Hälsa & medicin
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Brain chemistry imbalance may explain endometriosis pain in women
Researchers have identified a potential new mechanism behind endometriosis pain: dysfunction in GABA receptors, which regulate pain signals in the brain. The finding could open pathways for drug developers to target pain management in the condition, which affects roughly 10% of women and costs healthcare systems billions annually in lost productivity.
Originaltitel: Altered GABA<sub>A</sub> receptor function in women with endometriosis: a possible pain-related mechanism