The Long-Term Footprint of Endometriosis: Population-Based Cohort Analysis Reveals Increased Pain Symptoms and Decreased Pain Tolerance at Age 46

• Endometriosis has been shown to increase pain sensitivity in fertile-aged women.• The study shows decreasd pain threshold and maximal pain tolerance in women with endometriosis at age 46• Women with endometriosis report increased pain sites and bothersome and intense pain at age 46• Delay in diagnosis of endometriosis may lead to increased pain sensitization• Endometriosis should be diagnosed and treated early on to ensure minimal comorbidity

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