10 Endometriosis Symptoms
Reviewed: Dr. Mera
Symptom #7: Mood disorders
Since endometriosis can cause debilitating symptoms such as pain (i.e. chronic pelvic pain, dysmenorrhea, dysuria), and fatigue, it can significantly compromise social relationships, sexuality, reproduction and mental health. Patients with endometriosis report high levels of depression, anxiety and other psychiatric disorders.
Therefore, psychological assessment is recommended for women with endometriosis, in order to identify patients at risk for developing these symptoms and provide them with adequate psychological support.
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