Endometriosis – A Chameleon: Patientsʼ Perception of Clinical Symptoms, Treatment Strategies and Their Impact on Symptoms

摘要: Introduction: Endometriosis is a chronic disease with differing clinical presentations. Treatment strategies depend mainly on presentation and patient lifestyle. In women newly diagnosed endometriosis, it often difficult to understand the pathophysiologic origin, potential individual impairment due different treatment options. Compliance selected therefore not optimal. Material Methods: descriptive study, data of 51 endometriosis (mean age 36.2 years ± 11.3) were analyzed according predominant presentation: asymptomatic disease, typical symptoms, ovarian cysts or infertility. Results: More than 50 % patients ascribed therapeutic benefit surgical intervention endocrine treatment, especially in subgroup dysmenorrhea who received combined treatment. It should be noted that group facing infertility, more half stated they could decide value diagnostic reproductive medicine. Nevertheless, this became pregnant within two years after initial diagnosis. Discussion: When deciding best strategy for important take account pain Womenʼs perception will vary depending their time diagnosis Offering continuous information aspects manifestations may improve outcomes. Personalized counseling an essential part management disease.