Menopause - What No One Talks About
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- Опубликовано: 25 авг 2024
- Talking about menopause today! This is information from my own research as well as information that all of you sent in! You should consult YOUR doctor and do your own research to find out what treatments or alternative therapies are right for YOU. We are all different and our bodies respond to preimenopause and menopause in different ways. If you are tired of hearing that this is simply “the new normal” or “just accept the changes” then you definitely want to watch!!Thank you so much for your support!! ~Erin xo
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I believe you did a big service for everyone who watches you. Thank you.
Thank you, Stephanie! You are so kind! xo
100% agree !
This is hands down, unequivocally, your best video ever, in terms of well needed information... A heart felt, thank you very much Erin!
Thank you, Eunita! You are so kind! xo
Good job Erin putting yourself out there.
I’m going through hot flashes and major insomnia!! Uugh thank you for your input.
Honestly I agree! I have a family full of women, I am the oldest in my immediate family, and no one wants to talk about this! They act like it's a dirty family secret.😒😒
Thanks for being brave and honest on camera. These shouldn’t be hard things to talk about, but yet they are. Natural processes in life shouldn’t be so hard to discuss. Again, thanks for stepping out of the comfort zone!
Thank you, Jenn! I appreciate the support! xo
Jenn MN I have found that since I started intermittent fasting my symptoms have significantly subsided. Intermittent fasting has helped me to lose my belly fat. What also helps is having a positive outlook and exercising.
I’m almost 45. Please do more videos like this. I think nothing attracts more than honest and genuine conversations about what women go through at this age.
Thank you, Adelina! xo
This is all so overwhelming to me!😩Why can’t our periods just end and that’s it!? Men have it so easy!
I hear you, Carrie! They really do! xo
If only Even hadn't eaten the apple and given it to Adam. :)
Yep, this is literally ruining my life. My husband can NOT relate 😢
Diane Yuhas ......never happened.
They have to deal with us lol
You have just summed up my life for the past 2 years. I’m 46 & menopause hit me like a ton of bricks & completely caught me off guard. My first noticeable system was painful sex so bad I couldn’t even do it anymore. The worst part is when I went to my obgyn for help she made me feel like I’m was imagining the pain & told me I had a bacterial infection. 😡 after months of telling her something was wrong she filling tested my hormones & was like “oh your in menopause” but still offered me no guidance or options. I went to another doctor I had years ago I did 3 sessions of the thermiva treatment. It was like night & day after the first session. My sex life was back & getting better after each session. I would highly recommend thermiva to all.
I’m still in the process of finding the right doctor & looking into HRT. I’m starting pilates. I’m 5’8 & also been thin then all of a sudden 2 years & 30 pounds heavier all around the belly. Still struggling with weight gain nothing has worked so far & its very depressing. Thank goodness woman are finally talking about menopause & not suffering in silence anymore like I felt I was. Great video !
Thank you, April! It is so important to be your own advocate when seeking medical advice. I'm so glad that you have had some success. Thank you for sharing. xo
April Mozuch hello April... I’ve been suffering with the same thing. Can you please tell me more about thermiva treatment. Thanks in advance
Your story is SO common!!! Shouldn't we expect an OB/GYN would be knowledgeable about what is going on with their patients??? This just proves that doctors are NOT recieving enough education on how to recognize and treat their period menopausal and menopausal patients! Most of us have not been to med school but know MORE about hormone replacement and the effects of deficient hormones than a lot of doctors! This isn't right!
I'm so glad that Erin is taking the lead and speaking out about this. The more we can learn and share, the more women can find hope and find relief!
I’ve been in full menopause for about 2 years. I’m 55. I can’t have sex anymore because of the pain. Unfortunately, I’ve shrunk down there. Also, I can’t take hormone replacement because of the history of cancer and heart disease in my family. My husband and I do other things but we both miss the intimacy.
@@MrsSMH1998 I can not use hormone replacement either, because of the risk of stroke. My Dr. prescribed Estrace vaginal cream. I am so thankful to be so much healthier in this area. Talk to your Dr. see if this may be an option for you.
Exercise helps! I’m using g a Peloton type indoor bike with I Fit trainers. It’s gentle yet works up a sweat. Yoga as well as a jog/walk routine where I jog 2 minutes walk 1 minute increasing 1 set a day has really helped my arthritis symptoms!! I also went whole food plant based. You have to be so tough to get through this phase of life! I am 56 and just now getting a grip!!
Thank you for sharing, Lori! xo
Lori Rempel
Happy New Year Lori!!! I see commercials for Peloton all the time, it appears to have really become popular; it looks to be great fun. The jog/walk method is something that appeals to me. I applaud you for finding a solution that works for you. I have a FitBit that I wear to keep me moving, but I'll admit I have to really get my eating/fitness program honed. I don't feel my age(57), far from it, I feel like I'm aging backwards; if that makes sense..... LOL!!! Continued success with your routine. Love from Michigan:)
Does the bike hurt your butt? Is it well cushioned?
I think you did a wonderful service talking about this topic, especially the very private aspects that you didn't want to talk about it. It was brave and I commend you. I'm much older than you and many years post menopausal but I was quite taken aback when I went through what you described. Totally unprepared for it. I wish someone back then had been as open and forthright as you have been been. You did the right thing, so thank you.
Thank you so much! You are so kind. xo
I had about 10 years of pain throughout peri menopause and menopause.Stiff, aching and fatigue with the pain. I tried EVERYTHING! Diet, various HRT options, yoga, walking, natural therapies. Just this year the pain finally disappeared! Soooo good. Sadly, through the years of pain (and a lot of the other menopausal symptoms you mentioned) I realised how dismissive, ignorant and unsupportive the medical system is of womens health issues. Thank you for posting this important video and for women struggling through this phase of life, you’re not crazy, the symptoms are real and sometimes debilitating, but you will get through it because you are a woman and we are awesome warrior legends!❤️❤️❤️
Thank you for sharing your experiences with me. I truly appreciate it. xo
Dawn, this is a very similar diet to the one I’m trying to do. Do you have any tips for how to stay motivated? I’m a sugar addict, I’m 46 and my last period was about 2 years ago. I ate loads of sugar over Christmas but I went cold turkey at new year....but now I’m starting to go downhill and becoming addicted to Diet Coke and dark chocolate. It’s only been two weeks! I suffer with depression and anxiety and I’m lonely because I’m single and don’t know how to go into a relationship with virtually no libido.
