PCOS story: Dr Amina Hersi
Hi everyone – Amina here. I am a general practitioner (GP) and supporter of Verity PCOS charity. I was diagnosed with polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) around 7 years ago. I had a long path to…
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News update: Metformin recall in the USA
Recently the slow release version of Metformin has been recalled by the FDA and several manufacturers in the USA due to higher than accepted levels of something called N-Nitrosodimethylamine (NDMA). This has been shown to be…
May Update: PCOS and COVID-19
An update on PCOS/COVID risk factors from Verity medical advisor Prof Stephen Franks. There is no scientific evidence, to date, that women with PCOS are at high risk of getting serious complications of Covid-19 and…
Research callout: Patient focus group to discuss hormone testing
EDIT 16.05.2020: This research group is now full Many hormones are released in pulses, which can currently only be measured accurately with multiple blood tests taken a few minutes apart for about 8 hours. Accurate…
Are you an emotional eater?
Guest post by Samantha Bailey, nutritionist and registered dietitian. It can be really easy to take in lots of extra calories, almost without realising you’re doing it if your desire to eat isn’t based on…
Research callout: PCOS and psychological wellbeing
Edit 16.05.2020: This research study is now full My name is Lenita Wambeek, and I am a Trainee Clinical Psychologist currently studying at Coventry University and the University of Warwick. The following research study forms…
Our lockdown heroes
Lockdown has been a very strange time where we have had to learn to adapt to a new, slightly restricted routine. It has been tough for everyone to varying degrees but there are some organisations…
Verity during lockdown
During this period of lockdown, we are seeing a restriction in fundraising for the charity sector as the regular fun runs, bake sales and other in person sponsored events have been cancelled. We’re also seeing…
Managing excess hair at home
Guest post by Charlotte Footman I have been a qualified electrologist for over 25 years, practising in West London and specialising in treating women with excessive hair growth problems arising from hormonal disorders and in…
How to keep active during lockdown
Guest post by Sharon Newson Hello – my name is Sharon Newson and I am a specialist personal trainer (BigPictureLiving.co.uk) and a Year Two PhD student at Huddersfield University (sharon.newson@hud.ac.uk), researching the impact of living…