A new study has revealed that men and women experience different symptoms when infected with the "COVID" virus. Researchers from a private university in the principality of Liechtenstein in Central Europe collected data from 1,163 individuals using the FDA-approved Ava medical device worn on the wrist. They recorded over 1.5 million hours of physiological data during the study period between 2020 and 2021. During this time, 127 participants tested positive for the "COVID" virus.
The results showed that "the skin temperature of male patients was higher compared to females, and their heart rate increased along with rapid breathing." The data also revealed that the breathing levels and heart rates of male participants remained elevated during the recovery period compared to females. Researchers also observed a greater decline in heart rate variability among men, as opposed to women during the COVID infection, indicating less variation between each heartbeat. A decrease in heart rate variability can be a sign of current or future health issues, as it suggests that the body is not adapting well to changes.
The researchers noted that "the stronger response of white blood cells in women may be the underlying reason for the differences observed." Separate research has indicated that "women often experience persistent symptoms, such as difficulty breathing and fatigue, several months after the acute phase of the illness." It is worth mentioning that "the study could not account for hormonal changes throughout the menstrual cycle among female participants, which could affect the results."
