Ally Hensley, acclaimed writer, speaker, and global MRKH advocate, has announced the launch of her debut memoir, VAGINA UNCENSORED: A Memoir of Missing Parts. Combining raw honesty and unflinching courage, the book sees Hensley delve into the depths of her personal experience with Mayer-Rokitansky-Küster-Hauser Syndrome (MRKH), a rare congenital condition that affects over 10,000 British women, Continue Reading
The Menstrual Health Project has launched an anonymous nationwide survey to gather first-hand insights into the menstrual health education people received while in school across the UK. This initiative welcomes responses from individuals of all ages, regardless of whether they are still in education, to ensure that a wide variety of experiences are represented. Understanding Continue Reading
The Human Fertilisation and Embryology Authority (HFEA) has published its annual snapshot of regulatory work for the year. Today’s State of the Fertility Sector 2023/24 report showed that incidents in the UK fertility sector remain rare, with over 99% of the almost 100,000 cycles being carried out without incident. The report provides a snapshot of Continue Reading
At four weeks postpartum, I returned to work. It’s a decision that many have questioned and even glorified, and I understand why. But I want to make one thing clear: this isn’t a glorification of hustle culture. My return is a reflection of the broken system that fails to support new mothers, especially those who Continue Reading
At Cysters, we are dedicated to empowering marginalized communities, raising awareness, and providing vital support for those facing reproductive and mental health challenges. Our mission thrives because of the passion and commitment of volunteers who work alongside us to create lasting change. Now, more than ever, we are expanding, and we need compassionate individuals like Continue Reading
Fertility patients can play a pivotal role in shaping the future of fertility treatment in the UK, as the HFEA launches its third National Patient Survey. The survey will explore the patient experience, from accessing GP services through to patients’ most recent fertility treatment. The HFEA is asking patients to help identify how the experience Continue Reading
I’m now a month into recovering from my C-section, and it’s been quite a journey. Living in a larger body has added its own set of challenges, but I’ve come to understand that healing requires patience, care, and some practical strategies. Thankfully, I had an amazing community to lean on for advice. So these below Continue Reading
The journey of motherhood is supposed to be one of joy and anticipation, but for many Black women in England, it’s overshadowed by alarming statistics and disparities in maternal healthcare. Recent analysis has unveiled a troubling reality: Black women are up to six times more likely to experience severe birth complications compared to their white Continue Reading
As a mother who experienced the heart-wrenching loss of my first child before reaching the 24-week mark of pregnancy, the recent announcement by the government regarding the introduction of pregnancy loss certificates fills me with a mix of emotions. It’s a bittersweet revelation, one that evokes both sorrow for the past and hope for the Continue Reading
CYSTERS PRESENTS: MARGINALISED AND MENOPAUSAL A leading reproductive and mental health charity has announced their inaugural reproductive themed event, Marginalised and Menopausal. Designed to shed light on the unique needs and experiences of historically marginalised communities during their journey through the menopause, the event will feature talks from a host of keynote speakers, including This Continue Reading
