. We get it—you want to feel prepared and plan ahead for big life changes. You may be wondering, does menopause automatically happen once you turn 50? Unfortunately, it’s not that simple– it’s one of many menopause misconceptions. Despite advances in technology and science, there’s no definitive menopause age calculator or test that can predict the age you’ll reach menopause.  The Reality of Predicting Menopause While there’s more research being carried out into predicting the age of menopause, unfortunately, it’s just ..read more

Discover the 34 primary symptoms of menopause and understand what to expect. Empower your journey with knowledge and insights from Hertility. Menopause is a natural part of ageing which marks the end of your reproductive years, but the hormonal shift can make you feel misunderstood and isolated. Recognising and understanding the symptoms of menopause can prepare and empower you to tackle menopause with confidence. Understanding Menopause: A Natural Transition For women and those assigned female at birth, menopause is when your ovaries stop making the hormones oestrogen and progesterone and sto ..read more