15-03-2015, 04:04 PM
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Who do we believe?
An excerpt from todays paper:"On February 15th a new study said women over 50 who are taking HRT had a hugely increased risk of developing ovarian cancer.
This week, another study says women taking HRT in their fifties could slash the risk of heart disease and premature death.
So what the hell do we do? Do we take it nor not?"
Fortunately this doesn't affect me, as I never took it anyway, but this type of conflicting information must cause a dilemma for some.
This happens time and again. We're told what's best one minute, then after half the women in the nation are doing it, they change their minds. I wish the bods would make sure of their facts before they publish information.
15-03-2015, 04:59 PM
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Re: Who do we believe?
I would say it depends how bad your symptoms are and whether you can cope without as to the decision you make, then you have to look at family traits and factors and take a leap of faith one way or another.Personally despite my GP pushing the tablets I refuse to take them if I can get through this without I will. Not easy or nice at the moment but I am determined not to give in.
15-03-2015, 05:41 PM
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Re: Who do we believe?
Originally Posted by Mups
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An excerpt from todays paper:"On February 15th a new study said women over 50 who are taking HRT had a hugely increased risk of developing ovarian cancer.
This week, another study says women taking HRT in their fifties could slash the risk of heart disease and premature death.
So what the hell do we do? Do we take it nor not?"
Fortunately this doesn't affect me, as I never took it anyway, but this type of conflicting information must cause a dilemma for some.
This happens time and again. We're told what's best one minute, then after half the women in the nation are doing it, they change their minds. I wish the bods would make sure of their facts before they publish information.
I had years of waking almost every hour due to hot flushes, but I still didn't take HRT. Not that I think people shouldn't take it, but just not for me unless there was no option.
15-03-2015, 05:42 PM
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Re: Who do we believe?
Originally Posted by Julie1962
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I would say it depends how bad your symptoms are and whether you can cope without as to the decision you make, then you have to look at family traits and factors and take a leap of faith one way or another.Personally despite my GP pushing the tablets I refuse to take them if I can get through this without I will. Not easy or nice at the moment but I am determined not to give in.
15-03-2015, 05:49 PM
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Re: Who do we believe?
I think they make it up as they go along, to be honest. I was put into surgical menopause last year and was told not to take hrt because some women are still on it in their 70's because they're scared to come off it. I've been exceptionally lucky because I can't say I've had any symptoms, other than the duvet off/on all night! I sometimes wonder if my antidepressant has helped me through.15-03-2015, 06:00 PM
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Re: Who do we believe?
Originally Posted by orangutan
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Julie, I'm concerned if your GP is pushing HRT for you with your cancer history???
15-03-2015, 06:26 PM
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Re: Who do we believe?
Originally Posted by Julie1962
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I don't think they read the notes to be fair they don't have time I would guess. It's important to do your own research AND make them aware of you history each visit IMO
15-03-2015, 06:39 PM
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Re: Who do we believe?
Originally Posted by Myra
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There's a failing in your practise as everything is online and it should "warn" of a mis- prescribed drug. Sorry to hear that. You are being failed which is awful.
15-03-2015, 06:44 PM
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Re: Who do we believe?
Originally Posted by Julie1962
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They do have computer problems a lot, usually hand write notes to be put into the system after the consultation. Currently they have lost my husbands prescription he put in last week, it has been written and signed, they just can't find it. I went round as many local chemists on Friday as I could to see if it had been sent to one of them but no luck so far. It's like a French farce at times.
That just is not good enough. My goodness, my docs are gods compared to that lol.
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