ArticleArchives of gynecology and obstetrics2024
Painful sexual intercourse, quality of life and sexual function in patients with endometriosis: not just deep dyspareunia.
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- Hyaluronic acid for vaginal health and quality of life in postmenopausal women: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials.International journal of gynaecology and obstetrics: the official organ of the International Federation of Gynaecology and Obstetrics · 2026Pooled it
- Narratives on Sexuality in Vulvodynia and Endometriosis: A Qualitative Study on Italian Couples.Archives of sexual behavior · 2026Article
- A longitudinal network analysis of pain, psychological processes and psychological and sexual distress in women with endometriosis.British journal of health psychology · 2026Article
- Using artificial intelligence to predict sexual health outcomes in endometriosis: a decision tree model algorithm.Sexual medicine · 2026Article
- Pelvic Congestion Syndrome: The Gynecological Perspective.Journal of clinical medicine · 2026Review
- Endometriosis: surgical management for fertility enhancement.Frontiers in endocrinology · 2026Review
- Predictors of anxiety in endometriosis patients.Archives of gynecology and obstetrics · 2025Article
- Unravelling the Intricate Link: Mast Cells and Estrogen-Induced Pain Sensitization in Endometriosis.International journal of biological sciences · 2025Review
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Abstract
purposeTo evaluate the prevalence of deep and superficial dyspareunia in women with diagnosis of endometriosis. Secondly, to assess the temporal relation between deep and superficial dyspareunia in women reporting both symptoms (concomitant dyspareunia) and the impact on quality of life (QoL) and sexual function.
methodsThis is a cross-sectional cohort study that included fertile women with diagnosis of endometriosis. Enrolled subjects reported pain symptoms including dyspareunia and its temporal onset and completed two one-time validated questionnaires regarding sexual function (Female Sexual Function Index) and QoL (International QoL Assessment SF-36).
resultsAmong the 334 enrolled patients, 75.7% (95%) reported dyspareunia. Women were divided into four groups according to the presence and type of dyspareunia: isolated superficial dyspareunia (6.3%), isolated deep dyspareunia (26.0%), concomitant dyspareunia (43.4%) and no dyspareunia (24.3%). Women with concomitant dyspareunia reported higher NRS scores than women with isolated dyspareunia or no dyspareunia (P ≤ 0.001). The majority of women with concomitant dyspareunia (56.6%) reported that deep dyspareunia developed before superficial dyspareunia. Women with concomitant dyspareunia reported worse QoL and worse sexual function than women with isolated dyspareunia or without dyspareunia (P ≤ 0.001).
conclusionDyspareunia is a common symptom in women with endometriosis, with many reporting concomitant deep and superficial dyspareunia. Concomitant dyspareunia can significantly impact sexual function and quality of life (QoL). Therefore, it is crucial to investigate dyspareunia thoroughly and differentiate between its types to tailor effective therapeutic strategies.
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