Are men really more sensitive to pain than women?

When it comes to health, it’s clear that gender differences play a significant role. It's now recognized that the occurrence of diseases, their onset age, symptoms, severity, and even responses to medications differ between men and women.

The question of whether men and women perceive pain differently has been a topic of scientific discourse for quite some time. It’s an important matter too, as it could influence whether treatments should be tailored based on gender. For now, current studies haven't been able to definitively settle the debate.

Is there anything we do know for sure already? Are there other theories out there on gender-based pain perception? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!

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