Endometriosis affects approximately one in seven women in Australia and is associated with substantial physical, psychological and social impacts. Informational support is critical for enabling informed decision-making and fostering women's …
In Germany, women have direct access to gynaecologists without GP referral, making the GP's role in female-specific conditions largely secondary. It has not previously been examined whether the sex of …
Endometriosis is a chronic, systemic condition affecting 5-10% of individuals assigned female at birth. Due to its non-specific symptoms, diagnosis is often delayed.
BackgroundShared decision making (SDM) is a cornerstone of patient-centered care; however, little information is available on how SDM is practiced in routine care. We aimed to assess the level of …
What is the current time to diagnosis among patients with endometriosis in the Netherlands, and what factors influence this time?
Endometriosis affects about one in ten women, yet diagnosis often takes eight to twelve years after onset of symptoms. In the Faroe Islands, GPs play a key role in recognizing …
General practitioners (GPs) are gatekeepers to specialist attention for endometriosis in the public system in Aotearoa New Zealand (Aotearoa-NZ). Their perspective of the endometriosis care landscape in Aotearoa-NZ has not …
Sexual health communication between general practitioners (GPs) and individuals with chronic diseases is well documented as an important component of sexual well-being. However, a notable gap exists in understanding factors …
To reduce diagnostic delay for women with endometriosis-related symptoms, we need to understand general practitioners' (GPs) perspectives on the challenges they face in diagnosing and managing endometriosis.