Beyond physical pain: A large-scale cohort study on endometriosis trends and mental health correlates

Dana Sinai, Chen Avni, Paz Toren, Toren P
Journal of Psychosomatic Research · 2024 · vol. 182 , pp. 111809 · doi:10.1016/j.jpsychores.2024.111809 · PMID:38795400 · W4398216327
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This large cohort study investigated trends in endometriosis and its association with mental health conditions, revealing significant correlations.

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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: Employing a retrospective cohort analysis, we reviewed data from 1,291,963 patients in a large scale medical database, identifying 24,259 cases (1.88%) of endometriosis. The analysis included demographic details, ICD-10 diagnoses of endometriosis and mental health conditions, and medication use patterns. RESULTS: A marked rise in endometriosis diagnosis was observed, particularly among women born between 1973 and 1978. Those with endometriosis were more likely to have psychiatric disorders-such as mood disorders, anxiety, PTSD, and eating disorders-than the control group, with the majority of psychiatric diagnoses occurring prior to endometriosis detection, except for PTSD. The study also highlighted significant sociocultural and socioeconomic disparities in endometriosis diagnosis, suggesting barriers to healthcare access and the influence of cultural factors. Limitations include potential biases from the retrospective design and the specific context of Israel's healthcare system, which may limit generalizability. CONCLUSIONS: The significant rise in endometriosis and its strong association with psychiatric comorbidities, predominantly preceding the diagnosis of endometriosis, underscores the necessity for integrated care approaches. The disparities in diagnosis rates call for culturally sensitive healthcare practices and early psychiatric interventions.

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