Evidence-informed guidance on pregnancy, gynaecology, fertility and women’s health from The Blessed Womb.
PCOS has a new name — Polyendocrine Metabolic Ovarian Syndrome (PMOS). Here's what changed, what stayed the same, and what it means for your periods, fertility and long-term health.
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What actually happens in the first trimester — from your first consultation to warning signs that need urgent attention — explained simply for expecting mothers.
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Irregular periods can have many different causes — from PMOS/PCOS to thyroid disorders to stress. Here's how to think about what might be going on, and when it's time for an evaluation.
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Not sure whether it's time to seek a fertility evaluation? Here's how timing generally works, what an evaluation involves, and what tests like AMH can and can't tell you.
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From your first consultation to postpartum planning — a walkthrough of what antenatal care generally involves, and how visit schedules are increasingly tailored to you rather than fixed for everyone.
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Cervical screening guidance has changed in 2026 — including a new self-collection option. Here's an updated look at routine gynaecological screening and when symptoms warrant a visit sooner.
Read ArticleEvery reader’s situation is different. If something in this article applies to you, the next step is a consultation — not self-diagnosis.
