Tools for managing anxiety and depression
Guest post by Dr Carol Percy Anxiety is a common human experience, and the current COVID-19 crisis is anxiety-provoking for most of us. That may be more so for you if you already had issues…
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PCOS and COVID-19
At the moment we are in a very bizarre time…. as pointed out on a meme I saw our great living through history moment was supposed to be space travel, not a pandemic! Some of the…
PCOS and genetic research
Guest Blog by Professor Stephen Franks One of the most frequently asked questions about PCOS is “what causes it?” to which the experts can only answer “we still do not know for sure”. But what…
RESEARCH CALLOUT: Impact of living with PCOS on physical and mental wellbeing
Hello – my name is Sharon and I was diagnosed with PCOS just over 30 years ago! Over that time, I have been seen by numerous GP’s and hospital consultants in various parts of the…
PCOS on This Morning
We are thrilled that This Morning decided to do a segment on PCOS today with Dr Shahzadi Harper and to welcome all our new followers. Considering the limited amount of time she was given she gave…
PCOS and the UK’s contraception shortage
It has recently been heavily publicised in the media that the UK is facing a shortage of contraception and HRT medications. Although the emphasis in news articles has been placed on the impact this will have on…
Research Call Out: Metabolic research – The DAISy-PCOS study
Metabolic research – The DAISy-PCOS study We are currently recruiting volunteers for our studies on the link between high levels of male sex hormones (androgen) and metabolic diseases in PCOS patients. We are looking for females aged…
Politics, policy and PCOS
It is very exciting and a huge privilege that Verity sit on the All-Party Parliamentary Group on Women’s Health (WHAPPG) but given the current climate it has a limited scope in what it can acheive….
RESEARCH CALL OUT: PCOS and Exercise
Are you interested in participating in research? We are looking for women with PCOS aged 18-45 years to take part in our research study. The study is investigating whether exercise therapy can improve mental health,…
RESEARCH CALL OUT: PCOS and Wellbeing
My name is Fola, and I was diagnosed with PCOS 8 years ago. I am a 3rd year occupational therapy student at the university of Worcester. For my independent study/research, I have decided to have…