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A Endometriose é uma patologia crónica debilitante caracterizada pela presença de
endométrio localizado fora da cavidade uterina. A sintomatologia é muito diversa e
inespecífica, manifestando-se com dismenorreia, dispareunia, dor pélvica, pelo que, muitas
vezes, o diagnóstico de endometriose é adiado. Neste sentido, o diagnóstico precoce, a
consciencialização para a doença e o planeamento familiar adequado são essenciais na
prevenção da infertilidade feminina através de uma referenciação, atempada, para os
cuidados de saúde. Contudo, apesar do diagnóstico precoce ser extremamente importante,
deve-se, igualmente, atuar de forma a potenciar o controlo da sintomatologia e
consequentemente, a melhorar a qualidade de vida das mulheres.
Deste modo, o objetivo desta dissertação, em modelo de monografia, é aferir o impacto da
endometriose na infertilidade feminina, no reflexo psicossocial e as suas repercussões
emocionais/psicológicas nas mulheres afetadas. Ainda será objeto de análise a influência
do diagnóstico precoce na prevenção da infertilidade, a identificação dos potenciais fatores
de risco associados, a necessidade da intervenção em tempo útil e a utilização de abordagens
de tratamentos personalizados com vista a otimizar o prognóstico.
Em suma, de forma a atingir os objetivos supracitados, foi realizada uma pesquisa alargada
de literatura científica, que decorreu de maio a novembro de 2023, na base de dados
“PubMed” e “CrossRef”. Os artigos mais recentes foram priorizados, mas a data de
publicação não foi um critério de exclusão.
Endometriosis is a debilitating chronic condition characterized by the presence of endometrial tissue outside the uterine cavity. The symptoms are diverse and nonspecific, presenting with dysmenorrhea, dyspareunia, pelvic pain, which often leads to delayed diagnosis. In this regard, early diagnosis, disease awareness, and appropriate family planning are essential in preventing female infertility through timely referral to healthcare. However, despite the crucial importance of early diagnosis, efforts should also be directed towards optimizing symptom control and, consequently, improving the quality of life for affected women. The aim of this monography is to assess the impact of endometriosis on female infertility, its psychosocial reflection, and the emotional/psychological repercussions on affected women. The analysis will also include the influence of early diagnosis in preventing infertility, the identification of potential associated risk factors, the need for timely intervention, and the utilization of personalized treatment approaches to optimize prognosis. In summary, to achieve the previous objectives, an extensive literature review was conducted from May to November 2023, using the "Pubmed" and “CrossRef” database.
Endometriosis is a debilitating chronic condition characterized by the presence of endometrial tissue outside the uterine cavity. The symptoms are diverse and nonspecific, presenting with dysmenorrhea, dyspareunia, pelvic pain, which often leads to delayed diagnosis. In this regard, early diagnosis, disease awareness, and appropriate family planning are essential in preventing female infertility through timely referral to healthcare. However, despite the crucial importance of early diagnosis, efforts should also be directed towards optimizing symptom control and, consequently, improving the quality of life for affected women. The aim of this monography is to assess the impact of endometriosis on female infertility, its psychosocial reflection, and the emotional/psychological repercussions on affected women. The analysis will also include the influence of early diagnosis in preventing infertility, the identification of potential associated risk factors, the need for timely intervention, and the utilization of personalized treatment approaches to optimize prognosis. In summary, to achieve the previous objectives, an extensive literature review was conducted from May to November 2023, using the "Pubmed" and “CrossRef” database.
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Endometriosis Female Infertility Infertility Pathophysiology Psychosocial Wellbeing Quality of Life