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Publications on the possible link between caffeine consumption, fertility and miscarriage frequently appear in the news. Despite the media attention regarding the effect of caffeine on fertility, we need to assess the published data carefully. Dr. Christopoulos explains:   What does the available research show? The first reports on the potential impact of caffeine consumption…

Our Consultant, Dr. George Christopoulos explains below what the Covid19 pandemic means for women and couples seeking fertility treatment: The situation with respect to the number of affected persons and UK government advice on measures to increase social distancing is evolving. The government has advised against non-essential social contact and non-essential travel. Self-isolation has been…

Information for pregnant women and their families The following information has been published by the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists, Royal College of Midwives and Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health, with input from the Royal College of Anaesthetists, the Obstetric Anaesthetists’ Association, Public Health England and Health Protection Scotland.   Q1. What…

What is the role of the thyroid gland? The thyroid gland produces hormones which regulate the body’s metabolic rate as well as heart and digestive function, muscle control, brain development and bone maintenance. The thyroid gland makes hormones that regulate the way the body uses energy. It is a butterfly-shaped gland that lies in front of your windpipe…

The following advice comes from the Donor Conception Network (https://www.dcnetwork.org), a supportive network of more than 2,000 mainly UK based families with children conceived with donated sperm, eggs or embryos, those considering or undergoing donor conception procedures; and donor conceived people. Although we encourage parents to start telling children about donor conception when they are…