A mixed method study of menstrual health in Spain: pain, disorders, and the journey for health
Frontiers in Public Health,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
13
Опубликована: Фев. 25, 2025
Menstrual-related
symptoms
and
disorders,
particularly
dysmenorrhea,
significantly
impact
women's
well-being.
Dysmenorrhea,
marked
by
painful
menstrual
cramps,
affects
up
to
95%
of
women,
leading
debilitating
that
interfere
with
daily
activities
potentially
signal
underlying
gynecological
issues.
Despite
its
prevalence,
many
women
experience
inadequate
medical
support
dismissive
healthcare
responses.
This
study
employed
a
mixed-method
approach,
combining
quantitative
qualitative
survey
data
explore
Spanish
experiences
discomforts
access.
A
total
3,490
participants
responded
the
survey,
which
assessed
prevalence
discomforts,
frequency
consultations,
perceived
quality
care.
Findings
indicate
70.9%
monthly
or
most
months;
despite
this,
significant
number
infrequently
seek
care,
often
due
dismissiveness
support.
The
analysis
reflects
shared
pain
normalization,
misattribution
other
conditions,
dissatisfaction
standard
treatment
contraceptive
pills
without
thorough
diagnostics.
Additionally,
reveals
in
Spain,
access
for
issues
is
highly
influenced
whether
provider
public
private,
demonstrating
socio-economic
factors
underscoring
core
contributor
health
inequity.
highlights
persistent
gender
gap
need
more
holistic
empathetic
approach
practices.
authors'
recommendations
include
incorporating
training
professionals
promoting
awareness
campaigns
encourage
consultations
pain.
research
aims
improve
systems
practices,
enhancing
life
Spain.
Язык: Английский
Knowledge and awareness of endometriosis among women in Southwest China: a cross-sectional study
BMC Women s Health,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
25(1)
Опубликована: Март 12, 2025
Endometriosis
is
a
prevalent
yet
under-recognized
gynecological
condition
that
significantly
impacts
women's
quality
of
life.
Despite
its
burden,
data
on
the
knowledge
and
awareness
endometriosis
among
women
in
Southwest
China
remain
limited.
This
study
aimed
to
assess
level
identify
factors
associated
with
good
knowledge.
A
cross-sectional
was
conducted
from
February
April
2024,
involving
724
aged
18
years
older.
Data
were
collected
using
structured
questionnaire
encompassing
sociodemographic
characteristics,
reproductive
medical
history,
healthcare
utilization,
endometriosis.
Participants
categorized
as
having
"good"
if
they
scored
≥
60%
assessment.
Descriptive
statistics,
univariate
analyses,
multivariable
logistic
regression
employed
supplementary
table
included
present
adjusted
odds
ratios
(AORs)
regression.
The
mean
age
participants
32.8
(SD
=
9.4).
Overall,
69.0%
aware
endometriosis,
but
specific
symptoms,
such
painful
bowel
movements
(34.5%)
heavy
menstrual
bleeding
(40.1%),
Factors
younger
(26–45
years,
AOR:
1.75,
95%
CI:
1.23–2.50,
p
<
0.001),
higher
education
(master's
degree
or
above,
3.10,
1.80–5.30,
being
actively
(AOR:
2.10,
1.40–3.10,
recent
pelvic
vaginal
ultrasound
(<
3
months,
2.30,
1.50–3.60,
0.001).
Conversely,
history
abortion
negatively
0.40,
0.25–0.60,
moderate
overall
significant
gaps
symptoms
treatments
persist
China.
Targeted
educational
interventions
focusing
less-educated,
older,
less
medically-engaged
populations
are
necessary
improve
reduce
delays
diagnosis
treatment.
Язык: Английский
Psychological Distress and Quality of Life in Women With Endometriosis: A Narrative Review of Therapeutic Approaches and Challenges
Cureus,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
unknown
Опубликована: Март 6, 2025
The
chronic
gynecological
disorder
endometriosis
is
a
debilitating
condition
for
women's
physical
and
psychological
health.
Endometriosis
disease
that
causes
endometrial-like
tissue
to
grow
outside
the
uterus
symptoms,
including
pain,
fatigue,
infertility.
