Impact of endometriosis on quality of life
Keywords:
CALIDAD DE VIDA; ENDOMETRIOSIS; SALUD MENTAL., QUALIDADE DE VIDA; ENDOMETRIOSE; SAÚDE MENTAL.Abstract
Introduction: endometriosis is a chronic gynecological disease affecting women of reproductive age, deteriorating multiple dimensions of their quality of life.
Objective: to analyze, through a literature review, the impact of endometriosis on women’s physical, emotional, social, and functional well-being.
Methods: a systematic review of the scientific literature was conducted across multiple databases. The search employed an algorithm combining keywords and Boolean operators to identify relevant sources. Selected studies, after applying inclusion and exclusion criteria, were critically analyzed considering recency, methodological quality, and thematic relevance, and integrated into the final synthesis of the review.
Development: endometriosis is characterized by chronic pelvic pain, dysmenorrhea, dyspareunia, and infertility, with an estimated prevalence of 10–15 % among fertile women. These symptoms impair work productivity, interpersonal relationships, and mental health, increasing anxiety and depression. Diagnosis is often delayed by more than seven years, primarily due to clinical variability, with laparoscopy as the confirmatory method. Treatment combines pharmacological options (NSAIDs, hormonal contraceptives) and surgical approaches (laparoscopic resection, hysterectomy), tailored to disease severity and reproductive expectations.
Conclusions: endometriosis profoundly affects women’s physical, emotional, and social health, causing significant limitations in daily and reproductive life. Early diagnosis and comprehensive management are essential to reduce suffering and improve quality of life. Strengthening research and clinical awareness is needed to optimize diagnostic and therapeutic strategies in this population.
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