Does a patient's gender affect their response to anesthesia? At this point, the evidence remains limited and inconclusive. (Image credit: SCIENCE PHOTO LIBRARY via Getty Images)
General anesthesia is used during surgery to reduce consciousness, relieve pain during the procedure, and prevent involuntary movements. It is known that the effect of anesthesia on a particular person is influenced by many factors, including their weight, age, and the presence of kidney or liver disease, which can affect the metabolism of drugs.
But does the effect of anesthesia differ between men and women? And if so, should the dosages given to the sexes be reconsidered?
Current research suggests some differences in the effects of general anesthesia on patients based on their gender. However, gender “doesn’t impact dosing decisions,” Dr. Elisha Peterson, a pediatric pain specialist and associate professor at George Washington University, told Live Science.
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