Endometriosis—A Multifaceted Problem of a Modern Woman

Alicja Mińko, Agnieszka Turoń-Skrzypińska, Aleksandra Rył, Patrycja Bargiel, Zuzanna Hilicka, Kaja Michalczyk, Paulina Łukowska, Iwona Rotter and Aneta Cymbaluk-Płoska
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Alicja Mińko: Department of Medical Rehabilitation and Clinical Rehabilitation, Pomeranian Medical University, ul. Żołnierska 54b, 71-210 Szczecin, Poland
Agnieszka Turoń-Skrzypińska: Department of Medical Rehabilitation and Clinical Rehabilitation, Pomeranian Medical University, ul. Żołnierska 54b, 71-210 Szczecin, Poland
Aleksandra Rył: Department of Medical Rehabilitation and Clinical Rehabilitation, Pomeranian Medical University, ul. Żołnierska 54b, 71-210 Szczecin, Poland
Patrycja Bargiel: Student Science Club “KINEZIS”, Department of Medical Rehabilitation and Clinical Physiotherapy, Pomeranian Medical University, 71-210 Szczecin, Poland
Zuzanna Hilicka: Student Science Club “KINEZIS”, Department of Medical Rehabilitation and Clinical Physiotherapy, Pomeranian Medical University, 71-210 Szczecin, Poland
Kaja Michalczyk: Department of Gynecological Surgery and Gynecological Oncology of Adults and Adolescents, Pomeranian Medical University, al. Powstańców Wielkopolskich 72, 70-111 Szczecin, Poland
Paulina Łukowska: Department of Gynecological Surgery and Gynecological Oncology of Adults and Adolescents, Pomeranian Medical University, al. Powstańców Wielkopolskich 72, 70-111 Szczecin, Poland
Iwona Rotter: Department of Medical Rehabilitation and Clinical Rehabilitation, Pomeranian Medical University, ul. Żołnierska 54b, 71-210 Szczecin, Poland
Aneta Cymbaluk-Płoska: Department of Gynecological Surgery and Gynecological Oncology of Adults and Adolescents, Pomeranian Medical University, al. Powstańców Wielkopolskich 72, 70-111 Szczecin, Poland

IJERPH, 2021, vol. 18, issue 15, 1-13

Abstract: Endometriosis is a chronic disease of unclear aetiology that affects millions of women around the world. It causes chronic pain, dysmenorrhea, and infertility, which significantly reduces the quality of daily life. The aim of the following study was a multivariate analysis of the functioning of women diagnosed with endometriosis, and the identification of the relationship between the level of physical activity and sexual functioning, ability to cope with stress, and the degree of anxiety and mood disorders. The prospective survey was conducted of 957 women. The research was carried out using standardised IPAQ, FSFI, HADS, and Mini-Cope questionnaires. The study showed that patients with endometriosis exhibit a higher level of depression and anxiety disorders ( p = 0.01) and a lower level of sexual functions ( p < 0.001). The influence of physical activity on the functioning of patients with endometriosis was demonstrated. Depending on the clinical stage of endometriosis, the influence of physical activity on individual aspects of life differed. Physical activity was shown, inter alia, to reduce anxiety ( p = 0.015), and influence stress-coping strategies. Endometriosis affects the mental and physical health of women. Physical activity can reduce the severity of endometriosis symptoms and improve the daily functioning of patients.

Keywords: endometriosis; physical activity; depression; anxiety; sexual function; coping with stress (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: I I1 I3 Q Q5 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2021
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