Psychosocial impact of endometriosis: From co-morbidity to intervention

Aerts L, Leen Aerts, Lorraine Grangier, Grangier L, Isabelle Streuli, Streuli I, Patrick Dällenbach, Roberto Marci, Marci R, Jean‐Marie Wenger, Jean-Marie Wenger, Wenger JM, Nicola Pluchino
Best practice & research. Clinical obstetrics & gynaecology · 2018 · vol. 50 , pp. 2–10 · doi:10.1016/j.bpobgyn.2018.01.008 · PMID:29545113 · W2791059988
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This paper reviews the psychosocial impact of endometriosis, covering associated co-morbidities and potential intervention strategies.

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Abstract

Endometriosis-associated pelvic pain is a major health concern in women of childbearing age. Controlled studies have shown that endometriosis can adversely affect women and their partners' general psychological well-being, relationship adjustment and overall quality of life. Furthermore, women with endometriosis report significantly more sexual dysfunctions compared to healthy women. Empirical studies indicate that specific psychosocial factors may modulate pain experience, pain-related distress and treatment outcome. Research on psychosexual interventions in endometriosis treatment is limited but shows to be effective in reducing endometriosis-related pain and associated psychosexual outcomes. An individualized, couple-centered, multimodal approach to care, integrating psychosexual and medical management for endometriosis, is thought to be optimal.

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endometriosischronic_pelvic_pain

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Endometriosis Pelvic Pain Sexual Dysfunction, Physiological Comorbidity Cost of Illness Endometriosis Endometriosis Female Humans Pelvic Pain Pelvic Pain Quality of Life Sexual Dysfunction, Physiological Sexual Dysfunction, Physiological Sexual Partners Sexual Partners

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