Study sheds light on why women experience chronic pain more than men

Study sheds light on why women experience chronic pain more than men

A new study led by University of Calgary professor Dr. Tuan Trang, PhD, may help to explain why there is an over-representation of women experiencing chronic pain compared to men.

Seven in 10 women will experience period pain for almost four solid years

Seven in 10 women will experience period pain - often physically and mentally debilitating - for almost four solid years of their life, according to research.

A new study, led by the University of Calgary in Canada, reveals why chronic pain affects women more than men. In 2019, a Canadian report found that chronic pain affects women of all ages more, including girls, compared to men “Both men and women suffer from chronic pain, but each gender experiences it in different ways,” said Tuan Trang, a professor at the School of Veterinary Medicine and the Cumming University School of Medicine (CSM). “This …

Why Women Face Challenges in Advocating for Their Health · Jenny in Neverland

collaborative post | Image Source Advocating for one’s health is essential for receiving proper care and treatment, yet many women face significant challenges in doing so. It is not rare to see complaints of severe pain from women often dismissed as hormonal or “all in the head”. Unrelated abdominal pain in women is also often misattributed to being related to period pains and cramps, leading to serious conditions getting worse before receiving …

Why pain medication may not be as effective for women as it is for men

A new study led by University of Calgary professor Dr. Tuan Trang, Ph.D., may help to explain why there are more women experiencing chronic pain than men. In 2019, the Canadian Pain Task Force report found that chronic pain is more common among females of all ages, including children, when compared to males.