Fri, Sep-27-02, 18:33
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Lover of Life
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Plan: General Low Carb
Stats: 233/169/160
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Progress: 88%
Location: West Central Texas
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Eden
I agree with Rosebud seeing another doctor might be in order to get a second opinion on HRT.
Has your mom ever considered taking natural alternatives to help with some of her symptoms? I believe the hormone in the study was Prempro which is estrogen and progestin for postmenopausal women.
I personally do not want to be on HRT, I do have heart disease and osteoporosis in my family but refuse to be on prescriptions.
A lot of ladies don't give the supplements enough time to work, sometimes it can take up to two months before the hot flashes and mood swings subside.
------ A word of caution ----------
Quote from article date Sept. 1, 2002 from Healthscout.com
"While the slight risks found with Prempro, including heart attack, stroke and breast cancer, were found to outweigh its benefits, experts <b>caution</b> that some of the alternatives -- especially nutritional supplements -- have been studied even less than Prempro, and could pose risks of their own".
Educating oneself on natural alternatives is a must.
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