Prompt: PCOS Lifestyle and Self-Management Advice Letter

PCOS Lifestyle and Self-Management Advice Letter

Use this prompt to draft a letter giving lifestyle and self-management information to a patient with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). This is suitable for use after diagnosis, or as a resource at an annual review.

Write a patient letter about lifestyle and self-management for a woman aged 
[[patient_age — e.g. "27"]] with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). Her main 
symptoms are [[symptoms — e.g. "irregular periods, acne, and difficulty 
managing weight"]].

The letter should cover:
- The role of lifestyle in managing PCOS symptoms (without implying the patient 
  is at fault for her symptoms)
- General advice about physical activity (types, frequency — general guidance only)
- General advice about diet (without specific calorie targets or meal plans)
- Sleep and stress as factors that affect hormone balance
- A brief note on long-term health monitoring (e.g. cardiovascular health, 
  blood glucose)
- Encouragement to raise any concerns at her next appointment

Tone: supportive, non-judgemental, and practical. 
Do not use language that implies weight is the patient's primary problem. 
Maximum 400 words.

Why this works

The explicit instruction about tone — "non-judgemental, do not imply weight is the primary problem" — is important. Without it, AI tools frequently default to weight-centric framing that many patients with PCOS find stigmatising. Specifying the areas to cover ensures the letter is comprehensive without requiring a long prompt.

How to tweak it

• To emphasise mental health, add: "Include a paragraph on the emotional impact of PCOS — mood changes, self-esteem, and the availability of psychological support."
• To produce a version for a patient who has expressed interest in fertility, add: "Include a sentence noting that maintaining a healthy lifestyle supports fertility, without implying that lifestyle alone determines fertility outcomes."

Remember: AI is a helpful assistant, not a clinician. You make the call.