Endometriosis leading to frequent emergency department visits-women's experiences and perspectives.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Endometriosis is a common condition affecting 1-10% of all women. The condition is highly associated with pain. Most women with endometriosis are treated as elective outpatients, but these patients sometimes need to visit the emergency department. The aim of this study was to describe experiences and expectations related to repeated gynaecological emergency (GED) visits among women with endometriosis.

Method

This qualitative study with semi structured interviews were conducted with ten patients diagnosed with endometriosis who visited the GED at a tertiary university hospital four or more times within a 12-month period. Data were analysed by thematic content analysis.

Result

Two main themes was identified which embodied the women's overall experience, group

SUBMITTER: Roman Emanuel C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11581228 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature