Endocrine Abstracts

Objective: The objective was to explore the experiences of women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), attending a generic lay-led self management programme. The aim was to assess their concerns and expectations, and the extent to which the course addressed these.Method: Sixteen women volunteered to attend a generic lay-led self management course, following a call for participation at two PCOS clinics and publicity in local media. Participants were wome...

Objective: The objective was to assess the impact of polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) on the quality of life of in women attending a patient-centred, nurse-led endocrine clinic.Method: An audit was conducted of quality of life data for N=152 women attending the clinic for management of PCOS. While one important focus of the clinic is weight management, not all these patients were overweight or obese (weight range 44.7–159.6 kg, mean weight 89...

Objective: The objective was to assess the impact of polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) on the quality of life of women attending a patient-centred, nurse-led endocrine clinic, and to investigate changes in quality of life over time.Method: Women attending the clinic, for management of PCOS, completed the PCOSQ (Cronin et al. 1998) at their first appointment. The PCOSQ is the only validated quality of life measure specifically focused on PCOS. It as...