Are men tested for lupus the same way women are?
Boston, MA Men with lupus are tested the same way that women are tested. The immune systems are the same in both genders. If hormones play a role in lupus, then why do men get lupus? Hormones play a role in lupus but they are not the reason for lupus and not the cause. Many factors are involved including genes, and a factor that remains unidentified. Hormones can make lupus worse or better. This is an area of active research. How can I help my husband cope with his lupus? His symptoms are not taken seriously because he is a man and lupus is considered a “women’s” disease. No one’s lupus should be taken lightly. In fact, we seek to treat men with lupus because their disease can be more serious. I would suggest that you get another doctor like a rheumatologist who takes your husband’s disease very seriously. My PSA levels have ranged from 2 to 12 ng/ml over the past 8 years. All of my digital exams have been normal, as have biopsies and ultrasounds. I was diagnosed with SLE in December 2
