[Fran]

Hi everyone!

Next weeks power hour will be all about understanding and supporting your reproductive health. We will cover everything from fertility to endometriosis and peri menopause so please come along with your questions. You can post questions to us here before or during the event. We will be live from 12pm on Tuesday 19th May!

In the meantime, you may have seen that our podcast went live this week too! So if you want to listen in to what we have been chatting about you can check out the podcast here https://shows.acast.com/workplace-benefits-unwrapped

Chat soon!

Fran

[Fran]

Hi everyone,

A reminder of our power hour tomorrow where I will be on hand to answer all of your questions about your reproductive health and wellbeing. Its simple to join, you just need to post your questions in this thread and I will answer them throughout the hour. We are starting at 12pm tomorrow – see you there!

Fran

[Fran]

Hi everyone, welcome to today’s power hour where we will be answering all of your questions about reproductive health throughout the session. Please post your questions in this thread and we will answer them throughout the hour.

Speak soon!
Fran

[Fran]

Our first question:
What does reproductive health actually mean?

[Fran]

This is a great question to kick us off.
When we talk about reproductive health we mean the physical, mental, and social wellbeing related to our reproductive system. It includes fertility, menstrual health, hormonal health, sexual wellbeing, pregnancy, menopause, contraception, and reproductive conditions affecting both men and women.

[Fran]

I have been having irregular periods – what could this mean? What could I do?

[Fran]

Irregular periods can happen for many reasons and are relatively common at different stages of life. Causes may include stress, changes in weight or exercise, polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), thyroid issues, hormonal imbalances, perimenopause, certain medications, or other underlying health conditions. If you are concerned – then it’s a good idea to track your cycles and keep a diary. You can then take this information to your GP to discuss symptoms and next steps.

[Fran]

How long should we be trying to get pregnant before seeing our gp?

[Fran]

Most couples are advised to seek medical advice if they have been trying to conceive for 12 months without success while having regular unprotected sex. However, you may be advised to seek help sooner- this is usually after 6 months if the female partner is over 35, as fertility naturally declines with age. Or if you know that there may be a health concern or genetic condition that may make it more difficult to conceive.

[Fran]

Thank you everyone who joined today and for submitting your questions.
Please look out for our next power hours and join the conversation.

Speak soon!
Fran

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