• Int J Gynaecol Obstet · Nov 2020

    The COVID-19 pandemic and patients with endometriosis: A survey-based study conducted in Turkey.

    • Pınar Yalçın Bahat, Cihan Kaya, Nura F T Selçuki, İbrahim Polat, Taner Usta, and Engin Oral.
    • Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Istanbul Kanuni Sultan Suleyman Training and Research Hospital, Health Sciences University, İstanbul, Turkey.
    • Int J Gynaecol Obstet. 2020 Nov 1; 151 (2): 249-252.

    ObjectiveTo apply rapid online surveying to determine the knowledge and perceptions of the COVID-19 pandemic on patients with endometriosis in Turkey.MethodsAn online survey was conducted by the Turkish Endometriosis & Adenomyosis Society and administered to patients with endometriosis who agreed to participate in the study. The survey included 25 questions prepared by an expert committee of four professionals (two gynecologists and two endometriosis specialists).ResultsOf the 290 questionnaires sent out, 261 (90%) were returned. A total of 213 (83.86%) patients reported that they were afraid of having endometriosis-related problems during the pandemic period. In addition, 133 (53.63%) patients thought the management of their endometriosis was affected because of the pandemic.ConclusionClinical studies clearly indicate that endometriosis is a condition associated with high levels of chronic stress. The COVID-19 pandemic has led the public to experience psychological problems such as post-traumatic stress disorder, psychological distress, depression, and anxiety. The majority of patients with endometriosis were afraid of having endometriosis-related problems during the pandemic period. The majority of elective endometriosis surgeries have not been postponed. Patients were highly aware of the pandemic and practiced social distancing and hygiene. Only 4 (1.59%) patients with endometriosis required hospitalization.© 2020 International Federation of Gynecology and Obstetrics.

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