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…
Hello, my name is Tammy and I am currently working on my final year project for my Human biology BSc, at the University of Worcester. My project focus is, how and if, the genetic traits…
New Hormone Irisin could support PCOS diagnosis in Teens The recently discovered hormone Irisin can be used to more accurately diagnose PCOS in teenagers. PCOS symptoms present similarly to those of puberty making it difficult to…
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)…
We’ve had a little gap since our last update so here is a round up to cover April and May! Hyperandrogenemia and PCOS – Research, Italy Researchers in Italy have found that 9 in 10 women…
Expecting Life is a beautiful movie made by Cat Snake Films and Emma Cannon about the Fertility journey and the impact that Infertility has on individuals, relationships and our lives generally. As we know PCOS…
It’s been a little while since we’ve been able to do a PCOS News and Research Update so there’s a lot to cover: End of 2015 Swedish study explores the link between PCOS and mental…
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…
We have less than a week to go until this years Annual Verity Conference where you’ll get to meet and talk with some of the leading PCOS experts on topics such as diet, fertility, the…
