Searchable abstracts of presentations at key conferences in endocrinology

ea0081p715 | Reproductive and Developmental Endocrinology | ECE2022

Early career clinicians’ knowledge about lifestyle management of PCOS and the current practices of implementing it in clinical practice - does more need to be done?

Zia Nawal , Sheikh Jameela , Khalil Halimah , Narendran Alisha , Hebbar Meghnaa , Wicks Saskia , Jayaprakash Sindoora , Kempegowda Punith , SEva Team Pcos

Objective: Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) is one of the most common endocrine conditions affecting women of reproductive age. Current estimates place the condition as more common than Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (T2DM). Recent studies have shown several long term comorbidities associated with PCOS, thus making it essential that all physicians, regardless of training and speciality, understand and empower women with PCOS to adopt evidence-based behavioural changes. This study se...

ea0075r02 | Reproductive Endocrinology | EYES2021

How much do newly graduated healthcare professionals know about PCOS?

Jayaprakash Sindoora , Wicks Saskia , Sheikh Jameela , Zia Nawal , Hebbar Meghnaa , Narendran Alisha , Khalil Halimah , Melson Eka , Gillett Caroline D.T. , Kempegowda Punith

Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) is one of the most common endocrine conditions affecting women of reproductive age. Recent studies have shown several long term comorbidities associated with PCOS, thus making it essential that all physicians, regardless of training and specialty, understand and empower women with PCOS to adopt evidence-based behavioral changes. This study set out to establish an understanding of evidence-based lifestyle management of PCOS and the current pract...

ea0077p113 | Reproductive Endocrinology | SFEBES2021

PCOS SEVa: High prevalence anxiety and body dysmorphia in women with PCOS in the UK and India

Hebbar Meghnaa , Shaikh Salomi , Zia Nawal , Sheikh Jameela , Wicks Saskia , Jayaprakash Sindoora , Narendran Alisha , Khalil Halimah , Gleeson Helena , Robinson Lynne , Chu Justin J. , Lathia Tejal , Selvan Chitra , Arlt Wiebke , Kempegowda Punith

Introduction: National Institute of Health and Care Excellence (NICE) recommends screening for emotional wellbeing as part of consultations for polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS).Aim: We evaluated several dimensions of emotional wellbeing in people attending PCOS consultation in the UK and India.Methods: All people attending reproductive endocrine clinic for PCOS at three centres: Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham, UK; Apollo Hospi...

ea0077p242 | Reproductive Endocrinology | SFEBES2021

Assessing emotional wellbeing in women with PCOS living in the UK and Indian community: the Blue Morpho Survey

Khalil Halimah , Sheikh Jameela , Shaikh Salomi , Hebbar Meghnaa , Zia Nawal , Wicks Saskia , Jayaprakash Sindoora , Narendran Alisha , Busby Maureen , Stacke Kristine , Singh Nidhi , Gleeson Helena , Robinson Lynne , Chu Justin J. , Lathia Tejal , Selvan Chitra , Arlt Wiebke , Kempegowda Punith

Aim: To study differences in various aspects of emotional wellbeing among women with PCOS living in the UK and India.Methods: Women with PCOS were invited to complete an online survey between September and October 2020 in the UK and May and June 2021 in India. The survey included Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HADS; score ≥11 cases of anxiety and depression, respectively), Body Image Concern Inventory (BICI; score ≥72 suggestive of bo...

ea0081p198 | Reproductive and Developmental Endocrinology | ECE2022

Blue Morpho: An international survey investigating differences in emotional and psychosexual wellbeing by ethnicity and birthplace in women with polycystic ovary syndrome

Sheikh Jameela , Khalil Halimah , Shaikh Salomi , Hebbar Meghnaa , Zia Nawal , Wicks Saskia , Jayaprakash Sindoora , Subramanian Anuradhaa , Chapman Rachel , Gleeson Helena , Robinson Lynee , Chu Justin J. , Lathia Tejal , Selvan Chitra , O'Reilly Michael , Manolopoulos Konstantinos , Arlt Wiebke , Kempegowda Punith

Objective: This study investigated the association between ethnicity, birthplace and emotional and psychosexual wellbeing in women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) in the community.Design: International cross-sectional study.Methods: Women with a self-reported PCOS diagnosis by a healthcare professional were invited to complete an online Blue Morpho questionnaire between September-October 2020 (UK) and May-June 2021 (India). F...

ea0081p457 | Reproductive and Developmental Endocrinology | ECE2022

A systematic review and meta-analysis assessing psychosexual wellbeing in people with polycystic ovary syndrome

