Every march, millions of women stand together to bring awareness to endometriosis, one of the most common benign medical conditions that affect one out of every 8-10 women, or approximately 200 million women worldwide.
Though a very well-known cause of infertility, endometriosis often goes undiagnosed or misdiagnosed. Sixty percent of women with endometriosis have no symptoms except for an inability to conceive. Symptoms of endometriosis often affect the psychological and social functioning of patients. For this reason, endometriosis is considered as a disabling condition that may significantly affect social relationships and mental health.
As one of the most common gynecological diseases, it has been found that women with endometriosis have a higher risk of developing depression. The association between endometriosis and psychological disorders has been reported in several studies, with depression and anxiety being the most common conditions. Depression was highest in women with endometriosis than any other gynecological condition.
Depression has also been found to have an impact on the effectiveness of treatments, as it pays a critical role in the perception of pain. Women with endometriosis commonly suffer from chronic pelvic pain (CPP), which impacts a woman’s quality of life and psychological well-being. But depression can aler the way women perceive their pain by reducing their tolerance or increasing their sensitivity to physical stimuli in general.
To treat endometriosis, the use of hormonal therapies are effective at reducing symptoms, but they are often associated with depression. Women undergoing such treatments may benefit from additional therapies to reduce those symptoms. One such treatment includes transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS),a safe, non-invasive, drug-free, and FDA-approved procedure that can help relieve people from depression, which might result from endometriosis and hormonal therapy.
TMS Neuro Institute offers TMS treatment in Los Angeles. To schedule a consultation, call 888-823-4867 or block an appointment online here.