Endogenous inhibition of pain and spinal nociception in women with premenstrual dysphoric disorder

Conclusion: Endogenous modulation of pain and spinal nociception is not disrupted in women with PMDD. Additionally, greater NFR magnitudes during ovulation in PMDD may be due to tonically-engaged descending mechanisms that facilitate spinal nociception, leading to enhanced pain during the premenstrual phase. Keywords: premenstrual dysphoric disorder, menstrual cycle, pain, conditioned pain modulation, nociception
Source: Journal of Pain Research - Category: Anesthesiology Tags: Journal of Pain Research Source Type: research