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Cyclical pain in women: the influence of hormonal fluctuations and pain modulation mechanisms

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: Introduction: Women often experience cyclical pain outside their menstrual phase, suggesting that hormonal fluctuations influence pain perception. Additionally, the pain modulation system, assessed using pressure pain thresholds (PPT) and conditioned pain modulation (CPM), may contribute to cyclical pain. This study investigated the characteristics of cyclical pain in young women during hormonal fluctuations, excluding menstrual pain, and explored whether pain was more closely associated with menstrual–related symptoms (e.g., autonomic dysregulation, water retention, emotional distress) or dysfunction in pain modulation.

Source: PAIN RESEARCH

DOI: 10.11154/pain.40.22

Authors: Ayaka Dokita, Takafumi Hattori, Kazuhiro Shimo, Satoshi Ohga, Takako Matsubara

Institution: Kobe Gakuin University

Language: English

Topic: Menstrual Health and Disorders

Subfield: Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W4407599305

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