Dr Salma Hashmi's Ultrasound Clinic

02/01/2026

With thanks to Dr Samrina Hashmi

Not Just PCOS: 𝐇𝐨𝐰 𝐎𝐛𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐈𝐭𝐬𝐞𝐥𝐟 𝐂𝐚𝐧 𝐒𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐜𝐡 𝐎𝐟𝐟 𝐖𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐧’𝐬 𝐅𝐞𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐇𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐨𝐧𝐞𝐬”

🩸Did you know that obesity can have a significant impact on women's fertility, even beyond conditions like PCOS? 🩺✨
🩸Research shows that excess weight can “turn down” the brain signals that regulate our ovaries, affecting ovulation and causing irregular periods.
👉This means that for some women,
📍losing weight might not just help with their overall health 📍but could also improve their fertility. Let's spread awareness about this important connection! 💖

Eng PC, Phylactou M, Qayum A, et al. Obesity‑Related Hypogonadism in Women. Endocrine Reviews. 2024

31/12/2025

25/12/2025

6 week pregnancy

23/12/2025

6 wks pregnancy with peri sac bleed. Plc note the presence of yolk sac and vitalline duct and peri sac bleed.

20/12/2025

20/12/2025

18/12/2025

02/12/2025

Club foot in a fetus associated with trisomy 18

01/12/2025

Double bubble sign at 30 weeks of pregnancy.

01/12/2025

Double bubble sign of duodenal atresia at 20 wks gestation. Could be related to trisomy 21.associated is duodenal atresia.

19/11/2025

Latest news from the RCOG

BMJ review finds no clear link between paracetamol use in pregnancy and autism or ADHD in children
A new BMJ review found no clear link between paracetamol use in pregnancy and autism or ADHD in children. Paracetamol remains the recommended option for managing pain and fever during pregnancy when needed.

14/11/2025

Polydactyly . Fetus was confirmed with Trisomy 18.