Endometriosis as a Culprit Behind Prescription Opioid Use

In: Journal watch · 2019 · vol. 2019 · doi:10.1056/nejm-jw.na49207 · W2947579863
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This retrospective study investigated whether endometriosis-associated pain drives increased prescription opioid use in women.

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Pain is common in women with endometriosis, but does this symptom underlie increased use of opioids? In an industry-funded retrospective study of

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