Endometrioseschmerz beherrschen

Background Endometriosis is associated with various types of intense pain. In addition to nociceptive pain, there is also a nociplastic reaction with central sensitization. Atypical symptoms such as acyclic lower abdominal pain, radiating pain, non-specific bladder and intestinal complaints or even depression are frequent as are classic cyclical complaints such as severe dysmenorrhea, cyclical lower abdominal pain, dyspareunia, dysuria and dyschezia. In cases of a diverse range of symptoms, patients often consult not just gynecologists but specialists from other disciplines (e.g., internal medicine, gastroenterology, orthopedics, pain therapy, psychology). Aims Overview about the pathophysiology and complexity of the disease and the resulting treatment options. A multimodal interdisciplinary concept might be able to take into consideration all aspects of the complex disease.

Interdisciplinary concepts should be involved in the treatment of endometriosis patients along with hormonal and surgical therapy, which are generally under the supervision of a gynecologist. Pain management, dietary changes, psychological support, as well as physiotherapy should be included. The present article is intended to provide an overview of possible treatment strategies for chronic, symptomatic endometriosis.

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Schmerz 35, 159–171 (2021). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00482-021-00543-8 Received: Revised: Accepted: Published: Version of record: Issue date: DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s00482-021-00543-8