I can’t thumbs up this video fast enough. Such an important topic that not enough people talk about. I nodded my head at some things and took notes on others. Thanks for being such a valuable resource!
Thank you so much! You are so kind! xo
Thank you for this video. I’m on the menopause “journey” as well. When you were listing the symptoms I could identify! You, Angie, and Dr. Taylor’s videos have helped me as I gather information before my next doctor’s appointment. Ladies, we have options and no more suffering in silence.
Thank you, Beth! I'm so glad that you found this helpful. I'm hoping that this type of content will help you and others have the necessary conversations with your medical professionals and ultimately come up with the best plan for your individual situation. xo
I love Angie too!
Yessssss! Dr. Taylor changed my approach to decision making. Just started a patch and, WOW! Hot flashes stopped right away and energy level is back!
After a year on Keto, my hot flashes went away--and they where BAD for years. I believe there's a connection between high insulin levels and hot flashes. Do at least low carb--but Keto saved/changed my life in so many ways. My weight is normal, no more cravings or sugar slumps, no more getting up 2 or 3 times a night to pee, no more hot flashes.. I could go on and on.
Erin-thank you for saying it all out loud! Not feeling quite like yourself, kids leaving for college, menopause symptoms-it’s an avalanche. Hearing your experience & viewer comments really help♥️Great video!!
Thank you, Kate! xo
Thank you! I'm a 50 year old women who is single in menopause...talk about a horrible situation. It's hard enough being single again and now complicate things with menopause. It's absolutely scary as hell. It's one thing to go through these changes with your loving partner and a totally different one navigating it alone or with a new relationship. I'm trying to stay positive and live my best life.
Thank you for sharing, Jenny! That does sound hard. Stay positive! xo
Hi Erin, I can feel you are such a nice and humble person, really you like me a lot :) Look, I know very well about that theme because I started with perimenopause with 42 years old. Can you imagine? Was really tough, believe me. At 45 my period gone forever and after many researches and visits to doctors I found the right treatment for me that is basically bioidentical hormones. Now I'm 53 and always I am very aware of my diet, in fact, I do intermitent fasting too, and I think is very important to use weights for have a stronger muscles. It's a difficult change in the life of a woman, I battled very hard with that situation, but there is light at the end of the tunnel jajaja. I send a big hug for all the beautiful ladies that are in this point of their lives. Don't loose the faith and don't give up.
Thank you so much for sharing, Maria! xo
Maria, I want to try the intermittent fasting but I don't know where to start. Any suggestions?
@@claudiatzava Look up Dr. Eric Berg here on YT. He is an excellent resource. I did IF for 7 months and lost 50 pounds that I gained during menopause. I picked an 8-hour window of eating(and most people do start with the 8 hour window). I did mine from 11-7, then I switched it up because I like to get up and eat breakfast, so I moved it from 10-6. I did this 5 days a week and it was actually not that hard at all. I found that in my 8 hour window, I just didn't feel hungry enough to eat a full day of calories, and I think that's where the weight loss came from. I had to eat a small breakfast in order to even cook for my husband at night. I need to be hungry to cook lol. There are many ways of doing IF but here's something I learned and I've heard others talk about this as well...don't tell people that you are doing IF because they will tell you "it's unhealthy". It actually was a game-changer for me. I no longer do it because I've been able to maintain my weight loss, but if I had to go back to it, I could and would. I thought it would be really hard but it wasn't too bad. Life is certainly easier now because I can eat whenever I want and you can't do that when doing IF, but losing the weight was worth the deprivation I sometimes felt. I hope this helps! And, yes, check out Eric Berg....he's awesome!
Some of us just can’t afford some of these treatments.
Someone else has probably said this, but if they haven’t, magnesium is fantastic for night sweats. Helps you sleep, helps you poop, your body needs it anyway
Thank you for sharing, Susanna! xo
Susanna Boyd I totally agree. I found that out accidentally and I am very happy that I did!
What kind do you use Susanna? Most upset my digestion. I've been using mag citrate and it upsets my stomach.
@@lgamble try Magnesium glycinate...it doesn't upset your stomach.
@@lgamble THE CITRATE ABSORBS BETTER TAKE IT WITH SOMETHING
I appreciate your honesty and completely understand and relate to everything you have gone through! Not many people are willing to talk about sexual problems around menopause. And it’s so important! I felt very alone going through it
As women, it is so important to share our experiences and learn from one another. With this knowledge you can have a much more informed discussion with your own medical professionals and figure out what is best for your own situation.
Ask an urologist, or a URO-GYN Doctor. I had a bladder lift & have had no bladder problems for 14 years.
What’s working for me is to mentally accept the ageing process, and not to expect to look or feel the same as l did 2 decades ago.
Erin, I always love what you bring us!
52 years old here. I'd always carried around an additional 20 pounds I didn't need. Back when closing in on 50 years old I made the decision to do something about it, really just hoping to keep what I had in check so it didn't get any worse than it already was. My process began three years ago and involved trying a clinic diet (Red Mountain here in Arizona). I lost weight right away, but went back to old eating patterns and regained the weight....tried the diet only half-heartedly again a year later (surprise, surprise, not much happened), and then really committed to it last year by continuing with the plan for an additional two months after completing the diet. That was the key!!
By going that extra mile my "set point" actually re-set for the first time in my life. I lost almost 30 pounds total. Now when I overeat I easily go right back to my new set-point. I am much smaller now than when I got married 20 years ago, and I never thought that would ever happen.
The key to long term success is acknowledging that it does take time -- putting those good habits into practice for an additional couple of months after reaching our goal weight actually re-sets our brains. There is a huge difference between how quickly I used to regain weight, post diet, and how hard it is to regain weight now. By pushing myself for those two additional "lean, healthy eating" months, my body changed a lot, and there is a redistribution of fat. My entire shape changed! Now when I overindulge I tend towards the new, lower set-point.
