Females with autoimmune diseases 'less likely to be believed' than males and face longer diagnostic delays

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1. MedicalXpress

   Females with autoimmune diseases 'less likely to be believed' than males and face longer diagnostic delays ↗ (opens MedicalXpress)

   Published Oct 12, 2026

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   Females with autoimmune diseases are significantly more likely than males to have their autoimmune disease misdiagnosed as a psychiatric or psychosomatic condition, according to a study of more than 6,600 patients.

2. The Guardian

   Women ‘more likely to be told autoimmune conditions are psychological’ ↗ (opens The Guardian)

   Published Oct 13, 2026

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   Cambridge University study suggests stark gender divide in misdiagnosis, with women also waiting longer for treatment Women with autoimmune conditions are up to 74% more likely than men to be told their symptoms are psychological or psychosomatic, and face much longer waits for a diagnosis and treat…