The pain is prolonged more sensitively in women than in men – testosterone has an effect

Women feel the pain stronger. Picture: Emilia Kangasluoma

Individuals the differences in experiencing pain are large, but women have on average a lower pain threshold and pain tolerance than men. Women also experience acute pain more strongly and suffer from prolonged pain more often.

Now researchers have found one possible reason why women are more sensitive to pain. The higher amount of testosterone in men strengthens the secretion of the body’s own painkiller, according to a study that was published In Science Immunology.