An Aotearoa New Zealand survey of the impact and diagnostic delay for endometriosis and chronic pelvic pain.

ABSTRACT: Chronic pelvic pain (CPP) causes important negative effects on quality of life. Endometriosis is the most common cause of CPP in females, and diagnostic delay is over six years internationally. Data remain scarce for CPP impact or diagnostic delay in Aotearoa New Zealand. This study used an online survey to explore the impact of CPP on various life domains for those aged over 18. Additionally, for those with an endometriosis diagnosis, diagnostic delay and factors affecting this over time were explored. There were 800 respondent (620 with self-reported endometriosis). CPP symptoms, irrespective of final diagnosis, started prior to age 20 and negatively impacted multiple life domains including employment, education, and relationships. Mean diagnostic delay for those with endometriosis was 8

SUBMITTER: Tewhaiti-Smith J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8924267 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature