On Saturday 5th February I ran the first of my 4 week ‘Hormone How To’s’ mini-seminars and I made a promise that after these 4 sessions you will have MORE knowledge about hormones than any average GP that you go and see. You will understand so much about the principle hormones in menopause and how they work for you that you will need to show patience with your GP as he or she negotiates the often debilitating symptoms of menopause.
This Saturday we will be going discussing Princess Oestrogen in all her spoilt brat glory. She is a very powerful hormone and if she is not carefully balanced and monitored she will wreak havoc with your system.
There are reports to show that Oestrogen if taken in the synthetic form (HRT) for extended periods you are at an increased risk of CANCER, DEMENTIA and STROKE In fact continual use of Oestrogen after 5 years in any form, natural or synthetic is not advised as the odds do start to stack up.
When I prescribe Oestrogen to any of my patients I make sure I know exactly how long they been on Oestrogen and mark very clearly on their records the date of when they are to discontinue taking it.
On Saturday I will be discussing how to be aware of your levels so as to avoid the disasters that can accompany having too much in your body.
It’s a real joy for me to deal with Menopause and to be able to change the mdilife for so many women I look forward to seeing you there.
Maura
