Summary
Research from Michigan State University shows that women's pain lasts longer than men's because of differences in immune cells called monocytes. These cells, more active in men due to hormones like testosterone, help resolve pain faster in men than in women.
Key Facts
- The study was conducted by researchers at Michigan State University.
- It found that women experience longer-lasting pain compared to men.
- Monocytes, a type of immune cell, play a key role in controlling pain.
- Monocytes are more active in men, largely due to the hormone testosterone.
- The research involved both mouse models and human patients.
- Findings suggest pain differences are biological, not just psychological.
- Male hormones, when blocked, change how pain resolves in men.
- Research aims to lead to new non-opioid pain therapies in the future.
