Dyspareunia in women with endometriosis – What characterizes women with dyspareunia and endometriosis?

Introduction: Endometriosis is a chronic, often progressive disease characterized by symptoms as pelvic pain, dyspareunia (DP), dysmenorrhea, disturbed bleeding patterns or reduced fertility. Current research supports the hypothesis, that specific locations of endometriosis, i.e. those of the uterosacral ligaments (USL) are associated with a higher prevalence of DP. Methods: Retrospective data from 476 women with confirmed endometriosis was collected from different Swiss and German hospitals. In a self-administered questionnaire designed to investigate quality of life in endometriosis, socio-demographic data, me…