Sex hormones and the immune system: a bibliometric analysis

Background Sex hormones are considered to have complex impacts on immune responses, and interest in the role of sex hormones in affecting the immune system has increased significantly over the last decade. Methods This descriptive bibliometric analysis revealed the pattern of publications on sex hormones and the immune system. The Scopus database was used, and bibliometric analysis was applied to demonstrate the most productive authors, countries, affiliations, journals, and keywords used related to this topic. Results For the years 2000 to 2023, 928 articles were included, and the number of annual publications about sex hormones and the immune system increased markedly. The highest number of articles were published in the U.S. (331 articles), the most productive authors were Boyd, R.L. and Chaves-Pozo, E. by 6 articles for each, Inserm University shared the most published articles (14 articles), and Plos One journal had the largest number of publications (17 articles). Conclusion Sex hormones play complex roles in affecting the immune system, and this bibliometric analysis concentrated on the significant interest that has appeared in the research community concerning these roles.