Menstruation & diving. Okay, ladies, FDA just approved..

[totalangel]

Think Doc had any idea that his post would cause so much controversy?

Given that BC allows me to function as a normal human being instead of being confined to bed 4 days out of the month - think I'll continue using it.

And if you are using it for pregnancy prevention, so what? I applaude women who use whatever works for them to control their own lives.

Now, I think I'll go join procyon in that quiet little corner.

 

[raviepoo]

If you think I'm coming down on you for making choices about your health care, I must not have expressed my opinion clearly enough. I'm sorry you've taken my invective personally. You are in fact, one of the people for whom I consider drug use to be appropriate. As I stated in my original post, "leave the drugs for people who actually have something wrong with them."

I'm sorry you have pain. Pain sucks.

I am DISGUSTED by the medical profession and it's tendancy to want to medicate everything, even normalcy. Over a decade ago I fired a male gynecologist (a leader in his field) for telling me that if I didn't supress my cycle with hormones, I would end up having a hysterectomy. Change the pronouns and it's a direct quote. It's unconscionable to say that to a patient. He was full of it, and I'm still intact.

Not every woman has problem periods. I think far too many healthy people consider their natural hormonal cycle to be a curse. Look at the terminology used to describe it.

I think it should be celebrated, not avoided. I think, as I stated in my original post, that drugs are best used by people who really have something wrong with them.

And I also think that men should not be allowed to become gynecologists, or hold any sort of opinion about childbirth, birth control, or any other women's health issue, but that's a whole different thread.

 

[SueMermaid]

And I also think that men should not be allowed to become gynecologists, or hold any sort of opinion about childbirth, birth control, or any other women's health issue, but that's a whole different thread.

Alrighty then.

 

[Diver Lori]

And I also think that men should not be allowed to become gynecologists, or hold any sort of opinion about childbirth, birth control, or any other women's health issue, but that's a whole different thread.

RATS! Now I have to find a new GYN. Forget the fact that I've been going to the same MALE GYN since I was 17 years old. (I'm 42). Forget the fact that he detected my mother's cervical cancer EARLY and she's still with me today 23 years later. Forget the fact that he supports me in my hobbies and wants to know, every year, where I've been and what I've been doing. Likes the fact and applauds me for choosing to NOT be a housewife and mother (no offense to those here) because it's "what is expected of me". Supported me through a couple nasty relationships by providing me with a referral to an EXCELLENT psychologist....checking up on my progress and to make sure I was happy with his referral. Forget the fact that he found 2 lumps in my mother's breast and sent her to the BEST surgeon in the TriState (who happened to be male). Forget the fact he......

Oh nevermind......this is falling on deaf ears. Besides, "my opinion" doesn't count anyway........

 

[Kat]

if a man had said: Women should not be a urologist for men, or even have an opinion on any part of male reproduction.


Lets not stop there:

Only children should be pediatrians.

Only dead people should be performing autopsies.

Only a$$holes should be proctologists.

 

[diverbrian]

Kat once bubbled...
if a man had said: Women should not be a urologist for men, or even have an opinion on any part of male reproduction.

I can't think of too many women with the desire to be a urologist for men (ewww!) or deal with male reproduction (double eww!). I am male and would rather deal with another specialty if I were a doctor. LOL

That having been said, my internal medicine (primary) doc is male as I feel more comfortable discussing strict physical issues about my body with a man. But, I would not rule out a good woman doctor when I met her.

My therapist is a female by my choice as I feel more comfortable discussing emotional issues with a female. That one is pretty much non-negotiable as I that is where I need more work.

It sounds like Lori has a good doctor who likes to enhance life. There should be more like that, male or female.

 

[divemistress]

Kat once bubbled...
Only dead people should be performing autopsies.

oh kat!!!

that line makes my morning!



dm

 

[LPR]

Let's just get to the heart of all this angry discussion. The truth is, us women get the short end of the stick when it comes to having to deal with these issues at all. Let's admit if the male majority congress was doubled over in pain from menstrual cramps for even a couple hours a month, we'd have the necessary funding to do research to determine whether chemical/hormonal intervention is possible/safe/beneficial! Why do you think Viagra is covered by insurance companies?... maybe because it is so heavily funded by special interest group that are majority male.

Every woman should determine with her doctor what is best. Lobby to your congress"person" for insurance coverage.

 

[dlegros]

LPR once bubbled...
Let's just get to the heart of all this angry discussion. The truth is, us women get the short end of the stick when it comes to having to deal with these issues at all. Let's admit if the male majority congress was doubled over in pain from menstrual cramps for even a couple hours a month, we'd have the necessary funding to do research to determine whether chemical/hormonal intervention is possible/safe/beneficial! Why do you think Viagra is covered by insurance companies?... maybe because it is so heavily funded by special interest group that are majority male.

LPR,

I think you've hit the nail on the head here.

Also, I'm sure if men had periods, tampons and towels would be available on the NHS (I'm in the UK), or on insurance for you guys that side of the pond.

Just my £0.02

Dom

 

[Jersey]

he was performing a good deed in reporting this recent FDA approval. As several have stated this information was available if you asked the right people. And indeed it is a very convenient solution for scheduling vacations, weddings, etc without having to worry about the joys of menstruation. For those who were unaware these options existing, I will give you, Doc a big 'thank you very much'.

LPR once bubbled...
Let's just get to the heart of all this angry discussion. The truth is, us women get the short end of the stick when it comes to having to deal with these issues at all. Let's admit if the male majority congress was doubled over in pain from menstrual cramps for even a couple hours a month, we'd have the necessary funding to do research to determine whether chemical/hormonal intervention is possible/safe/beneficial! Why do you think Viagra is covered by insurance companies?... maybe because it is so heavily funded by special interest group that are majority male.

Every woman should determine with her doctor what is best. Lobby to your congress"person" for insurance coverage.

LPR - I concur wholeheartedly and then some! While my insurance co will not pay for me to prevent pregnancy, they will cover the dr visits & testing during that time, will cover the birth & the majority of the dependant medical care until the child is of the legal majority. If you want to talk about high risk endeavors -let's talk co-morbid conditions secondary to pregnancy. From a historical perspective, childbirth was a leading casue of death among women until fairly recently.

Indeed my co does cover Viagra. My guess is that they would not cover any like drug for women... Double standards, hypocracy all around. It has been interesting to read posts from the few men who have entered here. Having been brought up with the "it's all in your head" mentality, your supportive comments are refreshing.

Yes - I have written strongly worded letters to my insurance companies & state representatives. My second guess is that failure to cover BC has something to do with religious influences in politics (Oh no - not the dreaded separation of church & state issue!! :wacko: )

Jersey