| Title |
Self-management and psychological-sexological interventions in patients with endometriosis: strategies, outcomes, and integration into clinical care
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|---|---|
| Published in |
International Journal of Women's Health, May 2017
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| DOI | 10.2147/ijwh.s119724 |
| Pubmed ID | |
| Authors |
Laura Buggio, Giussy Barbara, Federica Facchin, Maria Pina Frattaruolo, Giorgio Aimi, Nicola Berlanda |
| Abstract |
Endometriosis has a multifactorial etiology. The onset and progression of the disease are believed to be related to different pathogenic mechanisms. Among them, the environment and lifestyle may play significant roles. Diet, dietary supplements, physical exercise, osteopathy, massage, acupuncture, transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation, and Chinese herbal medicine may represent a complementary and feasible approach in the treatment of symptoms related to the disease. In this narrative review, we aimed to examine the most updated evidence on these alternative approaches implicated in the self-management of the disease. In addition, several studies have demonstrated that endometriosis may negatively impact mental health and quality of life, suggesting that affected women may have an increased risk of developing psychological suffering as well as sexual problems due to the presence of pain. In light of these findings, we discuss the importance of integrating psychological interventions (including psychotherapy) and sexual therapy in endometriosis treatment. |
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| Spain | 2 | 22% |
| Tuvalu | 1 | 11% |
| Australia | 1 | 11% |
| United Kingdom | 1 | 11% |
| United States | 1 | 11% |
| Unknown | 3 | 33% |
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| Members of the public | 7 | 78% |
| Practitioners (doctors, other healthcare professionals) | 1 | 11% |
| Scientists | 1 | 11% |
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| Unknown | 317 | 100% |
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| Student > Bachelor | 51 | 16% |
| Student > Master | 48 | 15% |
| Researcher | 28 | 9% |
| Other | 17 | 5% |
| Student > Postgraduate | 17 | 5% |
| Other | 50 | 16% |
| Unknown | 106 | 33% |
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| Medicine and Dentistry | 82 | 26% |
| Nursing and Health Professions | 56 | 18% |
| Psychology | 19 | 6% |
| Social Sciences | 6 | 2% |
| Pharmacology, Toxicology and Pharmaceutical Science | 6 | 2% |
| Other | 28 | 9% |
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