It's not fun to restrict calories and certain foods, but as a general rule we seem to accept this in the short term to reach a goal. Once we reach that goal we think we're "done", so we relieve ourselves of the burden of starvation, thinking we're finished. And then what do we do? We eat. We tend to think in binary: Either we restrict calories to lose, or we eat as we did before. "Maintained" weight loss, however, is eating more calories than what we allowed ourselves while on a diet, but less calories than we ate when we were heavier. It's that sweet spot in the middle that many of us don't bother learning, but it's The Crucial Part of resetting our brains and maintaining our health.
I used to believe I was doomed to stay heavier. I was a size 8-10, and sometimes a 12. 150 pounds used to be my "low" weight--the weight I got to by starvation and couldn't maintain. I thought my thin days were behind me forever, and I thought it was hormonal and there was nothing I could do about it. That it was one of life's rules, written in the stars. I surprised myself by putting in the effort of calorie restriction, and then learning how to bump up the calories and lean into healthier choices for an additional two months until my brain got wind of what I was doing. I am now a size 4 and I eat whatever I want. My brain wants me to be smaller now. Of course, most days I eat lean and healthy because it is habit. I do get on the scale 1x a day--only in the mornings. It is the gauge that reminds me where I am, and based on the number I get to decide for myself how I get to eat that day. Many days I find myself enjoying whatever I want, but if scale bumps up one or two pounds, I know it is likely water--and that's when I back of on the carbs for a day. One day is all it takes to keep it in check. It's easier to get on the scale every day and lose one or two pounds than it is to never get on the scale, be in denial, and then feel we must lose ten or fifteen, or more, pounds.
Do you mean Eating Whole Foods, dairy meat, healthy fats ? Keto?
Thank you Erin. You have been such a gift in my life right now. I have suffered so terribly because no one noticed I was in menopause so young in my life - early 40's. I am coming along better now - but your heart is so helpful to sit through this and listen. You are a gem! No one talks about it and it is so horrible and I need the support. Thank you.
You are so welcome! I'm SO glad that this video was helpful, Tina! That is exactly why I share! xo
I'm so glad I watched this video.
My husband gets so angry when I tell him I'm not in the mood for sex and it's so tiring. It's not like he is young and he can perform good either.
Thank you Erin for this video! Nobody talks about it. I’m in my early 40’s and still trying to understand what is happening to my body! It can be pretty overwhelming at times.
Thank you! xo
Menopause Taylor is a menopause specialist/educator. Ladies! You must look her up on RUclips!!!
I just completed all of her videos(I’ve been at it for the last year). I booked a consultation with her and, along with her guidance, I have never felt better! I’m more confident in my understanding of menopause and how to approach my treatment “Taylored” to me☺️ I have my life back and have vitality like I did in my prime! I’m 54 and have struggled for the last 15 years. Thank God for Barbara Taylor!
That is so great to hear! I have had a lot of feedback from subscribers recommending her content to me. xo
You’re beautiful. In a funny way, as uncomfortable as you felt, I felt really comfortable listening right to the end of the video. For me, I usually blush the whole way through on topics like this. I hope you continue to give regular updates on this topic. I’m 40 and living in Tokyo. All this new vocabulary that I need to learn in Japanese before it creeps upon me too.
Thank you so much! While it is hard to talk about, I do feel like it's so important for us women to share with one another. Good luck learning all of this Japanese vocab :)
Hey Erin. You are such a kind person! Perimenopause started for me at 45. At first I didn't even realize what was going on. I had night sweats that woke me up and kept me awake for hours. The problem was that I couldn't get back to sleep, not the hot flushes. I had mood swings for a couple of years. I gained 10-12 lbs and like you, I am 5' 2" so this was a big deal for me. I was always slim and even if I gained a few lbs, I was always able to shed them in a few weeks. Well, not this time. I didn't loose anything for a couple of years, no matter what I did. I was also fighting with cravings (I still have them - sweet cravings). My last period was almost 2 years ago, at 47. I found that it has become easier once I was postmenopausal. I don't know but I think my hormones are a little more balanced. I don't take any HRT but I started exercising (about 2 years ago) and I am doing body weight bearing exercises, a little cardio and strength. I have read that too much cardio is not good for us, as it puts stress on the body and we end up gaining weight. We need to alternate cardio with yoga, Pilates. I still want to get into HIIT. I cannot be strict Keto (my hot flushes are getting really bad) but low carb helped a lot. I also started IF (up to 22 hours fasting) and my weight went down. I lost all the extra lbs and a couple more. I am wearing a size I used to wear in university. I recommend dr. Mindy Peltz here on youtube, she is awesome and puts out a lot of information regarding IF, keto for women (not only in menopause but also during fertile years) and she will launch a book about menopause in late February. She is also talking about doing keto and having hormone building days. I agree with her, I think women need to have complex carbs once in a while. I noticed it helped with my hot flushes. In my opinion, any diet you choose, just make sure it's whole foods and not processed food. Whenever possible, buy from the local farmers, or organic.
I also take supplements: vit B Supreme (a mix of B's), B12 (I am deficient), D, magnesium and Vitazan Osteo Strength. I am seeing a nathuropat for the last 3 years so she is prescribing all the supplements. This is my research and what I did for the last 4 years and honestly, I feel better than ever, and I have so much energy!
Thank you so much for sharing your experiences with me, Camelia! Your post is full of great information! xo
Thank you. That's really helpful! ❤
So glad someone is talking about menopause and all the symptoms and treatments. This affects millions of women and no one talks about it. I am so proud of you for talking openly. You are amazing.
Thank you! xo
It was very kind of you to address a subject that is not necessarily easy to speak about in such a public forum. I am post menopause 12 years now. I stopped my cycle at 52 years of age. Progesterone cream helped me greatly. My emotions and personality stayed fairly level. I would periodically check with a young friend of mine to make sure my personality was not changing. I did not want to use menooause as an excuse to be cranky with others. My hot flashes were horrible!
It was good advice you gave about a complete thyroid check. I developed Hashimoto’s Disease in my early/ mid 50s. It is like getting hit with a double whammy-menopause and then thyroid problems.
