A substantial share of endometriosis -related symptoms is linked to menstruation, yet menstrual distress in these patients remains insufficiently studied. To address this gap, researchers assessed menstrual distress and its determinants in 75 women with endometriosis and compared the findings with those from healthy individuals. The study showed that women with endometriosis reported significantly higher Menstrual Distress Questionnaire scores (14.0 vs. 12.0) and Menstrual Symptoms Distress scores (2.24 vs.
1.71) compared with controls. Menstrual distress was associated with dyspareunia, dyschezia, dysuria, gastrointestinal symptoms, including nausea, diarrhea, constipation, and reduced appetite, decreased sexual drive, impaired concentration, and insomnia. Additionally, menstrual distress was linked to greater discomfort related to menstrual bleeding, particularly in patients with…
