Psychological hallmarks of endometriosis with emphasis on sexual dysfunction, stress, anxiety and depression

Introduction More than 50% of women with endometriosis report that they suffer from sexual dysfunctions, the most significant which is pain, can subsequently be associated stress, anxiety, depression. The aim this study was to evaluate relationship between function, anxiety and depression together values stress hormones such as cortisol prolactin in endometriosis. Objectives Endometriosis occur up 15% women. A characteristic feature presence tissue resembling endometrium outside uterine cavity. an estrogen-dependent disease fertility disorders (incidence 40%) dysfunction (up patients). Endocrine immune changes may chronic even Methods total 92 patients were included study. Clinical examinations focused on biochemical analysis prolactin. At same time, symptoms psychometrically evaluated these patients. Results In mutual statistical assessment, positive correlations found results Beck scale questionnaire for assessing severity (BDI-II) PRL (R = 0.39), then confirmed by Mann-Whitney test (z-score 5.98019, p value <0.00001, result at <0.05). Furthermore, correlation BDI-II HAM-A 0.33), -8.55827, <0.05) (Fig.). Positive TSC-40 FSDS-R 0.30), 3.89503, 0., 0001, We also a high 0.86). Cortisol levels did not show any correlation. Conclusions Sexual usually accompanies This turn affects mental health well-being only patients, but their partners. are consistent hypothesis possible relationships neuroendocrine markers Women diagnosed should examined psychosocial psychiatric time. regard, it important underestimate psychological assessment those who risk developing provide them appropriate support. Disclosure Interest None Declared