Endometriosis: patient-doctor communication and psychological counselling

The fact that endometriosis is one of the most frequent gynaecological disorders in women and girls is gradually attracting greater public and political attention. There is also substantial awareness of the disorder among German gynaecologists, albeit without sufficient equipment for discussing the condition with patients and providing psychological counselling. This article offers hands-on proposals for medical counselling and the discussion of relevant issues, as well as other practical tips and suggested verbalisations for use by women suffering from endometriosis (and their partners). These practical recommendations will certainly help to improve the doctor-patient relationship in the case of endometriosis. The resources mentioned below (guidebooks, websites) focus on German-language offerings only.

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The fact that endometriosis is one of the most frequent gynaecological disorders in women and girls is attracting more public and political attention. German gynaecologists are aware of the disorder, but lack the necessary equipment for discussing it with patients and providing psychological counseling. This article provides practical proposals for medical counseling and discussion, as well as useful tips for women with endometriosis and their partners, aiming to improve the doctor-patient relationship. The resources mentioned in the article are focused on German-language offerings only.