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Early diagnosis
Challenges
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Abstract
Objective: To broaden the understanding of the challenges of diagnosing endometriosis. Methods: This is an integrative literature review, using the PICO strategy to elaborate the guiding question. The references used were collected from the electronic databases: PubMed and Virtual Health Library (VHL). Results: The initial search produced 93 references, where 91 articles were published in PubMed and 2 in the VHL. After exclusions for articles outside the last five years (28), 63 publications were potentially eligible to participate in the present study. However, 11 were excluded because they were paid, 56 because they did not address the theme. The final sample obtained in this study was composed of eight studies. Six articles (75%) emphasized the delay in diagnosing this chronic disease, stating that the intensification of symptoms and the worsening of the quality of life of patients is evident. Final considerations: It is possible to verify that the diagnosis of endometriosis is still a barrier that needs to be overcome, where one of the contributing factors to the diagnostic difficulty is the diversity of signs and symptoms. Due to this, confusion with other diseases can occur and, consequently, a negative impact on the lives of patients.
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