Avaliação da freqüência de depressão em pacientes com endometriose e dor pélvica

Carolina Lorencatto, Carolina Lorençatto, Maria Jose Navarro Vieira, Maria José Navarro Vieira, Ciro Martins Pinto, Cristina Laguna B Pinto, Carlos Alberto Petta
Revista da Associacao Medica Brasileira (1992) · 2002 · vol. 48(3) , pp. 217–221 · doi:10.1590/s0104-42302002000300033 · PMID:12353104 · W2056626309
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This study found that 92% of women with endometriosis and pelvic pain exhibited depressive symptoms, with 56% experiencing moderate to high levels, irrespective of hormonal medication use.

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The study evaluated the frequency of depression in 50 women aged 24–48 with a diagnosis of endometriosis and current pelvic pain, using the Beck Depression Inventory adapted/validated for the Brazilian population. Depression symptoms were found in 92% of participants, with 56% showing moderate to severe intensity. Although 66% reported using hormonal medication, the authors did not observe a significant correlation between depression presence and hormone use. This paper is centrally about endometriosis — it specifically quantifies the frequency and severity of depression in women with endometriosis-associated pelvic pain.

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OBJECTIVE: Evaluate the frequency of depression in women with endometriosis and actual symptom of pelvic pain to determine the necessity of psychological support. METHODS: A total of 50 women aged 24 to 48 with endometriosis and referring pelvic pain. The prevalence of depression was evaluated by Beck's Depression Inventory adapted to the Brazilian population. RESULTS: It was found that 92% of the subjects presented depressive symptoms, being 56% from moderate to high levels. Although 66% of the women were using hormonal medication to treat endometriosis, there was no significant correlation between the presence of depression and the use of these medications. CONCLUSION: The results showed a high prevalence of depression symptoms in these patients confirming the necessity of psychological support.

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mesh:D004715mesh:D017699endometriosis

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Depression Endometriosis Pelvic Pain Adult Brazil Brazil Depression Endometriosis Endometriosis Female Humans Middle Aged Pelvic Pain Pelvic Pain Prevalence

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