Sarcouncil Journal of Medical Sciences

Sarcouncil Journal of Medical Sciences
An Open access peer reviewed international Journal
Publication Frequency-Monthly
Publisher Name-SARC Publisher
ISSN Online- 2945-3526
Country of origin- Philippines
Impact Factor- 3.7
Language- English
Keywords
- Vascular Medicine, Cardiology, Critical care medicine, Dermatology, Emergency medicine, Anesthesiology, Cardiovascular Surgery, Colorectal Surgery, General Surgery, Neurosurgery, Obstetrics and gynecology, Oncologic Surgery, Ophthalmic Surgery, Ophthalmology.
Editors

Dr Hazim Abdul-Rahman
Associate Editor
Sarcouncil Journal of Applied Sciences

Entessar Al Jbawi
Associate Editor
Sarcouncil Journal of Multidisciplinary

Rishabh Rajesh Shanbhag
Associate Editor
Sarcouncil Journal of Engineering and Computer Sciences

Dr Md. Rezowan ur Rahman
Associate Editor
Sarcouncil Journal of Biomedical Sciences

Dr Ifeoma Christy
Associate Editor
Sarcouncil Journal of Entrepreneurship And Business Management
Assessing the Systemic Impact of Endometriosis on Chronic Pain, Mental Health, and Other Internal Medicine Conditions
Keywords: Endometriosis, chronic pelvic pain, dysmenorrhea, dyspareunia, mental health comorbidities, depression, anxiety, gastrointestinal symptoms, irritable bowel syndrome (ibs), fatigue, sleep disturbances, autoimmune comorbidities, hypothyroidism, fibromyalgia, quality of life, systemic manifestations, multidisciplinary management, central sensitization.
Abstract: Endometriosis is a chronic inflammatory condition predominantly affecting reproductive-aged women, characterized by ectopic endometrial tissue and significant symptom burden, including chronic pelvic pain, dysmenorrhea, and dyspareunia. While traditionally considered a gynecological disorder, emerging evidence highlights its systemic impact involving gastrointestinal, immune, endocrine, and neurological systems, where stusy was cross-sectional for evaluated 90 women aged 18–45 with confirmed endometriosis across multiple domains including chronic pain severity, mental health comorbidities, systemic manifestations, and quality of life. Results demonstrated high prevalence of debilitating symptoms: chronic pelvic pain (86.7%, mean VAS 7.2), dysmenorrhea (94.4%, mean VAS 8.1), and substantial mental health burden with 53.3% screened positive for depression and 57.8% for anxiety as well as Gastrointestinal symptoms such as irritable bowel syndrome were noted in nearly half of patients. Fatigue and sleep disturbances were highly prevalent, adversely affecting daily functioning as measured by SF-36 scores furthermore Autoimmune and endocrine comorbidities, including hypothyroidism and fibromyalgia, were also reported. Significant correlations were found between pain severity and depression, anxiety, and poor sleep quality, underscoring the multifaceted nature of endometriosis-related morbidity where finally Findings emphasize the necessity of a multidisciplinary management approach integrating gynecologic, psychological, and pain therapies and Early diagnosis, comprehensive assessment, and holistic treatment strategies are essential to improve health outcomes and quality of life in endometriosis patients, moving beyond symptom-focused care towards personalized, systemic management.
Author
- Dr. Lamyaa Ahmed Abed
- M.B.Ch.B. C.A.B.O.G. (Specialist Obstetrician and Gynecologist) Iraqi Ministry of Health Al-Anbar Health Directorate Fallujah Teaching Hospital for Maternity and Pediatrics Al-Anbar Iraq
- Dr. Rana Hadi Salloomi
- M.B.Ch.B. C.A.B.O.G. (Specialist Obstetrician and Gynecologist) Fellowship of Infertility and IVF Iraqi Ministry of Health Al-Anbar Health Directorate Ramadi Teaching Hospital for Maternity and Children Al-Anbar Iraq
- Dr. Shaymaa Muhammad Mutar
- M.B.Ch.B. C.A.B.O.G. (Specialist Obstetrician and Gynecologist) Iraqi Ministry of Health Al-Anbar Health Directorate Fallujah Teaching Hospital for Maternity and Pediatrics Al-Anbar Iraq