Truth or really dumb?

[serafina20]

Is it true that most women are anemic, or is that just stupid? Because some man said that a few weeks ago and I thought it sounded dumb. But I didn't say anything because i didn't know him.

Comments

[the-atlien.livejournal.com]

During our periods, we tend to be slighty anemic but for the most part, no.

[maveness.livejournal.com]

The risks for anemia might be higher in women than men, because it can be tied in with our periods and pregnancy. I don't know about the number of women who are possibly anemic in the country though.

But that said, I might need to go to the doctor now. *sigh* I went to do reading on it to see if I could find a quick answer, and dang if I'm not showing the symptoms.

[wanderlustlover]

What they said above is mostly, right. So the answer is no. It's symptoms are usually only more prevelant in woman during certain periods of their lives (the week a month -sometimes and only to some women-, and then during pregnancy), but touside of that it's pretty much even.

I've known a few friends of both sexes who had it.

Word confusion?

[(Anonymous)]

I wasn't there, but perhaps the guy was making a cynical societal comment that most women seem to be anorexic these days. I don't know the guy, I don't personally believe that, but it's another perspective that perhaps the guy had no clue what he was talking about. Either that or I don't. One or the other ;-)

Re: Word confusion?

[serafina20.livejournal.com]

No, he mean anemic. He was talking bout the atkins diet and how it was probably good for women since most women are anemic

[serafina20.livejournal.com]

That's what I thought. Thanks.

[serafina20.livejournal.com]

But that said, I might need to go to the doctor now. *sigh* I went to do reading on it to see if I could find a quick answer, and dang if I'm not showing the symptoms

Of course, I'm normally showing symptoms for about every illness out there when I look something up, so I woudln't panic. :)

Thanks for the info

[serafina20.livejournal.com]

Thanks for the info. I thought it was a bit of a stretch for most women to be anemic their entire lives, but I didn't say anything because even when I know what i"m talking about, I generally sound wrong.

Well...

[nilchance.livejournal.com]

I know that personally, I ended up anemic due to, er, "women's issues" but it's more related to having polycystic ovarian disorder. However, I find it interesting that I exhibited the symptoms of anemia for so long and was told by family and doctors that it was normal. So that makes me think there might be a seed of truth in the statement, but saying most women are anemic seems a little strong.

(That said, slow iron is a beautiful thing in general.)

Re: Word confusion?

[amf-wip.livejournal.com]

Personally, I'm questioning this guy's intelligence just based on the statement that the Atkins Diet could be good for *anyone*. ;)

Cutting out an entire food group... sheesh... (rolls eyes)