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Why does pain last longer for women? Immune cells may be the culprit

  • Written by Geoffroy Laumet, Associate Profesor of Physiology and Neuroscience, Michigan State University
Why does pain last longer for women? Immune cells may be the culpritWhy some people recover more quickly from pain may come down to hormone levels.andreswd/E+ via Getty Images

Pain is something most people experience after an injury, whether from a sprained ankle, surgery or car accident. Normally pain fades as the body heals. But it may last longer in women than in men, making women more likely to develop chronic...

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