Women were misled about the benefits and risks of hormone therapy from "summary" of The Greatest Experiment Ever Performed on Women by Barbara Seaman
The narrative of hormone therapy for menopausal women is a tale of deception and manipulation. From the beginning, women were led to believe that hormone therapy was a miracle cure for the symptoms of menopause, promising to restore their youth and vitality. However, the truth was far more insidious. Through clever marketing tactics and misinformation, pharmaceutical companies managed to convince both doctors and patients that hormone therapy was not only safe but also beneficial for women's health. Studies were conducted, but their results were often manipulated or selectively reported to downplay the risks associated with hormone therapy. As a result, countless women were prescribed hormone therapy without a full understanding of the potential consequences. Many suffered from devastating side effects such as blood clots, strokes, and breast cancer, all of which were downplayed or dismissed by those who stood to profit from the sale of hormone therapy. Even when evidence began to emerge of the dangers of hormone therapy, the medical community was slow to respond. Doctors continued to prescribe hormone therapy to women, perpetuating the cycle of misinformation and harm. It wasn't until independent researchers and journalists began to uncover the truth about hormone therapy that the tide began to turn. Women started to question the advice they had been given and demand better information about the risks and benefits of hormone therapy. The story of hormone therapy serves as a cautionary tale about the power dynamics at play in the medical industry. It highlights the importance of critical thinking and advocacy in ensuring that women are fully informed about their healthcare options and protected from exploitation and harm.
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