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Author Topic: Parliamentary inquiry into the difficulties we face getting treatment  (Read 1586 times)

Robin

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Parliamentary inquiry into the difficulties we face getting treatment
« on: May 14, 2019, 08:34:25 AM »
The coverage of menopause on BBC breakfast has been excellent so far and well worth watching.

There is to be a parliamentary inquiry into the difficulties women face in getting menopause diagnosed and treated!
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JaneinPen

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Re: Parliamentary inquiry into the difficulties we face getting treatment
« Reply #1 on: May 14, 2019, 08:38:28 AM »
Have to say I am really impressed too.  I am going to direct my two daughters to the iPlayer when they have put all the segments together at the end of the week.  A lot of women watching will be wishing they live in Dumfries with the excellent care in the hospital there. Thought Dr. Currie was great too
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Robin

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Re: Parliamentary inquiry into the difficulties we face getting treatment
« Reply #2 on: May 14, 2019, 08:52:15 AM »
Yes I thought Dr currie came across very well too.

I've been wondering how to finally broach the subject with my kids and think that's a great idea herdwick
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Rosie63

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Re: Parliamentary inquiry into the difficulties we face getting treatment
« Reply #3 on: May 14, 2019, 09:12:03 AM »
Yes, I agree.  I think they're covering it very well.  My only observation at the moment is that they appear to think that the meno journey lasts about 5 years and then you come out the other side and all's well.  From my experience and clearly from other ladies' experiences documented on here, this isn't always the case, sadly !!

Rosie63 x
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atalanta

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Re: Parliamentary inquiry into the difficulties we face getting treatment
« Reply #4 on: May 14, 2019, 11:45:01 AM »
Maybe as part of the inquiry they will look at unannounced withdrawal of Femsequi products. It seems quite astonishing that a treatment relied upon by thousands in the UK was just quietly taken off the market without, it would seem, GPs and pharmacists being notified. The company who bought the license do say they hope to bring it back in 2020 but who knows...   
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CLKD

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Re: Parliamentary inquiry into the difficulties we face getting treatment
« Reply #5 on: May 14, 2019, 03:20:14 PM »
A medic on BBC1 Lunchtime news told the reporter that 'the message is getting out there' and was met with 'but it is very slow' - 'it's getting there gradually'  :cuss:  yep, we know that already  :-\
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jillydoll

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Re: Parliamentary inquiry into the difficulties we face getting treatment
« Reply #6 on: May 14, 2019, 03:39:29 PM »
Maybe a group of us should chain ourselves to the gates at parliament like the suffragettes did....they got heard didn't they? 😂
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CLKD

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Re: Parliamentary inquiry into the difficulties we face getting treatment
« Reply #7 on: May 14, 2019, 03:39:56 PM »
But if I panic when chained up  :-\
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jillydoll

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Re: Parliamentary inquiry into the difficulties we face getting treatment
« Reply #8 on: May 14, 2019, 06:25:18 PM »
You'll have me/ us there to help calm you....sorted then....🙂
Meet you at...........🙂🙂😆
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CLKD

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Re: Parliamentary inquiry into the difficulties we face getting treatment
« Reply #9 on: May 14, 2019, 07:20:18 PM »
>wave< let me know how you get on ........ I don't do hot weather, rain, hail, snow ............  :whist:
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Robin

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Re: Parliamentary inquiry into the difficulties we face getting treatment
« Reply #10 on: May 15, 2019, 08:23:38 AM »
Count me in jillydoll but don't lose the keys!
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CLKD

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Re: Parliamentary inquiry into the difficulties we face getting treatment
« Reply #11 on: May 15, 2019, 09:07:42 AM »
 :D ..........
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