PCOS and Glucose Sensitivity A recent study carried out by Hoang, V et al (2015) provides early evidence of the beneficial effects of GLP-A agonist in improving glucose sensitivity, abdominal obesity, serum cholesterol and hypertension…
Having received ethical approval to carry out research into exploring the quality of dietary and lifestyle advice from healthcare professionals as well as canvassing opinion on the name of the syndrome (PCOS) if it was to…
Here’s what happened around PCOS news and research in April: PCOS can be controlled through lifestyle changes The Times of India interviewed Dr Manuj Sharma who explained that doctors in India are reporting an increase…
Here is a round up of PCOS news and research in March 2015 Heavy Breakfast, Light Dinner recommendation A new study from Israel looking at the balance of calories over a day in relation to…
As part of my new commitment as a Trustee of Verity is to start giving you monthly updates and PCOS and it’s reported research and news activity. Hopefully this will also cast a light and…
We’ve known for a while that PCOS increases the risk of developing type 2 diabetes. It has been believed until recently that reducing our weight can stop this from happening. However recent research shows that regardless…
Recently we’ve come across a blogger called The Well-Rounded Mama. She is out there to give the right information to those who are trying to conceive or who are pregnant and tend to carry more…
PCOS UK is the medical arm of Verity that aims to educate medical professionals with an interest and/or specialism in PCOS. With input from our medical advisors such as Stephen Franks and Professor Helen Mason,…
For many of us with PCOS, outbreaks of acne can be common, embarrassing and hugely frustrating. When everyone else’s skin seems to be leaving their awkward teenage years behind ours just seems to be getting…
A week ago, we launched our very first study that is looking to improve the level of knowledge, symptoms, service provision, impact and management of PCOS. Some of the areas of the study are looking…
