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Research request: Can technology help those with PCOS manage their physical activity and lifestyle?

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. This research study at the University of Wolverhampton and University Hospitals Coventry and… Continue reading Research request: Can technology help those with PCOS manage their physical activity and lifestyle?

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Research request: Exploring the uncertainties of fertility treatment

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. Can you help us with our research about the uncertainty that people can… Continue reading Research request: Exploring the uncertainties of fertility treatment

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Research request: Do standard lifestyle recommendations work for PCOS?

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. I'm looking for participants for my dissertation which is about the experiences of… Continue reading Research request: Do standard lifestyle recommendations work for PCOS?

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Aren’t we worth an extra ยฃ1? New report show significant ROI when investing in women’s health

A new report from the NHS Confederation, โ€œWomenโ€™s Health Economics: investing in the 51%โ€ has made some eye-opening findings. Things that those of us navigating the healthcare system with a lifelong, complex health condition feel deeply, that is now backed by sound data. Findings include:โ€ขโ  โ for every ยฃ1 invested in OBGYN care, there is a… Continue reading Aren’t we worth an extra ยฃ1? New report show significant ROI when investing in women’s health

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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. Request 1: Is there a link between dietary fibre and PCOS? Why fibre,… Continue reading Research request: Two new PCOS studies need your help

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Research Request: Exploring psychological experiences of women living with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome

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. Hello, my name is Claire Adshead, and I am an PhD student at the University of Derby, UK. I am currently researching the experiences of… Continue reading Research Request: Exploring psychological experiences of women living with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome

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Research Request: PCOS and eating behaviour | Bournemouth University

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

Meet A PCOS Researcher

Interview with a PCOS Researcher: Eka Melson

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

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Research request: Weight stigma & healthcare treatment

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

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HUGE research project on PCOS + Cardiovascular Health

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