Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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9931836 | The Journal of Pain | 2005 | 12 Pages |
Abstract
Gonadal hormones influence opioid antinociception, and this effect is apparent across different genetic backgrounds. These results suggest that the phase of the menstrual cycle might alter the effectiveness of certain opioids administered to relieve pain in women.
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Authors
Jolan M. Terner, Lisa M. Lomas, Mitchell J. Picker,