Sexuality in Endometriosis

Brigitte Leeners
In: Endometriosis · 2011 · pp. 524–532 · doi:10.1002/9781444398519.ch52 · W1592958517
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Endometriosis commonly causes sexual dysfunction, particularly painful intercourse, necessitating sexual counseling and therapy to improve satisfaction when pain cannot be fully resolved.

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Sexual disorders, especially dyspareunia, are frequent endometriosis-related symptoms, which may lead to difficulties in partnership as well as a reduced general well-being. As sexual issues are not generally dealt with by either generalists or gynecologists, adequate medical support is hampered. While pain-related disorders cannot be cured in all women, sexual satisfaction is a more realistic aim. Therefore, sexual counseling/therapy should be offered to any woman/couple suffering from endometriosis-associated sexual problems.

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