Journal of psychosomatic research

OBJECTIVE: Depressive and anxiety symptoms are prevalent in Multiple Sclerosis (MS) and Endometriosis (EMS), yet their underlying processes remain poorly understood. Guided by a transdiagnostic framework (Nolen-Hoeksema & Watkins, 2011), th…

PURPOSE: To assess whether pain, psychological distress, and health-related quality of life (HRQoL) differ in individuals diagnosed with endometriosis and those suspected to have endometriosis. METHODS: Cross-sectional online survey of ind…

BACKGROUND: Psychological distress and reduced health-related quality of life are common among women with endometriosis, particularly when the condition is accompanied by chronic pain. Psychological flexibility (PF), a core process in Accep…

Diagnostic delay is a significant issue facing people with endometriosis; however, the Australian perspective and participant voice is missing for why delay occurs. The current study aimed to assess the length of diagnostic delay, whether t…

BACKGROUND: Endometriosis is a chronic gynecological condition with a broad spectrum of symptomatology resulting from a complex pathophysiology and biopsychosocial etiology, to which emotion regulation (ER) seems to contribute. This systema…

OBJECTIVE: To date there has been limited exploration of the impact of endometriosis with co-occurring irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) type symptoms on biopsychosocial health outcomes and wellbeing. This study aimed to prospectively investig…

CONTEXT AND OBJECTIVES: Women with endometriosis report higher anxiety and depression levels compared with the general population. While numerous studies focused on chronic pain, few have investigated broader potential correlates of mental …

OBJECTIVE: Endometriosis affects approximately 10 % of women and is associated with chronic pelvic pain, fatigue, infertility, and impaired quality of life. This study explores the association between psychosomatic diseases/ symptoms and en…

OBJECTIVE: Endometriosis negatively impacts psychological wellbeing and health-related quality of life (HRQoL). Emerging research suggests that self-compassion may be a protective resource, although the mechanisms through which it influence…

BACKGROUND: This study investigates the increased prevalence of endometriosis in Israel and its association with psychiatric comorbidities, focusing on the timing of psychiatric diagnoses in relation to endometriosis diagnosis. METHODS: Em…

OBJECTIVE: Endometriosis is a chronic condition generally characterised by severe pain. Recent findings demonstrate disproportionately elevated rates of insomnia and fatigue among people with endometriosis, particularly among those with ass…

OBJECTIVE: This meta-analytic review aimed to synthesise evidence on personality and cognitive factors related to depression and anxiety in endometriosis and determine whether sociodemographic and clinical variables moderate factor-symptom …

OBJECTIVE: Diminished quality of life, inadequate support and social isolation are commonly experienced by individuals living with the chronic pain condition, endometriosis. We aimed to determine the feasibility and acceptability of EndoSMS…

OBJECTIVE: Extensive psychological burden is associated with the experience of living with endometriosis, including negative changes to body image and sexual functioning. Emerging evidence suggests that potential protective factors such as …

OBJECTIVE: An understanding of the role that self and body compassion may play as protective mechanisms in the context of psychological and physical health conditions is steadily increasing. The availability of research pertaining to their …

OBJECTIVE: A high symptom burden systemic inflammatory disorder, endometriosis typically entails both medical management and self-management strategies. The COVID-19 pandemic in Australia precipitated changes to healthcare provision, societ…

OBJECTIVE: The understanding as to how people with endometriosis view and relate to their bodies is limited but important given the physical and psychological symptoms associated with the condition. The current study explored the difference…

OBJECTIVE: Menstrual cycle-related conditions, such as dysmenorrhea and heavy bleeding, are common amongst those under 25 years. Despite having significant impact on work, education, and social activities, most do not seek medical advice, p…

ObjectiveThe COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in restrictions and social isolation measures, which carry mental health risks. Cancellation of surgery and appointments, medication shortages and fear of the virus itself may have further challen…

OBJECTIVE: To explore the associations between intimate relationships, psychological health, and endometriosis-related variables such as pelvic pain and infertility. METHODS: In this cross-sectional study, data were collected with an onlin…

ObjectiveTo evaluate the impact of the first outpatient evaluation on anxiety levels in women with suspected endometriosis. Secondarily, we investigated which individual characteristics exerted the greatest influence on distress levels.Meth…

OBJECTIVE: To summarize the available qualitative and quantitative evidence regarding the impact of endometriosis on women's partners. METHODS: A systematic electronic search of PubMed and PsycINFO was conducted. All the available evidence…

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 di…

ObjectiveThe objective of this study was to assess the percentage of women scheduled for hysterectomy who would have liked to have had a child or more children and associated factors.MethodsThe study sample included 1140 premenopausal women…