The dismissive phrase “it’s all in your head” takes on new meaning when you understand that women literally process pain through different neural pathways than men. This isn’t about pain tolerance or ...

Many women are surprised by how much pain they experience during a medication abortion, a study published Tuesday in the journal BMJ Sexual & Reproductive Health found. More than 60% of abortions in ...

If you have chronic pain, you’re not alone. An estimated 25.3 million adults in the U.S. report severe, daily pain, significantly more women than men. Fifty-five percent of U.S. adults report at least ...