#HealthHistory Ever wondered how PCOS, a common endocrine disorder, got its name & whether it accurately reflects the syndrome's full impact? Let's explore the evolution of this name & open a discussion: should we consider another change? Read on! #PCOSNameEvolution #PCOSDebate

Looking back on pictures from our #MarginalisedAndMenopausal event - because.. what a joyous space Blending community and academic research with awareness and intersectionality. Huge thanks to everyone for their support and also Dame Lesley Regen who joined us on the day 😀

🎉 We applaud the extension of the period product scheme in England to July 2025, but more must be done to end period stigma and achieve period equity in the UK. 🩸 (Yet another thread!) cysters.org/good-news-but-…

A big congratulations to our founder on the birth of baby Daya ❤️

Living in poverty has a devastating effect on parent’s and children's mental health. New report from members Centre for Mental Health and Children & Young People's Mental Health Coalition sets out the actions the Government can take to tackle poverty and support family mental health: cypmhc.org.uk/publications/a… #ADualCrisis

Women from marginalised communities face severe health inequality in the UK. Join us in urging the new government to #CloseTheHealthGap. Share our call and tag your MP to demand change! Find out more: bit.ly/3WAeMky

With the NHS declared broken and @ara_darzi asked to uncover the “hard truths about the NHS”, its productivity woes are perhaps the hardest truth of all: more money, more staff = only marginally higher outputs. Understanding this is key to fixing the NHS 🧵

"Brutal, relentless, unforgiving…rape threats to myself and my daughter and threats of death to my son." Exclusive: Amanda Abbington talks about the online abuse she has suffered since accusing her former Strictly partner Giovanni Pernice of abusive behaviour, which he denies.

✨This is beautiful! An injection taken every 6 months prevents HIV infections by 100%. Participants in the PURPOSE 1 trial were 5,300 cisgender women and adolescent girls aged 16-25 across 25 sites in South Africa and three sites in Uganda. The most incredible results ✨

In light of South Asian Heritage Month, we wanted to highlight some statistics in maternity care 👇🏾 South Asian women are six times more likely to suffer a severe perineal tear. It’s time to #CloseTheHealthGap #sahm #freetobeme South Asian Heritage Month Wellbeing of Women

Today is World IVF day ~ but let us not forget everyone who has been through IVF without getting their miracle baby 🙏🏼🕊️🤍 #WorldIVFDay Pic: notafictionalmum 🤍🤍

Please reach out to Talika if you can participate in the study below. We know Cysters 🎗 🍉 ✊🏿 is doing a lot of work in this area.

Watching men who watched their mum shave their chin hair due to increased testosterone call Khelif a man for the same medical condition is interesting. By this logic, your mama is man… miracles dey happen sha.

Use inclusive language in #perimenopause #menopause discussions, resources, and support materials to ensure everyone feels seen and heard.

✨WE ARE HIRING! ✨ Apply to join us as Research & Engagement Lead! Do you have experience of: 📊Qual/quant research? ✍️Writing grant/project protocols? 🤝Community/stakeholder engagement? ⚙️Excellent leadership skills? ⚕️Ideally knowledge of SRHR t.ly/3-JRF

One of our Campaign Leaders, Neelam, supports Cysters 🎗 🍉 ✊🏿 to provide menstrual, maternal and mental health help. Many community-led groups like Cysters provide vital services for people in their area, which is why we're calling for a Community Right to Shape Services💪

Women with PCOS don't need: ✅ To 'just lose weight' ✅ To 'go away and come back when you want to get pregnant' ✅ To 'just eat less, move more' We probably need: ✅ Comprehensive & well-informed healthcare ✅ Affordable medication & treatments ✅ Understanding from

Cysters are supporting the below research project 📚 🌟 Make a difference in women's health! 💪 If you're navigating menopause with diabetes, we want to hear YOUR story. Join our online focus group and shape the future of support! Email – [email protected] #WomenInHealth

Centre for Sustainable Healthcare SBRI Healthcare Accelerated Access Collaborative SustHealthCoalition Royal College of Midwives 💙 Our Lived Experience group will help ensure that innovations identified through the Challenge will support the needs of everyone using maternity services – and so will the valuable input from support groups and organisations including @Cystersgroup, Big Birthas and Mums For Lungs

We are so proud to be working in collaboration with the college on this project 🙌🏽