Impacto de la fibromialgia en la salud reproductiva y ginecológica en la mujer

Abstract

Introduction: Fibromyalgia is a condition characterized by persistent pain that mainly affects the musculoskeletal system, affecting approximately 2.1 % of the world population in general, it is strongly associated with high levels of stress, which can exacerbate the degree of intensity of clinical symptoms, such as chronic pain, chronic fatigue, sleep disturbances, mood disorders, cognitive dysfunction, alterations of the menstrual cycle affecting the reproductive and climacteric stage. Objective: To describe the impact of fibromyalgia on reproductive and gynecological health in women through the review of scientific articles for the benefit of people suffering from this pathology. Methodology: A cross-sectional descriptive study was conducted by collecting scientific information from the PubMed, Scielo, and Scopus databases. Articles published between 2019 and 2024 were included. Data were extracted from the included studies and qualitative analyses were performed to synthesize the findings of the studies. Finally, a discussion of the results obtained from the bibliographic review was held. Conclusion: Fibromyalgia remains difficult to diagnose due to the variety and fluctuation of its symptoms, affecting women more. In childbearing age, alterations in the menstrual cycle or dysmenorrhea may occur. There is a relationship between fibromyalgia and endometriosis, as in premenopausal women with climacteric symptoms, with the tendency to develop a more severe clinical picture. Due to the lack of information, it is crucial to conduct research that increases its understanding for comprehensive management.