Jen Gunter Instagram – Some people need to look up the words “dismissive” and “gaslighting.” Ahem.
Explaining the state of what evidence based medicine tells us about MHT is not being dismissive or gaslighting. I mean, come on.
Saying women should use MHT (if they want to and it is safe for them and tolerated) for symptoms of menopause is dismissive how? Taps mic, menopause symptoms are not only hot flashes or night sweats.
Explaining that MHT can be good for the bones, but not everyone will need it (and providing tools to help you sort that out, in the podcast) is not being dismissive FFS. Also there are non estrogen therapies for the bones too and weight bearing and resistance training also important (always need that plug).
And explaining that evidence based medicine doesn’t currently support MHT for protecting the heart or the brain is not gaslighting. I really hate when people throw that term around.
Might all this change? Sure! That’s science. But I have said many times before and Professor Susan Davis said it as well, if the evidence were clear it would be in the guidelines. The last Menopause Society guidelines are from 2022 and the international menopause Society has a fantastic tool kit that was published in 2023. That last one is actually linked in the podcast from @feistymenopause
Also, you should listen to the podcast! It was a great episode. | Posted on 05/Aug/2024 06:25:45
