Reproductive Health Archives

The link between STIs and fertility

Safe sex and reducing the risk of STIs is a cornerstone of sexual health – especially as contracting STIs can have both short and long-term

Dealing with PMS

PMS ( pre-menstrual syndrome) is common – but does this mean we should never question it? About 95% of women experience these physical and emotional

Myth-busting: Contraceptives and fertility

From a young age, we’ve probably encountered plenty of myths surrounding contraceptive use and fertility. Some were due to a lack of access to clear

Alcohol and pregnancy – why is it important?

Alcohol consumption during pregnancy is a common issue in many countries. Scientists looking at the UK, Ireland, New Zealand and Australia found that up to

The Four Types of PCOS

PCOS is one of the most common reproductive health issues – affecting 1 in 10 women globally.

The Thyroid and Fertility

The thyroid is often overlooked when talking about fertility, despite being a key organ for hormone production. We usually talk about hormones that are produced

&SISTERS guest blog: Let’s talk about organic period care

We all know that plastics are a huge issue for the environment – but did you know that the chemicals in plastic could also be

Why is there still no male birth control?

Male birth-control almost sounds futuristic, but it was first researched back in the 1970s. So why in 2021 do men not have a wider variety

Nutrition for endometriosis

1 in 10 women suffer from endometriosis, so it’s an important topic for us to discuss and raise more awareness about. Nutritionist, Hormone & Gut

Natural Period Pain Relief

It’s likely we’re all familiar with some level of period pain. Whilst serious pain is not something you should ignore – and definitely is something

A new wave of contraception

Contraception is changing. Recently there’s been a surge of interest in the contraceptives market, resulting in more investment and research aiming to tackle the growing

HPV & Fertility

HPV is the Human Papillomavirus more commonly known as genital warts and today marks the International Awareness Day. It’s a good time to get clued

What your vaginal discharge means

It is totally normal to have vaginal discharge – but what does it mean when the consistency or colour changes? Discharge can vary throughout our

Infertility under 30

We need to talk about infertility under 30. The media seems to paint an image that infertility is only confined to older couples but in

The key to pregnancy nutrition

Pregnancy nutrition is just as important as your preconception plan when ensuring you have a happy, healthy road to motherhood. In this article, Grace Carey-Caton

Five Things To Consider When Trying For A Baby

Trying for a baby can be one of those most exciting things in a couple’s life and a little planning can go a long way

5 reasons to track your period

There are a whole host of reasons that you should track your period – and they’re not all about trying to get pregnant. Your period’s

Pregnancy, fertility and the Covid-19 Vaccine

This week saw the first Covid-19 vaccines administered in the UK. After a long 9 months of lockdowns, restrictions and face masks, hope is finally

Femtech in the developing world

The femtech industry has been changing the way we think about women’s health and fertility in recent years. It’s already democratising fertility treatments, raising awareness,

Microbiome and your fertility

You may have heard about microbiome, but did you know there could be a link between microbiome and fertility? In this blog we’ll take a

All about egg quality

There are so many important factors when it comes to fertility – and egg quality is certainly one of them. Many people put so much

Stress, fertility and pregnancy

Stress can impact all areas of your physical health – including your fertility and pregnancy. At Parla we are huge believers in the mind-body connection,

Starting to think about conceiving? This guide is for you.

The journey to pregnancy is very exciting but conceiving can also be more complicated than expected. You might think it is as easy as having

Meet our experts: Fertility Nurse, Liz Harrison

Liz Harrison is an amazing fertility nurse and part of our ever expanding circle of Parla experts. With over a decade of experience, Liz is

Looking to learn more about contraception? This guide is for you.

The introduction of the contraceptive pill in 1961 marked the liberation of women – but still, in 2020, choices around contraception can be confusing. Have

Meet our experts: Jennie Hughes, Pelvic Health Physiotherapist

Jennie is a pelvic health physiotherapist who has predominately worked in the NHS and began working privately in early 2019. Jennie applies her musculoskeletal and