It is well known that endometriosis is associated with an increase in the risk of deep dyspareunia, with potential negative effects on global female sexual functioning and couple relationship. The aims of this study were to review the liter…
(Abstracted from Acta Obstet Gynecol Scand 2016; doi: 10.1111/aogs.13031) Endometriosis occurs in 5% to 10% of women of reproductive age. Approximately two-thirds of women with this chronic disease experience some type of sexual dysfunction…
STUDY QUESTION: Is pelvic pain due to endometriosis associated with temperament and character dimensions? SUMMARY ANSWER: Women with endometriosis and pelvic pain do not clearly exhibit a specific personality profile; however, personality …
Sexual dysfunction is a treatment sequela in survivors of rectal cancer (RC). Differences in health-related quality of life (HRQOL) can occur based on ostomy status (permanent ostomy vs anastomosis).To describe alterations in sexual functio…
INTRODUCTION: Endometriosis is associated with an increased risk of dyspareunia, therefore this chronic gynecologic disease should be considered as a major cause of sexual dysfunctions. The aims of this study were to review the literature o…
INTRODUCTION: No prior study of endometriosis has investigated the psychological impact of having asymptomatic endometriosis versus endometriosis with pelvic pain in a systematic way. This study aimed at examining the impact of endometriosi…