For example, autoimmune diseases are more common in women, most of which occur because of the difference between the immune system. But only a 30 percent risk for autoimmune disorders is caused by genetic factors.
Quoted from Bustle, here are some diseases that are quite common in women:
1. Fibromyalgia
The most typical symptom of Fibromyalgia is pain in the joints throughout the body, but can also be characterized by fatigue, mood problems, and cognitive disorders.
"Although Fibromyalgia is a disease that attacks everyone, women who experience this disease are usually exiled and treated with suspicion," Dr. Bruce Gillis, CEO of EpicGenetics.
2. Lupus
Lupus is an autoimmune disorder in which the body's immune system attacks healthy tissue. The symptoms vary from individual to individual, but generally these symptoms include fever, joint pain, rash, hair loss, and fatigue.
Women of childbearing age are the most likely to experience it. Lupus can be treated with drugs, chemotherapy, and lifestyle changes.
3. Interstitial cystitis
Interstitial Cystitis (IC) is a syndrome that causes pain in the bladder and frequent urination. IC can have many causes, including pelvic floor dysfunction and other diseases such as autoimmune disease and Lyme disease (Lyme disease).
Treatment for this disease depends on the cause, but the symptoms can be reduced through a combination of changes in diet and medication.
4. Chronic urinary tract infection (UTI)
Most people with chronic UTI are mostly women and are often misdiagnosed with an incurable syndrome such as IC and bladder that is overactive, which causes delayed treatment and has the potential to cause depression.
5. Endometriosis
Endometriosis occurs when tissue similar to the lining of the uterus grows outside, which can cause painful sex and menstruation. But unfortunately, these two symptoms are often regarded as normal for women. Maybe this is the reason why on average endometriosis takes six to 10 years to be diagnosed.
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