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Current practice in the management of symptoms of endometriosis: a survey of Brazilian gynecologists
Petta, Carlos A; Matos, Alessandra M; Bahamondes, Luis; Faúndes, Daniel.
  • Petta, Carlos A; Universidade Estadual de Campinas. School of Medicine. Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology. Human Reproduction Unit. Campinas. BR
  • Matos, Alessandra M; s.af
  • Bahamondes, Luis; s.af
  • Faúndes, Daniel; s.af
Rev. Assoc. Med. Bras. (1992) ; 53(6): 525-529, 2007. tab
Article in English | LILACS | ID: lil-470431
ABSTRACT

OBJECTIVE:

The purpose is to assess current medical practice in the diagnosis of endometriosis by Brazilian gynecologists.

METHODS:

A Cross-sectional study using questionnaires was sent to all gynecologists of the São Paulo State Ob/Gyn Association.

RESULTS:

A total of 1,660 (31.8 percent) replies was received. Multiple logistic regression showed that physicians who stated that endometriosis can affect women of all ages was the variable significantly associated with suspicion of endometriosis. Diagnosis was delayed less than 12 months after the first consultation when patients complained of infertility (OR = 1.81, 95 percent CI 1.01-3.22), dysmenorrhea (OR = 2.16, 95 percent CI 1.18-3.93) or chronic pelvic pain (CPP) (OR = 2.17, 95 percent CI 1.17-4.00). Time until diagnosis was shorter when the complaint was dysmenorrhea (OR = 1.33, 95 percent CI 1.05-1.69) or CPP (OR = 1.51, 95 percent CI 1.19-1.91) and when physicians had participated in congresses and lectures on gynecological endoscopy and endometriosis.

CONCLUSION:

Gynaecologists who are better informed suspect and diagnose endometriosis at an early stage.
RESUMO

OBJETIVO:

O objetivo deste estudo é conhecer as práticas de ginecologistas brasileiros em relação ao diagnóstico da endometriose.

MÉTODOS:

Estudo de coorte transversal utilizando questionários enviados a ginecologistas do Estado de São Paulo.

RESULTADOS:

Um total de 1.660 respostas foram recebidas (31,8 por cento). A análise de regressão logística mostrou que médicos que acreditam que a endometriose pode ocorrer em qualquer idade foi a variável, associada a suspeita precoce de endometriose por parte do médico quando a paciente se queixa de infertilidade (OR = 1.81, 95 por cento IC 1.01-3.22), dismenorréia (OR = 2.16, 95 por cento IC 1.18-3.93) ou dor pélvica crônica (OR = 2.17, 95 por cento IC 1.17-4.00). O tempo até a indicação de um procedimento diagnóstico foi menor para médicos que participaram em congressos e aulas sobre endoscopia ginecológica e endometriose, e quando a queixa da paciente era de dismenorréia (OR = 1.33, 95 por cento IC 1.05-1.69) ou dor pélvica crônica (OR = 1.51, 95 por cento IC 1.19-1.91).

CONCLUSÃO:

Ginecologistas mais informados suspeitam de endometriose mais precocemente.
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Full text: Available Index: LILACS (Americas) Main subject: Practice Patterns, Physicians' / Clinical Competence / Endometriosis / Gynecology Type of study: Diagnostic study / Observational study / Prevalence study / Prognostic study / Risk factors Limits: Adult / Aged / Female / Humans / Male Country/Region as subject: South America / Brazil Language: English Journal: Rev. Assoc. Med. Bras. (1992) Year: 2007 Type: Article / Project document Affiliation country: Brazil Institution/Affiliation country: Universidade Estadual de Campinas/BR

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Full text: Available Index: LILACS (Americas) Main subject: Practice Patterns, Physicians' / Clinical Competence / Endometriosis / Gynecology Type of study: Diagnostic study / Observational study / Prevalence study / Prognostic study / Risk factors Limits: Adult / Aged / Female / Humans / Male Country/Region as subject: South America / Brazil Language: English Journal: Rev. Assoc. Med. Bras. (1992) Year: 2007 Type: Article / Project document Affiliation country: Brazil Institution/Affiliation country: Universidade Estadual de Campinas/BR