Home


Meet Dr. Donnica Video Introduction TV Appearances


Diseases & Conditions Today on DrDonnica.com Clinical Trials Decisionnaires FAQs Top Tips Fast Facts Debunking Myths News Alerts Celebrity Speak Out Guest Experts Women's Health Champions Books Women's Health Resources


Mission Privacy Policy Sponsors Press Room What's New? Contact Us

This website is accredited by Health On the Net Foundation. Click to verify. We comply with the HONcode standard for trustworthy health information: verify here.


OBGYN Award


Hope Award
 

Send to a Friend
Menopause with Patti LaBelle

What was once only whispered about in ladies' rooms is now cover story material in news rooms:  hot flashes have become news flashes!  Nearly 5,000 American women per day enter menopause and many, like singer Patti LaBelle, were confused and frustrated by the experience.  She is with us today to discuss what she calls her "graduation" into menopause.

"I was a menopausal witch with a Capital B.  I cried all the time and I was very, very mean.  I was like a bad girl!"

What do you think is the most important thing women should do if they're having menopausal symptoms?

"The most important thing a woman should do if she's going through menopause, or if she thinks she is, get a great doctor. . . someone that can help you through everything and put you on the right medication."

Was your relationship with your doctor instrumental in helping you through your menopausal symptoms?

"My relationship with my doctor is the best.  That's why I'm taking HRT.  She told me how wonderful I would feel in three days after taking it. . And I did. . And I do feel wonderful!"

You have a strong family history of cancer in 3 of your sisters.  How did that affect your decision to take hormone replacement therapy?

"For women who are afraid of HRT because of family history. . .you shouldn't let that stop you from talking to your doctor."

Thank you Patti.

Click here for related information.


Created: 3/29/2001  -  Donnica Moore, M.D.


All the content contained herein is copyrighted pursuant to federal law. Duplication or use without
the express written permission of DrDonnica.com subjects the violator to both civil & criminal penalties.
Copyright © 2006 DrDonnica.com. All rights reserved.

Home | Today on DrDonnica.com | Meet Dr. Donnica | TV Appearances | Clinical Trials
Diseases & Conditions | Decisionnaires | Celebrity Speak Out | Guest Experts | Women's Health Champions
FAQs | Women’s Health Resources | Archive | Books & Tapes | Site Certification | Advanced Search
Mission | What’s New? | Press Room | Privacy Policy | Sponsors | Partners | Contact Us