[Endometriosis, physical activity and sport].

Abstract

ENDOMETRIOSIS, PHYSICAL ACTIVITY AND SPORT. Endometriosis is a chronic, inflammatory gynecological disorder that impacts the quality of life of 10% of women of reproductive age with chronic recurrent pain and/or infertility. Management is a challenge both at the diagnostic time because no symptom is specific and at the therapeutic time to limit the symptoms of the disease. Recent studies suggest that physical activity has a beneficial effect on the perception of pain and the quality of life of women, if it is adapted to physical abilities, avoiding high-intensity sports during painful periods. Regular adapted physical activity combining endurance, stretching and flexibility at a light to moderate intensity, should allow a physical and psychological well-being for women with endometriosis in association with medical and/or surgical treatment.