Abstract
Endometriosis is one of the most common gynecological diseases and has an incidence of approximately 6%-10% in women of reproductive age. Deep infiltrating endometriosis (DIE) is considered the most aggressive form of endometriosis and is defined as a lesion that penetrates for more than 5 mm under the peritoneal surface. It has been demonstrated that DIE is associated with pelvic pain symptoms, and the intensity of pain is correlated with the depth of infiltration. Other symptoms are dysmenorrhea, deep dyspareunia, and painful defecation and urination. These symptoms are strongly associated with a significant reduction of the quality of life and a marked impairment of sexual function in the affected women. Therefore, a multidisciplinary approach and psychological support for women affected by DIE appear mandatory in order to reduce the impact of the disease on quality of life and sexual function as much as possible.
| Original language | English |
|---|---|
| Pages (from-to) | 270-274 |
| Number of pages | 5 |
| Journal | Journal of Endometriosis and Pelvic Pain Disorders |
| Volume | 9 |
| Issue number | 4 |
| DOIs | |
| Publication status | Published - Jan 1 2017 |
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Keywords
- Deep infiltrating endometriosis
- Dyspareunia
- Endometriosis
- Female sexual function
- Quality of life
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Obstetrics and Gynaecology
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Sexual function and quality of life in patients affected by deep infiltrating endometriosis : Current evidence and future perspectives. / Vitale, Salvatore Giovanni; La Rosa, Valentina Lucia; Vitagliano, Amerigo; Noventa, Marco; Laganà, Federica Maria; Ardizzone, Antonino; Rapisarda, Agnese Maria Chiara; Terzic, Milan M.; Terzic, Sanja; Laganà, Antonio Simone.
In: Journal of Endometriosis and Pelvic Pain Disorders, Vol. 9, No. 4, 01.01.2017, p. 270-274.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article
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TY - JOUR
T1 - Sexual function and quality of life in patients affected by deep infiltrating endometriosis
T2 - Current evidence and future perspectives
AU - Vitale, Salvatore Giovanni
AU - La Rosa, Valentina Lucia
AU - Vitagliano, Amerigo
AU - Noventa, Marco
AU - Laganà, Federica Maria
AU - Ardizzone, Antonino
AU - Rapisarda, Agnese Maria Chiara
AU - Terzic, Milan M.
AU - Terzic, Sanja
AU - Laganà, Antonio Simone
PY - 2017/1/1
Y1 - 2017/1/1
N2 - Endometriosis is one of the most common gynecological diseases and has an incidence of approximately 6%-10% in women of reproductive age. Deep infiltrating endometriosis (DIE) is considered the most aggressive form of endometriosis and is defined as a lesion that penetrates for more than 5 mm under the peritoneal surface. It has been demonstrated that DIE is associated with pelvic pain symptoms, and the intensity of pain is correlated with the depth of infiltration. Other symptoms are dysmenorrhea, deep dyspareunia, and painful defecation and urination. These symptoms are strongly associated with a significant reduction of the quality of life and a marked impairment of sexual function in the affected women. Therefore, a multidisciplinary approach and psychological support for women affected by DIE appear mandatory in order to reduce the impact of the disease on quality of life and sexual function as much as possible.
AB - Endometriosis is one of the most common gynecological diseases and has an incidence of approximately 6%-10% in women of reproductive age. Deep infiltrating endometriosis (DIE) is considered the most aggressive form of endometriosis and is defined as a lesion that penetrates for more than 5 mm under the peritoneal surface. It has been demonstrated that DIE is associated with pelvic pain symptoms, and the intensity of pain is correlated with the depth of infiltration. Other symptoms are dysmenorrhea, deep dyspareunia, and painful defecation and urination. These symptoms are strongly associated with a significant reduction of the quality of life and a marked impairment of sexual function in the affected women. Therefore, a multidisciplinary approach and psychological support for women affected by DIE appear mandatory in order to reduce the impact of the disease on quality of life and sexual function as much as possible.
KW - Deep infiltrating endometriosis
KW - Dyspareunia
KW - Endometriosis
KW - Female sexual function
KW - Quality of life
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U2 - 10.5301/jeppd.5000303
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VL - 9
SP - 270
EP - 274
JO - Journal of Endometriosis
JF - Journal of Endometriosis
SN - 2035-9969
IS - 4
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