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Pregnant or taking the pill? Here’s what to know about COVID-19, blood clots and hormones – ABC News
One of the many complications of COVID-19 is the formation of blood clots. What does that mean for women who are pregnant or taking birth control pills containing…
For the most part, being a woman gives you an upper hand if you get diagnosed with coronavirus.
Research shows women are less likely to become severely ill or die from the disease.
It’s unclear exactly why our biological sex might make us more or less resilient, but females tend to have more robust immune responses, and sex hormones are thought to play a role.
There is, however, one way in which hormones specifically oestrogen may increase the risk of COVID-19 complications.
According to new guidelines…
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