The below blog post has been written by the research team, and details of how to participate in the research can be found at the bottom of this post. Verity have sighted the ethics approval granted for the recruitment of this study. Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) affects millions of women, however the personal experiences of… Continue reading Research request: Do gender and medical authority impact how PCOS patients are treated?
Category: Management
Research request: Does body image impact on quality of life in those with PCOS?
The below blog post has been written by the research team, and details of how to participate in the research can be found at the bottom of this post. Verity have sighted the ethics approval granted for the recruitment of this study. Are you a woman with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) living in the UK?… Continue reading Research request: Does body image impact on quality of life in those with PCOS?
Research request: Can technology help those with PCOS manage their physical activity and lifestyle?
The below blog post has been written by the research team, and details of how to participate in the research can be found at the bottom of this post. Verity have sighted the ethics approval granted for the recruitment of this study. This research study at the University of Wolverhampton and University Hospitals Coventry and… Continue reading Research request: Can technology help those with PCOS manage their physical activity and lifestyle?
Research request: Exploring the uncertainties of fertility treatment
The below blog post has been written by the research team, and details of how to participate in the research can be found at the bottom of this post. Verity have sighted the ethics approval granted for the recruitment of this study. Can you help us with our research about the uncertainty that people can… Continue reading Research request: Exploring the uncertainties of fertility treatment
Research request: Do standard lifestyle recommendations work for PCOS?
The below blog post has been written by the research team, and details of how to participate in the research can be found at the bottom of this post. Verity have sighted the ethics approval granted for the recruitment of this study. I'm looking for participants for my dissertation which is about the experiences of… Continue reading Research request: Do standard lifestyle recommendations work for PCOS?
Aren’t we worth an extra £1? New report show significant ROI when investing in women’s health
A new report from the NHS Confederation, “Women’s Health Economics: investing in the 51%” has made some eye-opening findings. Things that those of us navigating the healthcare system with a lifelong, complex health condition feel deeply, that is now backed by sound data. Findings include:• for every £1 invested in OBGYN care, there is a… Continue reading Aren’t we worth an extra £1? New report show significant ROI when investing in women’s health
Managing PCOS Through Diet and Lifestyle -Without Restriction
Guest blog by Claire Pettitt MSc RD PhD (c) - from CP Nutrition Hi there! My name is Claire Pettitt and I am a UK Registered Dietitian and Nutritionist and I am passionate about supporting women with PCOS to understand their condition and what they can do to support themselves in managing their symptoms, to… Continue reading Managing PCOS Through Diet and Lifestyle -Without Restriction
PCOS Story: Rachel on never giving up hope on her fertility journey
Post by Rachel, Verity chair (CN: mention of weight loss and miscarriage) One of my earliest memories is being 3.5 years old and playing mummy with my cabbage patch doll. It’s all I ever wanted to do and be and I knew I would do whatever it took to make it happen - one way… Continue reading PCOS Story: Rachel on never giving up hope on her fertility journey
Mindfulness and PCOS
I am currently working on my PhD at St Mary’s University Twickenham, London, which is focusing on mindfulness-based interventions for the management of certain predominant physiological and psychological symptoms of PCOS.
4 things that help me deal with period problems PCOS causes
It’s important to remember PCOS affects everyone differently but I wish I had access to this kind of information at the beginning of my journey. Here’s four of my biggest period problems and what I’ve found that helps.
Verity - The PCOS charity 