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: 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…
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: 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…
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,…