“A little monster inside me that comes out now and again”: endometriosis and pain in Austria

Margret Jaeger, Manuela Gstoettner, Ines Fleischanderl
Cadernos de saude publica · 2022 · vol. 38(2) , pp. e00226320 · doi:10.1590/0102-311x00226320 · PMID:35170704 · W4211139426
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Abstract

The topics of endometriosis and pain imply far-reaching problems for women's health. Using a qualitative research approach, this paper addresses the subjective experience and effects of pain, the methods for dealing with these issues, and the needs of affected women in Austria. Data were collected by problem-focused interviews conducted with ten women suffering from endometriosis, which were later transcribed and subjected to qualitative content analysis. Findings are therefore described using content-related categories. Results show that negative thoughts and feelings like fear, despair, and anger are associated with endometriosis and pain. Moreover, predominantly negative impacts and changes are found in various areas of life, such as the well-being and psyche of those affected, their attitude towards life in general, partnerships, social life, leisure time and work-life balance. In dealing with endometriosis and pain, both Western biomedicine and complementary medicine treatments are used. Support from one's inner circle of friends and exchange and interaction with others affected by the disease are seen to be invaluable. Attending physicians as well as patients themselves and their private, social, and working environment should encourage open communication about endometriosis and the related pain.

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Endometriosis Endometriosis Endometriosis Austria Brazil Female Humans Pain Pain Qualitative Research Quality of Life

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