Effect of physical activity and exercise on endometriosis-associated symptoms: a systematic review.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Endometriosis is a common benign gynecological disease that has the potential to debilitate due to pain and reduced quality of life. Treatment modalities such as hormones and surgery have limitations and do not treat all dimensions of the problems caused by endometriosis, and physical activity (PA) and exercise have been suggested as alternative treatments. Aim of this study was to perform a systematic review and meta-analysis to assess the effect of PA and exercise on endometriosis-associated symptoms.

Methods

Eleven databases were searched systematically. Study selection, quality assessment, and data extraction were carried out by two independent researchers in accordance with PRISMA guidelines. Eligibility criteria were women with diagnosed endometriosis receiv

SUBMITTER: Tennfjord MK 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8502311 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature