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INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF WOMENS HEALTH
卷 9, 期 -, 页码 281-293出版社
DOVE MEDICAL PRESS LTD
DOI: 10.2147/IJWH.S119724
关键词
sexual therapy; diet; physical activity; alternative medicine; psychotherapy
资金
- Italian fiscal contribution 5x1,000 - Ministero dell'Istruzione, dell'Universita e della Ricerca - devolved to Fondazione Istituto di Ricovero e Cura a Carattere Scientifico Ca' Granda Ospedale Maggiore Policlinico, Milan, Italy.
Endometriosis has a multifactorial etiology. The onset and progression of the disease are believed to be related to different pathogenic mechanisms. Among them, the environment and lifestyle may play significant roles. Diet, dietary supplements, physical exercise, osteopathy, massage, acupuncture, transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation, and Chinese herbal medicine may represent a complementary and feasible approach in the treatment of symptoms related to the disease. In this narrative review, we aimed to examine the most updated evidence on these alternative approaches implicated in the self-management of the disease. In addition, several studies have demonstrated that endometriosis may negatively impact mental health and quality of life, suggesting that affected women may have an increased risk of developing psychological suffering as well as sexual problems due to the presence of pain. In light of these findings, we discuss the importance of integrating psychological interventions (including psychotherapy) and sexual therapy in endometriosis treatment.
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