Many medical advances have been made that are considered revolutionary for health care and society in general. There is no denying that HRT is one of them – many women consider it.
life changing, even saving.
However, there has been much controversy, in part due to outdated data linking treatment to an increased risk of breast cancer and dementia.
There is also a label. The narrative around menopause often boils down to it being a natural part of aging, while sitcoms make fun of hot flashes and silly behavior.
Menopause Specialist Dr. Louise Newson says she has seen “hundreds if not thousands” of patients suffering from joint pain, poor sleep, memory loss, fatigue, dry eyes, depression and anxiety. All this is at best a hindrance, at worst exhausting. These symptoms can cause women to quit their jobs, disrupt family life and ruin relationships. spoil life.
Therefore, we are discouraged by the fact that women in underserved areas are the least likely to access treatment, especially given the widespread shortage of medicines. Meanwhile, women in these areas may also be too embarrassed to seek help. Some may not even connect these worrisome symptoms to their hormone levels, and worse, their GP is unable to do so.
This is not the only time female symptoms are ignored or ignored. Women silently suffered from excruciating endometriosis, chronic pain or severe morning sickness. The symptoms of a heart attack, while familiar to men, are different for women and put them at greater risk.
HRT should not be a “lifestyle drug” available only to the middle class. Change starts with our government and healthcare professionals to make this access available to everyone. It can really change lives.
Source: I News
I’m Raymond Molina, a professional writer and journalist with over 5 years of experience in the media industry. I currently work for 24 News Reporters, where I write for the health section of their news website. In my role, I am responsible for researching and writing stories on current health trends and issues. My articles are often seen as thought-provoking pieces that provide valuable insight into the state of society’s wellbeing.