Blood Pressure Monitor -gender specific?? - Tilted Forum Project Discussion Community

Lindy · 04-13-2009, 08:28 AM

I've been shopping (on line) for a home blood pressure monitor. I found one (Omron 7300-W) that is sold as a WOMEN'S monitor, but I can't find anything specific about it that makes it for women.
Is this just marketing, or do women need a specialty blood pressure monitor? And, if so, why? I can't think of any reason, other than that maybe the men's version arm cuff might be too big for accuracy.

Lindy
(125 over 75 in Boston)

genuinegirly · 04-14-2009, 01:46 AM

I don't know an answer to your question, but the Mayo Clinic offers some great tips on self-monitoring your blood pressure, including advice on choosing a blood pressure monitor. It mentions nothing about women/men-specific models.

Link: Get the most out of home blood pressure monitoring - MayoClinic.com

ametc · 04-14-2009, 08:15 PM

I'm in nursing (though unemployed atm :C ) and the only thing gender specific is the average or healthy blood pressures for men and women are slightly different. Not by very much, though The cuff sizes vary with the individual and not neccesarily his/her gender. I dunno what would make a bp monitor for women and not for men... maybe it's pink or a girl color/shape?

04-13-2009, 08:28 AM	#1 (permalink)
Lindy Junkie	Blood Pressure Monitor -gender specific?? I've been shopping (on line) for a home blood pressure monitor. I found one (Omron 7300-W) that is sold as a WOMEN'S monitor, but I can't find anything specific about it that makes it for women. Is this just marketing, or do women need a specialty blood pressure monitor? And, if so, why? I can't think of any reason, other than that maybe the men's version arm cuff might be too big for accuracy. Lindy (125 over 75 in Boston)

04-14-2009, 01:46 AM	#2 (permalink)
genuinegirly Eat your vegetables Super Moderator Location: Arabidopsis-ville	I don't know an answer to your question, but the Mayo Clinic offers some great tips on self-monitoring your blood pressure, including advice on choosing a blood pressure monitor. It mentions nothing about women/men-specific models. Link: Get the most out of home blood pressure monitoring - MayoClinic.com __________________ "Sometimes I have to remember that things are brought to me for a reason, either for my own lessons or for the benefit of others." Cynthetiq "violence is no more or less real than non-violence." roachboy

04-14-2009, 08:15 PM	#3 (permalink)
ametc Psycho	I'm in nursing (though unemployed atm :C ) and the only thing gender specific is the average or healthy blood pressures for men and women are slightly different. Not by very much, though The cuff sizes vary with the individual and not neccesarily his/her gender. I dunno what would make a bp monitor for women and not for men... maybe it's pink or a girl color/shape?