Increase in Testosterone Metabolism in the Rat Central Nervous System by Formalin-Induced Tonic Pain

    October 2002 in “ Pharmacology Biochemistry and Behavior ”
    Hossein Amini, Abolhassan Ahmadiani
    Studysummary This study found that formalin-induced pain in rats nearly eliminates testosterone in the brain and spinal cord by likely increasing 5α-reductase activity, but normalizes serum levels after 24 hours.
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