femSense makes Sense of your fertility

Hormone Tracking

Your menstrual cycle is a daily hormonal fluctuation which influences you both physically and mentally. Tracking your hormones can give you a better understanding of your body as well as clues to possible hormonal issues or even potential health problems.

Fertility Alarm Bells

Very often women are not aware that they may have fertility problems until they decide to have a baby and have difficulty conceiving.

Phases of the menstrual Cycle – 3. The Luteal Phase

After ovulation comes the luteal phase when the body prepares either for pregnancy or a period. The luteal phase typically lasts 14 days and is less likely to fluctuate in length than the follicular phase (the phase before ovulation).

Phases of the menstrual Cycle – 2. The Ovulatory Phase.

Ovulation is the phase in your menstrual cycle when a mature egg is released from the ovary. Ovulation is a complex process which lasts up to 24hours.

Phases of the menstrual Cycle – 1. The Follicular phase.

Your menstrual cycle has 3 phases, The Follicular phase, The Ovulatory Phase, and the Luteal Phase. The first day of your period is also Day 1 of your cycle and the beginning of the Follicular phase.

Luteinizing Hormone - What LH tests (OPK’s) are looking for!

Luteinizing hormone (LH) plays a key role in women’s reproductive health, triggering ovulation and regulating the menstrual cycle. We explain the basics - what is LH, how do LH tests work and are they reliable?