Michael P. Goodman, MD, medical director of the Menopausal Clinic of the Caring for Women Wellness Center in Davis, Calif has told Endocrine Today that "the risk attributed to estrogens, especially venous thromboembolism, stroke and testosterone levels are all the result of oral products and not the low-dose transdermal HT product” and that “Clinicians should not be afraid to prescribe estrogens, especially... »
It was only a matter of time I guess before someone decided to see if the symptoms women experience as they transition thru menopause effects their work performance. As if women are not already discriminated enough in the workplace ... Do we really need studies like this Dutch one looking at "the impact of menopausal symptoms on work ability" that claims "Menopausal symptoms are negatively associated with work ability and may increase the risk of sickness absence"? I mean what were they thinking? That this is going to help women in the 40-60 age bracket obtain employment more easily? Or did they think this would... »