But every story has an end. So does menopause. There is a great life waiting for you on the other side!
Thank you, Sandra! I really appreciate that you shared your experiences with me! xo
Thanks for being so open! You did an amazing job on this video. We shouldn’t suffer in silence and continue the cycle of hush-hush.
Thank you, Alex! It's so important for women to share their experiences with others. xo
Hey Busbee, thank you for sharing those things about menopause ,and how you fight for the belly fat, especially your emotional thoughts about not being a woman anymore.Trust me,you are not alone. I feel you are so brave when I see you wipe your teardrops.Give you a hug.
Thank you, Cindy! You are so kind! xo
Such a heart felt post today , very well researched and medically accurate too ... you look wonderful .
HRT worked for me a treat ... and the ACV + interval training . ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Thank you so much, Nancy! You are so kind! xo
Best workout online I’ve found for me personally at 53, is Pahla B Fitness. She has an extensive channel here on RUclips and her workouts are fabulous. I was doing Jillian Michaels DVD’s, HIIT training etc and was starting to injure myself because I wasn’t recovering from workouts as easily I did before 50. Pahla is fun, encouraging, and her workouts are effective but not brutal. And thanks Erin SO much for this great video! I’m going to make my husband watch it too so maybe he’ll have a better understanding of this special hell we call menopause. 😩
Girl I was 39 ,im 65 now and had it....
No periods anymore...and happy..... never haf anything for it....thank the Lord.....
So glad you pointed out that everybody is case by case. Freaks me out when people want to take medical advice from the internet. People need to listen to a qualified professional. I’m 57 been on HRT since I got into menopause, my doctor did bloodwork to see where I was. Have some symptoms but not bad. Pretty sure my Dr. is going to encourage me to wean off. Weight gain/loss, bottom line if you are otherwise healthy it’s calories in calories out, there is no magic pill🤷🏻♀️ and you can’t out exercise your diet. As Americans I simply think we over eat our portions are simply too large. Make a conscious effort to portion control with good foods you enjoy get some exercise, you don’t have to kill yourself just move. It’s working for me.
I completely agree, Katie! It is so personal. My mission was to open up the conversation and give my viewers some information about what has and hasn't worked for me. It is so important to discuss this with your own doctor. Thank you for sharing! xo
A simplified opinion, I think......'calories in, calories out'. I've gained 60 pounds since peri and full menopause. It's a good thing I wasn't very big to start with. Our bodies all react to stress in different ways; and I believe menopause and it's symptoms can be classed as a type of bodily stress. Coupled with poor sleep, another stressor, and slowing metabolism, it's no wonder our body reacts to the various stressors by wanting to hold on to the weight. And I don't know about you, but my daily pill requirement due to medical reasons increases the odds of gaining weight. I work out daily now due to CovId, and it's a sweat inducing work-out, at least 1/2 hour, and I've made peace with my body. I threw out the clothes that I couldn't fit into anymore so I'd stop beating myself up about my weight. I've bought new, natural fiber clothing, so I'm comfortable and don't sweat so much. I've had close calls medically, amongst which was septic shock this past Dec. Four days in ICU. I'm alive, I'm basically healthy, and I do my best, but in the end, it's a unique experience for us all.
Thank you for being so honest and brave to your audience. I have been in surgical induced menopause for 5 years at a very young age. It has been quite the journey! It is hard to put into words how this process can affect every area of your life, but I think you did a wonderful job describing it! Been a faithful follower of yours from the beginning and have always appreciated how real you are, while still coming across as a motivated and positive person. Your videos are my favorite!
Thank you so much, Sara! You are so kind! xo
Thanks for being so open about this. I had the opposite experience you had-at 42 I stopped my periods and figured I was starting menopause...nope, pregnant. He's 10 years old now, lol.
Wow! Too funny 😂 xo
Thank you for being brave enough to talk about menopause. The struggle is real! I'm 11 years in, and I can honestly tell you that it does get better. I went through everything you are talking about. I'm on Bio-Identical HRT. This may not be for everyone, but it does wonders for me. I'm 55 and I'm loving life. I don't diet. I've been vegetarian for over 30 years. I eat healthy, do some light weight lifting to maintain muscle mass, and I walk as much as possible, which really helps me maintain my weight. Thank you for sharing your struggles. 🙏💜 I wish you all the best.
Thank you so much for sharing, Diane! xo
Thank you so much for discussing menopause. I went into menopause at 40 and spent the past 5 years feeling terrible. I started pellet therapy and it helped me greatly. I wish I spoke up to my doctor a long time ago.
Thank you, Colleen! xo
I had the Mona Lisa Touch & use estrogen suppositories.
I also do intermittent fasting but always have naturally so I guess that’s not a big change. But I did start to wear a fit bit so I can make sure to keep my activity up.
Also, I’m still taking Plexus triplex which has helped with sleep, fatigue, mood, brain fog, & many other symptoms:)
So glad you’re having this very important discussion, Erin! So many of us women have no where to talk about this! My own mother died young and it’s always been a taboo subject so it’s nice that we are now able to share our experience and wisdom to help each other:)
Thank you for sharing your experiences, Melody! It's so important for women to share with other women! xo
You just taught me more about menopause than I ever learned from a doctor. I have a long-standing appointment with an OBGYN that specializes in bioidentical hormone therapy tomorrow. I am going to watch your video again, this time taking notes, so I will be prepared with questions. Thank you for your transparency and willingness to step out of your comfort zone to help others!
Thank you, Sharon! Good luck with your appointment. xo
You opened yourself up and talked about your personal life with such an openness that is definitely not easy to do. I am 62 years old so am past some of the hardest areas of menopause but still do periodically get hot flashes and run a little warm …. and the pee thing!! It is a hard time and I wish when I was in the throws of it all 10 years ago that I had a forum like this as I didn't totally understand everything that was happening to me. I did not take any hormone replacement as my doctor didn't like prescribing it unless you absolutely couldn't cope - there was a real fear of cancer so many Canadian doctors stopped prescribing it. I did live to talk about it but do work out with weights along with walking and hiking and did loose 25 lbs following weight watchers. I try to eat a healthy diet, take vitamin D, exercise and enjoy the occasional glass of red wine - still gotta live, right!! Thanks again for being so open and I love watching and listening to you!
