Transcripts for the ENDOFERT STUDY - qualitative part

<b>Objective. </b>The aim of the present study is to conduct a qualitative investigation to provide a deeper understanding of women’s views about endometriosis, fertility and their perception of reproductive options.<b>Methods. </b>Semi-structured interviews were conducted by two female psychiatrists, specialized in gynecology and obstetrical consultation-liaison psychiatry, trained in qualitative procedures, with experience in qualitative studies and in psychological support of women attending infertility consultations. No prior relationship with respondents was established before data collection. Interviews were tape-recorded and transcribed. Interviews lasted 45–75 minutes. The transcripts were then analysed using thematic content analysis.