Menopause is Having a Moment

[Anonymous]

Take 30 minutes to listen to Friday’s episode of the NYTimes “The Daily.” It’s an interview with the author who wrote the huge article earlier this year about menopause and how it needs to be destigmatized.

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-daily/id1200361736?i=1000622626489

[Anonymous]

If you haven’t read the article, here it is:
https://www.nytimes.com/2023/02/01/magazine/menopause-hot-flashes-hormone-therapy.html

It’s really informative. And empowering.

[Anonymous]

This article fails to mention the serious ethical issues surrounding the treatment of mares and the slaughter of their foals as a byproduct of collecting their urine to produce Premarin.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:This article fails to mention the serious ethical issues surrounding the treatment of mares and the slaughter of their foals as a byproduct of collecting their urine to produce Premarin.

I see. Did you think that should have been a real focus? Can you explain why, or how you otherwise are making relevant comments?

[Anonymous]

Menopause is so hot right now.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Menopause is so hot right now.

It’s about time.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Menopause is so hot right now.

[Anonymous]

I can’t wait to watch GenX and older millennial women fully stay in the game over their middle and old age as they finally get treatment that helps symptoms.

There’s not much that’s more awesome than vigorous, confident, healthy older women.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:This article fails to mention the serious ethical issues surrounding the treatment of mares and the slaughter of their foals as a byproduct of collecting their urine to produce Premarin.

I see. Did you think that should have been a real focus? Can you explain why, or how you otherwise are making relevant comments?

NP and I can't read the article behind the paywall, but the issues with horses are a real concern for me in considering treatment.

[Anonymous]

I have not finished the podcast yet but as someone with DCIS, I found it kind of frustrating that it seemed to totally ignore that not everyone can take hormones. I was totally planning to take hormones but now feel like I can't. There are a lot of people who have had DCIS or breast cancer so it is not like this is super rare. Apologies if this was later in the podcast and I missed it.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:This article fails to mention the serious ethical issues surrounding the treatment of mares and the slaughter of their foals as a byproduct of collecting their urine to produce Premarin.

I see. Did you think that should have been a real focus? Can you explain why, or how you otherwise are making relevant comments?

It’s both a real and relevant focus for me. As a 48-year old lifelong equestrian and general animal lover, I would not take Premarin. Your response tells me a lot. My principals are worth something to me.

[Anonymous]

*principles (autocorrect)

[Anonymous]

And furthermore, but not writing about the controversy, the NYT is committing a lie by omission. The author portrays Premarin as a miracle, downplaying or omitting the negatives. Crappy reporting, IMO.

[Anonymous]

I also found the reporting so so and the health risks definitely downplayed . Not sure what the answer is

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I also found the reporting so so and the health risks definitely downplayed . Not sure what the answer is

Really? I have found that if anything the negatives have been overstated. For most women it is completely safe. This hasn’t been the messaging over the past 10 years.