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MineralMan

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12. Skene's gland is homologous with the prostate

Tue Nov 12, 2013, 04:22 PM

Nov 2013

gland in women.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Skene's_gland

ETA: Rarely, adenocarcinoma of that gland occurs, and it, too, is almost indistinguishable from prostate cancer.

Little known information. There are very few unique differences between men and women on a structural basis. Homology is pretty much universal. Here's a list of homologous parts of the human reproductive system:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_homologues_of_the_human_reproductive_system

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I would like to have a discussion about whether women think men should have prostate exams [View all] CreekDog Nov 2013 OP

Seriously. ancianita Nov 2013 #1

Over 40 it is a good thing to do. R. Daneel Olivaw Nov 2013 #2

Skene's gland is homologous with the prostate MineralMan Nov 2013 #12

What the what the what? WilliamPitt Nov 2013 #3

That, too. Yearly. ancianita Nov 2013 #4

Mocking this - TBF Nov 2013 #17

. CreekDog Nov 2013 #18

Yes In_The_Wind Nov 2013 #5

Damn. We missed it! It's a good issue for 2014, though. Right? ancianita Nov 2013 #6

morally? margeys Nov 2013 #7

Actually this is series because it's hugh! BlueToTheBone Nov 2013 #24

This is a response to another thread, I believe. cyberswede Nov 2013 #49

welcome to DU gopiscrap Nov 2013 #79

I think a more appropriate question would be whether men should be allowed boner pills. Sheldon Cooper Nov 2013 #8

Only if they change the formal name to "Boner Pills." Orrex Nov 2013 #20

"Boner Pills" is the name of my punk band. Dr. Strange Nov 2013 #23

As a matter of fact, Pittsburgh has an undead pirate-themed band called The Bloody Seamen Orrex Nov 2013 #28

How about "Boehner Pills"? LadyHawkAZ Nov 2013 #58

I'll go along with that! Sheldon Cooper Nov 2013 #29

Boner pills make me uncomfortable. I would never take one. Arugula Latte Nov 2013 #33

Agreed. Sheldon Cooper Nov 2013 #35

Well, you know, E.D. was a potential pitfall for ALL of us. Arugula Latte Nov 2013 #37

Heh. Sheldon Cooper Nov 2013 #39

win CreekDog Nov 2013 #59

We shouldn't have to pay for people to have sex gollygee Nov 2013 #70

I agree, Sheldon C. All that stuff "down there" is Gawd's Will. Also, men should have to ask... Hekate Nov 2013 #42

Morally? Wait Wut Nov 2013 #9

This will clear things up. See this thread: Arugula Latte Nov 2013 #34

I was confused too! xmas74 Nov 2013 #36

Yeah...it didn't clear things up. Wait Wut Nov 2013 #38

Okay, this thread is a satire. The original was a man judging abortion. Arugula Latte Nov 2013 #40

I got that. Wait Wut Nov 2013 #46

And how guilty they should be over their decision, too Lars39 Nov 2013 #10

Do you have a pintobean Nov 2013 #11

Prostate exams should be offered at limited clinics across each state. peace13 Nov 2013 #13

Door to door prostate checking....for free. Sheepshank Nov 2013 #81

I'm ethically uncomfortable with prostate exams. LanternWaste Nov 2013 #14

win CreekDog Nov 2013 #16

+1 Hekate Nov 2013 #45

+2 Starry Messenger Nov 2013 #50

+3 LadyHawkAZ Nov 2013 #53

What would people do, if they weren't allowed to "critique" the behavior and choices of others? Warren DeMontague Nov 2013 #75

Not unless they really really REALLY need one. gollygee Nov 2013 #15

It was already discussed and decided. lumberjack_jeff Nov 2013 #19

No, she did not decide the morality CreekDog Nov 2013 #21

Also, I think the "she" he is referring to is Sebellius?? boston bean Nov 2013 #67

Who is she? nt boston bean Nov 2013 #65

Prostate exams should be safe, legal, and rare. nt LumosMaxima Nov 2013 #22

... Arugula Latte Nov 2013 #43

Only via Trans-Rectal Ultrsound nt One_Life_To_Give Nov 2013 #25

Oooooo. DUzy. Hekate Nov 2013 #47

Only if I get to pick the sound JustABozoOnThisBus Nov 2013 #63

I think they probably should el_bryanto Nov 2013 #26

The moral question is tied to the medical question of preventive care. From experience I know ancianita Nov 2013 #27

What? HappyMe Nov 2013 #30

All I know is, I saw this in the Hammacher Schlemmer Catalog Warren DeMontague Nov 2013 #31

Yup, that Hammacher Schlemmer is bleeding edge in DIY! ancianita Nov 2013 #32

I dont get it. Warren DeMontague Nov 2013 #52

Well, I don't think we women should have to PAY for them. frazzled Nov 2013 #41

Hey, we're getting a group of people together to go protest at the health clinic this weekend. Arugula Latte Nov 2013 #48

Sounds like the Lord's work, Sister! frazzled Nov 2013 #77

Great! We might even tauntingly wave Depends at them! Arugula Latte Nov 2013 #78

If men were able to get pregnant would abortions be an issue ? Autumn Nov 2013 #44

Yes, because just as some men are pro choice, some women are anti choice. Warren DeMontague Nov 2013 #55

It's a very clear gender division. That some women are anti-choice says nothing. Gravitycollapse Nov 2013 #68

Ok Warren DeMontague Nov 2013 #71

Like I said, that some women support abortion says nothing. Gravitycollapse Nov 2013 #72

I can? Warren DeMontague Nov 2013 #74

No. jeff47 Nov 2013 #56

They'd be as easily available as vasectomy's if men cold get pregnant. LanternWaste Nov 2013 #73

There is also the "full frontal" complete with the squish-em-flat machiny thingy...OK just lower libdem4life Nov 2013 #51

That should be mandatory - monthly. Just in case. nt TBF Nov 2013 #62

If I agree to put my prostate gland up for adoption, Nye Bevan Nov 2013 #54

And clearly you can't have such an exam in a "regular" office jeff47 Nov 2013 #57

And it's generally a good idea if you buy stock in the companies TBF Nov 2013 #60

Do men go to women and ask them about whether to have prostrate exams? JoePhilly Nov 2013 #61

Sort of, yes I do ask a woman. JustABozoOnThisBus Nov 2013 #64

That's a very good reason. JoePhilly Nov 2013 #76

I think all men need monthly fertility exams. kestrel91316 Nov 2013 #66

i'd like the men in my life to get screened and insurance should cover it La Lioness Priyanka Nov 2013 #69

If performed according to ritual procon Nov 2013 #80

The real question should be whether men show the self worth required to take on this regimen ancianita Nov 2013 #82

Twice a year for those who keep yapping about "rare", and can't mind thier own business. idwiyo Nov 2013 #83