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  • 17/05/2023

Why do males have higher hemoglobin levels than females?

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Dr. Dr Ezhilarasan Ml

Dr Ezhilarasan Ml

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  • MBBS
  • 6+ Yrs
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The exact cause is not known. However, sex hormones play a very vital role in hemoglobin production and hence males have slightly higher hemoglobin levels than females.

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