By Özge ÖzkayaCommunication of Endometriosis Pain is Complex
By Özge Özkaya
The communication of pain between patients with endometriosis and doctors is complex and includes patterns of disbelief, normalization, and psychological attribution. This is according to a new study by Norwegian scientists published in the peer-reviewed scientific journal Acta Obstetricia et…
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By Eylül GÜNUnderstanding endometriosis pain
By Eylül GÜN
Chronic pain, especially in conditions like endometriosis, poses significant challenges for diagnosis and treatment due to its multifaceted nature. Elina Helosvuori and Venla Oikkonen from Finland conducted a study in which they aimed to explore the complexities of chronic pain,…
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Challenges of Living With Endometriosis and Possible Solutions
By Özge Özkaya
A new study published in the scientific journal BMC Women's Health reviewed the challenges of living with endometriosis and possible solutions for women with the disease. The findings of the study highlight the need for a multidisciplinary approach to treating…
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Importance of Language in Communicating Endometriosis Pain
By Özge Özkaya
Language is of great importance for women with endometriosis to communicate their pain to their doctor, according to a new study published in Frontiers in Global Women's Health. The study also found that additional tools are needed to help women…
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A new assessment tool for the multi-dimensional burden of endometriosis
By Eylül GÜN
Endometriosis is a disease that has multiple effects on patients’ lives in various ways. The quality of life, the status of the patient’s relationships, the continuity and productivity in the patient’s education and work environment, and psychological, emotional, and even…
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The Communication Gap Between Specialists for Endometriosis Diagnosis and Management
By Eylül GÜN
An approach to help the different specialties which work as a team but lack sufficient communication in endometriosis management build better communication was proposed by Leonardi et al. from Australia and Canada in their opinion article which was published in…
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