My name is Rosie Blackburn, and I am a third year Anthropology student at Durham University. Anthropology is mainly interested in understanding lived experiences of individual people. In this instance I plan to investigate individual experiences of PCOS for women in the UK. More specifically I want to understand your own path to diagnosis: why… Continue reading Research call out: experience of PCOS for women in the UK
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Research call out: PCOS and cultures in the UK
Hi, I’m Himani, a final-year Human Geography student studying at Cardiff University. My dissertation will explore experiences of PCOS to investigate and compare femininity and cultures in the UK and India. Whilst the social sciences have begun to investigate women’s experiences with PCOS, there is a lack of cross-cultural comparison in PCOS studies between the… Continue reading Research call out: PCOS and cultures in the UK
Guest blog: “Weight isn’t always the most important factor in managing PCOS”
Guest blog by Dr Claire Pettitt PhD MSc RD from CP NutritionFind Claire on Instagram or Facebook"One thing I wish people knew about PCOS: That weight isn’t always the most important factor when it comes to managing PCOS" After struggling with irregular periods, mood swings and cravings, acne, excess hair growth and weight gain, you’ve… Continue reading Guest blog: “Weight isn’t always the most important factor in managing PCOS”
Research call out: PCOS and weight management
I would like to invite you to take part in an online survey that will explore the experiences of women with PCOS who aim to manage their weight through nutrition.
Research call out: Measuring the family impact of a person’s health condition
Help researchers at the University of Cardiff test a new questionnaire to measure how much a person’s health condition affects the quality of life of their partner and family members.
PCOS Story: Tara Johnston trusted her instinct when seeking her PCOS diagnosis
Hi, I’m Tara Johnston, I’m 20 years old, an English Literature student at De Montfort University and I have very recently been diagnosed with PCOS. I wanted to write this blog for Verity because I believe that PCOS and the issues and symptoms that arise due to this condition are too often overlooked by both… Continue reading PCOS Story: Tara Johnston trusted her instinct when seeking her PCOS diagnosis
Research call out: Living with PCOS – a structured education programme
Polycystic ovary syndrome is diagnosed in one out of every ten women at reproductive age. Thecondition is characterised by irregular periods, increased levels of androgen manifested as acne orexcessive hair growth, and multiple cysts that can appear in the ovaries on an ultrasound scan. Many with PCOS experience difficulties in maintaining a healthy weight, having… Continue reading Research call out: Living with PCOS – a structured education programme
PCOS and COVID-19 risk update
Earlier this week, on 9th March 2021, a new study was published from the University of Birmingham that has shown a 'significantly increased risk of COVD-19' in those with PCOS. In a very simplified way, this study looked at GP records of women from January - June 2020 and compared the rates of COVID-19 infection in those… Continue reading PCOS and COVID-19 risk update
Verity at the Androgen Excess and PCOS Society conference
Verity was able to attend the virtual AE-PCOS conference during the first weekend in November. The Androgen Excess and PCOS Society are an international group of professionals researching and improving the understanding of conditions related to androgen excess such as PCOS, Adrenal Hyperplasia, Idiopathic Hirsutism and Premature Adrenarche.
Psoriasis Awareness Week – How to manage psoriasis and how it is linked to PCOS
In a study published in the Journal of Clinical Medicine, patients with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) were found to have a higher risk of developing psoriasis
Verity - The PCOS charity 