Fundraising: London to Paris
“Right, unless there are broken bones – no one is backing out now” my chairman Chris signs off the email confirming I’ll be cycling from London to Paris in June 2019. Typical cocky me thought…
Articles by Verity Trustees
So you’ve heard of PMS – but have you heard of PMDD?
Written by Laura Murphy, Founder of Vicious Cycle: Making PMDD Visible project and on the Board of Directors at IAPMD. PMDD (Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder) is a condition that affects around 1 in 20 women and…
International Guidelines Update
Verity has been involved with the International guidelines for PCOS since the start and this involved attendance at the International Conference on PCOS in 2018. We have actively presented Patient views and perspectives and been involved in the…
RESEARCH CALL OUT: Metformin, PCOS and Pregnancy
I am a 3rd year Biomedical Science student studying at the University of Warwick. I am conducting a research project entitled ‘Metformin, Polycystic Ovarian syndrome and Pregnancy’. As part of my project I am doing…
RESEARCH CALL OUT: PCOS and Quality of Life
My name is Elena Santonja and I am currently completing my MSc in Psychology, at Nottingham Trent University. As someone who has Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) herself, I decided to focus my final dissertation project exploring predictors of Quality of Life…
RESEARCH CALL OUT: Women’s experience of uncertain fertility following a Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) diagnosis
Have you been emotionally impacted by an uncertain fertility following a PCOS diagnosis? I would like to hear about your experience. I’m a trainee counsellor undertaking research as part of my MA in Clinical Counselling…
RESEARCH CALL OUT: PCOS and Perception
Do you have PCOS and are you over 18? Please help us with our important research at UCL. We are interested in how people with PCOS feel about their syndrome and how they view it….
RESEARCH CALL OUT: Physical Activity and PCOS
PCOS is a common condition in women that is often characterised by changes in hormone levels and irregularities in the menstrual period. It may present a range of symptoms, including increased body weight, high blood…
Fertility Network: Fertility Information and Well-being Day
Last week Trustees Caroline and Kristine represented Verity at a Fertility Information and Well-being Day in Cardiff. It was a great day for us to connect with patients who needed support and other organisations who…
Research Call Out: PCOS and Clomid
Have you had treatment with Clomid for fertility issues? I am looking for patients who would be happy to be interviewed about their experience of receiving treatment with Clomid. This study will help us to…