Sexual self-efficacy and sexual quality of life before and after laparoscopic surgery in women with endometriosis lesions: A cross-sectional study

Background: Endometriosis is one of the most common gynecological diseases and is associated with an increased risk of dyspareunia. Objective: This study aimed to evaluate sexual self-efficacy (SSE) and sexual quality of life (SQOL) before and after laparoscopic surgery of endometriosis lesions. Materials and Methods: This cross-sectional study measured the dependent variable by questionnaires before and after the surgery, and was performed with ۳۶ women with endometriosis (aged ۲۰-۴۰ yr) who were referred to Arash hospital, Tehran, Iran between December ۲۰۱۸ and July ۲۰۱۹ using a convenience sampling method. Data collection tools included SQOL and SSE questionnaires, and a visual analogue scale. Data were collected before, ۳ and ۶ months after laparoscopic surgery. Results: Out of ۳۶ women included in this study, ۹۱.۷% had pelvic endometriosis and ۸.۳% had abdominal and pelvic endometriosis. ۹ participants (۲۵.۰%) were in stages I or II of the disease, and ۲۹ (۷۵.۰%) had endometriosis with higher involvement. The findings of the study showed a positive effect of laparoscopic surgery on SQOL and SSE in participants (p < ۰.۰۰۱). Conclusion: Laparoscopic surgery in cases of endometriosis can improve SQOL and SSE in affected women and improve dyspareunia.

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Laparoscopy , Endometriosis , Dyspareunia , Self-efficacy , Quality of life. , لاپاراسکوپی , آندومتریوز , دیس پارونیا , خودکارآمدی , کیفیت زندگی.