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- New research from Michigan State University shows women experience longer-lasting pain than men due to immune differences.
- Male immune cells, especially monocytes, are more active in producing interleukin-10, which helps shut off pain signals.
- Researchers attribute this to higher testosterone levels in men.
- The findings challenge the view that women's pain is exaggerated and point to potential non-opioid treatments, though development may take years.
