@article{ref1,
title="'Everything's from the inside out with PCOS': Exploring women's experiences of living with polycystic ovary syndrome and co-morbidities through Skype™ interviews",
journal="Health psychology open",
year="2015",
author="Williams, Sophie and Sheffield, David and Knibb, Rebecca C.",
volume="2",
number="2",
pages="e2055102915603051-e2055102915603051",
abstract="Polycystic ovary syndrome is an endocrine disorder affecting 1 in 10 women. Women with polycystic ovary syndrome can experience co-morbidities, including depressive symptoms. This research explores the experience of living with polycystic ovary syndrome and co-morbidities. Totally, 10 participants with polycystic ovary syndrome took part in Skype™ interviews and analysed using thematic analysis. Four themes emerged from the data: change (to life plans and changing nature of condition); support (healthcare professionals, education and relationships); co-morbidities (living with other conditions and depression, self-harm and suicidal ideation) and identity (feminine identity and us and them). The findings highlight the need for screening of women with polycystic ovary syndrome for depressive disorders.<p /><p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="2055-1029",
doi="10.1177/2055102915603051",
url="http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/2055102915603051"
}