Impact of endometriosis drug treatment on women's professional, sexual and economic issues

Abstract

Objective: evaluate the improvement in the quality of women's lives with endometriosis under drug treatment and the delay in diagnosis. Method: the study happened through an online survey via the GoogleForms® platform, aimed at women diagnosed with endometriosis. Result: a total of 476 women (between 19 and 38 years old) living in the city of Joinville and Region were interviewed, the vast majority in the stages I and II of endometriosis. The interview raised informations about the time since diagnosis, medications and therapeutic treatments used, levels of professional commitment, sexual life and economic impact before and after diagnosis and treatment. Conclusion: the diagnosis and correct treatment for endometriosis, which eases the symptoms and extra expenses, help to reduce the social, economic and professional impacts on the lives of women with this disease.