Originally Posted by
Traffic Jam
I’ve been doing a lot of reading on menopause and hormone therapy and I’m appalled at the misinformation we have been fed through the years, leading to incorrect conclusions that have been accepted by much of society as the truth.
Much of what we are told about the risks of HT is based on the 2002 Women’s Health Initiative which is a flawed study. Indeed, the history of HT through the years is quite fascinating, especially how our collective perception was affected by marketing tactics.
We’re not supposed to believe what we read on the internet, but it still astounds me that so much available information, even from supposedly well-regarded sources, continues to use the 2002 study and disseminate that information to women. I’ve also found reputable sources using a combination of the most up-to-date information mixed with some of the incorrect conclusions from the WHI study. In addition, many, many medical providers haven’t kept up with the research and can’t be relied on to correctly educate their patients.
Women are being failed by the medical community.
If your quality life is being negatively impacted by menopause symptoms, I strongly urge you to read the 2017 position statement of the North American Menopause Society, locate a physician who is a member of NAMS, have an in-depth discussion about your risks and benefits of HT and alternatives, and develop a plan for improving your life.
Happy hiking.