The issue of fertility health is sadly neglected in the United Kingdom – despite the fact that most people consider having children as the most important decision of their lives.
In general, infertility is defined as not being able to get pregnant (conceive) after one year (or longer) of unprotected sex.
Common Fertility Acronyms..
TTC means ‘trying to conceive’. This is a popular acronym in fertility support groups on the web and on message boards. For those people seeking support on fertility forums, trying to conceive is so much more than simply having unprotected sex. It can be a difficult journey, both physically and emotionally. It will involve lots of research, medical visits and changes of plan.
2WW or TWW means ‘two-week wait’. These acronyms are used on fertility forums to talk about the two-week period of time that a couple has to wait in order to take an accurate pregnancy test. These 14-16 days are from the time you ovulate until the time you miss your period. The medical term for this period is the ‘luteal phase’.
DTD means ‘do the deed’! This sounds a little too personal for an internet forum, but actually, having sex when trying to conceive is a matter up for discussion on fertility forums due to the scientific timing of it. The NHS suggests that it’s optimal to have sex without contraception every two or three days. But a key time to DTD is during your fertile window – to maximise your chances (around 12 to 16 days before your period).
Ways WTTW are aiming help…
We have started to roll out our BRAND NEW Woman’s Health Scans at select clinics, these include…
Well-Woman Scan:
What’s Included?
A DETAILED SCAN TO LOOK AT THE SIZE, SHAPE & CONDITION OF THE:
- Uterus
- Lining of the womb
- Both ovaries
- Pelvic area
COMMON EXAMPLES OF HAVING THIS ULTRASOUND SCAN ARE THE DETECTION AND EXCLUSION OF:
- Fibroids
- Ovarian cysts
- Polycystic ovaries
- Detection of endometriosis
- Pelvic inflammatory disease
- Detecting the presence of and/position of an intrauterine contraceptive device (IUCD)
* PLEASE NOTE THIS PACKAGE IS NOT SUITABLE FOR POST MENOPAUSAL PATIENTS AND DOES NOT INCLUDE CANCER SCREENING.
Fertility Scan:
What’s Included?
A DETAILED SCAN TO LOOK AT THE CONDITION OF THE:
- Endometrium (Lining of the womb)
- Check both ovaries with an estimated ovulation day
- Pelvic area
COMMON EXAMPLES OF HAVING THIS ULTRASOUND SCAN ARE THE DETECTION AND EXCLUSION OF:
- Evaluating the well-being of the uterus and ovaries before conception.
- Estimating the time of ovulation and measuring the endometrial thickness for assisted conception.
- Measuring follicles and endometrial thickness prior to private IVF treatment in the UK or abroad.
* PLEASE NOTE FOR ACCURACY WE WILL ADVISE PATIENTS TO BOOK ON A SPECIFIC DAY OF THE MENSTRUAL CYCLE TO BEST ADVISE WHEN TO BE ACTIVELY TRYING TO CONCEIVE AROUND OVULATION. YOU MAY WISH TO ATTEND FOR MORE THAN ONE ULTRASOUND (PRE & POST OVULATION). ALTHOUGH WE CANNOT CONFIRM OVULATION BY 100% WITHOUT BLOOD TESTING.
Endometrial Thickness Scan:
What’s Included?
A DETAILED SCAN TO LOOK AT THE SIZE, SHAPE & CONDITION OF THE:
- Endometrium (Lining of the womb)
COMMON EXAMPLES OF HAVING THIS ULTRASOUND SCAN ARE THE DETECTION AND EXCLUSION OF:
- Determining the thickness of the endometrium prior to implantation of a fertilised egg.
- Detecting the presence of and / position of an intrauterine conception device (IUCD or Coil)
* PLEASE NOTE THIS PACKAGE IS BEST SUITED FOR COUPLES UNDERGOING FERTILITY TREATMENT WITH THE UK OF ABROAD.
Message your local clinic on Facebook/Instagram or give them a call for more information!
Useful Links:
https://www.fertilityfamily.co.uk/
https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/contraception/natural-family-planning/