AML in Women vs Men

HealthTree University: AML in Women
AML treatment may produce different effects in men and women, with a particularly significant effect on fertility in women. Learn about AML in women from a top AML expert below and watch the full course on HealthTree University for free. Create a HealthTree University account to track your progress, take notes, and bookmark favorite lessons.
12.01 What percent of AML cases are found in men vs women?
12.02 What are some common differences (if any) in AML between men and women?
12.03 If a woman is diagnosed with AML when she is younger, how might this affect her fertility?
We’d like to thank our faculty who donated their time in creating these videos, including:
- Pinkal Desai, MD
Want more?
We have over 100 HealthTree University videos online at HealthTree University! Learn the basics (and the not-so-basics) of AML from some of the top AML doctors in the world!
- AML Basics Part 1
- AML Basics Part 2
- AML Basics Part 3
- AML Genetics
- Building Your Healthcare Team
- AML Drug Classes
- Starting AML Treatment
- Allogeneic Stem Cell Transplant for AML
- Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS)
- Relapsed and Refractory AML
- AML Clinical Trials
- AML in Women
- An Introduction to Childhood AML
- AML Financial Toxicity
- Geriatric Care and AML
- Palliative Care
HealthTree University: AML in Women
AML treatment may produce different effects in men and women, with a particularly significant effect on fertility in women. Learn about AML in women from a top AML expert below and watch the full course on HealthTree University for free. Create a HealthTree University account to track your progress, take notes, and bookmark favorite lessons.
12.01 What percent of AML cases are found in men vs women?
12.02 What are some common differences (if any) in AML between men and women?
12.03 If a woman is diagnosed with AML when she is younger, how might this affect her fertility?
We’d like to thank our faculty who donated their time in creating these videos, including:
- Pinkal Desai, MD
Want more?
We have over 100 HealthTree University videos online at HealthTree University! Learn the basics (and the not-so-basics) of AML from some of the top AML doctors in the world!
- AML Basics Part 1
- AML Basics Part 2
- AML Basics Part 3
- AML Genetics
- Building Your Healthcare Team
- AML Drug Classes
- Starting AML Treatment
- Allogeneic Stem Cell Transplant for AML
- Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS)
- Relapsed and Refractory AML
- AML Clinical Trials
- AML in Women
- An Introduction to Childhood AML
- AML Financial Toxicity
- Geriatric Care and AML
- Palliative Care

about the author
Katie Braswell
Katie joined HealthTree as the Community Director for AML in 2021 and became HealthTree's Director of Education in 2023. Katie is a registered dietitian who is passionate about health literacy and patient empowerment. She loves to cook, travel and spend time with her newborn son, husband and dog.
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