Sexual dysfunction in endometriosis: a systematic review

Abstract

This study aimed to evaluate the sexual function of patients with endometriosis, as well as the involvement of risk factors. A literature search was performed in PubMed, in March 2014, using the following key words: quality of sex life and endometriosis, sexual life and endometriosis, female sexual dysfunction and endometriosis e sexual functioning and endometriosis.152 articles were found, according to the inclusion and exclusion criteria previously established, 20 were selected. Thirteen studies investigated the contribution of treatment in female sexual dysfunction. Anxiety and depression are factors that also influence sexual function, but has been investigated in only three studies. Patients with endometriosis exhibit impaired sexual function and, therefore, research into your sex life should be investigated, in view of the damage caused by dysfunction in the quality of life of women.