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 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. About the studyWe are conducting a qualitative research project to explore the unique… Continue reading Research Request: PCOS and eating behaviour | Bournemouth University
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
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
PCOS affects mental health, wellbeing and overall quality of life. Coventry University have worked with PCOS patients, Verity and healthcare professionals to create an online course to help. Those joining the Hope PCOS course are invited into an online group run by peers who have PCOS themselves and are trained to support and coach others.… Continue reading Hope Programme for adults with PCOS – Free Course
Living with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) can be an emotional rollercoaster, affecting various aspects of our lives. From hirsutism and acne to mood swings and infertility, the challenges we face can feel overwhelming at times. However, it's crucial to remember that seeking help is not a sign of weakness but a remarkable display of strength.… Continue reading Embracing Strength: Seeking Help on the PCOS Journey
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
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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