Gender-Based Clinical Differences in Hymenoptera Venom Poisoning: A Retrospective Study From Taiwan (April 2021 to March 2023).

Hymenoptera stings are a common cause of emergency visits. This study aims to assess potential gender disparities in clinical presentation and outcomes of Hymenoptera stings. Medical records were collected from a single medical center in Northern Taiwan, covering the period from April 1, 2021, to March 31, 2023. A total of 87 patients with confirmed Hymenoptera sting incidents were identified. Data on gender, sting location, clinical presentation, diagnostic evaluation, complications, treatment, and clinical outcomes were analyzed. Among the 87 patients, 47.1% were male and 52.9% were female, showing a nearly balanced distribution of cases. Females experienced a higher rate of stings during holidays. Males, however, were more likely to suffer from severe systemic reactions and had a higher average number of stings compared to females (1.3 vs. 1.0, =0.049). Males are at higher risk for multiple stings and severe systemic reactions from Hymenoptera stings. Additionally, females tend to experience more stings during spring and autumn compared to males.