Hello,
Yes most who do have it are female. Mine came about due to chronic stress - abuse (some physical, most mental and emotional) and then an auto accident.
I used to take rx pain killers and anti depressants which only made me worse over time. I switched to alternative therapies/natural therapies around 2002. The only rx I have now is for the testosterone. The alternative/natural therapies have helped me considerably. I've used essential oils, essences - like the Bach remedies, and homeopathic remedies.
the Sailor