@article { author = {Davoodi, Poorya and J. Ghadimi, Delaram and Rezaei, Malihe and Khazei Tabari, Mohammad Amin and Shirani, Aryan and Nouri, Behnaz and Samieefar, Noosha and Akhlaghdoust, Meisam}, title = {Endometriosis and COVID-19: Clinical Presentation and Quality of Life, a Systematic Review}, journal = {Journal of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Cancer Research}, volume = {8}, number = {4}, pages = {315-326}, year = {2023}, publisher = {Farname Inc. (Science-Based Research Institute; Professional Publisher of Scientific Journals)}, issn = {2645-3991}, eissn = {2476-5848}, doi = {10.30699/jogcr.8.4.315}, abstract = {Background & Objective: Endometriosis, a common disease of the female reproductive system, could affect many aspects of women’s lives. Along with many other diseases, COVID-19 has affected the diagnostic or treatment approaches towards endometriosis. This systematic review aims to investigate COVID-19 in endometriosis patients in terms of prognosis, diagnosis, treatment, and quality of life during the pandemic.Materials & Methods: Relevant studies were identified through searching for endometriosis and COVID-19 in different databases, including PubMed, Medline, Scopus, and Web of Science, on 17 January 2022. Peer-reviewed published articles evaluating COVID-19 and endometriosis written in English were included.Results: Out of 115 articles, 9 manuscripts met our criteria. Endometriosis does not intensify the risk of COVID-19 infection. However, COVID-19 has changed the health care of endometriosis patients.Conclusion: COVID-19 has affected endometriosis patients’ life in many aspects, including their job, lifestyle, and health care. Further studies are recommended to evaluate how the pandemic has affected endometriosis patients.}, keywords = {Coronavirus disease,COVID-19,Endometriosis,Pandemic,SARS-CoV-2,gynecology}, url = {https://www.jogcr.com/article_697393.html}, eprint = {https://www.jogcr.com/article_697393_dc8509e409c88075df24e3bedd78d373.pdf} }