Why Women Experience Longer-Lasting Pain Than Men
Published on: Feb. 22, 2026, 8:30 a.m. | Source: Times Now
Studies show women experience longer-lasting pain than men due to biological differences in immune response and hormones. Research in Science Immunology found men’s testosterone boosts interleukin-10, a molecule that helps shut off pain signals faster. Women are also more prone to chronic pain conditions and heightened inflammatory responses. , Health, Times Now
