This is due to hormonal and genetic factors, which play an important role in the development of the disease, according to Dr. Amit Singh - a cardiologist at Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital (India).
Lipedema is a condition of abnormal fat accumulation in areas such as the hips, thighs and legs, causing swelling and asymmetry.
This is a chronic disorder and its symptoms can be very painful and uncontrollable, even when changing diet or exercise. Lipedema often begins to appear in puberty, during pregnancy or during menopause, when there are strong hormonal changes.
In addition to genetic factors, the disease is also related to lipid metabolism problems in the body.
SM Fayaz - an internist at Aster Whitefield Hospital, Bengaluru (India) - explained that lipid embolism Lipedemia can lead to increased lipids in the blood, including cholesterol and triglycerides, increasing the risk of cardiovascular diseases.
Why women are more susceptible to men
Genetic factors: Lipedema is highly genetic, and if there is a person in the family with the disease, women are at higher risk. The disease often appears in people whose relatives (mother or sister) are sick.
Diet: Consuming more processed foods, which are high in refined carbohydrates and trans fats, while lacking fiber and protein, can lead to lipid disorders in the body.
Hormonal changes: Conditions such as polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), pregnancy, and menopause affect lipid metabolism, leading to abnormal blood lipid levels. Female hormones such as estrogen and progesterone can increase fat accumulation in the hips, thighs and legs, areas often affected by lipedemia.
sedentary lifestyle: Women tend to be less sedentary than men due to family work or office work, leading to the risk of obesity and metabolic diseases.
Women's body structure: Women have a higher percentage of body fat than men, especially in the hips, thighs and abdomen. This makes women more susceptible to fat distribution disorders such as lipedemia.
These factors, combined with changes in hormones and physiological characteristics in women, increase the risk of lipedemia in women compared to men.
