Table 3 Means and standard deviations of every item on the PCOSQ-50 (n = 935)

 pcosq1

In the past 4 weeks, how often have you suffered from bad mood due to PCOS?

2.48

0.86

 pcosq2

In the past 4 weeks, how often have you experienced impatience due to PCOS?

2.54

0.98

 pcosq3

In the past 4 weeks, how often have you blamed yourself for having PCOS?

2.01

1.46

 pcosq4

In the past 4 weeks, how often have you experienced trouble dealing with others?

2.15

0.90

 pcosq5

In the past 4 weeks, how often have you suffered from low self-esteem due to PCOS?

3.02

1.03

 pcosq6

In the past 4 weeks, how often have you experienced aggressiveness due to PCOS?

1.82

1.09

 pcosq7

In the past 4 weeks, how often have you felt pessimistic about the treatment?

2.57

1.11

 pcosq8

In the past 4 weeks, how often have you suffered from the embarrassment due to your appearance?

2.83

1.13

 pcosq9

In the past 4 weeks, how often have you felt different to normal women?

3.01

1.13

 pcosq10

In the past 4 weeks, how often have you experienced lack of control of emotions?

2.38

0.98

 pcosq11

In the past 4 weeks, how often have you felt ugly or unattractive?

2.99

1.03

 pcosq12

In the past 4 weeks, how often have you felt easily tired?

3.31

0.81

 pcosqb1

In the past 4 weeks, how often have you felt sad seeing children?

1.64

1.43

 pcosqb2

In the past 4 weeks, how often have you felt sad seeing pregnant women?

1.89

1.56

 pcosqb3

In the past 4 weeks, how often have you experienced concern about infertility?

2.28

1.58

 pcosqb4

In the past 4 weeks, how often have you felt you will accept all other PCOS manifestations if assured of pregnancy?

1.82

1.51

 pcosqb5

In the past 4 weeks, how often have you felt fear of abortion?

1.74

1.57

 pcosqb6

In the past 4 weeks, how often have you felt concerned about infertility in the future?

2.48

1.55

 pcosqb7

In the past 4 weeks, how often have you experienced fear of divorce or separation?

1.17

1.31

 pcosqb8

In the past 4 weeks, how often have you felt uselessness of sexual intercourse due to infertility

1.36

1.40

 pcosqb9

In the past 4 weeks, how often have you experienced concern about the long term effects of PCOS medication?

2.26

1.34

 pcosqc1

In the past 4 weeks, how often have you felt unsatisfied with sex?

1.84

1.31

 pcosqc2

In the past 4 weeks, how often have you experienced lack of sexual stimulation?

1.99

1.28

 pcosqc3

In the past 4 weeks, how often have you experienced lack of sexual desire?

2.17

1.26

 pcosqc4

In the past 4 weeks, how often have you experienced lack of lubrication during sexual intercourse?

1.51

1.32

 pcosqc5

In the past 4 weeks, how often have you experienced lack of orgasm?

1.70

1.31

 pcosqc6

In the past 4 weeks, how often have you felt ashamed of sexual coldness/unresponsiveness?

1.73

1.43

 pcosqc7

In the past 4 weeks, how often have you experienced lack of libido because of PCOS?

1.96

1.36

 pcosqd1

In the past 4 weeks, how often have you felt concerned about being overweight?

3.52

0.93

 pcosqd2

In the past 4 weeks, how often have you felt the need to decrease your weight to control PCOS status?

3.49

0.94

 pcosqd3

In the past 4 weeks, how often have you felt concerned about a fast return to your previous weight after any weight loss?

3.12

1.18

 pcosqd4

In the past 4 weeks, how often have you felt concerned about the complete cessation of menstruation?

2.03

1.46

 pcosqd5

In the past 4 weeks, how often have you felt concerned about menstruation at long intervals?

1.90

1.45

 pcosqd6

In the past 4 weeks, how often have you felt willingness to reduce your weight to be more attractive for your spouse?

2.92

1.26

 pcosqd7

In the past 4 weeks, how often have you experienced fear of diseases such as diabetes, hypertension, and heart disease?

2.73

1.27

 pcosqd8

In the past 4 weeks, how often have you felt the urge to abandon treatments because of repetitive visits to doctors?

1.78

1.40

 pcosqd9

In the past 4 weeks, how often have you experienced fear of cancer?

1.86

1.35

 pcosqe1

In the past 4 weeks, how often have you felt embarrassed because of excess facial hair?

2.68

1.45

 pcosqe2

In the past 4 weeks, how often have you felt concerned about the progression of excess body and facial hair?

2.71

1.40

 pcosqe3

In the past 4 weeks, how often have you felt concerned about having excess facial hair?

2.68

1.45

 pcosqe4

In the past 4 weeks, how often have you felt concerned about rapid regrowth of unwanted hair after its removal?

2.66

1.43

 pcosqe5

In the past 4 weeks, how often have you felt embarrassed because of having excess body hair?

2.63

1.44

 pcosqe6

In the past 4 weeks, how often have you felt the need to cover your body and face because of excess hair?

2.26

1.56

 pcosqf1

In the past 4 weeks, how often have you felt a lack of family support and acceptance of your disease?

1.86

1.39

 pcosqf2

In the past 4 weeks, how often have you felt a lack of satisfaction with being a woman?

2.10

1.34

 pcosqf3

In the past 4 weeks, how often have you felt the desperate need for a cure?

3.13

1.08

 pcosqf4

In the past 4 weeks, how often have you felt the need to complain with others about PCOS?

2.08

1.20

 pcosqf5

In the past 4 weeks, how often have you felt lack of satisfaction with your appearance (self image)?

1.91

1.36

 pcosqf6

In the past 4 weeks, how often have you felt lack of satisfaction with your role/future role as a wife?

3.23

0.95

 pcosqf7

In the past 4 weeks, how often have you felt lack of satisfaction with your role as a spouse or partner?

2.24

1.36