Thank you so much for sharing your story with me, Pat! xo
Thank you so much for taking one for the team.. I’m a fighter too, at 51 just getting started on the uphill journey ie; hot flashes & night sweats & stubborn belly fat, realizing I’ve had some other symptoms (joint pain & heart palpitations) most likely for 4-5 years now. ❤️
Thank you, Felicia! xo
Thanks for taking one for the team, Erin! I literally feel out of place in my own body. It can be such a downer some days, but I’m learning to roll with the emotional roller coaster. It is what it is, and I can only do so much about it.
Thank you, Teresa! I wish you luck! xo
Erin thank you for opening up the conversation on this topic, bravo to you. Most infulencers that I have seen on youtube who talk about "belly fat" are under 30 and fast for 10 days and lose 10 lbs. That does not work for women going through menopause. I am 55 and have gained 10 lbs right in my midsection and it's close to impossible to lose. However, I have learned you can exercise until the cows come home, but it also has ALOT to do with your diet. I have changed mine and am finally seeing results. It is however, so hard to stay on track when you're having hot flashes, mood swings, achy joints, loss of sleep, etc. Also, I refuse to do HRT, just scares me, so I tried accupuncture for hotflashes and it has def helped me. Thank you for inspiring us and helping other women realize we're pretty much all in the same boat.
Thank you for sharing, Heidi. xo
Oh Erin what a lovely video. I am in tears. I'm 60 and just started HRT 2 years ago b/c I had a period until I was 55. I mentioned this on Facebook but that is a game changer for me. Also, exercise (daily with weights and HIIT training on the bike Peloton) is critical. I get the endorphin lift and feel strong. I also hike and ski and walk the dog. I have cut out most processed food, drink water, take probiotics, magnesium. AND, and I totally LOVE that you talked about vaginal dryness --TWICE. YOU are wonderful. Love you!
Thank you so much for sharing, Polly! xo
And I forgot to mention all those lovely facial hairs.
LOL! I KNOW! I have this fine peach fuzz now. Gad! I derma plane at home but then I break out from ingrown hairs. The struggle is real.
Especially the gray ones… LOL
ShellTay32 : I have the very same problem. It’s like I have one of two options..... I can put up with having a fuzzy face and have clear skin -or- I can have no fuzziness with “breakouts” on my cheeks and jawline. It’s a no win :-(
Yesterday I discovered this "thing" on my face... you're right.
The hair is not on the chin and then it is, what is up with that the hair on my head does not grow that fast!
Thank you for sharing this. I'm 51 and been through about everything you mentioned. HRT has been a life changer for me but the path to finding what works can take years and is really hard. And the fact that these necessary therapies aren't covered by insurance is so sad.
Thank you, Kim! I agree...so sad. xo
Every time I have something sweet I know what's next - sugar is the biggest trigger for my hot flashes. Homeopathy, D3, B12 and herbal supplements help with some symptoms. Insomnia is my b*tch - nothing helps. I fall asleep, but after 2-3 hours wake up and that it until its time to get up. It is exhausting.
Thank you Erin for being so honest and vulnerable!
Thank you! Sugar is a big trigger. Good luck! xo
I’ve been doing hiit, weight lifting and walking. I don’t love cardio, especially steady state, like running, which is why I really enjoy hiit. Also my class is a small group of women around my age, so it’s my social time. The struggle is real. Thank you for talking about this.
The struggle really is real! Thank you for sharing! xo
OMG!! This video was so good and informative! Thanks so much! Sometimes I feel so lonely in this journey of the menopause. I'm 50 and I started this journey at 44 and sometimes i feel that I can't stand it anymore, people just don't get it not even the doctors.... well I just want to say thank you!
Thank you, Janet! You are so kind. xo
I was so depressed because I felt like an old woman before my time. It was just horrible! But the bio HRT has completely turned that around
I'm so sorry to hear that. I'm so thrilled that you found something that is helping. xo
I don’t know why but when I started various exercising as a hunch to deal with hot flashes in my menopause… It worked! (Hatha yoga is gentle on the body but so effective on muscle development!) It’s like my body’s internal set points were rebooted back to normal. I also switched over to an intermittent fasting, keto plant-based diet, that’s kept me from gaining weight. This has also given me way more energy and I feel better. I made a list of things that bring me joy in life and posted it on my mirror, with that I’m learning to be kinder to myself and others. 👩🏻🦳 Also I let my hair go to its natural color! I get a lot of compliments, not to mention looks of admiration from young women. Which feels great! No Meds just vitamins. Love your show Busbee thank you so much❤️
That's great, Kim. The best part is that exercise can only be a benefit. xo
Big hug! Women need to share and learn. I will never forgot my sister, because so many doctors preach not to take Estrogen or at least her’s did. Finally she went back after such bad hot sweat, she could not sleep every few minutes her heart would race she would start to turn red and sweat. Finally she just looked sick. She finally went to a doctor and started on estrogen. She said what a difference she looked so much better. I use an estrogen patch and a vaginal cream because I started to get bladder infections and they did not stop until I replaced the estrogen a couple times a week I put a cream in. And painful intercourses. Food I started adding a lot of veggies, I do a version of the paleo and Mediterranean diet. And working out and walking. I learned a lot from Dr. Taylor and she explains why. God bless you Erin for sharing this. The treatment you spoke of I have never heard of so , thank you! I feel like it’s a cruel trick Mother Nature plays on women. It’s is so life altering, I see so many struggle with it and not feel well and loss confidence. It’s shameful that more attention is not place on this time in a women’s life.
Thank you so much for sharing your experiences with me. I truly appreciate it, Darcy! xo
Great video! Thank you- I’m dealing with this myself and it’s been miserable. I appreciate that there is someone else feeling the same way and willing to talk about it.😊
Thank you, Christie! You are not alone! xo
Thank you so much for laying it on the line in order to help us. What courage you have. I started HRT because of bone loss and the symptoms you talked about. It sure helps when you don’t feel alone.
