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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
imageWhy 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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