[Summarising the efficiency of psychological interventions in the treatment of endometriosis].

Abstract

Endometriosis is a common gynecological disease affecting 5-10% of women resulting in several psychological impacts. Regarding the high prevalence as well as extensive somatic symptoms, this has become a growing issue of psychological research in recent years. Thanks to its rising importance the negative effect on quality of life, mood, and anxiety symptoms has been proven. Thus we aimed to organize psychological interventions affecting the mentioned constructs and also examine their efficiency and scientific standards. Our inclusion criteria referred to studies based on randomized controlled trials, systematic reviews, and meta-analyses. We selected seven types of interventions, such as psychoeducation, cognitive behavioural therapy, mindfulness-based methods, progressive muscle relaxation, yoga, physical activity, and complex programs. Regarding the quality of life, mood, and anxiety cognitive behavioural therapy and progressive muscle relaxation were the most effective methods, however, other interventions had promising results either. Besides, there is a growing demand for psychological and mind-body interventions, which should get a more important place in the primary care of endometriosis next to medical treatment. We find inevitable further high-quality examinations, and from the point of practice, we consider it crucial to implement current evidence-based methods in the psychological care of endometriosis. Keywords: , , , , , , , , , , , .