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​Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) is a very common condition that affects 1 in every 8 women in the UK. It manifests differently in each person and can be incredibly devastating to an individuals self esteem and quality of life. There is no known cause or cure.
PCOS is often only associated with fertility and weight, but it's a serious endocrine condition that affects over 4 million in the UK. Take a look at this helpful video for an introduction into PCOS.
Symptoms include irregular periods, excess hair, acne, alopecia, weight management difficulties, depression and anxiety. PCOS also carries increased risks during pregnancy, and of developing type 2 diabetes, sleep aponea, fatty liver disease, cardiovascular disease and endometrial cancer.

There is a lot of misinformation on social media about PCOS, we urge you to look towards evidenced-based resources such as ourselves, the International PCOS Guidelines and NICE. 

​Start your learning journey by reading our About PCOS section.
PCOS SWAG FOR A GOOD CAUSE!
You can shop to make a difference: fundraise, support and spread awareness about PCOS all at the same time. Head to our merch store and help support the vital work we're doing to improve PCOS understanding and management.
TOP 10 PCOS RESEARCH TOPICS
Alongside Cardiff University and other partners, Verity is undertaking a project that identifies the top 10 research topics for PCOS as determined by patients and PCOS experts. Have your say!
TRUSTED PCOS TOPIC BOOKLETS
We have created 10 digital evidenced based information booklets to help those newly diagnosed better understand PCOS. In return we ask for a small donation towards our costs
PCOS COMMUNITY CONNECTION
Verity runs a private Facebook group where you can give and receive invaluable peer support from almost 8,000 others with PCOS in the UK who understand what you're going through

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FUNDRAISE FOR VERITY & PCOS
Can you help support Verity's work by selecting us as your chosen charity in a fundraiser? We rely heavily on donations and fundraising to continue fighting for greater understanding into and management of PCOS
DEEP-DIVE WEBINARS ON PCOS
From time to time, we host a free online webinar and Q&A with PCOS experts where they help us make sense of the complexities in PCOS; from how to understand the hormones involved, to navigating primary vs secondary care
A GO-TO PCOS RESOURCE
Our blog is the place where we can share more in-depth news and updates with you, including when PCOS is featured in the media, the latest research, the work Verity is doing and even interviews with patients and PCOS experts​