Menstrual Pain and Loneliness: The Mediating Role of Physical Functioning
Menstrual pain is one of the most common health problems among menstruating individuals, with moderate-to-severe pain (dysmenorrhea) affecting up to 80%. Beyond its physical and economic burden, the social consequences of menstrual pain are less well understood. In a new…
Key Points Lay SummaryEffects of Perceived Loneliness in Endometriosis
Perceived loneliness directly affects quality of life, according to a new study conducted in women with endometriosis. It also plays a crucial role in mediating the effects of experiences that women find difficult to verbalize. “It is possible that endometriosis…
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