Impact of physical activity as an aid to drug treatment for Endometriosis

• DOI: https://doi.org/10.22533/at.ed.1594462420052

• Palavras-chave: Endometriose, Atividade Física, Tratamento Farmacológico

• Keywords: Endometriosis; Physical activity; Pharmacological Treatment;

• Abstract: Background: Endometriosis is a disease in which its diagnosis is often late, and the pharmacology used sometimes does not match the stage of the disease; in addition, it has limitations regarding effectiveness in several cases. Interpretation of this article in the current context: In the database of this research in the references analyzed, it was noticed that in sedentary women, the symptoms may be more aggravated compared to non-sedentary women. New knowledge added by this research: The practice of physical exercise associated with drug treatment can have a considerable improvement in the symptoms of Endometriosis and, consequently, bring benefits to the quality of life of women with this disease, in addition to lower consumption of medication and avoiding polypharmacy in these cases Implications for clinical practice after this study: It is suggested that more studies be carried out to verify the influence on different stages of Endometriosis and the impact of the benefits of physical activity in these conditions.