Impact of COVID-19 on Endometriosis Patients: An Integrative Review

Zahra Behboodi Moghadam, Masoumeh Namazi
In: Current Women s Health Reviews · 2024 · vol. 21(2) · doi:10.2174/0115734048281548231218113958 · W4391263471
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This integrative review of 23 articles found that the COVID-19 pandemic negatively impacted the physical symptoms, mental well-being, and medical care of women with endometriosis.

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Background: During the Covid-19 pandemic, people's lives worldwide have undergone extensive changes. The pandemic has worsened the condition of patients with chronic diseases like women with endometriosis. Objective: This study aims to summarize available evidence on the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on physical symptoms, mental health, and medical care of patients with endometriosis. Methods: In the present integrative review using PRISMA guidelines, related articles published from December 2019 to July 2023 in databases including MEDLINE, Science Direct, Scopus, and Google Scholar in the English language were extracted. Results: After evaluating the criteria for inclusion and exclusion, a total of 23 articles were chosen and examined. This study represents an open window to investigate the impact of COVID-19 on women with endometriosis. The COVID-19 pandemic has affected the symptoms, mental well-being, and medical care of women with endometriosis. Conclusions: There is a perceived necessity to provide supportive care for patients during pandemic restrictions. Remote work has had an unanticipated advantage, and it is recommended that women with endometriosis continue to work from home after COVID-19 to maintain their workplace effectiveness.

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