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 study We are conducting a qualitative research project to explore the unique experiences and challenges related to eating behavior among women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS). Your insights will contribute to a better understanding of the impact of PCOS on daily life and help inform support strategies. Why participate? Make a Difference: Your experi ..read more

Enjoy this hour long informative webinar Q&A with two top PCOS experts and Verity advisors; Dr Judith Ibison, GP and Professor of Primary Care and Dr Bassel Wattar, Gynaecologist and Obstetrician. This webinar seeks to answer common questions such as: how often should you have a PCOS check-up should you have an annual insulin resistence check what help can your GP offer for PCOS what medications can they prescribe how and when can you get a referral to a soecialist what specialist should you see and when what help can a specialist offer how often should you see one … and more! If you fou ..read more

Enjoy this hour long informative webinar Q&A with two top PCOS experts and Verity advisors; Dr Judith Ibison, GP and Professor of Primary Care and Dr Bassel Wattar, Gynaecologist and Obstetrician. This webinar seeks to answer common questions such as: how often should you have a PCOS check-up should you have an annual insulin resistence check what help can your GP offer for PCOS what medications can they prescribe how and when can you get a referral to a specialist what specialist should you see and when what help can a specialist offer how often should you see one … and more! If you fo ..read more

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 Syndrome (PCOS) by healthcare professionals. Your voice matters, and your insights can pave the way for a more compassionate and understanding healthcare environment. Living with PCOS can be a journey filled with unique challenges, and your experiences can shed li ..read more

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 the area of epidemiological investigations. Grab a cuppa and enjoy this interview, it’s a great read!!! Dr Jillian Tay What drew you to a career in research, and what initially attracted you to focus on PCOS? What excites and / or motivates you about research on this topi ..read more

Below you will find a list of UK based media articles highlighting PCOS this month, January 2024. The Telegraph Women with PCOS more likely to develop memory problems in middle age, study finds The Daily Mail Polycystic ovary syndrome can cause dementia-like symptoms for women in middle age, study suggests IFL Science Polycystic Ovary Syndrome May Be Linked To Memory Problems In Later Years The Daily Mail The 20-minute blood test giving hope to women who may have polycystic ovary syndrome – a debilitating condition that causes fertility problems, excess weight or even facial hair growth and of ..read more

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. Heidi’s research was the recipient of our first annual £250 award for early career researchers in PCOS. We will share more details about the research once it’s published, but in the interim we would like to ..read more

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. Hi, my name is Charlotte Laing and I am a third year Human Geography student at Durham University. In 2019, I was diagnosed with PCOS. To manage my symptoms I was given the usual advice of making “healthy food choices” and “physical activity” an integral part of life. No big deal, I thought, except I am a sweater – that means I perspire even at the thought of lacing up my trainers. Does this, I wonder, happen ..read more

The below blog post has been written by the student researcher, and details of how to participate can be found at the bottom of this post. Verity have sighted a letter of endorsement from Imperial College Research Ethics Committee. I am a student in the master of public health at the Imperial College London. I am doing a research project about polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) and I would like to invite you to participate. We are aware that PCOS is burdensome, and women living with it often struggle to get proper support. Living with PCOS may be concerning and worrying for you, as it is for man ..read more

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. In this feasibility trial we want to find out whether we can test the Hope PCOS course – to see if it improves anxiety, depression, quality of life and mental wellbeing. The fairest test is a randomised controlled trial. We need to do this current feasibilit ..read more