新的研究表明,性激素是男性滥用阿片类药物和死亡率较高的原因。 New study suggests sex hormones explain higher opioid misuse and deaths among men.

来自华盛顿大学圣路易斯医学院的新研究表明,性荷尔蒙可能是男性滥用阿片类药物和死亡率较高的原因。 New research from Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis indicates that sex hormones may explain higher opioid misuse and deaths among men. 研究发现,慢性疼痛的雄性大鼠增加了芬太尼的摄入量,而同样条件的雌性大鼠的摄入量保持稳定。 The study found that male rats with chronic pain increased their fentanyl intake, while female rats with the same condition maintained a steady intake. 服用雌激素的雄性大鼠的摄取量类似稳定,表明性激素影响类阿片的使用。 Male rats treated with estrogen showed similar stable intake, suggesting that sex hormones influence opioid use. 这可能导致在对付类阿片流行病方面采取新的战略。 This could lead to new strategies in tackling the opioid epidemic.