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Area of Science:

• Gynecology
• Psychosomatic Medicine
• Qualitative Research

Context:

• Endometriosis is a common gynecological disorder in women of reproductive age.
• Significant discrepancies exist between clinical findings and patients' subjective symptom experience.
• Understanding the factors influencing subjective experience is crucial.

Purpose:

• To explore the subjective experience of endometriosis patients.
• To investigate the influence of psychosexual development and role concepts on endometriosis symptoms.
• To analyze the impact of aggression conflicts on pain perception and interpersonal relationships.

Summary:

• This study employed a hermeneutic, sense-oriented approach using qualitative methods.
• Eleven endometriosis patients were interviewed, with data analyzed through individual-case and comparative analysis.
• Findings indicate negative impacts on psychosexual development and conflicting sex-specific role concepts.
• Aggression conflicts were identified, manifesting in pain and affecting relationships, including the doctor-patient dynamic.

Impact:

• Highlights the complex interplay between psychological factors and endometriosis.
• Suggests a need for integrated care addressing both physical and psychological aspects of endometriosis.
• Informs potential therapeutic strategies focusing on psychosexual well-being and interpersonal dynamics in endometriosis management.