Dysmenorrhea catastrophizing and functional impairment in female pelvic pain

BackgroundDysmenorrhea is suggested to increase the risk of chronic pain by enhancing central sensitization. However, little is known about whether emotional and cognitive responses induced by dysmenorrhea contribute to chronic pain interference. This study examined the association between catastrop...

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Main Authors: Rui Li, Donna A. Kreher, Ashley L. Gubbels, Tonya M. Palermo, Amy R. Benjamin, Carrie S. Irvine, Andrea Hart, Todd A. Jusko, Christopher L. Seplaki
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2023-01-01
Series:Frontiers in Pain Research
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Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fpain.2022.1053026/full