Abuse history as a modifier of symptom phenotype in endometriosis: Insights from a multidimensional retrospective cohort
A combined history of endometriosis and abuse was associated with a high symptom burden characterized by pain amplification, GI distress, and central sensitization. These findings underscore the importance of early psychosocial screening and trauma-informed care as complements to biomedical management in endometriosis. Prospective studies incorporating validated trauma measures and treatment covariates are warranted to clarify mechanisms and inform multidisciplinary care.
Authors
- Saar Aharoni
- R. R. Shetty
- Serena Cavalier
- Shay M. Freger (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5534-3965)
- Monica Cornea (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0006-4221-8157)
- Mathew Leonardi
Institutions
- The University of Adelaide (AU)
- McMaster University (CA)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Acta Obstetricia Et Gynecologica Scandinavica
- Published
- 2026-02-17
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1111/aogs.70167
- Primary Topic
- Endometriosis Research and Treatment
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00