Women experience pain differently than men, according to research from Radboud University Medical Center in Nijmegen.
Women are generally more sensitive to pain. Researchers recommend that women dealing with pain try watching painful images or engaging in sports. For example, viewing a movie scene where an athlete breaks a leg can reduce pain sensitivity—an effect that's especially pronounced in women.
Chronic Pain
These findings pave the way for improved treatments for chronic pain, emphasizing the need for tailored approaches based on gender differences in pain perception.
