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Personal Story: Sharon

June 21, 2014June 6, 2015 veritypcos

We are delighted to announce that Sharon Newson will be speaking at the Manchester Conference this October on the area of weight loss and nutrition. Below is her personal PCOS story: 'I am 45 years old, single with no kids, and have suffered with PCOS symptoms (excess facial and body hair, weight gain, no periods,… Continue reading Personal Story: Sharon

Acne, Awareness, Excess hair, Fertility, Lifestyle, Media, Newly diagnosed, Weight management

Verity on the Women’s AM show

June 2, 2014June 6, 2015 veritypcos

In April our very own Verity chair, Rachel Hawkes, was a guest on the Women's AM show on Islam TV as part of their Women's Health Week. Rachel was talking about PCOS, it's affects on those suffering with it and what Verity can provide as a charity by way of support and awareness of the condition. You… Continue reading Verity on the Women’s AM show

Acne, Awareness, Events, Excess hair, Fertility, Fundraising, Lifestyle, Media, Newly diagnosed, Support, Verity, Weight management

Verity on Air 107.2

April 19, 2014June 6, 2015 veritypcos

Recently our Dorset local group leader and Verity volunteer Karen was interviewed on her local radio station Air 107.2 by the Airy Fairies. Karen had the unique opportunity to discuss PCOS, it's symptoms and it's psychological effects on those who suffer from it. You can listen to her interview below: Small things like this allow… Continue reading Verity on Air 107.2

Awareness, Excess hair, Media, Newly diagnosed

How do you feel about excess facial hair?

February 4, 2010March 9, 2014 veritypcos

That may sound like a really silly question... I mean, after all, what woman likes to have to be constantly removing hair from her face (not to mention other parts of the body)?!As my role as Chair and PR manager of Verity I often get asked to participate in media interviews (radio, magazines and sometimes… Continue reading How do you feel about excess facial hair?

Awareness, Excess hair

Interview with BBC Radio Somerset

January 23, 2010 veritypcos

I had a quick chat with Emma from BBC Radio Somerset on Thursday to discuss excess hair, you can listen to the interview below I always love getting an opportunity to talk about Verity and PCOS... bit by bit, we are getting the word out there!

Acne, Excess hair

Talking PCOS with laser clinicians

October 26, 2009 veritypcos

Bright and early last Monday (19 October), I travelled from London up to Manchester to give a presentation called 'Living with PCOS' for Lynton Lasers, who make cosmetic laser machines. Lynton regularly hold workshops for their clients, so this was a great opportunity for Verity to raise awareness of the condition with those in a… Continue reading Talking PCOS with laser clinicians