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Information from the Patient.info page: ......Currently there is little explanation for the shortages beyond manufacturing and supplier issues, although an increased uptake due to awareness of the benefits of HRT may be partially responsible. Janssen, manufacturer of Evorel HRT treatment, have seen "an unusual increase in demand for HRT over recent months across a number of countries, including the UK", leading to a reduction in the supply of Evorel products. In part, this increased demand was due to shortages of products including Theramex's FemSeven range since the end of 2018, causing women to switch to other brands. "We need to understand the reasons behind this and what measures could be taken to resolve this issue and to prevent it happening again in the future. It remains unclear why there is a shortage of the treatments in the first place or when the normal supply of the products might resume. We are seeking further information and clarification, as to when the matter will be resolved, from the industry," said Chair of the BMS and consultant gynaecologist, Haitham Hamoda.

Whilst agreeing with your comments, I have to say that pre social media such as Facebook etc., newspapers were the main source of how lives can be ruined. I worked in the field of HIV for 13 years from its early days and it never ceased to amaze me at what lengths reporters would go to to get a story, regardless of whether it was accurate and certainly with no respect for privacy or the lives of patients and relatives. They proved they had no morals if they thought they could get a 'good' story, particularly about someone associated with a celebrity and certainly had no respect for confidentiality. They never let the truth get in the way of a good story and as a result I have not bought a newspaper for over 30 years.

That's a little harsh and my response is hardly perpetual scaremongering.

I have to say LaurelC, I'm not convinced it is HRT. I have a number of friends around your age who are very active in all aspects of life but are not on HRT. I had to start taking it after a hysterectomy and removal of ovaries at the age of 27. I stopped taking it at 65 when I could think of no real benefit in continuing and have not noticed difference in my life and well being.

Well, on a ten mile radius of main road by my village there has been 5 serious collisions, including a fatality, in the last three days alone, this without the festive traffic to add to the toll.......

The point I was trying to make was if the definition of prejudices is a preconceived opinion that is not based on reason or actual experience, then some people may use their belief as a way of justifying their thoughts and opinions because they believe them to be reasonable. However, many would have the same prejudices even if they had no faith. We can not always 'blame' religion as the cause of such things.

So MaryPoppins56, who upholds the prejudices of non-Christians?

How sad MaryPoppins56 as I know many people who 'belong' to the LGBT community who considers themselves practising Christians and are accepted by the church. I also believe the Catholic Church may have been responsible for their denial of the child abuse, but the individual was responsible for the abuse itself. There are many good Christians and many bad non-Christians, it is the individual who is responsible for the way they behaviour not the religion they follow.

And a number of non-Christains respond in exactly there same way, they just don't quote the bible to defend their views.

I think the problem is if someone in a very senior position dates a junior member of staff, there can be difficulties. Other workers may think there is favouritism, there can be questions as to whether the relationship is on equal terms and other problems. There shouldn't be a problem with those of equal 'rank'.

I agree parsnip54, it works in Australia.

Briana1924, that would exclude many people who have as much right in contributing to decisions about society as those who pay tax.

They are not mine and I found them on a poster some time ago that had no reference of origin.

It may help if you try to expand on your belief as I am not aware of a chip, therefore how can I rid myself of something am not aware of?

What chip, your comment mentioned age and activity, mine was giving an example of why the idea itself is flawed. I also commented that eye contact was important and that has nothing to do with disability. It does have a great deal to do with height and I am certainly aware of how an able bodied person would feel in the same position.

It has nothing to do with age or how active you are, image being disabled and sitting in a wheelchair and your GP standing looking down on you. What a great way to make you feel relaxed before telling you bad news! It is important to get eye to eye contact when discussing health issues, that is hard if both are standing.

Does that mean you would be happy to breakdown, have to stop on a carriage way that was once a hard shoulder, and then see a lorry coming towards you at 50 miles an hour with no other escape even when they see you have stopped? Hard shoulders were original put there for safety, the risks have not changed but possibly increased, with the volume and speed of traffic, even if everyone drove in the correct lane at the correct speed it wouldn't reduce the risk. The accident on the M4 showed what happens if a driver is obeying the lane 'rule' and the lorry in front suddenly pulls out to avoid an obstruction, that was an example when the hard shoulder is close off, even if temporarily, and a barrier in put in pace. This idea is a money saving initiative and not a safety one.

It is one female police commissioner that has said this, not the police as a whole and it isn't about political correctness but concerns as to whether a female feels unsafe or threatened on the street. However, in my experience most whistlers come from men (or women) who are in a group, they rarely whistle at some one when they are alone!

I can't disagree with that argument. Protests rarely help the overall issue but does make those people protesting feel they are at least trying. After all, look at the suffragette movement and the disruptions they caused!

