title: Endometriosis-associated pain syndrome: a nurse-led approach.
abstract: Endometriosis is an enigmatic disease and its fundamental cause is still unknown. Endometriosis-associated pain syndrome is a common problem; it is underdiagnosed and patients suffering from the syndrome are rarely seen in specialist pain clinics. The correlation between the extent of the disease and pain is weak. Endometriosis-associated pain syndrome may be cyclical or persistent and the pain may radiate to other pelvic organs. Optimum treatment is timely intervention using a multidisciplinary approach.
authors.affiliation: National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery, University College Hospitals, London, UK.
authors.forename: Julia
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Cambitzi
authors.affiliation: National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery, University College Hospitals, London, UK.
authors.forename: Maya
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Nagaratnam
keywords: Chronic pain; endometriosis; hyperalgesia; pain; pain management; pelvic pain; visceral pain