How many people with endometriosis use Pet (cat, dog, etc.) to relieve their symptoms?
58,52% of people with endometriosis have already tried Pet (cat, dog, etc.) to relieve endometriosis in our survey.
43,53% of them find that Pet (cat, dog, etc.) very helpful.
The following table shows the endometriosis remedy Pet (cat, dog, etc.) among people with endometriosis. The scale ranges from 1 (not helpful at all) to 5 (very helpful).
| Rating | Percent | Count |
|---|---|---|
| not helpful at all | 9,41% | 96 |
| hardly helpful | 7,16% | 73 |
| slightly helpful | 16,18% | 165 |
| helpful | 23,73% | 242 |
| very helpful | 43,53% | 444 |
Pets are not only beloved family members; they can also positively influence your endometriosis symptoms in many different ways. Caring for your furry or feathered housemates gives many people a meaningful activity. When you feel needed and want to do justice to this responsibility over the long term, you are more likely to tend to your own needs and take better care of yourself. An improvement in quality of life almost follows naturally.
First, there are the positive effects on mental health. Pets clearly help reduce loneliness. Especially with chronic illnesses, many people tend to withdraw and isolate themselves so as not to burden friends and family. Or it is the social circle itself that pulls away out of uncertainty. Dogs, cats, or rabbits, by contrast, are loyal companions that do not see you as the sick person, but simply as their beloved human. They are not deterred by bad moods and love you unconditionally.
Pet owners also tend to be more physically active than people without pets. Walking the dog and getting fresh air have both mental and physical benefits for you. The almost inevitable interactions with other pet owners on daily walks or while buying food further reduce loneliness. According to studies, intensive cuddling and petting also help you manage stress and anxiety more effectively—experiences that many people with endometriosis have likely faced. Regular contact with animals may even have a more direct impact on your endometriosis: as studies show, it can reduce medication use and even pain perception in people with chronic illnesses.
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