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A review on shared genetic architecture of endometriosis and migraine: from pleiotropy to convergent inflammatory pathways

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  • Qian Yang

  • Shengyuan Yu

  • May 15, 2026

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    Endometriosis and migraine exhibit a significant comorbidity, with individuals having endometriosis facing up to a twofold increase in migraine likelihood.

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    Genetic epidemiology suggests that common molecular mechanisms, rather than hormonal or inflammatory factors, underlie the simultaneous occurrence of these conditions.

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    Pleiotropy is identified as a key principle, with shared risk loci like TRIM32 and SLC44A4 linking dysregulated pathways in both endometriosis and migraine.

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    Central sensitization is highlighted as a crucial factor that functionally connects endometriosis and migraine, exacerbating chronic pain in affected individuals.

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    The review proposes a genetic framework for personalized medicine, emphasizing the need for targeted interventions based on shared inflammatory pathways.

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A review on shared genetic architecture of endometriosis and migraine: from pleiotropy to convergent inflammatory pathways

  • by Qian Yang, Shengyuan Yu

  • May 15, 2026

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