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Psychological hallmarks of endometriosis with emphasis on sexual dysfunction, stress, anxiety and depression

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Abstract

More than 50% of women with endometriosis report that they suffer from sexual dysfunctions, the most significant of which is pain, which can subsequently be associated with stress, anxiety, depression. The aim of this study was to evaluate the relationship between sexual function, stress, anxiety and depression together with the values of stress hormones such as cortisol and prolactin in women with endometriosis.