the agenda
WELCOME & OVERVIEW OF THE DAY
RACHEL HAWKES, CHAIR OF VERITY 09:20 - 09:30 Rachel will give you an overview of what to expect and how you can make the most of your day |
HOW YOUR HORMONES AFFECT YOUR MENSTRUAL CYCLE
DR SUMAN RICE 09:30 - 10:30 Everything you need to know about your menstrual cycle, how PCOS can impact on your cycle, how often you need to make sure you have a bleed and more |
WORLD OF PCOS & ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING (AGM)
RACHEL HAWKES, CHAIR OF VERITY 10:30 - 11:10 Full of interesting facts about the charity and we will update you on everything happening in the world of PCOS - including the name change! |
LONG TERM HEALTH CONSEQUENCES OF PCOS
PROFESSOR STEPHEN FRANKS 11:30 - 12:15 PCOS affects you throughout your lifetime and carries significant health risks such as type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease and endometrial cancer |
MANAGING ACNE AND HAIR LOSS CAUSED BY PCOS
DR ALISON LAYTON 12:15 - 13:00 Suffering with acne in your 20s and beyond and hair loss can be soul destroying. Learn why this happens and treatments that can help |
LUNCH
SOUP OF THE DAY, A VARIETY OF SALADS, COLD MEAT PLATTERS, PATE AND ROASTED VEGETABLES WITH HOT FOOD OPTIONS AND A SELECTION OF DESERTS WITH TEA AND COFFEE 13:00 - 14:00 Enjoy a hot and cold lunch buffet over conversations with your fellow delegates, and then enjoy some time chatting with our exhibitors |
YOUR BURNING QUESTIONS ANSWERED!
SPEAKER PANEL: DR JUDITH IBISON, PROF STEPHEN FRANKS, DR SUMAN RICE, DR CAROL PERCY, DR ALISON LAYTON 14:00 - 15:00 Your opportunity to raise those unanswered questions or delve a little more on issues discussed. Questions submitted before the session anonymously |
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WORKSHOP: COPING STRATEGIES TO HELP
DR CAROL PERCY 16:40 - 17:20 A practical, hands-on workshop session that will teach you techniques you can to help you improve how you manage the ups and downs of having PCOS |
CONFERENCE WRAP-UP & SUMMARY
RACHEL HAWKES, CHAIR OF VERITY 17:20 - 17:30 A quick wrap-up and thank you to all, and we will also draw the raffle prizes. Make sure you stay to the very end and see if you get to take home a prize! |