Gita A. Pathak

Individuals suffering from chronic pain develop substance use disorders (SUDs) more often than others. Understanding the shared genetic influences underlying the comorbidity between chronic pain and SUDs will lead to a greater understanding…

IMPORTANCE: Endometriosis is a common chronic gynecologic pathology with a large negative impact on women's health. Beyond severe physical symptoms, endometriosis is also associated with several psychiatric comorbidities, including depressi…

ABSTRACT Endometriosis is a chronic gynecologic disease that causes pelvic pain and is often seen in association with depression and anxiety. The association with these mental health conditions was previously linked to chronic pain, althoug…