Rant - had to get this out. Thank you for letting me vent!

I know this experience isn't everyone's. This is my experience, and unfortunately many of my friends' as well.

Beginning of time - 1942

Biological women: This menopause stuff is no joke! One of the hardest things I’ve ever gone through!

Almost everyone else: Did you say something? Oh, that’s women’s stuff. Good luck with that!

1942 – 2002

Medical field: Hey! We’ve finally got something to help with your symptoms. Take it with Progesterone to limit uterine cancer risks. It’s called HRT.

Biological women: Wow, thanks! This REALLY helps. Less symptoms, and I can think more clearly! This is a godsend!

2002

Medical field: This new study we did shows a significant risk of uterine cancer! Yoink! No more HRT for you!

Biological women: Oh... okay...

2025

Medical field: Whooopsies! Remember that study in 2002? Well, we did it wrong and then misinterpreted the results. It was also misreported by the media and took us this long to repair the damage! My bad! Here’s HRT again.

Biological women to OBGYN: Can I please have HRT?

OBGYN: Nope! I don’t prescribe that. Too controversial. You’ll have to find someone else.

Biological women: I finally found someone to prescribe me HRT, and it’s great! I have so much more energy, less hot flashes, reduced chances of osteoporosis and cognitive decline. This is a godsend!

Medical field: Whooopsies! We didn’t prepare for all the prescriptions! We’re totally on backorder and it won’t be available to you for weeks. Good luck!