Diagnose Endometriose: Art und Dauer der Symptome, Anzahl der Arztkonsultationen und Einfluss auf das Arbeits- und Privatleben der Patientinnen
This study investigated the process of diagnosing endometriosis by examining the type and duration of symptoms, the number of doctor consultations, and the impact on patients' work and private lives.
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This retrospective study analyzed the diagnostic journey and quality of life impacts for 182 women who underwent surgical treatment for endometriosis between 2016 and 2017. The researchers found that a significant proportion of patients experienced delays exceeding ten years from symptom onset to diagnosis, requiring an average consultation with nearly three physicians before confirmation. While infertility was associated with younger age, common symptoms like dysmenorrhea and chronic pelvic pain did not predict higher disease severity according to rASRM staging criteria. This paper is centrally about endometriosis — specifically examining the diagnostic delay, healthcare utilization patterns, and the substantial burden on work attendance and overall quality of life for affected patients.
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