Study Explains Why Women’s Pain Lasts Longer

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Researchers found that immune cells known as monocytes help “switch off” pain more actively in men, possibly speeding pain resolution.
In women, the same immune responses appear less active, which can lead to slower recovery and longer-lasting pain.
Scientific and medical research overall shows women report chronic pain conditions more often and with greater severity than men.
Biological factors like hormones, nerve sensitivity, and immune signalling likely contribute to gender differences in pain processing.
Historical diagnostic bias and under-research of women’s health may have contributed to pain going undertreated or misunderstood.