What causes high white blood cell count in females?
Disease description:
What causes high white blood cell count in females?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Liu Feng
The causes of elevated white blood cell count in women can be summarized as follows:
1. Physiological factors:
- Menstruation: Due to the periodic shedding of the endometrium, the body is in a physiological inflammatory state, which may lead to a mild increase in white blood cells.
- Pregnancy: Immune differences between mother and fetus may cause a slight elevation in white blood cell count.
2. Infection and inflammation:
- Gynecological infections such as vaginitis, cervicitis, and endometritis.
- Viral infections such as the common cold or influenza.
3. Medication effects:
- Certain medications, such as antibiotics and anti-rheumatic drugs, may lead to increased white blood cell counts.
4. Hematologic disorders:
- Conditions such as myelodysplastic syndromes and leukemia may cause abnormal elevation of white blood cells.
5. Tumor-related factors:
- Certain tumors, such as cervical cancer and endometrial cancer, may also lead to elevated white blood cell counts.
