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    Multiple Sclerosis in Women

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    Why MS Affects More Women Than Men

    Women are at much higher risk of MS than men. Researchers think hormones, genes, immune system differences, and more may be at play.

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    Article
    Are Your Symptoms Worse? And Why?

    Thanks to different hormones, women may have a harder time with their MS symptoms than men. Learn what to expect.

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    How Hormones Can Affect Your Symptoms

    Fluctuating hormones can cause a wide swing in symptoms, says Marissa Platner, MD. So how does that affect their MS treatment?

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    Taking Control of Your MS and Mental Health While Pregnant

    A look at how to manage multiple sclerosis and mental health during pregnancy.

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    The Trifecta: Young, Female, and Living With MS

    MS typically arises in women in the first half of their adult lives. Learn how some women balance career, family planning, and a chronic disease.

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    The Balancing Act of Treatment

    How to balance multiple sclerosis meds with birth control, pregnancy, and other issues unique to women.

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    Manage MS at Work

    How MS can affect your work life, and what changes you can make to accommodate your symptoms.

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    Things Women May Face as They Age

    MS treatment poses unique challenges for women as they age.

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    Maintain Your Overall Health

    It’s important to keep tabs on your whole body health, not just your MS. These screenings are key to preventing other diseases.

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