Studies have highlighted that individuals with endometriosis experience a range of symptoms such as chronic pain, fatigue, and menstrual disturbances that can limit their daily activities and work performance
(Sims et al., 2021; Haspel et al., 2022).
These symptoms can lead to increased sick days, work disturbances, lower work ability, and decreased work productivity
(Armour et al., 2021, Estes et al., 2020).
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Haspel K, Reddington C, Healey M, Li R, Dior U, Cheng C. The role of social media in management of individuals with endometriosis: a cross‐sectional study. Australian and New Zealand Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology 2022;62(5):701-706. https://lnkd.in/dS5eYWTz
Armour M, Ciccia D, Stoikos C, Wardle J.. Endometriosis and the workplace: lessons from australia’s response to covid‐19. Australian and New Zealand Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology 2021;62(1):164-167. https://lnkd.in/dCP7kAds
Estes S, Soliman A, Yang H, Wang J, Freimark J. A longitudinal assessment of the impact of endometriosis on patients’ salary growth and risk of leaving the workforce. Advances in Therapy 2020;37(5):2144-2158. https://lnkd.in/dBU43w4c