why are bad things that happen to women named after men?

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why are bad things that happen to women named after men?

MENstruation MENopause HISterectomy

2006-11-15 09:49:22 · 4 answers · asked by Dhaircutta 3 in Health ➔ Women's Health

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MENtally ill.* Hysterectomy.* MENtally challenged people.

2006-11-15 09:54:27 · answer #1 · answered by StarShine G 7 · 3⤊ 1⤋

Menstruation and menopause are both derived from the the Latin root "mensis," meaning "month."

Hysterectomy and hysteria are derived from the Greek root "hystera," meaning "womb."

So they're actually not named after men at all.

2006-11-15 17:55:07 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 0⤋

Because we have to blame men for something?

2006-11-15 17:53:40 · answer #3 · answered by * tj * 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋

the question is: Do you pay royalties when you steal other people's material?

2006-11-15 17:53:04 · answer #4 · answered by sydmeister 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