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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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…
PCOS Story: Emma Young gives us a personal insight into her fertility struggles
Hi, I’m Emma Young, I am 37 years old and I work for a charity that supports deaf children and young people. I live in a lovely little village in Preston with my husband and…
PCOS Story: Laura Faulkner takes us on her PCOS Journey
Hiya – my name is Laura Faulkner, I’m 33 years old and I’m very excited to have been recently appointed the Information Production Manager for Verity. I am also the group leader for the Lancashire,…
PCOS story: What I wish I had known
Post by Caroline Andrews, Trustee of Verity. Us trustees have been diagnosed for years and are privileged to have worked with some of the top professionals in the country so we may know more than…
PCOS Story: Me, my PCOS, and exercise
Hello – my name is Sharon and I’m 51 years old. I’m a self-employed Specialist Personal Trainer (working with people living with a variety of health conditions) and a full-time PhD student, researching PCOS in the…
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…
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…