St John Clinic Newsletter March 2018
One of the most heartening medical articles I’ve read in a long time came in the form of a newsletter to members of the college of Obstetrics and Gynaecology from Professor John Studd, probably the most experienced HRT specialist in the country (and also, quite possibly, internationally).
He (like me) has long been extolling the virtues and safety of HRT. He knows only too well how women suffer, particularly from depression, loss of energy, introversion, loss of libido etc as a result of declining oestrogen levels. He sees so many women wrongly diagnosed and treated for depression whose lives are transformed when they stop antidepressants and start oestrogen/ testosterone therapy.
His comments on recent published work by other authors are that there were many flaws in the studies, treatments given and conclusions made. NICE agree with him and the publishers have apparently apologised. Too late unfortunately for the millions of women denied treatment by their GPs.
I was particularly interested in his comments on:
1 there being NO extra risk of oestrogen patches (not tablets) on risk of breast cancer, the risk being more likely to be due to oral progestogens, and
2 his feelings on “bioidentical” hormones.
I’m attaching the newsletter for those of you who are interested. I advise you to read it. You’ll undoubtedly learn something and if nothing else it might make you laugh!
It has been a good year for HRT.pdf
Special Offer – course of 4 exfoliative peels for the price of two (The first two cost £100 each, the next two are free) First peel to be taken by 31.5.18.
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This would benefit those of you whose skin is dull, dry, pigmented with rough texture.
This is an obagi “radiance” peel, strong enough to make a difference being medical and more effective than procedures such as microdermabrasion, but needing no time off work or social commitments. You will look slightly flushed but able to go out straight afterwards.
It’s minimally painful and can be repeated fortnightly. Not suitable if allergic to aspirin, if pregnant or within a week of laser treatments to the face. You will need to stop tretinoin cream 3 days prior to this peel.
Available at all clinics. Appointments: dr@stjohnclinic.co.uk or 020 8946 9694
London clinics
All appointments 020 8946 9694 or dr@stjohnclinic.co.uk
Monday
Morning: Notting Hill Gate
Afternoon: Richmond
Evening: Harley St
Tuesday
Morning: Fulham
Afternoon: Wimbledon Park
Wednesday
Morning: Kingston
Afternoon: Richmond
Thursday
Morning: Wimbledon Park
Afternoon: Fulham
Friday
No clinics
Clinics outside London
All appointments dr@stjohnclinic.co.uk or 020 8946 9694
Bath
March 15th, April 5th, April 26th, May 17th, June 7th, June 28th
Aberdeen
March 11th, April 8th, May 13th, June 3rd, July 8th, Aug No Clinics, Sept 2nd,
Oct 7th, Nov 4th, Dec 9th
With all best wishes,
Lady St John of Bletso MBChB MRCOG
Dr Helen St John
dr@stjohnclinic.co.uk
020 8946 9694
www.stjohnclinic.co.uk