Helene Mitchell

Background and Purpose: We aimed to determine the reliability and validity of the Stellenbosch Endometriosis Quality of Life (SEQOL) among patients with endometriosis in the United Kingdom. Methods: We used a cross-sectional research design…

While a wide body of research reports the considerable impact endometriosis can have on sex for women with the condition, studies commonly use a quantitative design and often focus on dyspareunia. There has been a limited amount of qualitat…

A recent study found high levels (43%) of moderate to severe symptoms of depression among patients diagnosed with endometriosis in South Africa (SA) and identified several psychosocial predictors of these symptoms of depression. However, th…

Currently dominant in medical discourse, the concept of self-management sees the responsibility for health and illness shift from the state to the individual. However, while this emphasis on individual responsibility and management has burg…

AIM: To identify Endometriosis Nurse Specialists' roles and responsibilities in accredited Endocentres, how these align with the Royal College of Nursing Skills Framework and potential for development to improve patient care. DESIGN: Cross…

Despite a growing literature on the value of relational data in studies of social phenomena, individuals still commonly constitute the basic unit of analysis in qualitative research. Methodological aspects of interviewing couples, particula…

STUDY QUESTION: What is the impact of endometriosis on male partners of women with the condition? SUMMARY ANSWER: Endometriosis significantly impacts men across several life domains and can negatively impact emotional well-being. WHAT IS …

This study will add to the portfolio of endometriosis research currently being undertaken by the DMU Centre for Reproduction Research.

Endometriosis impacts upon a range of domains including intimate relationships. However, previous research has focused on the woman at the expense of her partner who may also be negatively affected by the condition and its treatment. \nCoup…

The concept of biographical disruption has been widely applied in sociological explorations of chronic illness and has been subject to much theoretical scrutiny, reflection and development. However, little attention has been given to the im…

Despite a growing literature on the value of couple data in studies of particular social phenomena, individuals still constitute the basic unit of analysis in most qualitative research. This paper explores the complexities of carrying out d…

Endometriosis is a chronic gynaecological condition affecting women of reproductive age. Common symptoms include severe pain during menstruation, chronic pelvic pain, fatigue, heavy menstrual bleeding, and pain during sexual intercourse. It…

Endometriosis is a chronic condition affecting between 2-17% of women of reproductive age. Common symptoms are chronic pelvic pain, fatigue, severe pain during menstruation, heavy menstrual bleeding, and pain during sex. The ESRC-funded End…

Problem statement \nWhile there is evidence of a negative socio-psychological impact on women, little is known about how couples experience living with the common, chronic condition endometriosis. In particular there is a dearth of evidence…

Background \nEndometriosis is a common, chronic, disabling condition of unknown aetiology which affects an estimated 5-15% of women worldwide. Common symptoms include dysmenorrhoea, heavy menstrual bleeding, pelvic pain, fatigue and dyspare…

Study question \nHow do heterosexual couples experience living with endometriosis? \n \nSummary answer \nOur data demonstrate that endometriosis and its management significantly disrupts the lives of both women and men in many domains and …

Introduction \nEndometriosis is a common, chronic, disabling condition of unknown aetiology which affects an estimated 5-15% of women worldwide. Common symptoms include dysmenorrhoea, heavy menstrual bleeding, pelvic pain, fatigue and dysp…

http://www.eel-congress.de/ \n \nTitle: \nPain management decisions amongst couples living with endometriosis \n \nAuthors: \nCulley, L, Hudson, N, Law, C, Denny, E, Mitchell, H, Baumgarten, M and Raine-Fenning, N. \n \nQuestion: \nWhile t…

Background: \nEndometriosis is an enigmatic, chronic gynaecological condition of unknown aetiology affecting women of reproductive age. Incidence is difficult to assess but has been estimated at between 5 and 15% of the female population. …

BACKGROUND Endometriosis is a chronic condition affecting between 2 and 17% of women of reproductive age. Common symptoms are chronic pelvic pain, fatigue, congestive dysmenorrhoea, heavy menstrual bleeding and deep dyspareunia. Studies hav…

Endometriosis is a relatively common gynaecological condition affecting up to 2 million women in the UK alone. Common symptoms are chronic pelvic pain, fatigue, heavy painful periods, and a deep pain experienced during sexual intercourse. I…