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Table 1 Summary of the semi-structured open-ended Interview Schedule

From: Women’s experiences of ovulation testing: a qualitative analysis

Question

Tell us about your experience in trying to conceive prior to joining the study?

How do you now feel about trying to conceive having completed the study?

Prior to joining this study, did your cycles vary in length, and do you think you knew when you were ovulating? If so, how did you know?

What did/do you expect the Clearblue Digital Ovulation Test to give you?

Did the ovulation test help you to notice any changes in your body during your cycle?

How did you feel when you did/did not see the smiley face result?

Did you feel any pressure or stress when using the ovulation test?

Did you follow the NICE guidelines for achieving conception? If so explore.

Do you feel any pressure or stress during your cycle? If so explore when?

Did using the ovulation test change your behaviour in any way?

Did using the ovulation test change the intimacy between yourself and your partner?

If so, explore how?

What do you think have been/will be the main advantages of ovulation test use?

What do you think have been/will be the main disadvantages of ovulation test use?