Beyond nociception: rethinking pain in ovarian endometriosis a pilot study

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Authors

Amira Quevedo · Center for Special Minimally Invasive and Robotic Surgery

Mackenzie Dyrda · University of Florida

Terrie Vasilopoulos · University of Florida

Chidinma Oli · Florida College

Nash S. Moawad · Center for Special Minimally Invasive and Robotic Surgery

Roger B. Fillingim · University of Florida

Abstract

Ovarian endometriosis, despite its well-known inflammatory pain characteristics, is associated with elevated FM survey scores, which may suggest nociplastic centrally mediated pain mechanisms.

Topics & Keywords

Endometriosis Research and Treatment Pregnancy-related medical research Menstrual Health and Disorders

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Frontiers in Pain Research

Volume 7, pp. 1669515-1669515

DOI: 10.3389/fpain.2026.1669515

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