Women Have Stronger Immune Systems: Why That’s Not Always a Good Thing

June 21, 2022

Experts say women’s immune systems have a stronger initial response to most illnesses.

However, they note the strong response can cause some long-term health issues, including the development of autoimmune diseases. They say the differences in immune systems can be partly attributed to hormones and chromosomes. They say this information could help in developing more specialized treatments for men and women. Healthline