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Why do we see autoimmune diseases more frequently in females than in males?

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Unknown: That specific cause is unknown.

Answered 2/23/2015

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Dr. John Chiu answered

Hormone?: Although the exact cause is unknown, it is suspected that female hormones particularly estrogen may have something to do with it.

Dr Akinjagunla agreed

Answered 2/24/2015

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