Title:Impact of COVID-19 on Endometriosis Patients: An Integrative Review
Volume: 21
Issue: 2
Author(s): Zahra Behboodi Moghadam and Masoumeh Namazi*
Affiliation:
- School of Nursing & Midwifery, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
Keywords:
Endometriosis, COVID-19, review, pandemic, symptoms, mental health.
Abstract:
Background: During the COVID-19 pandemic, people's lives worldwide have undergone
extensive changes. The pandemic has worsened the condition of patients with chronic diseases
like women with endometriosis.
Objective: This study aims to summarize available evidence on the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic
on physical symptoms, mental health, and medical care of patients with endometriosis.
Methods: In the present integrative review using PRISMA guidelines, related articles published
from December 2019 to July 2023 in databases including MEDLINE, Science Direct, Scopus, and
Google Scholar in the English language were extracted.
Results: After evaluating the criteria for inclusion and exclusion, a total of 23 articles were chosen
and examined. This study represents an open window to investigate the impact of COVID-19 on
women with endometriosis. The COVID-19 pandemic has affected the symptoms, mental well-being,
and medical care of women with endometriosis.
Conclusions: There is a perceived necessity to provide supportive care for patients during pandemic
restrictions. Remote work has had an unanticipated advantage, and it is recommended that women
with endometriosis continue to work from home after COVID-19 to maintain their workplace
effectiveness.
