ReviewEuropean journal of obstetrics & gynecology and reproductive biology: X2023
Stigma and mental health in endometriosis.
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24 citing papers in PubMed, 1 synthesis or guideline pooled it, 42 citations in OpenAlex.
- The help-seeking experiences of adolescents and youth with endometriosis: a systematic review and thematic synthesis.BMC women's health · 2026Pooled it
- Adherence, Acceptability, and Sexual Health Outcomes of the Odeya App-Based Intervention for Sexual Distress in Women With Endometriosis: Randomized Controlled Mixed Methods Trial.Journal of medical Internet research · 2026Trial
- Routine Dysmenorrhea Screening in Adolescents: Recommendations for Timely Diagnosis and Treatment of Endometriosis.Journal of pediatrics. Clinical practice · 2026Article
- Self-Esteem in Women with Endometriosis: A Qualitative Study of Psychosocial Burden and Self-Esteem-Related Experiences.Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Article
- Transdisciplinary Approach to Endometriosis-Related Chronic Pelvic Pain in Colombia: A Consensus Statement for Patient-Centered CareRevista colombiana de obstetricia y ginecologia · 2026Article
- Differences in health related quality of life between men and women with chronic pain: results from a nationwide cross-sectional survey in the general Spanish population.BMC public health · 2026Article
- Information Needs of Women Affected by Endometriosis and Their Environment: Qualitative Results from Participatory Workshops.Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Article
- The impact of endometriosis on educational and professional pathways: a cross-sectional online study.BMC psychology · 2026Article
- Information-Seeking Behaviours of CALD Women with Endometriosis in Australia: A Qualitative Study.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2026Article
- Endometriosis: From Genes to Global Burden.International journal of molecular sciences · 2025Article
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- Understanding the Role of Social Negativity in Perceived Life Course Impact and Mental Health Among Women with Endometriosis.Journal of clinical medicine · 2025Article
- Women's reproductive mental health: currently available evidence and future directions for research, clinical practice and health policy.World psychiatry : official journal of the World Psychiatric Association (WPA) · 2025Article
- Knowledge and awareness of endometriosis among women in Southwest China: a cross-sectional study.BMC women's health · 2025Article
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- Endometriosis in Adolescence: A Narrative Review of the Psychological and Clinical Implications.Diagnostics (Basel, Switzerland) · 2025Review
- Women's experiences of living with adenomyosis and perceptions of the diagnostic journey: a scoping review.BMJ open · 2025Article
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- Leveraging epigenetic aberrations in the pathogenesis of endometriosis: from DNA methylation to non-coding RNAs.Frontiers in genetics · 2025Review
- Examining the relationship between endometriosis and psychological distress: roles of cultural background, body image and self-criticism in women's health.Health psychology and behavioral medicine · 2025Article
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Abstract
This review provides an overview of patient experiences of endometriosis, endometriosis-related types and sources of stigma pertaining to menstruation, chronic pain, and infertility, and their impact on patients' mental health with particular implications for patient care. Because endometriosis is a complex disease with multifactorial etiology, complicated pathophysiology, and a spectrum of clinical features, diagnosis of endometriosis is typically a lengthy process, and many patients experience initial misdiagnosis. A hallmark symptom is severe menstrual pain with other symptoms including chronic pelvic pain, dysmenorrhea, and infertility. Prior research documents that the diagnostic odyssey, complex management, disabling and unpredictable nature of the disease, and painful symptom profile affect multiple life domains of patients, resulting in poor physical, social, and psychological functioning and clinically-significant rates of anxiety and depression for many. More recently, stigma has been recognized as a potent contributor to poor mental health in endometriosis patients, but existing research is limited and largely atheoretical. We identify major sources of stigma related to endometriosis, including menstrual stigma, chronic pain stigma, and infertility stigma, and their likely impact on patients and health care provision. An integrative theoretical approach is described to facilitate research on the prevalence and effects of endometriosis stigma and their explanatory mechanisms, highlighting specific well-validated psychological instruments to assess stigma. Implications for patient care are emphasized. Better understanding of stigma and mental health in people with endometriosis will enhance the standard of care for this patient population.
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