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Hot and Bothered is an amazing resource as you navigate a body going through "the change". I absolutely hate that phrase..extremely antiquated, and sexist. Don't we all change?! Anyway, the book is slightly comedic, has many celebrity quotes, very informative, and is steeped in research and realness. I learned about a few drugs and therapies I had never heard of. I also don't feel as nervous about hormone therapy as I originally was. I have stayed away from it due to concerns of cancers and blood clots. Now that I have more info, I have called my doctor today to discuss options for MHT. Pretty much MHT before the age of 60 is considered relatively safe. Optimal age is 50-59 for less risk of breast cancer, but I'm not there yet. It seems you have to accept some risk. Knowledge is key. I like how she explained in very clear terms that estrogen combined with progesterone is the formula for safeness.
It seems estrogen patch is the best option over a pill too.
As an over the counter girly, I have lost faith over the years sinking money into these pills that don't work long term, if at all and also taking so long to possibly, maybe kick in. I like Dunn addressed the consumerism involved in that business. I also agree with her that 12 week studies do not prove long term effectiveness. I did try Remifemin that she spoke of and it took a while, but it did work. Short term. Now it is back to sweating. That is the absolute worst for me.
I had no idea about the increased risk of cardiovascular disease, stroke and dementia associated with menopause prior to this book. And your risk for disease is increases if you start menopause early (prior to 45). Ladies, we are a walking time bomb. Watch yourself. Additionally historically black women go through menopause longer (~twice as much as Asians), start is earlier, and have more hot flashes and depression, but are less likely to get hormone treatment due to systemic racism in the medical community stemming from Jim Crow. Shocker. Be your own advocate people.
I enjoyed this book and learned a lot. Thank you Netgalley for providing this as an ARC #HotandBothered #NetGalley
It seems estrogen patch is the best option over a pill too.
As an over the counter girly, I have lost faith over the years sinking money into these pills that don't work long term, if at all and also taking so long to possibly, maybe kick in. I like Dunn addressed the consumerism involved in that business. I also agree with her that 12 week studies do not prove long term effectiveness. I did try Remifemin that she spoke of and it took a while, but it did work. Short term. Now it is back to sweating. That is the absolute worst for me.
I had no idea about the increased risk of cardiovascular disease, stroke and dementia associated with menopause prior to this book. And your risk for disease is increases if you start menopause early (prior to 45). Ladies, we are a walking time bomb. Watch yourself. Additionally historically black women go through menopause longer (~twice as much as Asians), start is earlier, and have more hot flashes and depression, but are less likely to get hormone treatment due to systemic racism in the medical community stemming from Jim Crow. Shocker. Be your own advocate people.
I enjoyed this book and learned a lot. Thank you Netgalley for providing this as an ARC #HotandBothered #NetGalley