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International Journal of Sexual Health Volume 27, 2015 - Issue 2
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Sexual Function in Women with Deep Endometriosis: Correlation with Quality of Life, Intensity of Pain, Depression, Anxiety, and Body Image

Irene MelisDepartment of Surgical Sciences, Division of Gynaecology and Obstetrics, University of Cagliari, Cagliari, Italy
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Pietro LittaDepartment of Health of Woman and Child, University of Padova, Padova, Italy
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Luigi NappiDepartment of Medical and Surgical Sciences, Institute of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, University of Foggia, Foggia, Italy
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Mirian AgusDepartment of Psychology, University of Cagliari, Cagliari, Italy
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Gian Benedetto MelisDepartment of Surgical Sciences, Division of Gynaecology and Obstetrics, University of Cagliari, Cagliari, Italy
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Stefano AngioniDepartment of Surgical Sciences, Division of Gynaecology and Obstetrics, University of Cagliari, Cagliari, ItalyCorrespondence[email protected]
Pages 175-185 | Received 04 May 2014, Accepted 02 Aug 2014, Published online: 17 Mar 2015
 
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ABSTRACT

Objectives: We evaluated sexual function, quality of life and perceived body image of women with deep endometriosis in comparison to that of healthy women. Methods: The sample consisted of 41 women with deep endometriosis and 40 healthy women without endometriosis. Sexual, psychological and pain evaluation were performed. Results: The study evidenced that deep endometriosis has a significant impact on sexuality and body image. Conclusions: An integrated and patient-centered approach to medical and psychological and sexual issues is suggested.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

All authors report no conflict of interests.

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