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In order to determine how much of an impact endometriosis-associated dyspareunia has on the lives and relationships of women a qualitative study using semi-structured interviews, supplemented with quantitative data on the extent of dyspareunia, was conducted in a dedicated endometriosis clinic in the West Midlands, UK with 30 women aged from 19 to 44 years.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Results<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>The main outcome measures were the extent of dyspareunia within the sample of women, and the impact of dyspareunia on quality of life. The experience of dyspareunia was found to be higher than in previous research. Three main themes emerged. The experience of pain was found to limit sexual activity for the majority of the sample, with a minority ceasing to be sexually active. Lack of sexual activity resulted in a lowering of self-esteem and a negative effect on relationships with partners, although the experience differed between younger and older women.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Discussion and conclusions<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>The experience of dyspareunia is a significant factor in the quality of life and relationships for women living with endometriosis. For most of the women in the study it was very severe and resulted in their reducing or curtailing sexual activity. 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