A closer look at “Women 74% More Likely to Be Told Autoimmune Symptoms Are Psychological, Cambridge Study Fi”, exactly as the source publishes it. A new study from the University of Cambridge reveals a stark gender divide in the diagnosis of autoimmune diseases. Researchers found that women are up to 74% more likely than men to be told their symptoms are psychological or psychosomatic, and they also face significantly longer waits for a correct diagnosis and treatment. Autoimmune conditions affect about one in 10 people globally, causing symptoms like fatigue, muscle pain, and rashes.
The findings highlight a critical issue in healthcare: gender bias may be delaying proper care for millions of women. The study suggests that medical professionals may be more likely to dismiss women's physical symptoms as mental health issues, leading to prolonged suffering and potential disease progression. The full version stays on the original page, which this listing opens directly.