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. Request 1: Is there a link between dietary fibre and PCOS? Why fibre,… Continue reading Research request: Two new PCOS studies need your help
The next interview in our Meet A PCOS Researcher is the amazing Eka Melson. He is a clinical academic in diabetes and endocrinology and leads the multi-centre DAISy-PCOS study, identifying different PCOS phenotypes and associated risk factors. Eka has been awarded a Chain-Florey Fellowship to join LMS MRC and Imperial College London to further study… Continue reading Interview with a PCOS Researcher: Eka Melson
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
The second interview in our Meet A PCOS Researcher is the phenomenal and equal parts lovely Dr Chau Thien Tay (Jillian). Dr Tay is an Endocrinologist and Research Fellow at Monash Centre For Health Research in Melbourne, Australia. She is a core member of the International PCOS Guidelined and has a PCOS research focus on… Continue reading Interview with a PCOS Researcher: Dr Jillian Tay
Dr Heidi Vanden Brink, Assistant Professor at Texas A&M University specialises in research in the areas of adolescent and women’s health, and the intersection with PCOS, metabolism and nutrition. In October 2023, Heidi presented her research paper, “Emergence of phenotypic differences in adolescents who develop PCOS in the early post-menarchal years” at professional conference, AE-PCOS.… Continue reading Interview with a PCOS Researcher: Dr Heidi Vanden Brink
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
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
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.
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.
Verity - The PCOS charity 