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- Title
Use of the Free Endometriosis Risk Advisor App as a Non-Invasive Screening Test for Endometriosis in Patients with Chronic Pelvic Pain and/or Unexplained Infertility.
- Authors
Nezhat, Camran; Armani, Ellie; Chen, Hsuan-Chih Carolina; Najmi, Zahra; Lindheim, Steven R.; Nezhat, Ceana
- Abstract
Endometriosis is a prevalent condition that affects millions of individuals globally, leading to various symptoms and significant disruptions to their quality of life. However, the diagnosis of endometriosis often encounters delays, emphasizing the pressing need for non-invasive screening. This retrospective cross-sectional study aimed to evaluate the utility of the Endometriosis Risk Advisor (EndoRA) mobile application in screening for endometriosis in patients with chronic pelvic pain and/or unexplained infertility. The study consisted of 293 patients who met specific criteria: they were English-speaking individuals with chronic pelvic pain and/or unexplained infertility, owned smartphones, and had no prior diagnosis of endometriosis. The results demonstrated that the EndoRA score exhibited a high sensitivity of 93.1% but a low specificity of 5.9% in detecting endometriosis. The positive predictive value was 94.1%, while the negative predictive value was 5.0%. Although the study had limitations and potential selection bias, its findings suggest that EndoRA can serve as a valuable screening tool for high-risk individuals, enabling them to identify themselves as being at an increased risk for endometriosis. EndoRA's non-invasive nature, free access, and easy accessibility have the potential to streamline evaluation and treatment processes, thereby empowering individuals to seek timely care and ultimately improving patient outcomes and overall well-being.
- Subjects
PELVIC pain; MEDICAL screening; ENDOMETRIOSIS; CHRONIC pain; INFERTILITY; MOBILE apps
- Publication
Journal of Clinical Medicine, 2023, Vol 12, Issue 16, p5234
- ISSN
2077-0383
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.3390/jcm12165234