NIH R01 · 2025
Novel biomarkers and pathways of persistent endometriosis-associated pain across the life course
ABSTRACT. Endometriosis is a chronic inflammatory condition defined by the presence of endometrial-like tissue outside the uterus that often presents with pain and infertility, affecting approximately 10% of reproductive aged women. While some women respond well to hormonal therapy or surgical treatment, others do not and are plagued with continued or worsening pain. Many patients whose lives are substantially impacted by endometriosis associated pelvic pain (EAPP) experienced a transition from acute to persistent pain, often early in life, and subsequent worsening of symptoms. Once pain becomes persistent, it is often refractory to current treatments and may further evolve to include…
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