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Pharmacology estrogens and progestogens (progestins) Should I, shouldn't I? Opinions on taking the plunge. Doctors talk about it Decisions, decisions Considering long term hormone risks and possible benefits Going off it. Can't stand it any longer - or think it's prudent to quit? PremproProvera et al (medroxyprogesterone acetate) Cenestin conjugated estrogens The question of "natural"hormones) definitions and terminology, claims and justifications for OTC "natural progesterone" creams, women's views on NHRT/HRT, "estrogen dominance", NP use , international viewpoints of the use of natural progesterone DES - a cautionary tale. Compare this marketting with these days.. Names of most prescribed (US) ovarian hormones Photomicrographs of ovarian hormones Names of UK hormones |
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Don't have local resources? Look here for hints on accessing books from a distance There's only one newsgroup-
but there *are* other places to interact with menopausal women.
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Broad views of the process and what it has meant/means to some who see it as a developmental period, rather than the beginning of the end.
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Disease and Constructing Experience: Menopausal Women's Resistance to Medical
Hegemony* is
an anthropological inquiry into Western society's construction of menopause,
a theme which is an excellent fit for this site.
The author, Katherine J Zamecki, writes: ...I think this study is relevant to all women because it pertains to the construction and control of the female body, the increasing growth of medical hegemony, and the significance of listening to and learning from women. It is only by sharing experiences across age and regardless of race or class, that women can assert the significance of their personal narratives and possibly lead the way to a future of change.This is a complete thesis which necessarily requires an academic tone but I think it has something for everyone. It is very long but divided into convenient sections which I have listed in the Table of Contents *hegemony: preponderant influence or authority of one individual or social group over another. |
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philosophical physicalmedical industry's attack on women Philosophical topicsIncreased wakefulness is not insomnia Feel the Fear - and do it anyway Feminine Muddle -The value of irrationality Why the need for a Magic Pill? ....no other method of coping and no history of finding out how to operate in vague and uncertain terrrain? Seeking a "cure" for menopause Why after so many years and so many women going through this can no-one really figure out what's going on?. Messages We're Sent Sometimes the dreadful negative anticipation makes an experience worse than if it were treated more matter-of-factly. "Early" (?) Menopause The real tragedy of this is felt by any woman who feels she has many extra years for family planning Physical topicsProlactin-stress-hot flashes? Castration- a shocking term for a shocking procedure? Butchering Women- is efficiency the only concern? A Sacred Horse Getting real about types of estrogen Women are not rodents - so ignore the risks. Menomyth of osteoporosis Insurance and screening tests Medical/drug industry's attack on womenThe Emperor's Clothes - "estrogen dominance" What your body is telling you is wrongYou're not normal, but if you suffer enough we can help you fake it. Combatting the medical industry's threats ...a drug dependent simulation of a more immature hormonal state The real peril of menopause attack on your finances Chemically confident (or so pharmaceutically stultified she's unaware FSH test for menopause a worthless, single shot in the dark blood test? The subtle selling of estrogen How do women "lose" estrogen? First, do no harm Short term HRT proved riskier Non-contraceptive Uses for Estrogen Drugs - FDA hearing - Osteoporosis MPA (Cycrin, Provera et al) as "cure" for endometrial cancer "A bit of HRT history" - comments on FDA transcript Is Osteoporosis a menopausal disease? or is it greatly exaggerated? Perplexed by Placebo FDA hearings on studies using drugs for hot flash relief A message from Belize one woman's opinion on estrogen Estrogen is a "known carcinogen" - or is it? "A possible conflict of interest" Alice Through the Menopause a satirical response to the early stopping of the E+P arm of the WHI trial Fictional doctor-patient discussion in the wake of the early stopping of WHI |
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This is an attempt to create a symbolic story for menopause, started in April 97 and resurrected in October 97. It was initially conceived of and written by Joan who invited everybody to contribute their ideas. April discussion October discussion author's comments re her intent: April October Becoming a modern day crone - making and marking progress a lighthearted ritual involving toenail polish.. Ritualizing menopause (discussion) other personal rituals. Crones and enchantresses What does the word "crone" mean to you? Links to sites on the WWW which examine the "crone" concept |
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1869 - The Change of Life > 1887 - MENSTRUAL CESSATION - OR CHANGE OF LIFE 1895 - The Turn of Life 1895 - Personal testimonials of relief from Perimmenopausal (?) Suffering 1897 - Needless operations & Scraping of the womb 1903 - The Change of Life 1910 - Old Age Deferred 1927 - Casting out Fear. "We, therefore, find that the female, notwithstanding her greater affectibility by minor stimulus, more youthful, more resistant to adverse influences, and longer lived than the male." 1929 - Enduring Passion Further New Contributions to the Solution of Sex Difficulties - Chap. X The Change in Women 1930 - Menopause, Climacteric, the Turn or Changee of Life 1936 - The Change of Life <Do not anticipate any trouble at all at this time 1936 - Age of Onset of Menopause & The Flushings of the Menopause 1936 - Duration of the Change 1936 -Depression and Agitations in Both Sexes&nbssp; ".....would be well advised to take a long holiday from each other..." 1939 - The menopause in women (Climacteric) <"We frequently note a condition of severe insanity (paranoia) or melancholy. These are the so-called climacteric psychoses, usually incurable...." (but see 1927 above) 1947 - Sex Behaviour and Problems of the Climacteeric 1976 -THE LUCKYY WOMAN, or seeing the doctor about the menopause from 1850 to 1976 Hormone Replacement Therapy - ERT and/or HRT circa 1960 Estrogen therapy for postmenopausal females |
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The place for those who want to do their own research on menopause but may lack analytical training and/or practice. What is a disease? Be sure it's not defined by a drug Pitfalls of Advertising developing a jaundiced eye Critique of a Premarin ad Have you noticed the contradictions? Deceptive advertising of osteoporosis drugs FDA warning to makers of Evista How to Evaluate a Study And not just take it at face value links to BMJ series "How to read a paper" Levels of evidence - choosing between conflicting data. Deceptive health-related advertising on the internet: FTC info Multilevel marketing especially vis-vis OTC "natural progesterone" creams Internet Information on Hormone Replacement Therapy (Real Audio file) 07-24-02 which includes input from two of alt.support.menopause's posters. |
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Is this menopause? women describe their suspicious experiences List of 33 possible signs which can be associated with menopause but may also be caused by simple aging - or midlife psychosocial concerns . With comments and links to experiences of and methods of coping with individual signs. List of welcome developments which grow out of the yuck phase ;-) MenoChart keep track of your symptoms Menopause 101 an overview Are you "too young" for menopause? |
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Should men have their own ng? Suggestions for men's unique contributions to asm Male "menopause" - book and symptoms An unprepared husband receives meno news from another country 1936 -Depression and Agitations in Both Sexes> ".....would be well advised to take a long holiday from each other..." Sexual relationship considerations:
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