Thank you, Julia! You are certainly not alone! xo
Yay!! Thank you so much for this video. Why does menopause have to be such a difficult topic and so hard to talk about. I absolutely love Dr. Barbara Taylor and her channel. She has taught me to take charge and not just “let it happen “. This is for the rest of my life and i couldn’t imagine feeling this way (I’m 55) for the next year or 20 years. Bless you for talking about menopause and your personal experience. ❤️
Thank you, Therese! So many of my subscribers have found her channel helpful! xo
Thank you Erin🙏🏼❣️, I wanted to add that the TIME we start HRT is imperative. The scary studies refer to women who were older when they started HRT but when women start taking HRT EARLY ( close to their menopause beginning) the risks are much lower. Thank you also for mentioning menopause taylor she really does a great job in her videos! I’ve been through almost everything you discussed and your candor is so appreciated🥰
Thank you so much, Sheryl! xo
According to Menopause Taylor, the timing for HRT is imperative. I was on it for a few years and quit taking it because of the possible risks. After watching one of Dr. Taylor’s videos I knew my window of opportunity for it to be effective was closing. So, I started back on it! I have no idea what is best for me, I feel like I’m playing a guessing game and getting more info from RUclips than a professional!
Gonna quote Cindy Crawford "At this age it's about being happy."
Wow! It's so so much more that we, women, have to go through in life. But it's community like this that makes it bearable. Thank you for your candor and helpful tips on this topic, EB 👍👍❣!
Thank you, Rachelle! xo
A great video on a subject that needs to be discussed more! The menopause journey is different for each of us ... yet in many ways the same! I went thru sudden menopause due to a complete hysterectomy... including the ovaries...when I was 36... I am 60 now.. so it’s been awhile but I am still learning and trying different methods to help me feel my best! The struggle is real.... it took me 2 years of doing my own research and trying different medications,vitamins, diets... reading many books ,videos...etc...to feel like me again... but gals you will get there!, I did not have this important resource back then...women talking to women and sharing our stories... so amazing to know we are not alone! I am on oral estradiol twice a day , small amount of testosterone cream daily ... has worked for me! Low carb diet... workout almost everyday.. walking and weights...but still learning! Thanks again for your honesty, your bravery and for being you❤️❤️❤️
Thank you so much for sharing your experiences with me, Dottie! xo
Much love to you, Erin. That was fantastic and so very personal. Takes some of the fear away. I so appreciate you and your bravery. I am in the middle of peri-menopause. Literally had my first hot flash a month ago. Noticing some hair loss. I've been taking biotin. As far as weight gain, that started happening in my mid 40s, switched to keto and Intermittent fasting as a combo, at 47.. That really helped. For exercise, I've been a Jazzercise instructor for 14 years. Becoming an instructor is what keeps me consistent. An hour a day. If I have to travel, I bring my music, and teach myself a class. I sprinkle in yoga, ballet, pilates in for variety. Not a runner, not good on my body. Physical activity helps keep my chemistry in check. That is my limited contribution. Hope it helps. Thank you again, Erin, for all that you do.
Thank you so much for sharing your experiences with me, Shawn! xo
Thanks sweet Erin❤️ you are so brave to share every bit of this process… It’s huge! Bio-identical hormones have been a lifesaver for me...but thats only one large slice of the menopause pie! Its also, lifestyle choices food choices and I found with my body going through these changes... less intense (stressful) workouts seem to do better like walking, weight training and yoga. xo
Thank you, Lisa! You are correct, lifestyle choices are a huge part of the equation. xo
Thank you for doing this video! I’ll be 47 next week and over the past year have sadly gained weight in just my abdomen and above hips areas. This has never been a problem for me before. I went on keto diet for 4 months. Like you said I couldn’t imagine doing it as a lifestyle. Too restrictive. I’ve been working out at Planet Fitness almost everyday. Ive been doing intermittent fasting. I’ve cut out sugar and carbs as much as possible, and still not seeing the results I should be. The weight gain is the most significant problem for me. I’m going to start the workouts from Tracy that you mentioned in another video. I appreciate you sharing what has helped you and what others are sharing that works for them.
You're SO welcome, Heidi! I just love the Tracy Anderson workouts. I think you will too! You got this! xo
Erin, thank you for being so brave and public. This is such an important topic that is under-researched, under-funded, under-discussed, and widely misunderstood. Having gone through estrogen-receptor positive breast cancer this year, my own peri-menopausal journey has been quite the roller coaster. Really appreciate you putting those resources out there and helping lift the veil of shame and awkwardness that sometimes goes along with these conversations.
Thank you, Heather! I hope that you are feeling ok. You have been through a lot this year! xo
The more I admire you after watching this heartfelt video. You look great, you dont look you're going through such hard time in your life. God bless ❤
Thank you so much! xo
Erin.....you're one of my shero's💗!!! I love how brave you are to discuss all of these issues with us....we really need to be able to share this information without the shame that society attaches to it. But I'm alot like you in regards to being a fighter! I'm 48 & I've been suffering with my thyroid issues since the birth of my third and last child. Unfortunately for me....those symptoms look and feel like those we experience when going thru menopause. I've been flashing since my mid 30's and it's so embarrassing because I have no control over when or where it happens😔. It seems to be triggered by direct sunlight or a constant source of heat on my body..... then I burst into this torrential downpour of sweat from my head that never seems to stop! And I live in Atlanta- so 10 out of 12 months are absolutely horrible for me. But my GYN says I'm still not in menopause. This is strange because i haven't had a period since i had the ablation surgery (10 years ago) to help with my heavy mental flow. So I'm enjoying the joy of no cycle- but my PMS seems to be borderline psychotic to me. I'm at a loss and praying that I'm already experiencing some of the worst that menopause has to offer..... because if it gets much worse that this.... I'm going to need some help😳. Again...thank you for stepping out of your comfort zone and allowing yourself to be transparent in order to help all of us. I applaud your courage🥰! And I'm holding out hope that it does get better once the transition is complete.
