What is this about?Getting a diagnosis for PCOS is the first hurdle that many people face, and it is easy to feel overwhelmed, embarrassed and even frustrated when talking to your GP about your symptoms.To help, Verity is making a document which will help people who might have PCOS put information about their symptoms, their… Continue reading Focus group opportunity: Getting the right information for PCOS diagnosis
Research call out: How did your PCOS diagnosis journey make you feel
Research Body: Huddersfield UniversityLead researcher: Jo BrattonDeadline: 30 April 2023Participation requirements: Over 18 years old, living in the UK, one year+ post diagnosis The below post is from the research team, please contact them directly if you are interested in participating. Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) is a condition that affects a woman’s reproductive system and… Continue reading Research call out: How did your PCOS diagnosis journey make you feel
Research call out: people’s experience of the diagnostic process for PCOS
My name is Julia Bailey, and I am a 4th year Medical Sciences student at the University of Edinburgh. As part of my final year dissertation project, I am undertaking a research project focused on PCOS. My interest in this subject comes from personal experience surrounding the subject and the lack of research surrounding women’s… Continue reading Research call out: people’s experience of the diagnostic process for PCOS
Live Q&A with PCOS Experts on 03 Feb
We're excited to tell you about the first of what we hope will be several live webinar Q&As with PCOS experts this year. And what a Q&A to kick off with!We have three incredible experts lined up to take your questions for an hour this Friday evening from 6:30 - 7:30pm. You have the chance… Continue reading Live Q&A with PCOS Experts on 03 Feb
Research call out: contraception research study
Meet Dama Health- a women’s health startup based in London with a mission to personalise medicine starting with contraception. They’re conducting a new and exciting contraception research study in the UK looking at genetic differences behind why some people experience side effects on hormonal contraception and others do not experience side effects on hormonal contraception.… Continue reading Research call out: contraception research study
Research call out: experience of PCOS for women in the UK
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
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”
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
Verity - The PCOS charity 