Bonus Episode: Episode 1 - The Gender Gap: Exploring differences in Chronic Pain

EMJ Podcast: Insights For Healthcare Professionals · Oct 31, 2025 · 1m

Chronic pain, particularly in the context of rheumatic diseases, represents one of the most pervasive global health challenges, affecting over one-quarter of the world's population. In recent decades, the influence of gender on pain perception and management has emerged as a significant focus of both scientific inquiry and clinical practice. Epidemiological data consistently demonstrate that women are disproportionately affected by chronic pain syndromes, including musculoskeletal pain. Compared to men, women tend to exhibit a lower pain threshold and heightened pain sensitivity. These…