Multicenter Italian Validation of EHP-30

Multicenter Italian Validation of EHP-30 at Centres Located in the Territory

The experience of the chronic illness negatively engraves on the quality of life of patients. Endometriosis is a disease that affects millions of women of childbearing age; it has repercussions on psychological health, as shown by numerous recent studies.

The aim of the present study is to validate the italian version of EPH 30, a self reported questionnaire, already used internationally, in order to determine the quality of life in women with endometriosis, assess their psychological health and the effectiveness of therapies.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Previous surgical and histological diagnosis of endometriosis

Exclusion Criteria:

• Severe underlying comorbidities (gynecological, cardiovascular, respiratory, renal, hematological, endocrine, hepatic, gastrointestinal, neurological)
• Psychiatric diseases
• Refusal or inability to sign the informed consent