Impact of endometriosis on women's life decisions and goal attainment: a cross-sectional survey of members of an online patient community.
Stacey A MissmerFrank TuAhmed M SolimanStephanie ChiuveSarah CrossSamantha EichnerOscar Antunez FloresAndrew W HorneBeth SchneiderSawsan As-SaniePublished in: BMJ open (2022)
Women who completed this survey reported pain and negative experiences related to endometriosis that were perceived to negatively impact major life-course decisions and attainment of goals. Greater practitioner awareness of the impact that endometriosis has on a woman's life course and the importance of meaningful dialogue with patients may be important for improving long-term management of the disease and help identify women who are most vulnerable.
Keyphrases
- polycystic ovary syndrome
- mental health
- end stage renal disease
- pregnancy outcomes
- cervical cancer screening
- case report
- ejection fraction
- chronic kidney disease
- newly diagnosed
- healthcare
- breast cancer risk
- chronic pain
- prognostic factors
- peritoneal dialysis
- type diabetes
- cross sectional
- social support
- insulin resistance
- pregnant women
- neuropathic pain