Fear of Progression in Endometriosis: The Role of Treatment Approach
Endometriosis is a chronic condition that causes pain, infertility, and a range of mental health challenges, including anxiety and depression. A particular form of anxiety, known as fear of progression, reflects the worry that the disease will worsen over time.…
Key Points Lay SummaryPsychological effect of endometriosis due to chronic pelvic pain
The most common symptoms of endometriosis are dysmenorrhea, dyspareunia, and chronic pelvic pain, all of which affect the quality of women’s lives. Early diagnosis and management are important as endometriosis impairs the quality of life of patients and creates a…
Key Points Lay SummaryPatient- centeredness in endometriosis
Endometriosis is common in fertile age, and women with endometriosis are suffering from serious symptoms including pelvic discomfort, dysmenorrhea, and infertility. Due to resemblances of endometriosis symptoms with other diseases, most endometriosis patients are faced with delays in diagnosis. To…
Key Points Lay SummaryPain cognition and pain intensity are negatively associated with health-related quality of life
Pain is a personal experience and is different for every individual. Catastrophizing, fear of pain, and hypervigilance to pain are important factors that contribute to pain perception. These factors are described as pain cognition and refer to the negative appraisal…
Key Points Lay SummaryCoping with vulvovaginal pain in intimate situations
Chronic vulvovaginal pain has a serious impact on women’s lives, affecting daily activities including sexual activities. Avoiding sexual activity has been shown to be a central coping strategy in other pain populations and has also been seen in women with…
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