Thank you for sharing, Melisia! It sounds as though you have had a hard time. Maybe consider seeing a few doctor and getting some additional tests done to see if that can shed some light. xo
@@BusbeeStyle yes... it has definitely been an interesting journey. I'm currently working with 2 specialists and I have a PCP- so it's getting better. Hope the same remains for you.
This is the most informative, easy to follow resource on menopause. I was apprehensive on clicking because I usually come away feeling overwhelmed. Thank you for sharing your personal story and giving me clear information. I heard that weight training is important for women our age because it helps prevent osteoporosis due to muscle loss in menopause.
Thank you so much! I'm so glad that you found this helpful! xo
Wow! I cried after watching your video. Thank you SO MUCH for talking about this. Now I don’t feel so alone anymore. I have been in full menopause since I turned 47. I will be 50 in September this year. So glad that I can try out your suggestions. Painful sex is the worse. I can still handle the hot flushes. Sugar triggers my hot flushes. And since I cut sugar & carbs, and also doing intermittent fasting, I’ve lost a lot of weight. And the hot flushes are less. Now I just need to sort out the intamacy part of my life.
Thank you, Sonja! You are most definitely not alone! Thank you for sharing! xo
I am through with menopause since many years, but still remember very well what was going on with me. Your video would have been of great help at that time! You definitly mentioned all symptoms that might occure. Now most problems are all over, vaginal cream is my best friend and time helps. But there is still the belly fat, I'm fighting against it with intermitted fasting, fresh cooking and daily home training. That works best for me. Another problem is the hair thinning, that's enormously frustrating and actually nothing is really working. But to be healthy and stay healthy as long as possible is my most important wish for the future.
Honest Erin, your channel is so important for me, thank you so much for your work and support! I try to be my best version every day🤗 Good bless you, enjoy life ♥️🍀
Thank you so much for sharing. You are so kind! xo
Just remember your grandma and mom went through it and dont dwell on the negatives. Eventually u will not need pads, mood swings stop snd you feel great again. It is a part of growing old and a part of life. Good luck
I just wish I came from a family that didn't think getting everything cut out was the answer. It's been an experiment to see what works. Nothing has helped with the bigger issues, but the only "smaller" one that I have on rare occasions is night sweats, so that's nice, I guess.
Sage has been a game changer for me. Hot flushes reduced by 98%.
That's great, Lyn. Thank you for sharing! xo
I appreciate your willingness to be transparent,even with a very uncomfortable subject for many of us. We all want to feel like “its not just me going through this!”
Thank you, Laura! xo
You are my hero. I cannot express my gratitude for all of this. The validation and the words that I needed. I struggled alone for so long.
You're SO welcome! Glad it was helpful! xo
I love this type of video! You shared information and it was SO heartfelt that it helped me feel normal. All of it - we're all experiencing this and I hope you continue this type of content!
Thank you, Amy! I appreciate the feedback! xo
One thing that wasn't discussed are the diseases we are more susceptible to during menopause, such as
osteoporosis, heart attacks and Alzheimers. I started HRT mostly for the disease prevention because I have Alzheimers in my immediate family. Menopause Taylor is a wonderful resource on this subject.
Thank you... I had not even though about disease prevention!
Keep up the hormone. They keep us young.
Thank you so much for sharing, I am 42 and I am starting to get so many of these symptoms. Its SOO UNFAIR being a woman, and I really appreciate all that you do and share with us!!
Thank you, Beth! xo
Thank you for talking about things that nobody does. Menopause was presented as “such a liberating time.” I call BS on that. It had such an impact on my health and well being (in a negative way.) I have never felt so awful in my entire life! My gynecologist was no help. NONE. If it had not been for my GP, I would have had no hope at all!
I'm so glad that you at least had a GP that you were able to work with. Maybe consider seeking out a new GYN, one that will listen to your concerns? xo
❤️❤️ So brave and selfless of you! You’re not alone in this, either, my experience is similar and nobody is really talking about it
Thank you, Kate! xo
You are so inspirational. You’ve just helped an amazing number of women. I feel like exercise is my #1 go to for physical symptoms, but the brain fog for me is real. I would love an update about your experiment with the apple cider gummies, as I have been eyeing them myself. Always appreciate your candor and putting yourself out there 😌😌
Thank you, Meredith! I will definitely update you on the gummies! xo
Thank you Erin! I believe strongly in a Keto lifestyle and the hormone patch. I’m 55 and feeling great. I hope you figure out what works for you. Thanks for opening up the conversation for your viewers. It will help many women. XO Marilyn
Thank you, Marilyn! xo
Finally a woman talking about her experiencing real life menopause, thanks for all the tips!
Thank you! xo
Keto is the biggest game changer for me. It’s been life altering. I’m also on HRT, ACV every day, tons of “natural” supplements including EPO, weight lifting and prescription antidepressants for now. Thanks for discussing such a mysterious topic.
Kathy McCoy I agree with your thoughts on keto. People have to be willing to make it a lifestyle though. It’s worth it though.
Me too! Huge game changer.. wish people gave it time to work. Society is definitely embracing it more and more!
Thank you, Kathy!
I’ve seen so many good recipes on Facebook for keto!
I’m on keto too and it cured my allergy,love it!-:)
Thank you so much for this video!
I’m also 45 years old and going through peri menopause.
I’m really shy to talk to my doctor about the issues I’m going through, especially the low libido...
It’s hard, I feel so old already but 45 is not old!
The most important thing that you can do is discuss these tough topics with your doctor. It is hard, however there are so many different things that they can do to help. xo
Don’t be shy, they’ve heard it all. Now is the time to be your own best advocate.
Peri menopause was awful for me. Usually your progesterone drops, your estrogen is through the roof. If sex drive is low your testosterone has probably dropped like mine did. Good to get your hormones balanced starting now. That helped me a lot, Get your hormones tested.
Defenarly NOT old! I m right there with you and feeling great about it🤗
Thank you for opening and sharing. I’ve been suffering with depression due to having an injury and surgery, I was sad and frustrated to need surgery, temporarily losing my mobility it was a long 6 months from injury to still not healed, I’m doing PT but regular life is starting to return. During that I didn’t feel like a woman, I felt bad about my self and what you say is so true when you look good you feel good. I was struggling with basic self care. I think it’s so important that we as women can talk about sexual health and the conditions we experience that affect it. So thank you very much, this is actually a life style topic in seeking out.
