SEPTEMBER 24, 2009
If you are currently using another treatment for hot flashes, night sweats and irritability, and it is not working, or if you have concerns about its safety, it might be wise to consider trying Gem Keep it Cool®. It is always advisable to seek the advise of your own healthcare provider whenever you consider changing any medication.
If you are presently taking hormone replacement therapy with estrogen and progesterone, or estrogen alone, here is my suggestion. With my own patients, when I switch them from hormone replacement therapies to non-hormonal therapies, I always suggest that they gradually “taper” their previous therapy over about 2-3 months. During this time, I start the newer therapies while I gradually reduce the old therapy.
If you notice an improvement in your symptoms and feel better during this “transition”, then you can safely assume using Gem Keep it Cool® is a great alternative. The ingredients in GEM Keep It Cool® are safe, proven modalities for relief of menopausal symptoms. If you don’t feel better during this transition, then I would assume that the Gem Keep it Cool® product might not be appropriate for your individual needs.
It is always advisable to seek the advise of your own healthcare provider whenever you consider changing any medication.
Dr. Bob
Robert James Gallo, M.D., FACOG
Medical Advisor, Gem Keep it Cool®