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. 2014 Apr 1;12(2):e13612. doi: 10.5812/ijem.13612

Table 2. Major Themes and Subthemes of the Study.

Themes
Physical dimensions
Obesity
Hirsutism
Hair loss
Acne
Menstrual disorder
Infertility
Ovaries full of cysts
Impaired general health
Mental dimension
Disappointment
Depression
Fear and anxiety
Introversion
Disgruntle
Emotional dimension
Low self-esteem
Feelings of shame and embarrassment
Poor sense of self and humiliation relative to peers
Being abnormal
Weakness
Cognitive dimension
Intellectual engagement
Poor concentration
Feeling inability in solving problems and planning
Social dimension
Lingering isolationism and withdrawal
Inability to express their problems
Blame by husband because of infertility
Limitations in participating in social gatherings
Role functioning
Gender roles
Loss of characteristics of femininity
Appearance of masculinity
Disorder of marital relationship