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Women experience more frequent and intense pain, often trivialized, according to new survey
via Le Mauricien4 min read
A comprehensive survey conducted by Haleon laboratory, Odoxa, and the Sciences Po Health Chair reveals that women suffer more from chronic and intense pain than men, yet this pain is often minimized, misunderstood, or treated belatedly. The study, "French Men, French Women, and Pain," highlights that while pain affects a large portion of the population, it manifests differently by gender. Four out of ten French individuals report regular painful symptoms, including musculoskeletal disorders, headaches, gastrointestinal pain, and osteoarthritis. Pharmacists confirm this, with 82% seeing affected patients daily. The survey shows women are nearly twice as likely as men to experience repeated painful symptoms, excluding menstrual pain. Significant differences were observed across various conditions: 66% of women reported musculoskeletal disorders versus 47% of men, 60% had headaches versus 38%, 54% experienced gastrointestinal pain versus 35%, and 40% had osteoarthritis versus 28%. Beyond frequency, pain intensity also differs, with 71% of women reporting pain above 7/10 compared to 52% of men. Women are twice as likely to report pain above 9/10. Pain episodes also last longer for women, with 78% experiencing pain for over 24 hours compared to 63% of men. Health professionals surveyed confirmed these trends, noting earlier onset, greater chronicity, and higher intensity in female patients. The study also emphasizes the role of pain specific to female physiology throughout life, s
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