Active research...Leading PCOS studies in Ireland
- PCOS Vitality (c)
- Feb 14, 2025
- 1 min read
Researchers at RCSI worked alongside PCOS Vitality to develop resources to raise awareness of PCOS among women.
“PCOS was traditionally considered a hormonal condition that affects fertility, but we now know it is a metabolic condition that has much wider health impacts, including a 3-fold risk of developing type 2 diabetes and an impact on mental health” Professor Michael O’Reilly, Consultant Endocrinologist at Beaumont Hospital and RCSI School of Medicine.
The group at RCSI researches the effects of hormones called androgens. This work is unique in Ireland and involved PCOS patients themselves in the design. Together we developed resources to help both PCOS patients and GPS, including
An online game www.pcos.focusgames.com
A brand-new website www.pcosglobal.com
A video was also made featuring 22-year-old Edel who has PCOS where she explains her journey to diagnosis.
The video had almost 17k views on social media.
The group also organised a simulation-based learning event to help educate clinicians.
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It truly is exciting times for PCOS research in Ireland.
© PCOS Vitality 2025
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