Menstrual Suppression for Soldiers and Astronauts

  • Thread starter Thread starter QuizBowlNerd
  • Start date Start date
Status
Not open for further replies.
Oh. Because it looked to me like the objection was about whether problematic menstrual cycles or lesser physical strength would be a hindrance in the ability to serve well in combat situations. I didn’t see anyone say anything about women needing to be housewives or that that is ALL they can do.
 
I was exaggerating.

I was also being sarcastic.

I apologize for the misunderstanding.
 
According to this article, the military actually instructs women to stop contraception prior to being deployed because sexual intercourse is not allowed. It’s female soldiers who are asking for it because they desire to suppress their cycles.

Loading…

www.reuters.com
 
Elizabeth3 said:
Combat is very different now than it used to be with technological advances. Are there any combat situations today in which a woman’s lesser physical strength would put the lives of those in her unit in danger?
Click to expand...
Yes, which is why the services require women to pass the same standard for each job as a man would. Men are, on average, larger and stronger, but there are small weak men, and large strong women. Not every woman can do every job, but not every man can do every job either. Both have to meet standards.
 
Elizabeth3 said:
Didn’t the military lower standards so more women could be admitted?
Click to expand...
I don’t recall that happening. Even if it did, we are talking about two different things. Even once you are in the military you have to qualify for any particular job. The qualifications to join the Army are different for men and women, but the qualifications to fly an Apache helicopter are the same for men and women, for example.
 
TMC said:
Even once you are in the military you have to qualify for any particular job. The qualifications to join the Army are different for men and women, but the qualifications to fly an Apache helicopter are the same for men and women, for example.
Click to expand...
I’m glad to hear that’s the case. Perhaps what I recall is all the controversy a few years back when women were admitted to combat and how a lowering of standards would weaken combat units.
 
That’s the question, would it hinder a woman from flying or others from deploying into action in combat ?
 
My answer?

No it shouldn’t.

At least for flying fighter or transport jets.

G forces don’t care if a woman has her period or not. Neither does the aircraft care.

As for her cognitive abilities, no change in there.

As far as I know a woman’s intellect does not suffer from performance degradation when her period arrives.
 
But according to the article, if women aren’t allowed to suppress their cycles, it could hinder some from serving.
 
It hasn’t hindered anyone before and women in the military isn’t exactly a new thing.

It hasn’t hindered me when I served before.

Why is this a thing now?

Now if it hinders some now, then they shouldn’t join.
 
Last edited:
Women serving in combat is relatively new and we haven’t fought a formidable enemy

Even when women flew combat jets in Iraq and Afghanistan, the enemy was either non-existent as they had no air force, or incompetent.

Also, as of yet, women haven’t served in infantry combat units that I know of.

The Marines tried sending 19 through Officers Infantry Combat school and all 19 dropped out. This was just a few years ago, and I don’t know if that’s changed.
 
JimR-OCDS said:
ut according to the article, if women aren’t allowed to suppress their cycles, it could hinder some from serving.
Click to expand...
Again, that article is not official Army or DOD policy. It’s one individual Army officers opinion. It’s just an article. Its not necessarily Gospel truth.
 
Well as far as combat jets are concerned there may not be the need for pilots, male or female, now that drones are getting more sophisticated.

Warfare is changing. Gone is the Cold War model.

Now cyber security will be more crucial and more important than ever.
 
Last edited:
But she’s presenting it as woman are complaining that when women soldiers are deployed, they’re not allowed to suppress their cycles.

So, it’s seems to be her opinion based on an Army Regulation
 
Drones still can’t carry the pay load of a jet and there will always be a need for air superiority in a time of war.

Warfare is changing, but boots on the ground will still be needed
 
I don’t see how a woman taking birth control pills would be the military’s business any way, except if they have a rule about not letting people who are dependant on medication serving or something like that.
 
Status
Not open for further replies.
Back
Top