Função sexual, dispareunia e dor pélvica cronica em mulheres com endometriose: revisão integrativa de literatura

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Abstract: This integrative literature review focused on the influence of endometriosis on female sexual function, with emphasis on symptoms such as dyspareunia and chronic pain. Objective: The aim of this study was to investigate the influence of endometriosis on female sexual function, dyspareunia, and chronic pain. Methodology: The United States National Library of Medicine (PubMed) and the Virtual Health Library (BVS) were utilized. Inclusion criteria were: (a) research describing female sexual function in women with endometriosis; (b) articles published in Portuguese, English, and Spanish; (c) clinical trials addressing the impact of endometriosis on sexual function in women. Exclusion criteria were: (a) literature review studies; (b) duplicate articles in the database; (c) dissertations, monographs, editorials, letters, book chapters, comments. Results: The search yielded 395 articles. After screening titles, descriptors, and abstracts, 73 articles were selected for analysis, describing sexual function in women with endometriosis. Conclusion: Findings revealed that dyspareunia, chronic pelvic pain, and complete stenosis of the Douglas pouch are among the main symptoms associated with endometriosis, highlighting the complexity and diversity of this condition. Thus, the continuous need for research in this dynamic field is evident, aiming to improve therapeutic options, better understand the complexity of endometriosis, and optimize the quality of life for affected women.