Impact of endometriosis on equality of life A pilot study

Abstract

Endometriosis affects 6-10 % of women in reproductive age, 35-50% of whom experience pain, infertility or both. Mild case are managed medically but surgery provides relief to women in pain . However, symtoms reoccur in 75% of cases within 2 years. we investigated the impact of endometriosis on quality of life among 65 women aged between 18-60 years workmg at a clty supermarket in Giessen, Germany. Of the 65 women, 12 had undergone : surgeries, 22 had dysmcnonhoca, 24 dyparcuma and 3 were infertile. Of the 22 women with dymenorrhoea, 10 had difficulties performing gardening, housework, sports and leisure activities. Five of these 10 women experienced social isolation, 6 professional setbacks; 6 declined efficiency at work and 3 had taken time off work. Of the 24 women with dyspareunia, 7 expirienced minimal. 12 light and 5 moderate to . Only 16 of these 24 women discussed the problem with their patner this study demonstrates that pain is a major cause of physical, psychosocial, emotional and professional or work related impairment among women with endomentriosis. Endometriosis is likely to impose emotional and financial burdens, we suggest that future studies shuold be extended to include intervals wtth family members