Evaluation of brain pain centers in endometriosis‐associated chronic pelvic pain: Retrospective insights into central sensitization using a novel magnetic resonance imaging technique

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• This research aims to evaluate the neurofunctional changes associated with chronic pelvic pain in endometriosis through advanced imaging techniques.
• Retrospective analysis of MRI data to assess brain connectivity related to pain modulation.
• Focus on central sensitization mechanisms in patients with endometriosis-associated chronic pelvic pain.
• Altered connectivity within key pain modulation networks was identified, indicating central sensitization.
• Findings suggest that persistent pelvic pain may stem from maladaptive central pain processing rather than just peripheral issues.