In mid November 2012 I wanted to stop using my patches and start using Yam cream. So over a period of 3 months I began to reduce my patches, first I cut my patch in half for 6wks and then 1/4 for 6wks and then I no longer used them. At the same time I began to use the yam cream. I was feeling quite good, … [Read more...]
Tender Breasts
I have in the past suffered with lumpy breast. On discovering the lumps it is then a visit to the doctor who then sends me off to have a mammogram and Ultrasounds who then refers me onto the breast clinic where I have had to have fine needle aspirations. Yuck!!! This always brings with it the worry of … [Read more...]
Is HRT Safe??
When discussing HRT with Dr Margaret Smith some years ago she was quite annoyed at the facts of a report that was being put out to women. These facts caused a great number of women worldwide to become scared and to cease taking HRT. I just came across an article in regards to this showing how evidents … [Read more...]
Great Doctor
I went to my new doctor for my second visit yesterday and how good is she. It's sooo nice to find a doctor who cares about what's happening for you, who understands what you are going through and who takes the time to listen to you and addresses your concerns. I loved how she took time to talk to me … [Read more...]
Just Pull Yourself Together
I have been going through menopause for 12 yrs now, the first 7 yrs were horrendous. I had friends who were going through menopause but not much was said & no one seemed to be suffering like myself???? What's that about!!! I had some friends that seem to breeze through it all & some I'm sure … [Read more...]
Meeting Dr Margaret Smith
In 2007 I had the pleasure of meeting Dr Margaret Smith who helped me immensely. After numerous visits to my local GP (who by the way is a female, a little older than myself & who I thought would understand me), asking for help as I wasn't coping with my menopause, she said "You need to go on … [Read more...]
Lack of choice in hormone therapy
Rachel Browne July 31, 2011 www.smh.com.au/national/health/lack-of-chioce-in-hormone-therapy-20110730-1i5dj.html A NUMBER of leading hormone replacement therapy treatments have been withdrawn from the Australian market over the past two years, prompting concern about a lack of choice for women. Used by … [Read more...]
Letter to Dr Cabot
"This is a letter I sent to Dr cabot 12months ago in shear frustration and desperate for help." Dear Dr Cabot, My name is Linda Butler, I am 50yrs old and I live in a suburb south of Perth Western Australia. In July 2000 I had a Hysterectomy due to having Endometriosis my left ovary was also … [Read more...]
