Validation ( Endometriosis Health Profile) EHP-30 (Turkish Version) for Patients With Endometriosis

Validation ( Endometriosis Health Profile) EHP-30 (Turkish Version) for Patients With Endometriosis

Endometriosis can affect quality of life, including physical, psychological and social aspects. It is important to include quality of life measures in evaluating disease severity and response to any given treatment. The 30-item Endometriosis Health Profile (EHP-30) from in-depth interviews with patients with endometriosis is currently the most reliable questionnaire for the measurement of health-related quality of life in women with endometriosis. It includes specific questions addressing the problems faced by patients with endometriosis. The aim of the present study is to validate the Turkish version of EPH 30, a self reported questionnaiere 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