I used the Wiley Protocol for a mere 6 weeks but had devastating problems. What started as an effort to boost my low estrogen became my journey through hell.
Letter to Suzanne Somers
Mon, 10/16/2006 - 6:12pm — debv
Here's a link to the full letter referred to in the New York Times article, condemning Somers' reckless endorsement of Wiley's protocol, and signed by the following doctors:
Erika Schwartz, M.D.
Diana Schwarzbein, M.D.
Daved Rosensweet M.D.
C.W. Randy Randolph, Jr., M.D.,R.Ph
Christiane Northrup, M.D.
Jane Murray, M.D.
Helene Leonetti, M.D.
If you are at all tempted by the protocol, this is a must-read.
I hope women considering
I hope women considering BHRT will read this! These are well respected doctors that have signed this ALL of whom believe in BHRT but not insane use of it.
Diana Schwarzbein was Sommer's doctor in her last book. How come she's history now? Looks to me like Sommers hops around to whatever looks enticing to her today. Is that to sell books or what? Disconcerting to say the least when you're talking hormones!
I'm glad to see this site up for another take on Wiley. When I tried it I simply couldn't find any information on the cons...all the pros were from Wiley supporters. I paid my price for that and sure would hate to see other women go through what I did.
Lynn
As you've probably seen by
As you've probably seen by now, MSNBC just had a bit of an exposé on this:
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/15791227/site/newsweek/
I'm a guy, but for any women considering any kind of HRT, do your homework and seek multiple professional opinions before proceeding. My mother-in-law has suffered a few strokes from the "treatment" she received. Good luck.