I agree that disrupting people lives is not the best way for people to support you. In particularly when it hits the lower paid workers on zero hours contracts, many of whom will not get paid if they do not turn up, for what ever reason. My point was more about having no option but to use various forms of transport to arrive in the area of the protest. Surely that is being pragmatic rather than having double standards.

John Huck it is worth noting that the inventor of the engine used a horse and cart every day of his life, He had to because that was all that was available at the time until he figured out how to make it easier. The inventor of the light bulb worked by candle light. The inventor of steel had a house full of iron. People need to drive cars, ride on buses and trains because that is all that is available to them. Participating in the world the way it is does not disqualify you from trying to improve it.

Whilst supporting him having the courage to bare his soul in public, I feel much of the current problems are exacerbated by them both trying to avoid the press. If they hit them head on and stood their ground the press would get bored and give up harassing them. Both need to learn from his brother and sister-in-law to see what works well.

It would it appear MaryPoppins56 that you are not alone with regard to the word 'gotten'. However, despite the many claims that it is an Americanism, it is of British origin and the Oxford English Dictionary traces its first use to the 4th century.

I would get a dog for the pleasure of having a loyal friend, that I got exercise as a result would be a bonus not the reason.

Oh dear djl277, you appear to make an assumption that everyone who has a different opinion to yours must be narrow minded, and unable to understand the discussion because they have not read the research used to influence the decision in Scotland. Everyone on this site has been a child, many are parents, grand parents and great grandparents and therefore they also recognise the need to use their knowledge and experience of life to help form their opinions and not only rely on research findings. Most comments on here have expressed the feeling that they haven't come to harm, either physically of psychologically, from receiving a reasonable degree of chastisement and the research can not alter what they have learnt from life.

Having been at the receiving end of news media sensationalism and their journalistic behaviours, I never buy newspapers on principle and rarely read them on-line.

I understand what what you have said but still believe that not every woman is helped by taking either HRT or other recommended natural products, how ever well educated they are on the subject on what is available (and many women are), we should all have an understanding of how these few women may suffer and ensure we give our support. That doesn't mean being treated as 'special'!

Sorry SandraD46, whilst understand your sentiment I am a little confused about your suffering from menopausal symptoms from the age of 12 until a hysterectomy at 31?

Sometimes the risks may appear to out weigh the benefits and a good GP should be able to assess this. I think it has to be up to the individual to consider what is best for her. A close friend suffered really badly from the side effects to the extent were she had difficulty working and was advised by her GP to discontinue it after 5 months. She had no choice but to try and soldier on and would get increasingly upset when other women would tell her to pull herself together and take HRT! I think it is important to recognise that HRT may not be for everyone and be ready to support those who have to find other ways of coping.

And if they are unable to take medication, what then?

Pauline52 that appears a little hard if you are at the peak of your career. I agree most women do not need 'special' consideration, just consideration for what they may be going through. Yes, we have fought hard for equality, but there are those of us who have always considered we are equal anyway and have never let our gender tell us differently as we progressed through our lives!

Interesting the comments on here from a number of women who just say take medication and get on with it. What happens if you are unable to take medication, must you continue to suffer just because others before you 'just got on with it'? We all know women who sail through the menopause and those who have a degree of discomfort, but I have met many women who are suicidal as a result of their symptoms and become housebound because they feel so embarrassed. Should we not be giving our support to such women? I worked in a predominately female profession and I am well aware of staffing issues relating to pregnancies, but surely it shouldn't stop us from showing some understanding for those women at the other end of the scale who are suffering.

I wonder how Ian Fleming would feel, after all, he created the character?

Well Attagirl, as only 71.8% of the population voted, how can you be so certain that 'leave' is what the majority the country wants?

I agree with you and usually wisdom comes with age. However, sometimes age comes on its own......

Well said jacacc1210. I am still trying to understand why people consider that democracy is okay, even when based on lies. I also believe Boris is just a puppet for Rees-Mogg and his like, He didn't even have to courage to ask the Queen himself.

Thanks for clarifying that for me. To be honest I have never watched the programme and have no intention of starting. I just question if we now have to have representation from all sections of society to make an interesting programme.

Is age really an issue on a programme that focuses on baking?

Considering the number of comments on this subject suggesting that we cull a number wild bird species that are perceived as a hazard or nuisance, well, I can think of a number of humans who could possibly also be culled for their anti-social behaviour. That to me is much more of a problem because they should be able to control their behaviour and habits but choose not to, where as birds merely react on instinct and the need to survive.

But children do not and that is the worry. We now have children with Type 2 Diabetes, a condition that usually occurs in later life, with all the problems this can cause. As one of the roles of the Government is choosing what to spend public money on that includes the NHS, I believe they have a degree of responsibility in helping control obesity and do not view that as "nanny state" interference.