Gender Specific Differences in Prevalence and Risk Factors for Gastro-Esophageal Reflux Disease.

This study showed a predominance of RE in men, but a predominance of symptomatic GERD in women. In women, dynamic increase in the prevalence of GERD is closely related to the menopause conditions and its duration. There are specific risk factors for RE and symptomatic GERD according to gender differences.