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Thread: Another one for the ladies

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11-20-2006, 05:02 PM

jen_slc

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I am a: Type 1

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I haven't personally noticed that, but many studies have shown that estrogen can suppress certain pain pathways. In general, when women experience lower levels of estrogen (i.e. during your period), they have a higher sensitivity to pain. Conversely, when women experience higher levels of estrogen (childbirth), they have a lowered sensitivity to pain.

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