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?
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Embracing Strength: Seeking Help on the PCOS Journey
Living with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) can be an emotional rollercoaster, affecting various aspects of our lives. From hirsutism and acne to mood swings and infertility, the challenges we face can feel overwhelming at times. However, it's crucial to remember that seeking help is not a sign of weakness but a remarkable display of strength.… Continue reading Embracing Strength: Seeking Help on the PCOS Journey
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
iHOPE PCOS programme
Guest post by Carol Percy What is the HOPE programme? HOPE is an evidence-based self-management programme that supports people with long term health conditions to cope more effectively. That includes eating well, staying physically active, and following any necessary medical treatments, as well as managing stress, dealing with the emotional impact of their condition and… Continue reading iHOPE PCOS programme
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.
Guest Blog: Trichlogist, Lisa Thomas, explains how you can overcome hair loss caused by PCOS
Hi everyone, my name is Lisa Thomas and I’m a trichologist. (Trichologists are specialists in the science of the structure, function and diseases of human hair and the scalp). I have my own clinic in Pembrokeshire and treat many ladies with hair loss caused by PCOS. In this article I will share some information with… Continue reading Guest Blog: Trichlogist, Lisa Thomas, explains how you can overcome hair loss caused by PCOS
Monthly Update: PCOS News and Research
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 in the diagnosis of PCOS as unhealthier lifestyles have been adopted eg erratic working hours, stress, little exercise and unhealthy… Continue reading Monthly Update: PCOS News and Research
Monthly update: PCOS in News and Research
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 the control of blood glucose in diabetics found that the same diet, high calorie breakfast and low calorie dinner, helped regulate… Continue reading Monthly update: PCOS in News and Research
Monthly Update: PCOS in Research and News
Here's a round up of PCOS in the news this February, it's been a busy month! All About Ovarian Cysts This is a well rounded article detailing the different types of ovarian cysts that occur and why you can have ovarian cysts but not necessarily have PCOS. PCOS and Hospital Admissions A recent retrospective study… Continue reading Monthly Update: PCOS in Research and News
PCOS in Research and News
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 how little publicity it gets as a syndrome and the type of publicity that it does get. So this first… Continue reading PCOS in Research and News
Verity - The PCOS charity 