Women
with
often
suffer
from
distress,
especially
anxiety,
depression,
social
isolation,
which
aggravates
whole
burden.
purpose
of
this
review
was
impact
its
influence
on
quality
life
(QoL)
examine
relationship
between
symptomatology
mental
It
also
discusses
current
therapeutic
approaches:
medical
treatment,
interventions,
complementary
therapies,
problems
delayed
diagnosis,
poor
multidisciplinary
care,
stigma.
An
integrated
care
model
combining
support
required
as
concluded
review.
Recommendations
future
research
are
made,
specifically
in
areas
personalized
strategies
improving
healthcare
access
improve
outcomes
women
endometriosis.
Язык: Английский
Patient engagement, quality of life and chronic pain: A cross-sectional study on endometriosis
Journal of Health Psychology,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
unknown
Опубликована: Дек. 3, 2024
Endometriosis
is
a
chronic
condition
affecting
approximately
1
in
10
women
of
childbearing
age,
significantly
impacting
their
daily
lives,
mental
health,
and
quality
life.
This
study
explores
the
relationship
between
pain,
patient
engagement,
life
among
with
endometriosis.
Utilizing
sample
354
employed
WHOQOL-BREF,
Patient
Health
Engagement
Scale,
Numerical
Pain
Rating
Scale
to
measure
QoL,
pain
intensity,
respectively.
Results
indicated
significant
correlations
reduced
as
well
higher
engagement
improved
QoL.
Structural
equation
modeling
revealed
that
partially
mediates
negative
impact
on
suggesting
active
involvement
health
management
can
mitigate
some
adverse
effects
pain.
These
findings
underscore
importance
enhancing
QoL
managing
endometriosis,
highlighting
need
for
tailored
interventions
foster
proactive
affected
women.
Язык: Английский
Prevalence of Temporomandibular Disorders in Adult Women with Endometriosis
Journal of Clinical Medicine,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
13(24), С. 7615 - 7615
Опубликована: Дек. 13, 2024
Background/Objectives:
The
prevalence
of
endometriosis
varies
between
10%
and
18%,
while
temporomandibular
disorders
(TMDs)
concern
29
34%
the
general
population.
Both
conditions
share
similar
etiological
factors
symptoms
such
as
widespread,
chronic
pain.
Therefore,
both
are
qualified
Chronic
Overlapping
Pain
Conditions.
Even
though
TMDs
appear
to
be
comorbidities,
up
until
now,
no
research
has
examined
how
incidence
rates
compare
them.
Thus,
this
study
aimed
analyze
TMD
in
women
with
Polish
Methods:
163
adult
endometriosis,
aged
32.41
±
6.76
years,
completed
an
anonymous
online
survey
regarding
their
medical
history
symptoms.
participants
were
screened
for
using
two
questionnaires—3Q/TMD
Screener
(part
DC/TMD
protocol).
mainly
consisted
a
chronology
symptoms’
appearance,
consultations,
final
confirmation
diagnosis,
establish
delay
time.
Results:
analysis
revealed
that
77.3%
showed
symptoms,
49.08%
whole
studied
population
important
pain
levels.
Then,
sample
was
divided
into
groups
according
3Q/TMD
questionnaire—a
nTMD
group.
results
significantly
higher
levels
group
(r
=
0.721)
compared
non-symptomatic
subjects.
mean
patients’
time
(T1)
2.81
4.40
doctors’
(T2)
5.32
5.65
years.
Conclusions:
provide
new
insight
relationship
TMD.
latter
condition
found
high,
creating
strong
recommendation
use
screening
tools
particular
Язык: Английский
“No doctor ever asked me…so I thought it wasn't a valid concern”: endometriosis patients’ perspectives of barriers and facilitators to sexual health communication in general practice
The Journal of Sexual Medicine,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
unknown
Опубликована: Окт. 24, 2024
Sexual
health
communication
between
general
practitioners
(GPs)
and
individuals
with
chronic
diseases
is
well
documented
as
an
important
component
of
sexual
well-being.
However,
a
notable
gap
exists
in
understanding
factors
that
contribute
to
the
endometriosis
context.
Endometriosis-related
research
has
focused
on
assessment
functioning
its
role
influencing
health-related
quality
life,
limited
management
well-being
primary
healthcare
settings.
Язык: Английский