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I’ve been told off on TikTok for defending women’s rights to HRT

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DanielaDressen · 08/11/2024 10:17

Apparently women like us are the cause of other people being denied “life saving” HRT. When I queried what life threatening illness required HRT I was told it was “gender affirming care”. And that such people should take priority (due to possible depression and suicide) over 50yo women going through a perfectly natural stage of their life.

i could scream. And the sad thing is I’m too scared to answer back in case of a pile on, internet stalking, doxxing, etc.

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duc748 · 08/11/2024 15:00

The entitlement of these people knows no bounds, does it?

acatcalledjohn · 08/11/2024 13:07

DanielaDressen · 08/11/2024 10:17

Apparently women like us are the cause of other people being denied “life saving” HRT. When I queried what life threatening illness required HRT I was told it was “gender affirming care”. And that such people should take priority (due to possible depression and suicide) over 50yo women going through a perfectly natural stage of their life.

i could scream. And the sad thing is I’m too scared to answer back in case of a pile on, internet stalking, doxxing, etc.

They conveniently ignored the fact that menopausal women (45-54) have the highest suicide rate in women, meaning that ultimately HRT in menopause is life saving.

Remember, TRA is a men's rights movement.

Portolaurel · 08/11/2024 11:23

Don't blame you for not responding. I love the pig analogy further up, that sums it up.

My FIL always says you can't argue with stupid.

Whatevershallidowithmylife · 08/11/2024 11:10

Yes I seen your tt responding. Hope you’ve nc for this post!

SingingSands · 08/11/2024 11:07

Go and scream into a pillow OP. It makes you feel better. I think I'll join you.

🤬🤬🤬

womanwithissues · 08/11/2024 10:51

I think I've seen that TikTok. All about how HRT (which TW take in much larger amounts btw) is saving lives. I read through the comments and moved on as wasn't in the mood. But will go back on to see if anyone needs backing up!

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DanielaDressen · 08/11/2024 10:37

SnarkWeek · 08/11/2024 10:27

Sympathies OP. The same drugs are an essential part of most IVF protocols too, and progesterone is used widely for pregnant women with a history of miscarriages to prevent more losses. Being told there’s a shortage because of selfish men in those circumstances is extremely distressing

That’s awful, i didn’t know that. Yes bad enough that women who need it might struggle with supplies but then to be blamed for men not being able to get a totally unnecessary drug for them is infuriating.

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SnarkWeek · 08/11/2024 10:27

Sympathies OP. The same drugs are an essential part of most IVF protocols too, and progesterone is used widely for pregnant women with a history of miscarriages to prevent more losses. Being told there’s a shortage because of selfish men in those circumstances is extremely distressing

Ereshkigalangcleg · 08/11/2024 10:21

Tiktok is utterly ridiculous.

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DanielaDressen · 08/11/2024 10:19

Pixilicious1 · 08/11/2024 10:18

Idiots. Best to ignore - I try and remind myself in these situations - don’t wrestle a pig, you both get covered in mud and the pig enjoys it.

although I’d be so tempted to use the counter argument of their hormones are a natural process so they should suck that up too. But best not to feed the troll.

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Very true 😁

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Pixilicious1 · 08/11/2024 10:18

Idiots. Best to ignore - I try and remind myself in these situations - don’t wrestle a pig, you both get covered in mud and the pig enjoys it.

although I’d be so tempted to use the counter argument of their hormones are a natural process so they should suck that up too. But best not to feed the troll.

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