Researchers from Stanford University presented a report in the 'Journal of Pain,' showing women being more sensitive to pain than men.

The report presented a study indicating men's higher ability of enduring pain compared to women despite the fact that women can tolerate the pain from giving birth.

The researchers, however, explained that although their study is a huge one, findings aren't definite.

Researchers studied how 47 typical health issues affect 72,000 men and women through pain rates. The study revealed that more women experienced higher degree of pain compared to men.

According to Atul Butte, one of the researchers, they have noticed higher pain scores with female patients. On a one-to-ten scale, most women rated high on pain.

In particular, females are more sensitive to pain associated with circulation, breathing, digestion and join condition disorders. Women also rate high scores with neck pain and migraines.

The researchers failed to figure out whether women under the study have been taking pain medications before asking them to participate in the research.

The authors of these research said healthcare professionals should take into account the result of the study. The results of the study will give physicians and other professional medical workers the idea about pain reliever. This will help them think whether or not to give more pain relievers to female patients, for example.

Past researches exposed that the way women handle pain may change according to her menstrual cycle. During menstruation, women will have varying blood levels of estrogen. The level of estrogen with women increases before the ovulation period. It will go back to normal the moment the egg has been released.

At the time of giving birth, women's levels of estrogen quickly increase. Estrogen levels will continue to go up until they trigger the release of endorphins. This is conidered a good thing sinec endorphins are considered effective in tolerating pain.