My latest @contrariannews piece digs into the round of whiplash over WHI funding. I was especially inspired by @estrogen_matters recent post about it, which motivated me to put pen to paper (thanks Avrum and Carol!). Yes, I am among those who have made public demands that the WHI issue a modernized and accurate statement clarifying the safety and efficacy of HRT. But even with that imperfect history, the funding cuts send the worst possible message about the necessity of women’s health research. I truly hope the reversal by HHS sticks. I’m also really optimistic about all that’s happening in state legislatures to attempt to improve menopause care. No, those bills wont solve the research gap. But we have to commit to fights we can WIN — and this is surely one of them! Thank you @drmaryclaire and @smalonemd for always answering my questions and providing so much wisdom to fuel my wonky policy brain. And thank you to all the Citizen’s Guide contributors who are making it possible for the masses to speak up and out! Onward friends! #menopause #perimenopause #womenshealth