Evaluation of the frequency of depression in patients with endometriosis and pelvic pain
Evaluation of the frequency of depression in patients with endometriosis and pelvic pain
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10.1590/s0104-42302002000300033
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2002-09-01
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PETTA, CARLOS ALBERTO
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LORENÇATTO, CAROLINA;VIEIRA, MARIA JOSÉ NAVARRO;PETTA, CARLOS ALBERTO
目的：评估子宫内膜异位症患者抑郁的发生率及盆腔疼痛的实际症状，确定心理支持的必要性。方法：对50例24~48岁的子宫内膜异位症合并盆腔疼痛患者进行心理支持。结果：92%的受试者出现抑郁症状，其中56%的受试者为中度至高度抑郁。虽然66%的女性使用激素类药物治疗子宫内膜异位症，但抑郁的出现与这些药物的使用之间没有显著的相关性。结论：结果显示，这些患者中抑郁症状的发生率很高，证实了心理支持的必要性。
OBJECTIVE: Evaluate the frequency of depression in women with endometriosis and actual symptom of pelvic pain to determine the necessity of psychological support.METHODS: A total of 50 women aged 24 to 48 with endometriosis and referring pelvic pain. The prevalence of depression was evaluated by Beck's Depression Inventory adapted to the Brazilian population.RESULTS: It was found that 92% of the subjects presented depressive symptoms, being 56% from moderate to high levels. Although 66% of the women were using hormonal medication to treat endometriosis, there was no significant correlation between the presence of depression and the use of these medications.CONCLUSION: The results showed a high prevalence of depression symptoms in these patients confirming the necessity of psychological support.