Published on: 6/26/2025
Why might women experience tiredness all the time more frequently than men?
Feeling tired all the time can be due to various reasons including anemia, depression, a thyroid problem, or a sleep disorder. Some of these health conditions are more common in women than men, such as iron deficiency anemia, depression, and chronic fatigue syndrome. If you are wondering why you often feel tired, you should contact a healthcare provider to receive a personalized medical evaluation and advice.
Explanation
Some health conditions that can make people feel tired (also known as fatigue) are more common in women than men, such as iron deficiency anemia, depression, and chronic fatigue syndrome. Feeling tired can also be caused by conditions involving the female reproductive system including menopause, premenstrual syndrome, premenstrual dysphoric disorder, pregnancy, and postpartum depression. If you are wondering why you often feel tired, you should contact a healthcare provider to receive a personalized medical evaluation and advice.
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