Concerns and expectations in women with polycystic ovary syndrome vary across age and ethnicity: findings from PCOS Pearls Study.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

To understand and explore the perceptions and opinions of women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) and further delineate the variations across age and ethnicity.

Design

Qualitative survey focussed on lived experiences of people with PCOS. Participants could share their views either as written text or as voice note audio recording(s) on WhatsApp. The data from the audio were transcribed verbatim. Responses were coded by two study members independently, using a thematic inductive method with NVivo 12. Two senior study members then reviewed these codes to identify common themes.

Subjects

Women with PCOS aged 18-60 years.

Results

43 of 45 participants had a formal diagnosis of PCOS, the remaining two had suspected PCOS which was under investigation. Fo

SUBMITTER: Elghobashy M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10446892 | biostudies-literature | 2023

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature