Table 2.

Survey of polycystic ovary syndrome patient satisfaction (n=759).

PCOSa survey questions		Women, n (%)
Have you received a formal diagnosis of PCOS by a health care professional?
	Yes	640 (84.3)
	No	59 (7.8)
	Not sure	50 (6.6)
	Missing answers	10 (1.3)
What was the specialty of the doctor who diagnosed you with PCOS?
	Obstetrics and gynecology	462 (60.9)
	Family medicine	106 (14.0)
	Medical endocrinology	47 (6.2)
	Reproductive endocrinology and infertility	34 (4.5)
	Internal medicine	17 (2.2)
	Pediatrics	15 (2.0)
	Pediatric endocrinology	9 (1.2)
	Other specialties	42 (5.5)
	Missing answers	27 (3.5)
How many doctors did you see for your symptoms before you received a diagnosis of PCOS?
	1	275 (36.2)
	2	213 (28.1)
	3	126 (16.6)
	4	58 (7.6)
	5	23 (3.0)
	≥6	35 (4.6)
	Missing answers	29 (3.8)
At the time of your diagnosis, how satisfied were you with the explanation you received about the cause of PCOS?
	Completely satisfied	79 (10.4)
	Mostly satisfied	158 (20.8)
	Satisfied	179 (23.6)
	Not satisfied	319 (42.0)
	Missing answers	24 (3.2)
At the time of your diagnosis, how satisfied were you with the initial explanation of your treatment options for managing your PCOS symptoms?
	Completely satisfied	56 (7.4)
	Mostly satisfied	119 (15.7)
	Satisfied	167 (22.0)
	Not satisfied	389 (51.2)
	Missing answers	28 (3.7)
At the present time, how satisfied are you with the medical care you are receiving for your PCOS?
	Completely satisfied	38 (5.0)
	Mostly satisfied	106 (14.0)
	Satisfied	150 (19.8)
	Not satisfied	435 (57.3)
	Missing answers	30 (3.9)
Since your diagnosis, have you sought medical care for PCOS from a health care provider other than the one who diagnosed your PCOS?
	Yes	322 (42.4)
	No	402 (53.0)
	Missing answers	35 (4.6)

^aPCOS: polycystic ovary syndrome.