fertility awareness

5 things all women should know about Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS)

5 things all women should know about Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS)

Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) affects 10 percent of Irish women of reproductive age. Due to the absence of a regular menstrual cycle, some women suffering from PCOS may find it difficult to conceive naturally. We caught up with Sims IVF about five things we all should know about PCOS and fertility. 1. What is PCOS? […]

1 year ago

Winter might be the best time to get pregnant – and here’s why

Winter might be the best time to get pregnant – and here’s why

Thinking of adding a(nother) baby to the family? Then you might start thinking about trying for it sooner rather than later as it may just be prime time to get pregnant. Though you may be be thinking it’s cold and you may have to find a creative way to warm up, there’s actually a bit […]

2 years ago

Kourtney Kardashian explains why she paused her IVF treatment

Kourtney Kardashian explains why she paused her IVF treatment

“It was a lot” Kourtney Kardashian has stopped her IVF treatment. The mum-of-three said she needed to take a break from it after trying to conceive with her husband Travis Barker. Kourtney and Travis’s IVF journey was featured in the first season of The Kardashians. The mum, who has three children with her ex-partner Scott […]

4 years ago

Fertility: 3 things to know about your period when you are trying to conceive

Fertility: 3 things to know about your period when you are trying to conceive

Trying for a baby? Or planning to start doing so soon? In that case, it makes sense to really get to know your period cycle, as this can make it easier to get pregnant faster – and also spot any potential problems sooner. Your period health is of vast importance when it comes to your […]

4 years ago

Selling Sunset star just shared devastating update on fertility treatment

Selling Sunset star just shared devastating update on fertility treatment

“Ladies, please consider doing this at the youngest age possible.” Selling Sunset’s Mary Fitzgerald has shared a devastating update with her fans – urging them to think about their fertility and family plans sooner rather than later. The 41-year-old has been documenting her fertility treatment on social media, explaining that while she and husband Romain […]

4 years ago

Irish first-time mums are older than ever before – and here’s what that means

Irish first-time mums are older than ever before – and here’s what that means

“The longer you wait to have a baby, the more risks you will face.” The average age of first-time mothers in Ireland now stands at 31.6 years – which is an increase of two-and-a-half months since last year. And – maybe more importantly – nearly two full years (21.5 months) older than they were back […]

4 years ago