Women experience pain more frequently than men, as previous studies have indicated. Now, a new scientific report has revealed the underlying reasons for this phenomenon.
The report published in the journal Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery states that women have a greater number of pain-sensing nerve endings, which results in them perceiving pain more intensely than men.
On average, women have 34 nerve endings per square centimeter of facial skin, while men have only 17.
“This research has significant implications for treating women post-surgery, as well as for those suffering from chronic pain,” said Bradon Wilhelmi, a member of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons and the study’s author.
“Because women have a higher density of pain receptors, they may experience pain more acutely than men. This means they require different surgical techniques, treatments, and medication dosages compared to men when managing pain and ensuring comfort.”
Earlier this year, an independent study also found that women report experiencing pain more frequently throughout their lives, in various locations in the body, and for longer durations.
T. An (according to LiveScience)
