Quality of Life in Women with Endometriosis: Insights from a Polish Study

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A study published in the Journal of Clinical Medicine sheds light on the relationship between quality of life (QoL) in women with endometriosis and various socio-demographic, diagnostic-therapeutic, and psychological factors. Conducted in healthcare facilities in eastern Poland, the cross-sectional survey involved 425 women diagnosed with endometriosis between 2020 and 2022. The researchers explored the role of psychological resources, such as self-efficacy and dispositional optimism, in coping with the disease.

Key Takeaways:

  • The study found that a higher number of physicians consulted before diagnosis was significantly associated with lower QoL in all domains except infertility.
  • Psychological resources, including self-efficacy and dispositional optimism, play a critical role in coping with endometriosis and should be integrated into personalized care strategies.
  • The study emphasizes the importance of addressing the socio-demographic, diagnostic-therapeutic, and psychological factors that influence QoL in women with endometriosis.
  • The Endometriosis Health Profile (EHP-30) was used to assess the quality of life, with 425 women diagnosed with endometriosis participating in the cross-sectional survey.
  • The research tools also included the General Self-Efficacy Scale, the Life Orientation Test-Revised, and an original socio-demographic and clinical questionnaire.
  • Data analysis revealed significant associations between quality of life and various socio-demographic, diagnostic-therapeutic, and psychological factors.
  • The study suggests that healthcare providers should prioritize the early diagnosis and treatment of endometriosis, as well as provide counseling and support to women with the condition.

Statistics:

  • 425 women diagnosed with endometriosis participated in the cross-sectional survey.
  • The study was conducted in healthcare facilities in eastern Poland between 2020 and 2022.
  • A higher number of physicians consulted before diagnosis was associated with lower QoL in 9 out of 10 domains.
  • Psychological resources, such as self-efficacy and dispositional optimism, predicted a significant portion of the variance in quality of life (32%).

Sources:

  • Pokropska et al. (2025). Quality of Life in Women with Endometriosis: The Importance of Socio-Demographic, Diagnostic-Therapeutic, and Psychological Factors. Journal of Clinical Medicine, 14(12), 4268.
  • NewsRx. Data on Endometriosis Reported by Aleksandra Pokropska and Colleagues (Quality of Life in Women with Endometriosis: The Importance of Socio-Demographic, Diagnostic-Therapeutic, and Psychological Factors). Psychology & Psychiatry Journal, July 12, 2025; p 70.