Table 2 Characteristics of the participants with endometriosis (N = 65)
From: Association between endometriosis and sexual satisfaction among a sample of lebanese women
Variable | N (%) |
|---|---|
Motivation for consultation when diagnosed with endometriosis | |
Difficulty in getting pregnant | 19 (29.2%) |
Pain | 52 (80.0%) |
Family history | 10 (15.4%) |
Symptoms of endometriosis | |
Pain especially lower back | 53 (81.5%) |
Pain during sex | 29 (44.6%) |
Abnormal or heavy menstruation | 46 (70.8%) |
Infertility | 16 (24.6%) |
Painful urination during menstruation | 21 (32.3%) |
Painful bowel movements during menstruation | 43 (66.2%) |
Other digestive problems (diarrhea, constipation, nausea) | 38 (58.5%) |
Pain rising over time | 33 (50.8%) |
Pain, especially excessive menstrual cramps that can be felt | 48 (73.8%) |
Received treatment for endometriosis | |
Hormonotherapy | 45 (69.2%) |
Fertility treatments | 16 (24.6%) |
Surgery | 25 (38.5%) |
Frequency of use of pain killers to manage endometriosis pain | |
Never | 19 (29.2%) |
Only during menstruation | 35 (53.8%) |
Almost all the time | 11 (16.9%) |
Level of pain associated with endometriosis | 6.63 ± 2.68 |
Infertility problems due to endometriosis | |
No | 21 (32.3%) |
Yes, I’ve had difficulties in the past | 12 (18.5%) |
Yes, I still have infertility problems | 10 (15.4%) |
Not sure | 22 (33.8%) |