Hormones
Abnormal levels of some hormones in the body would contribute to the development of lupus. These substances are known as messengers that regulate many important functions. But when they are produced too much, it would lead to inflammation and cause lupus. While there are many types, sex hormones like estrogen and testosterone are the most common triggers. In fact, many women suffer from this disease during pregnancy or before menstrual periods when the production of estrogen is high. This might suggest that sexual hormones play an important part in regulating the severity of lupus. [2]
