Sex-specific effects of naturally shorter sleep on experimental pain perception

PAIN Reports 2026 Open access

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Authors: Shima Rouhi, Amy S. Jordan, Natalia Egorova
DOI: 10.1097/pr9.0000000000001418
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References: 42

Abstract

Abstract Introduction: Experimental sleep loss has been linked to sex-specific alterations in pain perception, with women exhibiting greater impairment in pain inhibition. Objectives: This study investigated whether habitual short sleep (

Fields of Study & Subjects

Pain Mechanisms and Treatments Sleep and Wakefulness Research Sleep and related disorders

Publication details

Journal / source
PAIN Reports
Volume
11
Issue
2
Pages
e1418–e1418
Publication date
3 March 2026
Language
EN