It has opened up debate. But she didn't explain why she was seeing a Private Specialist. Whether she had problems with her GP or whether she opted to go private as it was quicker and a more direct approach?
Jennie Murray was not the best person to discuss about HRT though I suppose, because she has been open about taking it a well as being diagnosed with breast disease, Mierella was able to approach her.
Interesting that they were taken to a Japanese sushi bar ......... some plant based foods are supposed to increase oestrogens however:
I was told after breast treatment to avoid anything that increased oestrogen so how does that equate? The last thing my Oncologist told me was "No HRT for you!" Then prescribed
Tamoxifen which almost killed me.
It was also not pointed out that Japanese women *used* to have less menopasusal symptoms but in more recent years, particularly since fast food arrived on the islands, that women are in fact, suffering more ........... of course I can't remember where I read that but it was in the last 5 years.
As for cycling
if they saw the state of our roads they wouldn't suggest it as an option. It was a bit behind the times, its' been known for years that brisk walking, 10 mins. daily, helps stave off osteoporosis. Add to that many Educational Authorities selling off playgrounds for housing, with the agreement of the Governments of the Day, means that children have less exercise. Here, because the children would have to walk the mile to the playing fields from school, when the bus costs went up 'too high', they no longer get taken to do 'games'
. Add to that many more children not eating dairy and in general, not going out to play ....... they are laying down problems Whole Sale!
This programme needs a follow up. Maybe send her information about MM .......... ? as well as letting her know how difficult it is for patients to get appropriate consideration.
Her Gynae may have whispered that she will remain on HRT for Life doesn't equate to what she would tell her clients ;-). Had she said there is no need to stop after 5 years, it would have had more impact for me. Why is it such a difficulty in deciding, if it were diabetic treatment no one would consider stopping it!
