ea0099p149 | Reproductive and Developmental Endocrinology | ECE2024
Cihan Huseyin
, Gungor Ozge
, Unal Kocabaş Gokcen
, Pehlivan Koroğlu Esma
, Gulpınar Kubra
, Parıltay Erhan
, Omur Ardeniz Fatma
, Winzeler Bettina
, Şarer yurekli Banu
Background: Sex based differences in the immune system are well-documented in the literature. The influence of sex on the immune system is primarily attributed via chromosomal and sex hormone mediation. Cis men generally exhibit a weaker immune response compared to cis women. This contrast extends to various immune-mediated diseases, where cis men show a higher incidence of cancer but fewer autoimmune diseases than cis women. Testosterone is part of gender affirming masculiniz...