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Dysmenorrhea catastrophizing and functional impairment in female pelvic pain.
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Dysmenorrhea is suggested to increase the risk of chronic pain by enhancing central sensitization. However, little is known about whether emotional and cognitive responses induced by dysmenorrhea contribute to chronic pain interference. This study examined the association between catastrophizing specific to dysmenorrhea and both dysmenorrhea and chronic pelvic pain (CPP)-associated pain interference.