Psychological and mind-body interventions for endometriosis: A systematic review

Subhadra Evans; Stephanie Fernandez; Lisa Olive; Laura A Payne; Antonina Mikocka-Walus; Antonina Mikocka‐Walus

doi:10.1016/j.jpsychores.2019.109756

Psychological and mind-body interventions for endometriosis: A systematic review

Subhadra Evans, Stephanie Fernandez, Lisa Olive, Laura A Payne, Antonina Mikocka-Walus, Antonina Mikocka‐Walus

Journal of psychosomatic research · 2019 · vol. 124 , pp. 109756 · doi:10.1016/j.jpsychores.2019.109756 · PMID:31443810 · W2956016625

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This systematic review examined psychological and mind-body interventions for endometriosis, assessing their efficacy and impact on symptoms.

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Endometriosis Endometriosis Mind-Body Therapies Endometriosis Female Humans

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