A blog about PCOS from the UK's charity for those with polycystic ovary syndrome
4.25 million in the UK live with #PCOS, and yet: we don’t know the cause there is no treatment for PCOS as a condition, but treatment for individual symptoms no licensed medication only one dedicated PCOS clinic in the whole country 70% remain undiagnosed patients rate the support for PCOS 2 out of 10 people… Continue reading 4.25 million in the UK have PCOS. And yet…
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
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
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 am currently working on my PhD at St Mary’s University Twickenham, London, which is focusing on mindfulness-based interventions for the management of certain predominant physiological and psychological symptoms of PCOS.
It’s important to remember PCOS affects everyone differently but I wish I had access to this kind of information at the beginning of my journey. Here’s four of my biggest period problems and what I’ve found that helps.
Alex Williams, Registered Associate Nutritionist, helps us clear up the misinformation surrounding nutrition for PCOS.
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.
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
Verity - The PCOS charity 