A blog about PCOS from the UK's charity for those with polycystic ovary syndrome
This post has been written by Chloe, an inspiring member of our community who has faced the challenges of PCOS with incredible determination. After years of struggling to get a diagnosis and manage her symptoms, Chloe embarked on a journey of change. She transformed her lifestyle, signed up for multiple charity runs, and has raised… Continue reading CHLOE’S STORY: My PCOS Journey -From Diagnosis to Determination
A new report from the NHS Confederation, “Women’s Health Economics: investing in the 51%” 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:• for every £1 invested in OBGYN care, there is a… Continue reading Aren’t we worth an extra £1? New report show significant ROI when investing in women’s health
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
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.
Verity was able to attend the virtual AE-PCOS conference during the first weekend in November. The Androgen Excess and PCOS Society are an international group of professionals researching and improving the understanding of conditions related to androgen excess such as PCOS, Adrenal Hyperplasia, Idiopathic Hirsutism and Premature Adrenarche.
Verity - The PCOS charity 