Mental health, menstrual, and other pain symptoms are more common in women with endometriosis, according to a recent study published in the American Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology.
The mean delay of time between symptom onset and diagnosis is 7 to 11 years, causing increased symptoms, hospitalizations, and health care resource utilization. Data has also indicated women with endometriosis are at increased risk of chronic pelvic pain, heavy menstrual bleeding, dyspareunia, dyschezia, dysmenorrhea, and fatigue.
Endometriosis was significantly associated with menstrual symptoms including heavy menstrual bleeding, severe period pain, premenstrual tension, and irregular period. Mental health symptoms including depression, anxiety, and other menstrual problems were also more common in women with endometriosis.
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