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…
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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,…
A team of researchers at Sheffield Hallam University are running a research study in collaboration with clinicians at Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust for people with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome. The study (as part of…
Are you in a committed intimate relationship and living with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome? I am interested in hearing about your experience of being in an intimate partner relationship while living with PCOS. The study will…
My name is Catherine O’Boyle and I’m currently beginning a research project for my MSc in Clinical Nutrition at Roehampton University. The study title is: ‘What advice do women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) get…
My name is Victoria Nozhina and I’m currently beginning a research project for my MSc in Health Psychology at Coventry University. The study title is: ‘A qualitative study of the experience of mindfulness practice in…
My name is Nisma. I’m currently studying for a Masters in Health Psychology at Coventry University. For my dissertation I am doing a research study to see how being diagnosed with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS)…
Never underestimate the healing power of a hug. Recent research has shown how more frequent partner hugs and higher oxytocin levels are linked to lower blood pressure and heart rate in premenopausal women. Read the…
Could Leptin therapy help curb cravings? However, a recent study published in the Journal of Endocrinology, describes how injecting a gene into the brain that codes for the hormone leptin may curb overeating, leading to…
What’s good for your gut, may also be good for your brain! Anxiety and depression are common symptoms of PCOS. Recent research carried out by Dr Kirsten Tillisch and colleagues at Oxford University has revealed…
