What is important to the patient with endometriosis?

British journal of clinical practice. Supplement · 1991 · vol. 72 , pp. 8–10; discussion 11 · PMID:1807364 · W2409034917
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Patients with endometriosis experience significant pain and emotional distress due to diagnostic uncertainties and require open communication, clear explanations, and discussion of treatment options and side effects from their doctors.

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Abstract

The uncertainties surrounding the diagnosis and management of endometriosis often leave the patient in pain, feeling confused by the limited information provided by her doctor and with a mixed bag of emotions: fear, grief, anger and self-guilt prominent among them. An open, mutually understanding relationship between doctor and patient is necessary if the diagnosis is to be made without undue delay. Appropriate management will then include the doctor taking time to explain the condition and its associated uncertainties, to discuss the treatment options and to forewarn about possible side-effects.

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dyspareuniaendometriosis

MeSH descriptors

Endometriosis Peritoneal Neoplasms Quality of Life Chronic Disease Dyspareunia Dyspareunia Endometriosis Endometriosis Female Humans Pain Pain Peritoneal Neoplasms Peritoneal Neoplasms Physician-Patient Relations

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