A blog about PCOS from the UK's charity for those with polycystic ovary syndrome
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. Long waiting times for gynaecological and reproductive healthcare can affect mental health, self-identity,… Continue reading Research request: What is it like when your body needs care and you are told to wait?
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. New research is co-developing a psychological support program for women with PCOS by… Continue reading Research request: How can collaboration improve mental health care for individuals 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?
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
This post has been provided by the research student, please approach them directly with questions or to take part. This research will help a PCOS research student with their dissertation. Hello, my name is Claire Adshead, and I am an PhD student at the University of Derby, UK. I am currently researching the experiences of… Continue reading Research Request: Exploring psychological experiences of women living with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
Enjoy this hour long informative webinar Q&A with two top PCOS experts and Verity advisors; Dr Judith Ibison, GP and Professor of Primary Care and Dr Bassel Wattar, Gynaecologist and Obstetrician. This webinar seeks to answer common questions such as: how often should you have a PCOS check-up should you have an annual insulin resistence… Continue reading Webinar: PCOS in Primary and Secondary Care
This post has been provided by the research student, please approach them directly with questions or to take part. This research will help a PCOS research student with their dissertation. We would like you to take part in our research by participating in our survey focusing on the challenges faced by individuals with Polycystic Ovary… Continue reading Research request: Weight stigma & healthcare treatment
Cardiovascular disease is the leading causing of death in women globally, and also a serious long term health risk for those of us living with PCOS. But there is very little known of the impact of the two most common medications used in the management of PCOS (the oral contraceptive pill [OCP] and metformin) on… Continue reading HUGE research project on PCOS + Cardiovascular Health
Below you will find a list of UK based media articles highlighting PCOS this month, January 2024. The Telegraph Women with PCOS more likely to develop memory problems in middle age, study finds The Daily Mail Polycystic ovary syndrome can cause dementia-like symptoms for women in middle age, study suggests IFL Science Polycystic Ovary Syndrome… Continue reading PCOS in the media ROUNDUP – January 2024
This post has been provided by the research student, please approach them directly with questions or to take part. This research will help a PCOS research student with their dissertation. Hi, my name is Charlotte Laing and I am a third year Human Geography student at Durham University. In 2019, I was diagnosed with PCOS.… Continue reading Student research request: Exercise and PCOS
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