Khalil Halimah , Malhotra Kashish , Sheikh Jameela , Hebbar Meghnaa , Zia Nawal , Jayaprakash Sindoora , Wicks Saskia , Subramanian Anuradhaa , Chapman Rachel , Gleeson Helena , Robinson Lynne , Chu Justin , Lathia Tejal , Selvan Chitra , O'Reilly Michael W. , Manolopoulos Konstantinos , Arlt Wiebke , Kempegowda Punith

Background: Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) is a common endocrine disorder, with an estimated prevalence of 10-15% worldwide. PCOS can have adverse consequences on the emotional wellbeing of the patient. However, evidence exploring the relationship between PCOS and psychosexual wellbeing, specifically sexual function, and dysmorphic appearance concerns, is largely inconclusive.Aim: A systematic review and meta-analysis were undertaken to assess differ...

ea0081ep898 | Reproductive and Developmental Endocrinology | ECE2022

PCOS SEVa: High prevalence anxiety and body dysmorphia in women with PCOS attending specialist care in the UK and India

Hebbar Meghnaa , Shaikh Salomi , Zia Nawal , Sheikh Jameela , Wicks Saskia , Jayaprakash Sindoora , Narendran Alisha , Khalil Halimah , Gleeson Helena , Robinson Lynne , Ch Justin J. , Lathia Tejal , Selvan Chitra , Arlt Wiebke , Kempegowda Punith

Introduction: National Institute of Health and Care Excellence (NICE) recommends screening for emotional wellbeing as part of consultations for polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS).Aim: We evaluated several dimensions of emotional wellbeing in people attending PCOS consultation with specialists in the UK and India.Methods: All people attending specialist clinics in a tertiary centre in the UK from October 2020 to September 2021 and in ...

ea0073aep175 | Diabetes, Obesity, Metabolism and Nutrition | ECE2021

Increased anxiety, depression and body dysmorphia in women with polycystic ovary syndrome: Results from blue morpho survey

Sheikh Jameela , Hebbar Meghnaa , Zia Nawal , Wicks Saskia , Jayaprakash Sindoora , Narendran Alisha , Khalil Halimah , Melson Eka , Busby Maureen , Tahrani Abd , Hillman Sarah , Chapman Rachel , Gleeson Helena , Singh Ruchira , Robinson Lynne , Manolopoulos Konstantinos , Gillett Caroline DT , Thangaratinam Shakila , Arlt Wiebke , Kempegowda Punith

BackgroundPolycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) is a common reproductive, endocrine and metabolic disorder. The UK National Institute of Health and Care Excellence (NICE) recommends evaluating emotional wellbeing in women with PCOS. Therefore, we conducted a health service evaluation to assess emotional wellbeing.MethodsWe invited women with PCOS via social media to complete an online survey in September 2020, sup...

ea0075r03 | Reproductive Endocrinology | EYES2021

PCOS SEVa: High prevalence of anxiety, depression and body dysmorphia in people with PCOS suggesting we need to rethink how we screen and manage emotional wellbeing in people with PCOS

Hebbar Meghnaa , Zia Nawal , Sheikh Jameela , Wicks Saskia , Jayaprakash Sindoora , Narendran Alisha , Khalil Halimah , Melson Eka , Busby Maureen , Tahrani Abd A. , Hillman Sarah , Chapman Rachel , Gleeson Helena , Singh Ruchira , Robinson Lynne , Manolopoulos Konstantinos N. , Gillett Caroline D.T. , Thangaratinam Shakila , Arlt Wiebke , Kempegowda Punith

Aim: We evaluated the emotional wellbeing and lifestyle advice received by people with PCOS in comparison to National Institute of Health and Care Excellence (NICE) and international guidelines. Methods: Patients attending fertility clinics at Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham between October 2020-May 2021 and in India between March 2021-May 2021 were invited to complete surveys before and after attending clinic. Pre-clinic survey had questions on demographics, Hospital Anxi...

ea0075r11 | Reproductive Endocrinology | EYES2021

Assessing anxiety, depression and body dysmorphia in young women with and without PCOS: the Blue Morpho Gen Y Survey

Khalil Halimah , Sheikh Jameela , Hebbar Meghnaa , Zia Nawal , Wicks Saskia , Jayaprakash Sindoora , Narendran Alisha , Melson Eka , Busby Maureen , Tahrani Abd A. , Hillman Sarah , Chapman Rachel , Gleeson Helena , Singh Ruchira , Robinson Lynne , Manolopoulo Konstantinos N. , Gillett Caroline D.T. , Thangaratinam Shakila , Arlt Wiebke , Kempegowda Punith

Background: The National Institute of Health and Care Excellence (NICE) recommends evaluating emotional wellbeing in people with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS).Objectives: To study differences in various aspects of emotional wellbeing among young women with and without PCOS.Methods: Women aged 18-24 years old at the University of Birmingham were invited to complete an online survey. The survey included validated questionnaires in...