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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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…
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…
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….
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…