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…
Symptoms
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
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 part of my thesis for the Doctorate in…
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…
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…
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…