The Effect of Dionegest Use on the Frequency of Fibromyalgia in Endometriosis

Endometriosis usually occurs during the reproductive period of women and poses a significant burden on quality of life and social costs. The estimated prevalence in premenopausal women is 10% in clinical studies and the frequency rises to 50% in symptomatic patients with pelvic pain and infertility. Observational studies in Europe estimated the prevalence to be 8-15 per 1000 people. Fibromyalgia is a common musculoskeletal chronic painful condition that may be accompanied by cognitive impairment, somatic symptoms, fatigue, and psychiatric symptoms. The population frequency is given as 20-80 per 1000 people. Fibromyalgia is most often diagnosed in women aged 20-55 years; prevalence increases with age and is associated with a higher prevalence of comorbidities, including endocrine and genitourinary disorders. Co-existance of endometriosis and fibromyalgia is a special entity that has not been enlightened in detal yet.