Abstract
Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE) is a chronic, multiorgan, systemic autoimmune disease that occurs more frequently in women than men and is typically diagnosed in women of reproductive age. Sex-based differences in the epidemiology, pathogenesis, and clinical presentation of SLE necessitate sex-specific considerations in clinical care. However, the biological mechanisms associated with these sex-specific differences are not fully understood. In this article, we describe recent findings related to sex-based differences in SLE pathogenesis and discuss relevant clinical considerations arising from these findings.