I received an email recently titled “Praising BetterWOMAN”.  You would think I would be happy after reading it. Instead, I was quite disappointed. I’ll tell you why.

The Email

“Friends call me Jill. I am 66 year old and have been taking BetterWOMAN for 2 years now.

My Overactive Bladder (OAB) came on very suddenly and my GYN put me on a leading medication for OAB. The dry mouth and side effects were tolerable considering my problem.  One year later my insurance changed my coverage and I had to switch medications.  This time the side effects were almost unbearable: visual disturbances, so much so I was ready to go to the eye doctor, stomach problems, extremely dry mouth, and headaches.

When I went to my family doctor (who deals with integrative medicine) I asked her for a recommendation.  She immediately said she had many women who had good success with BetterWOMAN. I tried it and have never looked back. Within 2 weeks ALL my side effects were gone and my OAB was well under control.

I tried sharing my good news (and your newsletter) with my GYN.  She listened but questioned the long term effects.  I suggested she call your number and talk to you.  She didn’t comment. I left the newsletter on the counter and left the room. :>)

Thank God for you and BetterWOMAN.” – Jill, CA.

My Disappointment

I am delighted at Jill’s positive outcome. But I am disappointed as well:

• Why should the system put Jill through so much pain and discomfort in an attempt to find a solution? 
• Why do some healthcare professionals not keep an open mind to new information and evidence based results?

Jill had tried three different OAB medications before she tried BetterWOMAN. The fact that she prefers to pay out of pocket for BetterWOMAN, instead of taking insurance-covered OAB medications should send a clear message – Other Options Exist and Need to Be Explored!

What would have happened if Jill were not proactively seeking alternatives?

To your health,

Peipei Wishnow, PhD