Cystic fibrosis has long been defined in the public imagination as a disease of the lungs, marked by relentless infections and the daily struggle to breathe. Yet for thousands living with the condition, the challenges extend far beyond respiratory health. Infertility, particularly among men, remains one of the most overlooked consequences of cystic fibrosis, silently […]
What is blood pressure? Blood pressure is the force of blood pushing against the walls of blood vessels called arteries. The arteries bring blood from the heart to your lungs, where it picks up oxygen and then moves to your organs and tissues. The organs and tissues use the oxygen to power their activities. Blood […]
An anteverted uterus is perfectly normal. It means the uterus, or womb, is tilted towards the front of the abdomen. It usually has no impact on the body or a person’s ability to get pregnant. An anteverted uterus is a natural variation, much like having a certain eye colour. A person’s uterus can also be […]
Ovulation disorders are among the most common causes of infertility in women. Caused by problems with the regulation of reproductive hormones, ovulation disorders are defined as disturbances in the production of an egg (also known as an oocyte or ovum) during a woman’s menstrual cycle. The disorders often occur as a result of conditions such […]
Before a man’s sperm can fertilise a woman’s egg, the head of the sperm must attach to the outside of the egg. Once attached, the sperm pushes through the outer layer to the inside of the egg (cytoplasm), where fertilization takes place. Sometimes the sperm cannot penetrate the outer layer, for a variety of reasons. […]
Imagine that you woke up one morning and realise you are bleeding. Your last menstrual period just ended a week ago, and you aren’t due to start again until next month. Why are you seeing blood now? This unexpected bleeding is considered mid-cycle spotting, or abnormal uterine bleeding. When experienced outside of your normal menstrual […]
Up to 15 percent of couples are infertile. This means they aren’t able to conceive a child, even though they’ve had frequent, unprotected sexual intercourse for a year or longer. In over a third of these couples, male infertility plays a role. Male infertility is due to low sperm production, abnormal sperm function or blockages […]
What is blood pressure? Blood pressure is the force of blood pushing against the walls of blood vessels called arteries. The arteries bring blood from the heart to your lungs, where it picks up oxygen and then moves to your organs and tissues. The organs and tissues use oxygen to power their activities. Blood vessels […]
