Sex hormones and pain: the evidence from functional imaging
There is a substantial body of epidemiological and clinical evidence suggesting that the sex hormones, particularly estradiol and progesterone, play a role in pain. Behavioral studies have not been useful in understanding the relationship between sex hormones and pain perception, and certainly have...
Main Authors: | Vincent, K, Tracey, I |
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Format: | Journal article |
Language: | English |
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Springer
2010
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