The COVID‐19 pandemic and patients with endometriosis: A survey‐based study conducted in Turkey

Pınar Yalçın Bahat, Yalçın Bahat P, Cihan Kaya, Kaya C, Nura F T Selçuki, Nura Fitnat Topbaş Selçuki, Selçuki NFT, Polat I, İbrahim Polat, Taner Usta, Usta T, Oral E, Engin Oral
International Journal of Gynecology & Obstetrics · 2020 · vol. 151(2) , pp. 249–252 · doi:10.1002/ijgo.13339 · PMID:32750726 · PMC9087654 · W3046972995
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A survey of Turkish endometriosis patients revealed that most feared pandemic-related endometriosis issues and felt their management was affected, though elective surgeries were mostly not postponed.

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OBJECTIVE: To apply rapid online surveying to determine the knowledge and perceptions of the COVID-19 pandemic on patients with endometriosis in Turkey. METHODS: An online survey was conducted by the Turkish Endometriosis & Adenomyosis Society and administered to patients with endometriosis who agreed to participate in the study. The survey included 25 questions prepared by an expert committee of four professionals (two gynecologists and two endometriosis specialists). RESULTS: Of the 290 questionnaires sent out, 261 (90%) were returned. A total of 213 (83.86%) patients reported that they were afraid of having endometriosis-related problems during the pandemic period. In addition, 133 (53.63%) patients thought the management of their endometriosis was affected because of the pandemic. CONCLUSION: Clinical studies clearly indicate that endometriosis is a condition associated with high levels of chronic stress. The COVID-19 pandemic has led the public to experience psychological problems such as post-traumatic stress disorder, psychological distress, depression, and anxiety. The majority of patients with endometriosis were afraid of having endometriosis-related problems during the pandemic period. The majority of elective endometriosis surgeries have not been postponed. Patients were highly aware of the pandemic and practiced social distancing and hygiene. Only 4 (1.59%) patients with endometriosis required hospitalization.

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endometriosisadenomyosis

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Anxiety Anxiety Anxiety Anxiety Coronavirus Infections Coronavirus Infections Coronavirus Infections Coronavirus Infections Depression Depression Depression Depression Endometriosis Endometriosis Endometriosis Endometriosis Pandemics Pandemics Pneumonia, Viral Pneumonia, Viral

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