Latest Trustworthy News from Dr. Mercola - delivered straight to your inbox!

Males and Females React Uniquely to the Same Pain

Analysis by Dr. Joseph Mercola Fact Checked

gender differences in pain perception

Story at-a-glance

  • Research into the gender differences of pain perception is meant to lead to better implications for pain management among men and women. Roger Fillingim, Ph.D., has been studying this area and finds women experience pain differently in peripheral stimuli and central sensitization

Top

By continuing to browse our site you agree to our use of cookies, revised Privacy Policy and Terms of Service.