Effectiveness of Lifestyle Modification on Endometriosis Symptoms among Reproductive Age Women

Document Type : Original Article

Authors

1 Assistant Professor of Maternity, Obstetrics, and Gynecological Nursing. Faculty of Nursing, Port-Said University, Egypt

2 Assistant Professors of Maternal and Newborn Health Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, Menoufia University, Egypt.

Abstract

Background: Endometriosis is a severe condition that affects roughly 190 million women of
reproductive age globally. In order to alleviate their symptoms, women afflicted with this condition
often use alternative therapy such as lifestyle modification. This research aims to examine the
effectiveness of lifestyle modification on endometriosis symptoms among reproductive age women.
Method: A quasi-experimental design approach was adopted. A convenience sample of 50
endometriosis-diagnosed women was recruited. The research was performed at Obstetrics and
Gynecology outpatient Clinics associated with Menoufia University Hospital and Shebin El-Kom
Teaching Hospital. A structured interviewing questionnaire, visual analogue scale, and women's
practice questionnaire were used. Results: The mean knowledge scores of the study group were
statistically significant higher at one month and three months after the intervention (20.90 ± 1.51
vs.19.7±1.31, respectively) than before the intervention (14.02± 2.04) where, (p < .001). Also, there
was a significant reduction in the endometriosis-related pain symptoms intensity
(dysmenorrhea:40%, 8%, and 4%; chronic pelvic pain; 30%, 4%, and 2%, dyspareunia 20%, 4%,
and 2%, painful urination 6%, 0%, and 0%; dyschezia 4%, 0%, and 0%, respectively) at one month
and at two months after the intervention compared to before the intervention. Conclusion: Lifestyle
modification intervention including healthy dietary habits, and physical activity for women with
endometriosis was an effective intervention in increasing their knowledge and decreasing the
severity of endometriosis-related pain symptoms after the intervention than before.
Recommendations: Lifestyle modification is needed for all women with endometriosis as well as
more study on their consumption and efficacy. It is advised that all women with endometriosis have
access to a simple and thorough handbook on lifestyle modifications to alleviate their
endometriosis-related pain

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Egyptian Journal of Health Care
Volume 13, Issue 3
September 2022
Pages 1060-1074

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