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Acne, Call to action, Excess hair, Hair loss, News & Research, Symptoms 15th January 2021

Research callout: PCOS, acne, hair loss and excess hair

Are acne, hair loss and/or excess hair, any of your PCOS symptoms? Would you like to view yourself more positively? If so, please read on…   Hi, my name is Kate Adkins. I am a…

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News & Research, Stages of life, Trying for a baby 11th December 2020

COVID-19 vaccine and fertility

This has been a topsy-turvy year with lots of disruption to our normal way of life, but with a covid vaccine now being distributed, there is an end in sight. Many members have contacted us…


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Excess hair, Hair loss, Management, Real stories, Stages of life, Symptoms, Treatment & management, Weight, Weight loss 4th December 2020

PCOS Story: Aime Durber explains how lifestyle changes helped to reduce her PCOS symptoms

Hi, I’m Aime Durber, I’ve just turned 30 and spent this milestone birthday in lockdown! I work full time for Next and I have recently qualified as a fitness instructor so next year will be…


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Acne, Real stories, Symptoms 27th November 2020

PCOS Story: Sophie Walker discusses how surroudning yourself with supportive people is key

Hi! My name is Sophie, I’m 23 and was diagnosed with PCOS when I was 15 years old. I was experiencing acne and irregular periods when I was sent for a scan of my ovaries….


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Awareness, Events, News & Research 20th November 2020

The Androgen Excess and PCOS Society conference

Verity was able to attend the virtual AE-PCOS conference during the first weekend in November. The Androgen Excess and PCOS Society are an international group of professionals researching and improving the understanding of conditions related to…


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Acne, Awareness, Depression & mood swings, Excess hair, Fertility, Fundraising, Irregular cycles, Lifestyle, Real stories, Treatment & management, Verity, Weight, Weight loss 13th November 2020

My PCOS Story: Lorna Grieve shares her health and fitness journey

Hi my name is Lorna Grieve, I am a 38 year old, mum of two, and wife to my amazing husband Mark. I am incredibly lucky to have two children who are my world. My…


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Awareness, Management, Media, Symptoms, Treatment & management 6th November 2020

Psoriasis Awareness Week – How to manage psoriasis and how it is linked to PCOS

Recent research shows that there is a connection between PCOS and Psoriasis, particularly scalp Psoriasis. In a study published in the Journal of Clinical Medicine, patients with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) were found to have a higher…


Clacton Pier lit purple in support of Verity during PCOS awareness month.

Awareness, Fundraising, Lifestyle, Media, Message from the Trustees, Real stories, Stages of life, Symptoms, Treatment & management, Trustees, Verity, Volunteering 30th October 2020

Thank you for supporting PCOS Awareness Month 2020!

As you may have seen on social media recently September was PCOS awareness month and wow, what a month we had! This year has been particularly exciting for us as we have received so much…


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Depression & mood swings, Hair loss, Lifestyle, Media, Newly diagnosed, Real stories, Symptoms, Treatment & management, Verity, Weight 23rd October 2020

PCOS Story: Diagnosis Detective star Hayley Ellen tells us to never give up fighting for our health!

*Content warning: This blog features discussion of eating disorders, self harm and suicide.  Hi I’m Hayley Ellen and if you recognise me it’s probably because you recently saw me being diagnosed with PCOS on BBC2s…


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Depression & mood swings, Lifestyle, Prescription medications, Real stories, Symptoms, Verity, Volunteering, Weight 16th October 2020

PCOS Story: Group leader Sonia Polzella tells us how she manages her symptoms

I am Sonia Polzella, 29, I’m a full time Marketing Coordinator for ABB, a robotics and industrial technology company. In my spare time I’m also a part time blogger for my own lifestyle blog and…


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