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[Ayesha]

I didn't mean this is some random forum, just that the people who contribute are not professionals. If Dr Currie says something they'll believe her, if you or I say it they might not.

Its the wealth of personal experiences that count here, its invaluable and can't/shouldn't be dismissed by any health specialist. From my own experience not one of the first line medics I met knew anything about vaginal atrophy, I had never heard of it at the age of 70 and I always thought of myself as being informed. I found this forum and because of the posts here I was then able to pass the message on to those that really should have known better. As time went on it was the practice nurse at the surgery that said women don't speak up enough, meaning the message will never get across until we are more outspoken.
 

[Mary G]

The problem is a lot of so called health professionals are pretty hopeless and have very scant knowledge on many subjects. 

My sister has osteopenia so the NHS arranged for her to have a telephone consultation with a specialist.  This individual was completely useless and about 20 years out of date.  She told my sister that HRT would not help her build bone mass or improve her osteopenia.  That was dangerously bad advice and against NHS guidelines.

I have a friend in Australia with osteopenia and her doctor has told her she just needs to take vitamin pills. 

My niece is an NHS GP and she said many of the doctors at her practice know virtually nothing about the menopause and HRT. 

I don't think we have any forum members who would dish out bad advice like that.

[CLKD]

As time went on it was the practice nurse at the surgery that said women don't speak up enough, meaning the message will never get across until we are more outspoken.
 

Sadly that might not weigh with many UK medics who still don't like patients to 'know more' than they do.  A friend of mine went to the GP to discuss her osteopenia, "Oh not that internet knowledge again" was his huff.  She let rip.  . Could be heard in the waiting room  and staff office.  Now he listens .........

What I would like to see with Medics is that they listen to their patients and work together ....... to build up knowledge on both sides of the desk.