WOMENS-HEALTH Messages for June, 1998: Re: Do males have a pain equivalent to female repro problems?

Re: Do males have a pain equivalent to female repro problems?

From: Julia (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Mon, 15 Jun 1998 15:19:05 -0500 (CDT)

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At Thu, 11 Jun 1998, Jane wrote: >
>I find it depressing to be among one of thousands
>of women tackling my own "female" problems/pain.
>The men around me have no clue as to the kind of
>pain and suffering women writing to this forum
>have had to endure. I know that "Life is not fair",
>however I'd REALLY like to know if there are any problems
>that men face - especially relating to reproductive
>organs that place men in equally distressing roles.
>How can one half of the population get "away" with
>less challenges?
>
>Bewildered,
>Jane Brewster M.A.

What about the significantly fewer years of life that men enjoy than women? What is the difference in life expectancy...5 years at least I think? Would you trade 'female problems' for 5 years of life (presuming of course the problems themselves are not life-threatening). Also, as women age, they tend to remain more mentally alert than men for a longer time. If I recall, a recent study actually found that men's brains shrink quite rapidly as they age while women's don't!

Also, I personally prefer to be the one with the choices and reponsibilities associated with bringing children into the world. Men have choices and reponsibilities too, but not to the extent that women do. I like to be the one with the right to say, "OK I'm going to have this child!" A man can't make that decision, ultimately.

Finally, I would never trade the close, intimate friendships I share with other women. No heterosexual man I know has ever achieved such a high level of intimacy with same-sex friends.

I hope that these can put a more positive light on being female, despite the physical difficulties!

--
Julia

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