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Area of Science:

  • Gynecology
  • Gastroenterology
  • Symptom Research

Background:

  • Endometriosis is a chronic condition affecting women of reproductive age.
  • Abdominal bloating is a frequently reported symptom, but its direct association with endometriosis requires further investigation.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the relationship between abdominal bloating and the diagnosis of endometriosis.
  • To compare the experiences and objective measurements of bloating between women with and without endometriosis.

Main Methods:

  • A case-control study involving 26 women with laparoscopically diagnosed endometriosis and 25 controls.
  • Data collection included detailed questionnaires on bloating perception, symptoms, lifestyle impact, and daily abdominal girth measurements throughout a menstrual cycle.

Main Results:

  • 96% of women with endometriosis reported abdominal bloating compared to 64% of controls.
  • Endometriosis patients experienced more severe discomfort, needed to wear loose clothing, and reported hand swelling during bloating episodes.
  • Cyclical diarrhea, constipation, and significant variations in abdominal girth across the menstrual cycle were more pronounced in women with endometriosis.

Conclusions:

  • Painful abdominal bloating is a prevalent and distressing symptom in women with endometriosis.
  • The findings underscore the need to consider endometriosis in the differential diagnosis of chronic or cyclical abdominal bloating.