Premenopausal Women With a Diagnosis of Endometriosis Have a Significantly Higher Prevalence of a Diagnosis or Symptoms Suggestive of Restless Leg Syndrome: A Prospective Cross-Sectional Questionnaire Study

Premenopausal Women With a Diagnosis of Endometriosis Have a Significantly Higher Prevalence of a Diagnosis or Symptoms Suggestive of Restless Leg Syndrome: A Prospective Cross-Sectional Questionnaire Study

BackgroundEndometriosis and restless leg syndrome (RLS) are both chronic conditions that can negatively affect a woman’s quality of life. A higher prevalence of RLS is seen in women and particularly in those who are pregnant, suggesting a possible ovarian hormonal influence. Endometriosis is a commo...

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Main Authors: Nicola Tempest, Madeleine Boyers, Alice Carter, Steven Lane, Dharani K. Hapangama
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2021-03-01
Series:Frontiers in Endocrinology
Subjects:
endometriosis
restless leg syndrome
chronic disease
pelvic pain
depression
steroid hormones
Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fendo.2021.599306/full

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