Endometriosis pain mystery: is your nervous system making sex hurt more?

NCT ID NCT03216330

First seen Apr 18, 2026 · Last updated May 08, 2026 · Updated 2 times

Summary

This study looked at 56 women with endometriosis to see if severe deep pain during sex is linked to a condition called central sensitization, where the nervous system becomes overly sensitive to pain. Participants completed daily pain surveys and underwent a pain-pressure test over six weeks. The goal was to better understand the causes of sexual pain, not to test a new treatment.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • BC Children's and Women's Hospital

    Vancouver, British Columbia, V6H2N9, Canada

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