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¹University of Alberta Hospital, 2E3.13 WMC, 8440 112 Street, Edmonton, AB T6G2B7, Canada.

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Sex hormones influence stroke risk and outcomes differently in men and women. Understanding these sex-based differences is crucial for developing targeted stroke prevention and treatment strategies.

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Area of Science:

Neurology
Endocrinology
Public Health

Background:

Stroke is a major global health concern with recognized sex differences.
Women possess unique risk factors, including oral contraceptive use and higher rates of migraine and vasculitis.
Despite these factors, stroke incidence is higher in men, suggesting a protective role for sex hormones.

Purpose of the Study:

To review observed sex differences in stroke incidence, prevalence, and outcomes.
To explore potential hormonal mechanisms underlying these differences.
To outline recent advancements and future research directions in sex-based stroke studies.

Main Methods:

Literature review of studies examining sex differences in stroke.
Analysis of hormonal influences on stroke physiology and recovery.
Examination of sex-based disparities in acute management, prevention, and healthcare access.

Main Results:

Stroke incidence is higher in men across all age groups, decreasing in women with age, supporting a hormonal influence.
Sex-based differences exist in therapeutic responses for acute stroke management and prevention.
Women may experience worse stroke outcomes due to gender-based disparities in healthcare access and provision.

Conclusions:

Sex hormones play a pivotal role in stroke occurrence, disease progression, and recovery.
Understanding sex-based differences is essential for personalized stroke care.
Future research should focus on elucidating hormonal mechanisms and addressing gender disparities in stroke management.