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Review
. 2022 Apr 6;11(7):2059.
doi: 10.3390/jcm11072059.

The State of Health and the Quality of Life in Women Suffering from Endometriosis

Monika Ruszała  1 , Dominik Franciszek Dłuski  1 , Izabela Winkler  2 , Jan Kotarski  3 , Tomasz Rechberger  4 , Marek Gogacz  4
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Review

The State of Health and the Quality of Life in Women Suffering from Endometriosis

Monika Ruszała et al. J Clin Med. .

Abstract

Quality of life is related to good health, family relations, feeling of self-esteem, and ability to cope with difficult situations. Endometriosis is a chronic condition which affects different areas of life. The lack of satisfaction in everyday life is mainly due to constant pain. The process of adjusting to a life with illness is associated with negative emotions. The aim of the article is to review the current state of knowledge concerning the impact of social and medical factors on a population of women affected by endometriosis. Women with endometriosis have an impaired quality of life compared to the general female population. Psychological consequences of endometriosis include: depression, anxiety, powerlessness, guilt, self-directed violence, and deterioration of interpersonal relations. It may contribute to lower productivity at work and less satisfying intimate life. A multi-disciplinary, evidence-based care is needed. The disease can take away the ability to be physically active, obtain an education, work continuously, and interact with friends. Social support and cognitive-behavioral therapy are extremely important for healing.

Keywords: clinical management; mental health; sexual dysfunction; sexuality.

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Conflict of interest statement

The authors declare no conflict of interest.

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Physical symptoms of endometriosis.
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Mental states which may occur in women who suffer from endometriosis.
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