Pain sensitivity among women with low estrogen levels

The purpose of study is to investigate estrogen influence on sensitivity of pain among menopausal women with estrogen deficiency, suffering from low back pain (LBP). Patients (n = 108) completed questionnaires to identify pain severity, anxiety and life satisfaction. The data collected included socio-demographic characteristics and plasma estrogen level (PEL) measurements, health and reproductive status. Significant differences were observed with severity of LBP between women with low estrogen and women with normal PEL. There was a significant, negative association between PEL and anxiety. A conclusion suggests that in women PEL as a hormonal and reproductive factor is associated with LBP.