Men face far more social pressure and stress to succeed and provide for their families.
A man who incapable of doin' so can become labeled a failure, both by himself and society.
How often do you hear the term "failure" applied to a woman ?
Vilevile wanawake they are better able to share their problems and get help or ask for help.
I think that might be one of the reasons.
Female might be spared the awful choice .