DAISy-PCOS is an acronym for: Dissecting Androgen excess and metabolic dysfunction – an Integrated SYstems approach to PolyCystic Ovary Syndrome.
DAISy-PCOS is a new research study which examines the metabolic nature of PolyCystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) and its links to other health conditions. On this site you can find out more about PCOS, as well as explore this research project and our public engagement activities further – including how you can get involved.
Thank you for your interest & please do take a good look around!
We are now actively recruiting for DAISy-PCOS study with centres in Birmingham and several other cities in the UK and Ireland. DAISy-PCOS is a research study that investigates how male hormones contribute to the increased risk of metabolic disease in PCOS – more here: https://daisypcos.com.
If you have confirmed or suspected PCOS and interested to take part in the study, please email daisy-pcos@contacts.bham.ac.uk – many thanks!
Latest from the DAISy-PCOS Blog
Let Her Finish – featuring DAISy-PCOS leaders!
Feminism-focused podcast Let Her Finish (@let.her.finish), co-hosted by DAISy-PCOS leader Stéph de Clercq, have interviewed Dr. Amina Hersi (@thepcosdr) about her experience as a GP living with PCOS. Amina is also a DAISy-PCOS Leader too! The conversation covers living with the symptoms and the stigma attached to the condition, as well as the mental impact … Continue reading Let Her Finish – featuring DAISy-PCOS leaders!
PCOS Awareness: No Thanks, Aunty!
Wednesay September 22, 2021 at 6-7 pm GMT Another event has been added to this month’s line-up of PCOS Awareness Month activities. Join members of the DAISy-PCOS leadership team for a light hearted discussion event which will explore what it feels like to manage PCOS symptoms whilst also navigating the attitudes and advice of others … Continue reading PCOS Awareness: No Thanks, Aunty!
PCOS Awareness Month 2021
We will be announcing a series of events marking PCOS Awareness Month this September. Continue to check our Events page for more details over the next couple of weeks. The first two events announced are SIMBA PCOS and PCOS: Emotions, Experiences & Expectations. PCOS: Emotions, Experiences & Expectation (Saturday 25th September at 2.30 pm BST) … Continue reading PCOS Awareness Month 2021
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