Fibromyalgia Patients Are Predominantly Woman
Yes, of all the 5 million fibromyalgia patients in US, 80% of which are women! Experts speculate that the naturally lower levels of serotonin, a hormone that regulate pain, in women could be the reason why woman are more likely to contract the pain disorder. In addition, women are also more exposed to events that cause hormonal changes, such as pregnancy, giving birth and menopause, which are known to trigger the pain syndrome.
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| Emily is a certified physiotherapist which has a burning passion for. She has helped many fibromyalgia patients manage and control their chronic pain problems. Her other passion is writing, she writes about pain issues during her free time. |
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