'Wild West' were exactly the words I was thinking before I read them. Of course the articles are right that more research is needed - there is not enough data to say whether it is safe and there is not enough data to say it's unsafe, is the crucial part of these articles. But as usual the emphasis seems to be on how wildly irresponsible women are in seeking out the solutions that other women have benefited from. That is how we learn, from talking to each other about what works. That should signal a drive for more research in these areas, not chastisement and then continued lack of access to workable solutions. Thank you for highlighting this area. I for one would like to know more.
There is not enough data for any of it, you are so right… thank you so much for this thoughtful takeaway.
'Wild West' were exactly the words I was thinking before I read them. Of course the articles are right that more research is needed - there is not enough data to say whether it is safe and there is not enough data to say it's unsafe, is the crucial part of these articles. But as usual the emphasis seems to be on how wildly irresponsible women are in seeking out the solutions that other women have benefited from. That is how we learn, from talking to each other about what works. That should signal a drive for more research in these areas, not chastisement and then continued lack of access to workable solutions. Thank you for highlighting this area. I for one would like to know more.