Will this hurt, doctor? Much more if you are a woman - The Independent on Sunday 24th August 2008

Women experience more severe pain, more often and for longer than men but are less likely to get the right treatment, researchers have discovered. Different hormones, body composition and central nervous systems means women are more susceptible to a range of painful conditions, according to the International Association for the Study of Pain.

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Women DON'T have a higher pain threshold than men and don't get the right treatment - Daily Mail 25th August 2008