Impact of endometriosis on quality of life: A pilot study

Frank Oehmke, Oehmke F, Weyand J, Julia Weyand, Andreas Hackethal, Hackethal A, Lutz Konrad, Konrad L, Charles Omwandho, Omwandho C, Hans-Rudolf Tinneberg, Tinneberg HR, Hans‐Rudolf Tinneberg
Gynecological endocrinology : the official journal of the International Society of Gynecological Endocrinology · 2009 · vol. 25(11) , pp. 722–725 · doi:10.3109/09513590903159607 · PMID:19903050 · W2104557704
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This pilot study found that pain associated with endometriosis significantly impairs physical, psycho-social, emotional, and professional functioning in women, leading to difficulties in daily activities and relationships.

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Abstract

Endometriosis affects 6-10% of women in reproductive age, 35-50% of whom experience pain, infertility or both. Mild cases are managed medically but surgery provides relief to women in pain. However, symptoms recur in 75% of cases within 2 years. We investigated the impact of endometriosis on quality of life among 65 women aged 18-60 years working at a city supermarket in Giessen, Germany. Of the 65 women, 12 had undergone surgeries, 22 had dysmenorrhoea, 24 dyspareunia and 3 were infertile. Of the 22 women with dysmenorrhoea, 10 had difficulties performing gardening, housework, sports and leisure activities. Five of these 10 women experienced social isolation, 6 professional setbacks; 6 declined efficiency at work and 3 had taken time off work. Of the 24 women with dyspareunia, 7 experienced minimal, 12 light and 5 moderate to strong pain. Only 16 of these 24 women discussed the problem with their partners. This study demonstrates that pain is a major cause of physical, psycho-social, emotional and professional or work related impairment among women with endometriosis. Because endometriosis is likely to impose emotional and financial burdens, we suggest that future studies should be extended to include interviews with family members.

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dysmenorrheadyspareuniaendometriosisinfertility

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Endometriosis Endometriosis Quality of Life Adolescent Adult Dysmenorrhea Dysmenorrhea Dysmenorrhea Dyspareunia Dyspareunia Dyspareunia Endometriosis Endometriosis Female Gardening Humans Leisure Activities Middle Aged Pain Pain

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