Autoimmune diseases disproportionately affect women, with nearly 80% of diagnosed cases occurring in females. Conditions such as lupus, rheumatoid arthritis, Hashimoto’s thyroiditis, and multiple sclerosis often emerge during key hormonal periods—puberty, pregnancy, or menopause—suggesting a complex interplay between biology and environment
An anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury is one of the most common—and feared—injuries in female athletes. Studies show that women are up to eight times more likely than men to suffer an ACL tear due to biomechanical, hormonal, and structural differences (Arendt & Dick, 1995). Yet beyond the statistics lies a story of loss, grief, and emotional struggle that often goes unseen.
