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…
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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
Edit 16.05.2020: This research study is now full 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…
How to keep active during lockdown
Guest post by Sharon Newson Hello – my name is Sharon Newson and I am a specialist personal trainer (BigPictureLiving.co.uk) and a Year Two PhD student at Huddersfield University (sharon.newson@hud.ac.uk), researching the impact of living…
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…
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…
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,…