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…
Treatment & management
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,…
RESEARCH CALL OUT: PCOS and Wellbeing
My name is Fola, and I was diagnosed with PCOS 8 years ago. I am a 3rd year occupational therapy student at the university of Worcester. For my independent study/research, I have decided to have…
So you’ve heard of PMS – but have you heard of PMDD?
Written by Laura Murphy, Founder of Vicious Cycle: Making PMDD Visible project and on the Board of Directors at IAPMD. PMDD (Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder) is a condition that affects around 1 in 20 women and…
RESEARCH CALL OUT: Exercise and Physical Activity with PCOS
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…
RESEARCH CALL OUT: The Lived Experience of PCOS
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…
RESEARCH CALLOUT: What advice do women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) get on their diet and Physical activity’
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…
RESEARCH CALLOUT: PCOS and Mindfulness
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…