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We conducted a literature review to present the impact of gynecological pathologies on patients\u2019 quality of life and the tools used to assess these effects. The goals were to increase the attention given to this topic and to encourage health care providers to prioritize patients\u2019 quality of life in the management of gynecological pathologies. Most of the time, gynecological pathologies reduce self-esteem, cause fear, anxiety, and depression, and the feeling of a lack of control may appear. Social life, professional and university activities, relationships, and daily or recreational activities can be negatively influenced by gynecological pathologies. Sexual life and relationships with partners are often affected by the presence of gynecological conditions, especially if they cause infertility. From the effects of dysmenorrhea that occur since the teenage and until the onset of menopause symptoms, women frequently present throughout life a series of gynecological disorders such as endometriosis, infertility, uterine fibromatosis, polycystic ovary syndrome, pelvic organ prolapse, or urinary incontinence. 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