March 14, 2026Acta Obstetricia Et Gynecologica Scandinavica0 citationsOpen Access
Impact of combined oral contraceptives and progestin‐only pills on psychological and sexual well‐being of women with endometriosis: A systematic review
This review assesses the psychological and sexual well-being of women with endometriosis using oral contraceptives compared to non-users.
Conducted a systematic review
Evaluated outcomes related to psychological and sexual well-being
Compared users of combined oral contraceptives (COCs) and progestin-only pills (POPs) with non-users
No consistent increase in negative psychological outcomes among users of COCs or POPs
No significant decline in sexual well-being was observed in pill users compared to non-users
Abstract
In women with endometriosis, current evidence does not support a consistent increase in negative psychological or sexual outcomes among COCs or POPs users compared with non-users.