[Jemian]

Ladies, as you reach a certain age, sometimes procedures are suggested to help you adjust to the challenges.

This article indicates that perhaps you may want to rethink those procedures. I am glad that I haven't gone down that route.

Yes, it has been suggested for me. My reason for declining is that I didn't feel a chemical fix for a self-limiting problem is appropriate.

[Jemian]

CIA: Sadam, Dangerous Personality

Actually, the title of the article is misleading. The label comes from a FORMER CIA psychologist. Although this may seem like a no-brainer, perhaps by releasing reports such as this one, the admin is establishing the ground-swell needed to justify a covert op.

[Molly Pitcher]

Jemian, that is an interesting development.

Part of the reason for the treatment is self-limiting, but other reasons, like the bone-loss element is not.

But like you, am glad I haven't taken that route...

We probably don't want to turn the thread today into a discussion of this subject, but if anyone is facing this decision and wants to contact me via FRmail, feel free...

[lysie]

My reason for declining is that I didn't feel a chemical fix for a self-limiting problem is appropriate.

Exactly. Thanks.

[Guenevere]

#16....Thanks Jemian.....My Mags & I were just talking about this.....

...My Magnolias are at different levels of menopause....

..Some have gone through it...

.some haven't.....(I haven't).....

...Many of them have found this wonderful little herb supplement ....at the local health food store.

I'm sure it's not for everyone, and I'm not recommending it.....

...but it seems to give relief to my friends.

Also, for everyone who can, I recommend getting a complete physical so your doctor has a good profile....as you approach this season in your life.

My doctor has had me take an EKG, chest xray, bone density scan, etc......so he can monitor any changes.

I just attended a 'health talk'.....and another doctor was giving the women present the OK for hormone replacement....(this was several weeks ago)

...She didn't exactly pan the little herbal remedy I mentioned, but she didn't flat out deny it either.

....My suggestion is ask your doctor what he thinks.

My doctor takes a more holistic approach to medicine, and is not fast to recommend pills & such.

Good Morning Everyone :)

[kassie]

Ha Jennings is such a looser!

I read that article yesterday and sent it on to several of my family members who have chosen to do HRT.

[Holding Our Breath]

Jemian, My doctor told me I didn't need them after I had surgery. My husband's family was outraged! They think every women needs them! Well, aren't I lucky?

[Holding Our Breath]

Oh, I forgot to say, they also think if a woman reaches a certain age, well, she just has to be going through the thros of a certain affliction!

[bevlar]

Good Morning Jemian and all you ladies out there: I have long said that Estrogen and the "synthetic" Progesterone combination, was a dangerous drug for those women who have not had a hysterectomy. Estrogen, used with the natural cream Progesterone, has not shown negative results in recent studies.

We had summer here on the N OR coast! It came on July 9th this year and was 99 degrees! Now, we are back to the mid 50's.