IVF – In Vitro Fertilisation

In clinic I am often asked numerous questions about IVF: how long does it take, what are the stages, are there different protocols, does it hurt, what is the success

Fibromyalgia – how it affects the body

Fibromyalgia is a chronic disorder characterized by widespread musculoskeletal pain, along with fatigue, sleep disturbances, memory issues, and mood problems. It’s considered a central pain syndrome, meaning it involves changes in how the brain

Arthritis – Pain management

I have recently had a few inquiries and new patients with arthritis so I thought I would write a blog on the topic. What is arthritis? As documented by the

Blastocyst – IVF terminology

Blastocyst – IVF terminology As part of my fertility work and being an acupuncturist who has a keen interest in Fertility, Gynaecology and Obstetrics the term blastocyst often comes up

Sperm Morphology – an analysis

When treating fertility patients in clinic I often get asked about semen analysis results, sperm morphology and what they mean so I thought I would write a high-level blog on

Male Infertility: Microplastics found in men’s genitals could be leading to an infertility crisis.

Infertility – not just a woman’s concern. Microplastics found in men’s genitals could be leading to a male infertility crisis. Increasingly microplastics are found in men’s sperm. New research published

Does Acupuncture help with Fertility?

According to statistics from the NHS around 1 in 7 couples struggle to conceive naturally. The World Health Organisation (WHO) believes this figure is now 1 in 6 people (around

Zinc – Female and Male Fertility

Let’s talk about fertility! When seeking to conceive and get pregnant there is often a lot of discussion on taking Folic Acid, however very few individuals talk about other vitamins,

IBS Awareness Month – April 2024

Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) is a common disorder that affects the large intestine.  It is a condition which is thought to affect approximately 1 in 5 people in the UK. IBS