<abstract xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><p>Endometriosis is a common condition that affects reproductive-aged women and is characterized by the presence of endo-metrial tissue outside the uterine cavity with nodules and lesions. The study aimed to analyze lifestyles of women affected by endometriosis in relation with their symptoms. In this observational study, 735 Italian women have been interviewed online through a questionnaire structured in two parts. The first part was mainly anamnestic, focused on gathering information about the age, the stage of disease, comorbidities, involved organs, symptomatology, chirurgical treatment, induced menopause. The second part focused on the individual characteristics and lifestyle of the patients such as the body mass index, physical activity, quality of sleep, and the diet. The results showed how a healthy diet and a regular physical activity reduce drastically the symptoms of the patients.</p></abstract>

Endometriosis is a common condition that affects reproductive-aged women and is characterized by the presence of endo-metrial tissue outside the uterine cavity with nodules and lesions. The study aimed to analyze lifestyles of women affected by endometriosis in relation with their symptoms. In this observational study, 735 Italian women have been interviewed online through a questionnaire structured in two parts. The first part was mainly anamnestic, focused on gathering information about the age, the stage of disease, comorbidities, involved organs, symptomatology, chirurgical treatment, induced menopause. The second part focused on the individual characteristics and lifestyle of the patients such as the body mass index, physical activity, quality of sleep, and the diet. The results showed how a healthy diet and a regular physical activity reduce drastically the symptoms of the patients.

Relationship between Symptoms in Women with Endometriosis and Lifestyles: a Qualitative Interview Study

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Endometriosis is a common condition that affects reproductive-aged women and is characterized by the presence of endo-metrial tissue outside the uterine cavity...

Relationship between Symptoms in Women with Endometriosis and Lifestyles: a Qualitative Interview Study

Article Category: Case Reports

Published Online: Oct 21, 2020

Page range: 178 - 183

DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/ebtj-2020-0022

Keywords
endometriosis, diet, physical activity, body mass index, quality of sleep

© 2020 Scavone M., Gizzi C., Albi E., published by Sciendo

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Relationship between Symptoms in Women with Endometriosis and Lifestyles: a Qualitative Interview Study

Article Category: Case Reports

Published Online: Oct 21, 2020

Page range: 178 - 183

DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/ebtj-2020-0022

Keywordsendometriosis, diet, physical activity, body mass index, quality of sleep

© 2020 Scavone M., Gizzi C., Albi E., published by Sciendo

This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 International License.

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Keywords
endometriosis, diet, physical activity, body mass index, quality of sleep