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

Endometriosis is associated with gynecological disorders and infertility. More than 50 % of women report that they suffer from sexual dysfunctions, the most significant which pain, can subsequently be stress, anxiety, depression partner discomfort. In our study, we focused on evaluating these symptoms. A total 92 patients endometriosis were included in study. Clinical examinations biochemical analysis cortisol prolactin, as important hormones respond to anxiety depressive At same time, function, symptoms psychometrically evaluated patients. Positive correlations found between psychosocial trauma/stress results function questionnaire (R=0.30). Furthermore, positive Beck's for assessing prolactin (R=0.39) also test (R=0.33). We a high correlation (R=0.86). All confirmed by Mann-Whitney test. These represent findings regarding relationship certain stress hormones, dysfunction related endometriosis, are still receiving little attention within endometriosis.