Guwahati, Aug. 22 -- Women's health is increasingly gaining attention as experts highlight the differences in how men and women experience illnesses.

These differences, they say, go far beyond reproductive systems, encompassing biological, hormonal, and social factors that influence overall wellness and response to treatment.

Hormonal variation is one key factor. Women experience cyclical changes in estrogen and progesterone, affecting everything from mood and metabolism to cardiovascular health. Heart disease, for example, often presents differently in women than in men.

Instead of classic chest pain, women may experience fatigue, shortness of breath, or nausea, which can delay diagnosis.

Immune system responses also vary by gender. ...