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

Monika Ruszała, Dominik Dłuski, Izabela Winkler, Jan Kotarski, Tomasz Rechberger, Marek Gogacz
Journal of clinical medicine · 2022 · vol. 11(7) , pp. 2059 · doi:10.3390/jcm11072059 · PMID:35407668 · PMC8999939 · W4223541621
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This review examines how social and medical factors impact women with endometriosis, finding that the chronic pain and psychological consequences significantly impair their quality of life and daily functioning.

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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.

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