Author: katana45
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What do I want for us?
As I am continuing my research on Menopause, interrupted by episodes of depression, crying while watching dogs being reunited with their owner, eating because I am sad because I am gaining weight, I am starting to form clearer ideas on what I want from this not yet fully formed and…
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The level of knowledge/education on Menopause among patients
Sadly, in many medical systems around the world, you need to advocate for yourself and not give up if you want your problem solved. But that implies that you have knowledge about your condition, your options, the outcomes. What happens if you don’t? It should not come as a surprise…
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The level of knowledge/education on Menopause among doctors
After an already bad start (the flawed WHI study, the drop in HRT use after the publication of its results, the absence of studies centered on the right age group of women) we are confronted with other obstacles in the proper management of menopause, one of them being the lack…
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Research on research
Before analyzing any situation, I want to gather as much information as possible for making an informed decision. What baffled me 7-9 months ago when I started working on this blog was that I could not find many studies on HRT use, benefits – risks, outcomes based on the age…
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HRT (Hormone Replacement Therapy) /MHT (Menopausal Hormone Treatment)/ Estrogen therapy – what websites from other countries say.
Cancer Research UK has a more sensible approach to HRT. Given that their website page was last reviewed on March 22, 2023 is a very good sign for me, as it means they see this chapter as continuing learning and keeping abreast of scientific progress – as it should be,…
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