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Endometriosis and the mental health burden: a registry-based study of redeemed prescriptions and psychiatric hospital contacts before and after diagnosis of endometriosis.

Do women with endometriosis have a higher use of antidepressants and anxiolytics, and more frequent psychiatric hospital contacts due to depression or anxiety, before and after receiving their endometriosis diagnosis, …

The Impact of Endometriosis on Ovarian Reserve: A Systematic Review.

Endometriosis is a chronic inflammatory condition, causing severe pelvic pain, organ dysfunction, infertility, and mental health issues. Ovarian reserve, indicating the quantity and quality of a woman's oocytes, is negatively …

Patient characteristics and lifestyle determinants of quality of life among women with endometriosis: a systematic review.

Endometriosis is a chronic inflammatory disease presenting with debilitating symptoms strongly impacting patients' quality of life (QoL). Assessing QoL is crucial for understanding the full patient experience beyond clinical symptoms. …

Selected Parameters of the Mental State of Women with Endometriosis-A Systematic Review.

Background: Endometriosis is a chronic, estrogen-dependent inflammatory disorder affecting millions of women worldwide and constitutes a major cause of chronic pelvic pain and reduced quality of life. Increasing evidence suggests …

"Effortful" motherhood: A mixed-methods study of the impact of endometriosis on family life.

Endometriosis can significantly affect family and intimate relationships. This mixed-methods study examined the impact of endometriosis on family life, with a focus on parenting. Women completed an online survey including …

Reproductive Pathways Across the Lifespan and Their Mental Health Impacts.

Reproductive health unfolds across the lifespan, and individuals may move through diverse pathways - including infertility, chronic gynecologic conditions such as endometriosis, pregnancy complications, assisted reproduction or gestational carriage. These …

Non-severe burn injury leads to sustained molecular changes in the brain in a murine model.

A longitudinal network analysis of pain, psychological processes and psychological and sexual distress in women with endometriosis.

Previous studies in endometriosis have linked the experience and impact of pain to psychological distress and sexual dysfunction. However, little is known about how these factors interact over time or …

The role of psychological care in the treatment of gynecological disorders in girls and young women - an interdisciplinary perspective.

This review article explores the psychological dimension of gynecological disorders in girls and young women, emphasizing the need for interdisciplinary approaches in medical care. Gynecological conditions such as endometriosis, polycystic …

Physical Activity, Metabolic Dysfunction, and the Kynurenine Pathway in Endometriosis and Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: A Literature Review.

Endometriosis and PCOS are both leading causes of female infertility, each affecting approximately 10% of reproductive-aged women worldwide. Both conditions markedly impair quality of life by affecting physical health, emotional …