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    Female Health & Fertility

    Female Health & Fertility is a digital magazine and online hub created to support women who are affected by gynecological and reproductive issues. Our content includes articles from gynecologists, clinicians, therapists, nutritionists, researchers, and our readers sharing their lived experiences. We focus on all stages of the reproductive cycle, from young adults to post-menopausal individuals.

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    Founder & Editor-in-Chief

    Emily Ansell Elfer, BA Hons, Dip (she/her)

    Emily is an NCTJ-accredited journalist who also holds certifications in holistic life coaching and women’s health. Emily lives with Polyendocrine Metabolic Ovarian Syndrome (PMOS), Hashimoto’s disease (hypothyroidism) and a double MTHFR gene mutation. Emily underwent multiple IVF cycles before having a hysterectomy in 2023 due to uterine cancer. It was her own reproductive struggles that inspired Emily to launch Female Health & Fertility to support others. She founded the magazine & support hub in 2023 and was quickly named as one of NYC Journal’s Top 20 Women Disruptors and MSN’s Top 10 Inspiring Entrepreneurs. Emily is a former Digital Account Manager for Where Women Work, former Managing Editor of Autism Parenting Magazine (Healthline’s Best Autism Blogs of 2021), and is currently Associate Editor for Exceptional Needs Today (a magazine supporting parents and self advocates with disabilities). She is based in the UK with her husband, rescue cat and Cocker Spaniel.

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    Founder & Editor-in-Chief

    Emily Ansell Elfer (she/her)

    Emily is an NCTJ-accredited journalist who also holds a holistic life coaching certification. Her professional interest in female health began when working as Digital Account Manager for International Women’s Day / Where Women Work. She also worked in health journalism as Editor of Autism Parenting Magazine (Healthline’s Best Autism Blogs of 2021). Emily’s personal health journey has been one of many challenges. She has PCOS (Polycystic Ovary Syndrome) and Hashimoto’s Disease, and went through multiple unsuccessful IVF cycles before undergoing a total hysterectomy in 2023 due to uterine cancer. It was Emily’s own health and fertility struggles that inspired her to launch Female Health & Fertility to support others with reproductive challenges and empower them with reputable information. She launched the magazine & support hub in 2023 and was quickly named as one of NYC Journal’s Top 20 Women Disruptors. Keen to bolster her female health knowledge further, Emily received a holistic life coach certificate from IGCT in 2024. Emily is based in the UK with her husband, rescue cat and Cocker Spaniel, and lives in hope of becoming a mother through surrogacy or adoption.

    our experts

    Lewina K. Aldred

    Contributor

    Lewina K. Aldred, RCH

    Clinical Hypnotherapist
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    Martin HIrsch

    Contributor

    Mr. Martin Hirsch, MRCOG, MD

    Endometriosis Consultant
    (he/him)
    Tess

    Contributor

    Tess (Tracy) Pattison, MFA, LMT, CPI, CYT

    Pilates & Pelvic Floor Specialist
    (she/her)
    Almaz

    Contributor

    Almaz Ohene, BA Hons, Dip

    Sex Educator
    (she/her)
    Selina Prager

    Contributor

    Selina Prager, BSc

    Nutritionist & Lifestyle Medicine Pracitioner
    (she/her)

    Contributor

    Maria McMaster, BSc, MPhil

    Personal Trainer
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    Production Team

    Katrina-Fairhurst

    Content Writer & Video Host

    Katrina Fairhust, LLB, MA

    (she/they)
    Annie - Graphic Designer

    Graphic Designer

    Annie Rutherford, BA

    (she/her)
    Anna Circle

    Website Technician

    Anna Nguyen

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    Our Mission

    Our aim is to help our readers strengthen their mental and physical wellbeing, while raising public awareness and acceptance of their health challenges. Regular topics covered in our publication include: infertility, PCOS, endometriosis, trying to conceive, IVF, perimenopause, menopause, fibroids, fertility-related depression and anxiety, diet and nutrition, miscarriage, hormone replacement therapy, and much more.

    Our Vision

    Our vision is to be the go-to media organization for women and non-binary people of all ages worldwide who are seeking support with gynecological conditions or infertility.

    Our values

    1. People with gynaecological or fertility challenges are not “broken” or of any less value than people who do not have these difficulties
    2. Asking someone if they want or plan to have children (or more children) is a personal and triggering question and we believe people should approach the topic with sensitivity
    3. Most females will experience a gynaecological health issue at some point in their lifetime, therefore building understanding of female health is vital
    4. Navigating infertility and gynaecological health can be as painful mentally and emotionally as it is physically, so we support all areas of wellbeing
    5. We want to work towards a society where people feel safe to share health concerns with their employers, colleagues, families, and friends
    6. We believe gynae conditions should be recognised by employers as potentially debilitating and accommodated accordingly
    7. Each person is different, and as such, will respond differently to treatments. We don’t consider there to be a one-size-fits-all solution so instead provide information on a number of medical and holistic approaches so our readers can make informed decisions

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