Table 1

Outline of the semi structured interview

1. What does the term "menopause" mean to you?

2. What are your feelings about menopause?

3. Is there any change in your life related with menopause? OR Does it affect your life in any way?

4. Is there any relation between menopause and general health? OR Does menopause affect your general health?

5. Did you ever talk to anyone about your menopausal complaints? OR Did you get any help/support from anyone?

6. How do you deal with menopausal symptoms?

7- If not mentioned before: Of what does the term "hormone" remind you?

Did your doctor suggest that you use hormones? IF NOT, what would you feel if he/she did so?

Cifcili et al. BMC Family Practice 2009 10:2   doi:10.1186/1471-2296-10-2