It’s a timeless question asked by patients and the source of internet myths: Is one gender is more prone to developing hemorrhoids than the other?

While there are a variety of reasons a woman may get more hemorrhoids than a man or vice versa, to say that one gender is more prone to develop hemorrhoids is both misleading and gives the impression that hemorrhoids are a gender-specific issue. This impression can cause embarrassment in patients and prevent them from seeking treatment. [Read more…]