Comments on: Dear Oprah: Thank you!

By: Myrna

Myrna — Sat, 24 Jan 2009 04:41:55 +0000

I still don’t know what I’m going to do. Maybe I will take your advice and get a consult. Glad to see your blog is doing so well!

By: Wendy

Wendy — Fri, 16 Jan 2009 18:16:46 +0000

Thanks for your comment Marianne – I like my gynocologist but felt I needed someone who could spend more time with me, so I added an integrative medicine specialist – an M.D. who is interested in a holistic approach to medicine. She’s like my personal medical “coach.” I’ve also consulted a naturopathic doctor, and a nutrtionist to help me lose weight. Consider putting together your own team of experts to help you reach your goals of optimal wellness. (see my blogpost on how a Menopause Coach can help too.)

By: Marianne

Marianne — Fri, 16 Jan 2009 18:09:04 +0000

I think it’s fantastic that Oprah did this show. It’s given me more confidence to “fire” my doctor and find another who is more sympathetic to menopausal women and who is willing to take the time with me. I sometimes think that doctors prescribe too quickly just to end a 10 minute consultation. Hormone balancing takes more effort, time and research.

By: Wendy

Wendy — Fri, 16 Jan 2009 16:59:39 +0000

Yes, I’m glad she made that point too. It seems though that many women – certainly the ones who were profiled – experience more depression than hysteria during menopause these days . I also appreciated her opinion about how many doctors over prescribe anti-depressants for women rather than investigate their hormone levels.

By: Alice

Alice — Fri, 16 Jan 2009 16:18:56 +0000

I love that she touched on the fact that before now, women were carted away to the isylum, diagnosed with hysteria (when there were just hormonal!!!) Thanks Oprah for making that comment.