When considering hormonal weight gain, most people’s thoughts turn to insulin. Insulin is a hormone produced by the pancreas that has gotten a lot of negative press as the “fat
Peri-menopause is a significant period of transition in a woman’s life, marked by changing hormone levels and onset of new health conditions. While perimenopause and menopause is a natural process,
Peri-menopause is defined as the time “around menopause” or the natural transition into menopause. The peri-menopausal transition varies in time length for different women (usually ranging between 2-10 years) and
Paternal sub-fertility has many causes and contributes to 20-30% of all infertility cases (2). There is evidence suggesting a decrease in the quality of semen over recent decades (5). Causes
What is Gestational Diabetes? Gestational diabetes is a diagnosis of diabetes which occurs in the second and third trimester of pregnancy (1). It is characterised by the delayed response of
What is the Difference Between Endometriosis and Adenomyosis? Endometriosis is a medical condition in which tissue similar to the lining of the uterus (endometrium) grows outside the uterus, causing severe
What is preconception health? Preconception is defined as the period of time before pregnancy. While traditionally preconception was a term reserved for those actively planning for a pregnancy, this approach
