Yesterday as I was getting dressed for work I grabbed a pair of slacks that I hadn’t worn for a while. They fit me perfectly. They were lovely on me. So I was a little disappointed.
What good does that do us?
I saw my business partner as I was heading out the door this morning. Did you know that Monday was Menopause Day she asked? I didn’t.
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To supplement or not to supplement, that is a topic sure to cause a stir. But for those of us who have already chosen to supplement the more pressing issue becomes finding the right balance.
I really hate stereotypes but sometimes they make their way stealthily into our subconscious.
Apparently I am guilty of harboring some male/female stereotypes – although I am loathe to admit this.
Whether or not to use hormones is a difficult enough choice. Yet once a woman has made her decision – either way – the whole world chimes in to tell her that it’s the wrong choice.
I’ve been tempted to be one of those “know it alls”. But I remember the research and thought process that preceded my own choice. It is my expectation and hope that those around me will respect my choice and not try to scare me into changing my mind, whether or not they agree. I also understand that an impassioned warning from friends and/or family is a caring and concerned gesture, so I appreciate the sentiment. What I don’t appreciate is the “know it all” attitude that presumes a thought process superior to mine. Let’s face it – no one really knows for sure!
In my prior explorations of this topic I’ve received a mixed bag of comments. Women feel strongly about this issue whichever viewpoint they espouse.
Now I come to a point that will be sure to rouse the ire of many. I truly mean no disrespect to those who have been burdened with horribly tragic medical nightmares, but I feel compelled to ask a few questions because I’m genuinely confused.
I have corresponded with some women who say that they have tried supplementing hormones and that those hormones have directly caused them to contract breast cancer. I do know that some forms of breast cancer are fed by estrogen so it would make perfect sense for those women to avoid estrogen at all cost. I also know that it is likely that most women are not aware of this predisposition prior to experiencing the disease, which is why taking hormones is considered a risk.
My questions are these: is there a small group of women with a predisposition for breast cancer that is exacerbated by estrogen? Is the negative groundswell against estrogen predominately for this reason, the uncertainty as to whether or not you might be one of the women with this predisposition?
I do know that some physicians are concerned about the lack of solid data either for or against the supplementation of hormones, but some are willing to acknowledge that lack of data is not a reason to indict supplementing hormones, merely of proceeding with caution.
I am genuinely interested in knowing if there is any solid proof that bio-identical hormone supplementation is dangerous for the majority of women, or if there is just not enough evidence compounded by the fact that there is a whole lot of negative supposition. Would women who have contracted breast cancer after trying hormone supplementation have contracted the disease anyway?
I would honestly like to know.
It was a warm Saturday evening and I had to attend the wedding of a young employee from my company. I dressed in my best black cocktail dress and heels and was feeling fairly pleased with myself when Joe, my husband, and I headed over to the festivities.
It can be every bit as good as or sometimes even better than it was 30 years ago.
This October will mark the six year anniversary of my hysterectomy and I have no complaints about life without a period.
Most of the women I work with are still dealing with the inconvenience and discomfort caused by menstruation but it doesn’t come up in conversation much so I am blissfully unaware.
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I woke up this morning and looked in the mirror. There were two zits on my face. Really? Is that necessary?
Then it dawned on me. Earlier that week my hormone mixture had been adjusted slightly. Very slightly. But that was enough to cause the breakout. It’s amazing how just a minor hormonal alteration can cause such a discernable impact on the body. And that’s only the part that’s physically evident. That lead me to think.
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