Journalartikel

Jahr der Veröffentlichung: 2009

Seiten: 722-725

Zeitschrift: Gynecological Endocrinology

Bandnummer: 25

Heftnummer: 11

ISSN: 0951-3590

eISSN: 1473-0766

DOI Link: https://doi.org/10.3109/09513590903159607

Verlag: Taylor and Francis Group

Abstract: 
Endometriosis affects 6-10% of women in reproductive age, 35-50% of whom experience pain, infertility or both. Mild cases are managed medically but surgery provides relief to women in pain. However, symptoms recur in 75% of cases within 2 years. We investigated the impact of endometriosis on quality of life among 65 women aged 18-60 years working at a city supermarket in Giessen, Germany. Of the 65 women, 12 had undergone surgeries, 22 had dysmenorrhoea, 24 dyspareunia and 3 were infertile. Of the 22 women with dysmenorrhoea, 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 experienced minimal, 12 light and 5 moderate to strong pain. Only 16 of these 24 women discussed the problem with their partners. This study demonstrates that pain is a major cause of physical, psycho-social, emotional and professional or work related impairment among women with endometriosis. Because endometriosis is likely to impose emotional and financial burdens, we suggest that future studies should be extended to include interviews with family members.

Harvard-Zitierstil: Oehmke, F., Weyand, J., Hackethal, A., Konrad, L., Omwandho, C. and Tinneberg, H. (2009) Impact of endometriosis on quality of life: A pilot study, Gynecological Endocrinology, 25(11), pp. 722-725. https://doi.org/10.3109/09513590903159607

APA-Zitierstil: Oehmke, F., Weyand, J., Hackethal, A., Konrad, L., Omwandho, C., & Tinneberg, H. (2009). Impact of endometriosis on quality of life: A pilot study. Gynecological Endocrinology. 25(11), 722-725. https://doi.org/10.3109/09513590903159607