Endometriosis and perceived stress: impact of surgical and medical treatment.

Background: The aim of the study was to investigate the levels of perceived stress in a group of women with a long-term history of endometriosis in conjunction with surgical and/or medical treatments.

Methods: A clinical trial was conducted at the Department of Molecular and Developmental Medicine, University of Siena, in collaboration with a non-profit association of women with endometriosis, A.P.

Mood disorders and sexual functioning in women with functional hypothalamic amenorrhea.

Objective: To investigate the sexual function of women with functional hypothalamic amenorrhea (FHA) and to test the mediating effects of depression and anxiety on the sexual functioning of women with FHA.

Design: In this cross-sectional study, participants completed questionnaires on sexual function, depression, and anxiety.

Setting: Tertiary care university hospital.