General Relationship experiences from the endometriosis community.
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What country are you from?
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How old are you?
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Do you have parents permission to continue if you are under 18 years old?
Yes
No
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How long have you been diagnosed with endometriosis?
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Have you ever had to cancel plans with friends or family because of endometriosis symptoms?
Yes
No
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If so, what symptoms do you experience that make you cancel? How often do you experience these symptoms? Example: everyday, only during period, for 2 weeks, ect.
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Have you disclosed your endometriosis diagnosis to your friends?
Yes
No
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If so, what was the feedback like?
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Is your family supportive or understanding of your endometriosis symptoms?
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Do you have anyone else in your family with endometriosis? If so who?
11.
Do you need or use mobility aids?
Yes
No
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Do you feel comfortable discussing your health with friends or family?
Yes
No
13.
Have you lost any friends because of endometriosis related conflicts?
Yes
No
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Have you lost family bonds because of endometriosis related conflicts?
Yes
No
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Have you ever had a relationship where you felt understood? Whether it be a partner, friend, parent or sibling?
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Are you currently in a romantic relationship?
Yes
No
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If so, do you feel like your partner is supportive during your flare ups?
Yes
No
18.
Is sex painful?
Yes
No
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Can you communicate about sex in a healthy way to your partner? Such as boundaries, positions, or consent.
Yes
No
20.
Have you ever been in a romantic relationship and felt unable to communicate or address your needs in regard to your health?
Yes
No
21.
Have you ever felt hostility, judgment, or bullying from anyone in your life because of your endometriosis symptoms and needs?
Yes
No
22.
How has the lack of support (if any) been influential on your home life or personal behalf?
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Do you feel like society in general could be more understanding about endometriosis?
Yes
No
24.
How many hours per week would you say is taken up by endometriosis related issues? Such as flares, appointments, bathroom breaks, ect.
25.
What advice you would tell friends and family, to help support those with endometriosis close to them?
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What advice you would give to someone experiencing romantic or intimate relationship struggles, on behalf of their endometriosis?
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Tell us up to 4 things you think romantic partners should implement, that would help support their partner with endometriosis?
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What is the worst thing someone close to you has said to you about your endometriosis experiences?
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What is the best way anyone can support someone with endometriosis?
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Have you ever had a positive experience with a relationship in regards to an endometriosis experience? If yes please share a small example.