Women May Have Worse Outcomes After a Brain Injury Than Men

And they may be at greater risk for dementia. Here's why.

Women tend to experience worse cognitive and psychological outcomes after a traumatic brain injury than men do. Because clinical treatments have been predominantly tested on men, current treatments may not be as effective for women. Changes in sex hormones across a woman’s lifespan play a key role in why sex differences occur in outcomes and treatment response.

https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/aging-and-mindfulness/202302/women-may-have-worse-outcomes-after-a-brain-injury-than-men