2003-10-28
Posted by Susan Kaufman on October 28, 2003 at 15:53:59:
In Reply to : Thanks for the explanation posted by LJB on
October 28, 2003 at 14:43:10:
Yes, there are synthetic versions, and plant-derived versions, from what
I've been told. My own doctor said most women tolerate these Premarin
alternatives extremely well. I think the recent news about hormone
replacement therapy for post-menopausal women being unhealthy in the first
place will go a long way towards toppling the Premarin empire.
If you are interested, here's a link about the parade we had last fall
that Anthony Marr organized. Shortly after this, he went on a huge tour to
raise awareness about the Premarin issue. I haven't talked to him since
then (don't even know if he's back in Vancouver), but he's a really
interesting guy and dedicates his whole life to saving animals. I first
became aware of him through his Save the Tigers campaign, and for the
efforts he has made towards stopping the use of endangered animal parts in
traditional Chinese medicine. Because he is Asian himself, he has been
able to work on that issue without being labeled a racist. Lucky for us,
he also happens to be a skilled equestrian with a deep love for horses, so
having him take up the Premarin battle was a great thing.
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