Of all the possible causes for concussion in females, the one mentioned most often is that females are thought to have more concussions because they “report it more” than do males. That is neither the problem nor the cause. A problem is that females don’t report concussions as much as they should. Another is that […]
Sex Differences in Medical and Concussion Research
Gaps in research for females aren’t unique to concussion. Apparently there’s a longstanding practice of exclusion from biological research in general. Participants in studies are historically mostly male, as are animals used in research. This is important to keep in mind. Recent research has identified differences in males and females in stem cells and in […]
Female Concussions: Life Phases at a Glance
Because there are many differences for each life phase, I’ve pulled together some key points to share. It’s important to keep these differences in mind as you review concussion information. If you’re a female and have a concussion, or are caring for someone who has one, review this information so you know some considerations for […]
Key References for Hormones and Female Concussions
As I worked on my series on hormones and female concussions, I collected many references. On this page, I’ll share what I think are some of the best. They’re sorted by life phase, and I’ll add more continually as I roll out more information. The list here isn’t everything yet. Definitely come back periodically and […]
