The most impactful endometriosis symptom: An international, cross-sectional, two-round survey study.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

There is considerable variation in the types of symptoms experienced by people living with endometriosis, and it is unclear which symptoms impact people the most. This study aimed to identify the specific symptoms that are "most impactful" to people living with the condition.

Material and methods

Two sequential online surveys were conducted. Women aged over 18 years with a diagnosis of endometriosis were eligible to participate. Participants first provided a free-text list of all the endometriosis symptoms they experienced (Survey 1, Australian only). Responses were condensed into a shorter list by grouping symptom types and selecting the top 20 most common and most impactful. Survey 2 (international) participants reviewed the list and selected all that they had

SUBMITTER: Mitchell AM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11324914 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature