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lilith-ness t1_izcocn9 wrote

“Approximately 80% of all patients diagnosed with autoimmune diseases are women.”

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DopeDetective t1_izeuqav wrote

it's thought to be related to estrogen. estrogen is linked to increased risk of cancer as well. whereas testosterone seems to have immunosuppressive properties & possibly the reason men are less likely to have autoimmune disorders.

https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/why-nearly-80-percent-of-autoimmune-sufferers-are-female/

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