Diagnosis of PCOS |
Think back to when you first found out you had PCOS. Tell me about how you were diagnosed? |
• When did you find out? |
• Who told you? |
• Why do you think there was a problem/seek help in the fist place? |
• What did they tell you? |
• How do you feel about what you found out? |
• What happened next? |
Could you tell me what you knew about PCOS when you were told that you had it? |
• Where did you get that information? |
• Who told you where to look for information? |
• Were you interested then in finding out more information? |
• Have you sought information since then? |
• At the time, what kind of information did you want to know? |
Information about PCOS |
What do you understand now about PCOS? |
• What do you think causes PCOS? |
• What are the symptoms and long term effects? |
• What kinds of treatments are there? |
• How do you feel about having PCOS now? |
What information have you collected about PCOS? |
• What have you learnt from this information? |
• What did you do with this information |
• What did you like/dislike about this information? |
• What is the best way of obtaining information? |
• What format would you like information presented? |
Outcomes/Lifestyle |
Do you think that the information you've had about PCOS has helped you take better care of yourself? How? |
• How do you think your general health will be affected in the future? |
• What information have you had about how PCOS affects getting pregnant? |
• From this information how do you think PCOS will affect you chance of getting pregnant? |
Are there things you would like to know about PCOS for the future? |
Considering your life experiences, do you think you look for information in the same way as others? |
If you could start over again: |
• Who do you think is best to give you information about PCOS? |
• Where would you go to look first for information if you had no guidance? |
• Why do you think that is a good source? |
• What would you do differently about getting your information about PCOS? |
Is there anything else you think may be important in order to understand your experience with information about PCOS that we should discuss? |