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The underlying mechanisms are multifactorial, involving peripheral and central sensitization, inflammation, aberrant innervation, immune dysregulation, and hormonally influenced processes. Additionally, many individuals with endometriosis experience comorbid pain syndromes, including pelvic floor dysfunction (PFD), irritable bowel syndrome, interstitial cystitis, abdomino-pelvic myalgia, and vulvar vestibulodynia. These conditions share overlapping pathophysiological mechanisms, such as cross-sensitization of pelvic organs and maladaptive neuroplastic changes, further amplifying pain perception. Despite advances in understanding these mechanisms, current treatment strategies remain inadequate, with hormonal suppression and surgical intervention providing variable relief. A comprehensive, multimodal approach targeting neuroinflammatory pathways, PFD, and central sensitization may be essential for improving pain management. 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