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Chromosomes
Chromosomes
Women’s cells possess two X chromosomes, while men have an X and a Y chromosome. This entails a difference in each sex’s genes, which interact differently with the environment, causing different effects on different levels (e.g. physiological, hormonal, metabolic, immunological).
Muscle and bones
Muscle and bones
Moreover, the woman’s body contains more fat and less muscle and the weight and size of internal organs as well as bone density differ from those in men.
Stress
Stress
Psychosocial stress specific to women adds to the differentiating factors between women and men’s health.
Hormonal fluctuations
Hormonal fluctuations
To give birth, the female body goes through various hormonal changes over the years. This entails the need for constant adaptation to shifts affecting the hormonal, nervous, immune and psychological balance
Higher prevalence of certain diseases
Higher prevalence of certain diseases
However, apart from gender-related disorders, such as menstrual cramps, endometriosis or vaginal yeast infections, several common diseases have a higher incidence among women: urinary tract disorders (urinary incontinence, cystitis / UTIs), pelvic floor disorders, breast cancer, fibromyalgia, osteoporosis, depression, migraine or autoimmune diseases.
A closer look at autoimmunity
A closer look at autoimmunity
80% of people suffering from autoimmune diseases are women. Studies suggest that the female immune system may be more active than men’s and thus be a risk factor for autoimmunity. It is known that testosterone reduces the amount of B cells, which are responsible for the production of antibodies. In autoimmunity, these antibodies attack the body’s own tissues. Women have one tenth as much testosterone as men, which is likely to be associated with a higher susceptibility to autoimmunity.
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