Comments on: Why Do Women Bruise More Easily Than Men?

By: RP

RP — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 20:58:07 +0000

I can confirm from personal experience that women do indeed bruise far more easily than men (and not just in the way that men get ‘man flu’ whilst women get ‘some minor sniffles’ either!). I changed sex eight years ago, and my body has had therefore had plenty of time to change over to a new hormonal regime. Amongst the many, many fascinating changes I’ve seen and felt in that time, one distinct difference has been that physical activities I used to be able to do without bruising (such as playing 5-a-side football) now leave me black and blue!, especially on my calves and thighs! I was rather shocked when I first experienced this phenomenon, as I’d just played what I thought was a fairly normal, fun game of football with no outrageous tackling or anything; then, next morning, I woke up looking like I’d been beaten with a baseball bat on my legs!

Ah well, I wouldn’t change my new body for anything (not even to be able to play footie again without looking like a car crash victim!). Thanks for your article, which helped me understand the mechanics behind the easy bruising a little better. : )

By: cindy

cindy — Tue, 19 Oct 2010 00:45:06 +0000

the guy i hope to leave likes to bite/pinch me and leaves bruises–why? how can he stand to see me with his marks

By: Do Women Bruise More Easily Than Men? | Vivastic

Do Women Bruise More Easily Than Men? | Vivastic — Fri, 25 Jun 2010 01:02:04 +0000

[...] that bruise like a peach, and although in many ways we’re a lot tougher than we look when it comes to bruises it’s true: we really do get them more often and more easily than men [...]

By: Beck

Beck — Mon, 18 May 2009 14:52:39 +0000

@Rock I also bruise very easily although I didn't realize women were more inclined to bruising then men. I use Bruise Relief. I bought it at CVS. It doesn't contain arnica. It is all natural and it's worked great for me and for my husband actually.

By: Paul

Paul — Sun, 07 Dec 2008 20:53:51 +0000

I’ve used BruiseMD actually and I found it very effective. Taking Arnica orally is not recommended, really it should just be used topically.

By: Rock

Rock — Sat, 22 Nov 2008 00:31:34 +0000

I was referred to a new product, BruiseMD, to handle a large bruise. Primarily, it contained Bromelain and Papain. Is anyone familiar with either of these natural enzymes? Dr. Benabio wrote an article on Bromelain, recently. Bromelain is from the pineapple fruit and Papain is from papaya. On the other hand, some other folks swear by Arnica. My research says not to take Arnica orally. However, Arnica tablets are sold. All I need is something safe and efficient, to get rid of a painful and unsightly bruise. Help!

By: theodora gaetan

theodora gaetan — Tue, 19 Aug 2008 10:23:14 +0000

I bruise easily so does my sister. I heard that it’s better to press and rub on it; it kind of hurts but the bruises disappear in about 3 days. It is a much better way then waiting and covering it with makeup… Good luck!

By: Cindy

Cindy — Mon, 14 Jul 2008 04:33:16 +0000

I bruise easy, my husband thinks I am low on iron.Could it be true?

By: Dr. Benabio

Dr. Benabio — Fri, 21 Mar 2008 13:07:25 +0000

Oh yeah, they’re a riot alright.

By: Dr. Val

Dr. Val — Thu, 20 Mar 2008 02:06:07 +0000

I’d like to meet the “thick skinned” women in your family… they sound like a riot!