Systemic lupus erythematosus can occur in both sexes at all ages, but it is known that lupus affects more women than men. It is 10 to 15 times more frequently in adult females than adult males, which is why the disease is sometimes SLE is called women.
Studies have shown that before puberty, about a man assigned to three women, and adults, this ratio changes: 10 females are affected for every male.
Also, after menopause, studies show that there are 8 women affected for every man.
There are medications that can produce drug-induced lupus. This lupus occurs more often in men because these drugs are used more often in men. It seems that symptoms of systemic lupus erythematosus are the same in males and females, as well, at least at the beginning of the disease. Studies have concluded that there are no severe renal, neurologic and vascular disease in men with SLE than in women. For years, there have been no studies on the estrogens- and androgens (male hormones) female hormones-. It is also believed that women with lupus metabolize androgens faster than women without lupus rates.
It is known that lower testosterone levels may predispose people to autoimmune diseases like. There are drugs that reduce testosterone levels, which are associated with rheumatic symptoms, but are not specifically linked to the onset of systemic lupus erythematosus.
Because systemic lupus erythematosus is sometimes called the disease of a woman, can not appear the misconception that men who have lupus are less masculine. Men with lupus are not different hormonally than the others who do not have the disease.
Sometimes, having lupus can be a very difficult situation to deal with. Men affected by the disease may not be able to perform or progress in their work environment, or they may not be able to work more and to support a family. Cultural and social expectations of men put him in a difficult situation. Therefore, the inability to work and earn a living can cause serious mental and emotional stress for him.
Women with lupus are more affected by the symptoms that appear as rashes, hair loss and weight gain.
It has been known lupus support groups, and is a logical thing, these groups are women because Lupus primarily affects women.
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