Psychological Pain Treatment in Endometriosis

Mindfulness-based Psychological Pain Treatment in Endometriosis

This study evaluates the effects of psychological treatment on pain, quality of life and work ability among women with endometriosis related chronic pelvic pain in a three-armed, randomised study. One group will receive mindfulness-based psychological treatment, the second group will receive a non-specific general psychological treatment (a psychological placebo) and the third group will be a waiting list control (treatment as usual).

Inclusion Criteria:

• Endometriosis diagnosed by laparoscopy or MRI.
• Moderate to severe endometriosis-related chronic pelvic pain.
• Relevant clinical and surgical treatment according to the European Society of Human Reproduction and Embryology (ESHRE) guidelines for endometriosis have been tried.

Exclusion Criteria:

• Fibromyalgia, Colitis Chron or Colitis Ulcerosa
• Severe psychiatric diagnosis
• Pregnancy or planned pregnancy during the study period