Evidence shows women spend more years of their lives in ill health or disability compared to men.  The “Women’s Health Strategy”[1] highlighted numerous issues with women’s health services in the UK i...

Lichen sclerosus (LS) is a long-term skin condition. A common condition, affecting approximately 1 in 100 women, it causes skin to become thin, whitened, and wrinkled and can cause itching or pain. ...

Whether you are a patient, a loved one or someone who cares for people with PCOS, we need your help. We're working in partnership to help identify the top 10 unaswered questions about PCOS to guide f...

A PCOS diagnosis can be described as a double edged sword. On one hand, you finally know for certain what is going on in your body. You have a condition and know that what you are experiencing is real and not some exaggeration, that it isn't a figment of your imagination. On the other hand, it can be frightening. Given that PCOS has no known cure and no dedicated treatments (only management), it can be a daunting diagnosis to receive. I mean at least with cancer there is a plan right? To sa

So you have finally been diagnosed and don't know where to turn? You've come to the right place. PCOS Vitality has a wealth of information and tips for you as you begin to navigate the world of PCOS.If you are a techie fan and like to use apps you may find the AskPCOS app useful. Designed for women trying to find more information about PCOS and to help you manage your condition, the app has many useful features. You can search for and explore topics and articles related to PCOS. Find out mo

Nope no need for a new you! Society's well-fed notion that you need to be a new person each New Year is a fad. Why on earth would you want to do that? Self-improve, by all means, but we are inherently good enough!You may notice these bright sunny (sometimes snowy) January mornings bring a social media tsunami of guilt-tripping health messaging. You'd not be alone in feeling miserable about your non-instagrammable, non-aesthetic and, let's face it, typically banal lifestyle. But, life is not

When you are living with a chronic condition such as PCOS having a good support system can make the difference between feeling on your own and feeling empowered. Let's take a look.PCOS Support GroupsWhat is a Support Group?While Doctors can provide information on the medical aspects of PCOS and family members can sympathise it can be easier to talk to others who have PCOS. A support group is a medium for discussion and sharing of experiences related to living with PCOS.  A good support group al

Actor Richard returns home to visit his dad, Ken, who may need more help than he thought.

Influencers posing as medical experts are exploiting the lack of easy solutions for PCOS by selling fake cures.

With six of England’s ten ambulance trusts at risk of service failure, another winter of scandal and tragedy is upon us

Since the earliest stages of the pandemic, muscle weakness has been a key symptom described by patients post-COVID infection. Estimated to affect up to 60% of those with long COVID, it can have a prof...

Paige Roberts bought the jabs to help her lose weight for surgery but instead ended up in hospital where doctors told her most fake versions 'are just speed'