Endometriosis and Depression: A Double Agony for Women

Background Endometriosis is defined as a condition in which formation of abnormal endometrial tissue outside the uterus takes place. Irrespective any ethnic and socioeconomic class, prevalence diseases has been seen among women reproductive age. adversely affect physical, psychological, social, career women. Summary This paper aims to identify describe experiences outcomes endometriosis healthcare by reviewing existing literature on social psychological effects endometriosis. The study serves purpose providing insights women’s dual suffering (mental health) critical comments present state knowledge order make future recommendations for psycho-social research. review included systematic search articles from various disciplines like, biology, psychology, sociology, anthropology, etc. A structured process screening with specific inclusion exclusion criteria was used select articles. analysis resulted that woman diagnosed reported poor quality life following symptoms such anxiety, stress, Chronic Pelvic Pain (CPP), dyspareunia, dysmenorrhea. However, depression appears prominent There are few strategies mentioned can be deal Key Message most promising causes include abnormality immune functioning, atypical endometriotic growth, genetics, epigenetic, embryogenetic theory, endocrine disruptors. ill have noted domains work, close relationships, well-being, education, deteriorating their quality-of-life manifold. Psychological intervention required disorder only medical treatment pain may not sufficient. Though, improved awareness regarding severity at school community levels.