A woman with endometriosis may experience an impaired quality of life.
The quality of life tends to be worse in more severe and deep-infiltrating endometriosis.
Pain-related factors affecting the quality of life:
(1) dysmenorrhea
(2) dyspareunia
(3) pelvic pain
(4) abdominal wall pain
(5) dyschezia
Psychological factors affecting the quality of life:
(1) anxiety
(2) depression
(3) pain catastrophizing
Other factors:
(1) infertility
(2) disability
(3) unsatisfactory sex life
