Overview
Endometriosis is defined as the presence of ectopic endometrial tissues outside the uterus 1. This condition can disrupt hormonal and immunological processes 1.Diagnosis
No diagnostic criteria or recommended tests are mentioned in the provided abstracts.Management
The COVID-19 pandemic led to decreased access to medical care for endometriosis patients 1.
Worsening of endometriosis symptoms, including dysmenorrhea, pelvic pain, anxiety, depression, and fatigue, was observed during the pandemic 1.Special Populations
No specific information is available for special populations.Key Recommendations
Endometriosis patients were impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic, experiencing worsening of symptoms such as dysmenorrhea, pelvic pain, anxiety, depression, and fatigue 1. (Evidence: Moderate)
A pooled prevalence of SARS-CoV-2 infection in endometriosis patients was estimated at 7.5% 1. (Evidence: Moderate)
Health impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on endometriosis patients included decreased access to medical care (47.2%), increased dysmenorrhea (49.3%), increased anxiety (75%), increased depression (59.4%), and increased fatigue (68.9%) 1. (Evidence: Moderate)References
1 Kabani Z, Ramos-Nino ME, Ramdass PVAK. Endometriosis and COVID-19: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. International journal of molecular sciences 2022. link