Unravelling the research

with Dr Laura Naysmith

Dr Laura Naysmith is a Postdoctoral Research Associate at King’s College London. She specialises in neuroimaging (magnetic resonance imaging, MRI) to investigate
how our brains function and change, with recent efforts exploring how new drugs might be working in the brain. Dr Naysmith also investigates how hormonal changes
impact cognition and the brain, specifically focusing on premature ovarian insufficiency (POI) and menopause. Her research seeks to provide critical insights into cognitive and health, contributing to evidence-based support for women's health through these transitions.

Research Blog

This blog makes POI research accessible, practical, and relevant. It aims to equip readers with evidence they can use to advocate for their health and long-term wellbeing.

How Science is Evolving for POI Diagnosis

Changing Etiological Spectrum of Premature Ovarian Insufficiency over the Past Decades: A Comparative Analysis of Two Cohorts from a Single Center

The Ovarian-Brain Connection: Does POI Affect the Brain?

Brain structural alterations in young women with premature ovarian insufficiency: Implications for dementia risk.

Why We Must Support Cervical Cancer Survivors with POI

Improving Treatment of Radiation-Induced Premature Ovarian Insufficiency After Cervical Cancer: A Practice Quality Improvement Initiative

What are the experiences of women with POI?

Women’s experiences of premature ovarian insufficiency: a thematic synthesis. Symptoms, diagnosis, and the “new normal”: A study from 2025 sheds light on the lived experience of POI, highlighting the themes that almost every woman identifies with, but rarely gets to talk about.

Life stress and POI- Is there a biological link?

This new research suggests a strong link between adverse life events and biological changes in women with POI, highlighting a vital need for integrated mental health and psychosocial support.

Gaps in Hormone Treatment Following POI Diagnosis

Use of hormone therapy in patients with premature ovarian insufficiency in tertiary hospitals in Saudi Arabia
by Malick et al. (2026).