Available medical treatments for symptomatic endometriosis act by inhibiting ovulation,
reducing serum oestradiol levels, and suppressing uterine blood flows. For this, several
drugs can be used with a similar magnitude of effect, in terms of pain relief, independently of …

Endometriosis is an enigmatic disease that could start at birth. Its pathogenesis is supported
by different theories. Accumulating facts relate it to a multigenic disorder. In this review of
recent publications, the principal symptoms of the disease, pain and infertility, as well as its …

Endometriosis-associated pelvic pain is a major health concern in women of childbearing
age. Controlled studies have shown that endometriosis can adversely affect women and
their partners' general psychological well-being, relationship adjustment and overall quality …

Objective To evaluate whether endometriosis is associated with depressive symptoms, and
whether the association is modulated by pelvic pain. Data Sources PubMed, Embase,
PsychINFO, and the Cochrane Library, were systematically searched through September …

Endometriosis is a chronic estrogen-dependent disease in which pelvic pain is the dominant
symptom. The negative effects of endometriosis on the life of women with this disease can
be a cause of stress. Stress levels can be measured in different ways, mostly reflecting acute …

In this study, we examined whether beliefs regarding motherhood, female identity, and
infertility affected the psychological health of 127 childless endometriosis patients. Anxiety
and depression were measured using the Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale, while self …

Endometriosis is a common gynecological condition associated with debilitaing pain and
poor mental health. This review examines the evidence for psychological and mind-body
(PMB) interventions to improve endometriosis pain, psychological distress, sleep and …

Endometriosis may exert a profound negative influence on the lives of individuals with the
disorder, adversely affecting quality of life, participation in daily and social activities, physical
and sexual functioning, relationships, educational and work productivity, mental health, and …

Aims: The economic burden of endometriosis and pelvic pain involves direct and indirect
healthcare costs due to work loss and decreased productivity. However, the relation
between endometriosis, pelvic pain, and employment remains underinvestigated. This study …

Research question What are the specific characteristics of sexual activity in women with
endometriosis compared with women without endometriosis? Design Multicentre case
control study. Participants were recruited from university hospitals, district hospitals and …