What Can We Learn from Sex Differences in MS?

Abstract

Multiple sclerosis (MS) is the major acquired central nervous system disease of young adults. It is a female predominant disease. Multiple aspects of MS are influenced by sex-based differences. This has become an important area of research and study. It teaches us how the impact of sex on a disease can lead to new insights, guidelines, management, and treatments.

Keywords

• multiple sclerosis
• sex differences
• gender issues
• pregnancy
• reproductive counseling