Women and Pain
I'm thoroughly convinced that hormonal shifts are behind much of the pain that women feel throughout the month. It's not just menstrual cramps either. Research has shown an association between hormones and everything from migraines to osteoarthritis.See also: www.getpregnantover40.com for more on pregnancy in women over 40
From the article:
You’re not alone: Many women have a tough time finding the right kind of relief for their pain—and for good reason: Until recently, experts hadn’t actually studied women’s pain specifically, and most research wasn’t conducted with a woman’s hormones and physique in mind. All that’s changing, though. Docs now know that to banish our aches, they must develop treatments formulated for women’s bodies. What’s more, researchers are also looking for—and finding—ways to head pain off at the pass, so those of us with chronic troubles like migraine, fibromyalgia, or backache don’t have to be hobbled by pain on a daily basis. Here, how the new research will help you live an (almost) pain-free life.
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