Endometriosis: A Comprehensive Analysis of the Pathophysiology, Treatment, and Nutritional Aspects, and Its Repercussions on the Quality of Life of Patients.
Gabriela Cano-HerreraSylvia Salmun NehmadJimena Ruiz de Chávez GascónAmairani Méndez VionetXimena A van TienhovenMaría Fernanda Osorio MartínezMauricio Muleiro AlvarezMariana Ximena Vasco RiveroMaría Fernanda López TorresMaría Jimena Barroso ValverdeIsabel Noemi TorresAlexa Cruz OlascoagaMaria Fernanda Bautista GonzalezJosé Antonio Sarkis NehmeIgnacio Vélez RodríguezRenata Murguiondo PérezFelipe Esparza SalazarAna Gabriela Sierra BronzonEder Gabriel Rivera RosasDante Carbajal OcampoRamiro Cabrera CarrancoPublished in: Biomedicines (2024)
Endometriosis is a chronic proinflammatory pathology characterized by the growth of tissue similar to the endometrium outside the uterus, affecting approximately 5 to 15% of women worldwide. Suffering from endometriosis entails a complex pathophysiological process, significantly impacting the quality of life and reproductive function of affected women; therefore, it must be addressed in a personalized and comprehensive manner, as its management requires a multidisciplinary approach. This article aims to conduct a comprehensive literature review of endometriosis, not only as a pathophysiological condition but also as a significant factor impacting the social, nutritional, and mental well-being of those who experience it. Emphasis is placed on the importance of understanding and assessing the impact of the pathology to provide a better and more comprehensive approach, integrating various alternatives and strategic treatments for the factors involved in its development. The aim is to provide a complete overview of endometriosis, from its pathophysiology to its impact on the quality of life of patients, as well as a review of current treatment options, both pharmacological and alternative, in order to broaden the perspective on the pathology to improve the care of patients with this disease.