Emanuela Saita

ORCID: 0000-0003-0790-2819 · 10 papers in corpus · active 2015-2025

Study types

  • article 7
  • other 2
  • review 1

Condition tags

  • endometriosis 10
  • mesh:D004715 7
  • dyspareunia 5
  • mesh:D017699 3
  • dysmenorrhea 3
  • infertility 3
  • mesh:D004412 2
  • chronic_pelvic_pain 2
  • mesh:D004414 2
article 2025
BMC women's health ·doi:10.1186/s12905-025-03852-7

BACKGROUND: Endometriosis presents diagnostic challenges and has profound impacts, encompassing physical and psychological symptoms, relationship difficulties, and disruptions in daily life. The emotional burden is pervasive, intensified by…

article 2022
·doi:10.1093/humrep/deac107.290

Abstract Study question What factors are associated with sexual function in women with endometriosis? Summary answer In this study, the most important variables associated with sexual function were dyspareunia (especially deep and introital…

other 2021
Journal of psychosomatic research ·doi:10.1016/j.jpsychores.2021.110502

OBJECTIVE: To explore the associations between intimate relationships, psychological health, and endometriosis-related variables such as pelvic pain and infertility. METHODS: In this cross-sectional study, data were collected with an onlin…

review 2020
Journal of psychosomatic research ·doi:10.1016/j.jpsychores.2020.110213

OBJECTIVE: To summarize the available qualitative and quantitative evidence regarding the impact of endometriosis on women's partners. METHODS: A systematic electronic search of PubMed and PsycINFO was conducted. All the available evidence…

article 2018
Gynecologic and obstetric investigation ·doi:10.1159/000494254

AIMS: The economic burden of endometriosis and pelvic pain involves direct and indirect healthcare costs due to work loss and decreased productivity. However, the relation between endometriosis, pelvic pain, and employment remains underinve…

article 2017
Journal of health psychology ·doi:10.1177/1359105316688952

This study aimed to develop a grounded theory of how endometriosis affects psychological health. Open interviews were conducted with 74 patients. The Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale was administered to all women, who were divided into…

article 2017
Human Reproduction ·doi:10.1093/humrep/dex249

STUDY QUESTION: What factors affect the mental health of women with endometriosis? SUMMARY ANSWER: Not only pelvic pain, but also individual characteristics (i.e. self-esteem, body esteem and emotional self-efficacy), time from diagnosis an…

article 2017
other 2016
Human Reproduction ·doi:10.1093/humrep/dew108

STUDY QUESTION: Is pelvic pain due to endometriosis associated with temperament and character dimensions? SUMMARY ANSWER: Women with endometriosis and pelvic pain do not clearly exhibit a specific personality profile; however, personality …

article 2015
Journal of psychosomatic obstetrics and gynaecology ·doi:10.3109/0167482x.2015.1074173

INTRODUCTION: No prior study of endometriosis has investigated the psychological impact of having asymptomatic endometriosis versus endometriosis with pelvic pain in a systematic way. This study aimed at examining the impact of endometriosi…