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There has long been a saying that “women are not as good as men”; however, with the development of society, the pattern of “Yin Excess and Yang Deficiency” has gradually begun to emerge. This is not only due to personal character and ability but may also be a type of autoimmune disease—Systemic Lupus Erythematosus.
Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE) is a multifactorial, idiopathic autoimmune disease characterized by multi-system and multi-organ damage. It can affect the skin, joints, serous membranes, heart, kidneys, nervous system, blood system, and more. The onset can be acute or chronic and insidious. It falls under the category of rheumatic immune diseases.
Indeed, systemic lupus erythematosus seems to have caught up with the “trend”; it predominantly affects young and middle-aged women, especially those of childbearing age, with the most common age range being 15 to 40 years. Among young people, the male-to-female ratio is approximately 1:9, and the incidence rate among women of childbearing age can be as high as 1:30.
Studies show that patients with Klinefelter syndrome, which is characterized by feminization in males, are more prone to developing systemic lupus erythematosus. Furthermore, the condition in female patients may worsen during pregnancy, and similarly, it can also exacerbate after taking estrogen-containing contraceptives.
Thus, through the aforementioned phenomena and clinical research, it has been found that these patients have higher estrogen levels and lower androgen levels, indicating that the balance of estrogen and androgen plays an important role in the pathogenesis of systemic lupus erythematosus.
In summary, the relationship between the onset of systemic lupus erythematosus and elevated estrogen levels leading to abnormal immune responses closely correlates with the pattern of “Yin Excess and Yang Deficiency” in these patients.
Yin/Excess/Yang/Deficiency
Therefore, many questions regarding women with systemic lupus erythematosus are often raised, such as whether they can get married or have children. Don’t worry; below, I will clarify these doubts one by one.
Patients who understand lupus are likely aware that systemic lupus erythematosus has a certain genetic predisposition. Since most patients are young women, they often fear that they might “infect” the next generation, leading them to sever emotional ties. Some female patients’ partners and family members may also fear being “infected” or “cut off from their roots,” resulting in abandonment…
However, according to a large amount of clinical data, female patients with systemic lupus erythematosus can have a happy family life as long as they adhere to treatment, maintain stable conditions, and follow a regular lifestyle!
Additionally, female patients with systemic lupus erythematosus generally do not have their fertility affected, but there can be significant impacts on the fetus. Therefore, lupus patients planning to have children must communicate with their attending physician in advance and should only conceive after their condition has been stable for 2-3 years and with the physician’s approval.
Now, let’s address another concern for women: can they wear makeup after being diagnosed with lupus? Here are the details:
Clinically, many patients have reported that their onset occurred after dyeing their hair or using certain cosmetics. Therefore, lupus patients should avoid or use cosmetics cautiously and should not dye their hair. Furthermore, lupus patients should avoid strong sunlight and direct UV exposure during summer outings; long sleeves, sun hats, umbrellas, and sunscreen are essential!
In conclusion, this is all about the “Yin Excess and Yang Deficiency” pattern in systemic lupus erythematosus! If you have any questions, please leave a message! Thank you for reading!
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