Bridging gaps in endometriosis care: a scoping review of complementary, alternative and/or integrative medicine for pain and quality of life
CAIM therapies demonstrate potential as adjunctive treatments for endometriosis-associated pain and quality of life enhancement. Future research should examine additive benefits of CAIM therapies combined with conventional treatments, supporting integrative care addressing endometriosis-related pain, sensitization, mental health, inflammation, and myofascial dysfunction.
Authors
- Robert A. de Leeuw (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9344-7754)
- Velja Mijatovic (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0435-9921)
- J. van Keizerswaard
- Bernadette Jeremiasse
Institutions
- Amsterdam UMC Location University of Amsterdam (NL)
- Endometriosis UK (GB)
- University of Amsterdam (NL)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Minerva Obstetrics and Gynecology
- Published
- 2025-10-01
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.23736/s2724-606x.25.05804-x
- Primary Topic
- Endometriosis Research and Treatment
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00