I'm so sorry for everything that you are going through, Ruby! I'm so glad things are starting to get better. xo
Oh, the irony of having re-record on THAT topic!! Thanks so much for this very balanced and transparent point of view. We all have our own stories and what works for one may or may not work for another. I do think I have the hang of it now, having been post-menopausal for nearly a decade.
Thank you, Heather! xo
This is such good advice, thank you so much! I found it especially helpful that you mentioned thyroid problems - I think they are overlooked even by a lot of doctors because they can be really tricky and you need a specialist.
I have been going through menopause for about seven years and have been suffering from various symptoms, especially hot flashes and insomnia, but I managed without any HRT and it has gotten a lot better in the last two years (maybe apart from the belly fat issue 😣). So there is hope!
Thank you! xo
Thank you for sharing your journey with all of us. After watching several videos from Menopause Taylor, I decided to try HRT. My whole being improved. I have been on it for more than a year now.
I'm so glad that you found something that is working for you! xo
So appreciate you honesty in this video - we need to support one another whenever we can and this is a great platform to do that.
With respect to painful intercourse (been there), after talking with my gyni and her examining me, she felt certain I had "Vaginismus" - painful sex is usually a first sign of it.
Without getting into the particulars, just look it up and will explain it properly. I was referred to a Physiotherapist with training in this and she showed me how to properly do kegels as well as a few other exercises to do. I found after about 1-2 months of doing them - voila, pain gone. That was 2 yrs ago and I still do them religiously daily (only takes 10 mins). I know there are other things going on with many women, but this was something I never heard anyone ever talk about and so happy I was guided in the right direction. Like you mentioned, if this even help one woman - that is fantastic. Much love to everyone.
Thank you so much for sharing your experience with me. xo
Thank you so much Erin!! We all really need to talk about our menopause journey, support each other and learn. It really is brutal but we will get through it, together.
Thank you, Alison! It is such an important topic to discuss with each other. xo
Erin, THANK YOU for getting up front and close and willing to share such personal info with us!!
Thank you, Elisabeth! xo
Love the video and thank you for taking on this very important issue. I have found a pod cast called "Sweaty and Pissed" hosted by Leanne Morgan (stand up comedian from Tennessee) and her personal doctor, Dr. Karen Nickell to be very informative and entertaining.
Thank you for sharing, Crystal! I'll check it out! xo
That is the best podcast ever! I have listened to each episode several times. There is also another podcast called "Not you're mother's Menopause " that has been very helpful and informative!
Thank you so much for being so vulnerable sharing your personal menopause journey, you are going to help so many people going through the same thing. Let's keep the dialogue going and share more information on this taboo topic. Thank you, thank you Erin! Hugs!
Thank you so much Sue! xo
I just turned 56 and also just officially passed 12 months without a period. I’d love to go on HRT but have been scared away because I have very dense breasts but after listening to a Dr. Rhonda Patrick ‘Found My Fitness’ episode with Dr. Carol Tavris discussing her book ‘Estrogen Matters’ I think the risks from not doing HRT outweigh the risks from doing it. I have nearly every symptom you mentioned with insomnia being the worst symptom of all. I was having terrible panic attacks and anxiety that nobody ever told me are symptoms, but thankfully they’ve been easing off.
I definitely appreciate you posting this video. It’s good to have open conversation about things like this and I don’t have any girlfriends my age to discuss this with. I love that there is this great community of women who can share their experiences and help each other out.
Thank you for sharing your experiences with me, Lynn. It is so important for women to share with other women. xo
For me increasing my meat intake has been the best and life saving thing ever. 90% of my calories are red fatty meat!
I also started taking regular gym classes and increased lifting weights.
Good luck to everyone 🖤
Thank you for sharing! xo
Sage and parsley work very well on delaying the menopause .
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I'm 51 and been in menopause a very long time since I was 37! I had a complete hysterectomy. I didn't start having painful sex until I was 47 my skin turned chalk white, like I was bleaching it down there! My Dr. placed me on progesterone... It was no help! I finally went to a gyno after a year, I had lichen sclerosus! It's been a ride! I am 5'4 and always weighed 102 lbs until 37 then every year it creeped up, now I'm 160! WTH I'm trying to diet and exercise! I feel hopeless about it all...sigh, complaint over. Thank you Erin for opening up the discussion! I hope we all find the answer that helps!
Thank you so much for sharing your experiences with me. xo
Hi Erin, you have done all women a huge service with your video. One thing I want to note regarding the vaginal dryness, painful sex and vaginal atrophy is that it is the one thing during menopause that does NOT get better with time. You have to be proactive in rectifying it. Local estrogen helps, as does taking BHRT estrogen (for me, it helped immensely). Here in Canada we have Pure Pharmacy that has a compounded natural vaginal moisturizer (no hormones) that has also made a HUGE difference. While it may be uncomfortable discussing this topic, I know many women who are suffering in silence and rather than dealing with it, simply "close up shop". So unfortunate for all involved as there ARE ways to improve it. Another solution to look into is a Pelvic Floor Physiotherapist. Unfortunately there are very few doctors who have taken the time to educate themselves on women's midlife health. As a result, we are left to fend for ourselves and find our own solutions which is so time consuming and confusing. You mentioned Menopause Taylor in your video. Here are a few more that I have found to be very helpful in my journey: 1: Dr. Jade Teta (www.jadeteta.com/store/hpZUromo - his menopause course is FREE or search for his videos here on RUclips) 2) Dr. Heather Hirsch www.heatherhirschmd.com/ 3) Menopause Chicks www.menopausechicks.com/ Thank you Erin for your candidness and willingness to help other women during this pivotal time in our lives.
Thank you so much for sharing, Jendolyn! I really appreciate all of your recommendations. I'm looking forward to checking out some of the resources that you have provided. xo
I can't Let it Go!!!! you are doing great . I have gained so much. I look like a burrito now . Don't worry about it. Thanks for the info
I had to get the cream for my relationship 😔👍♥️
Thank you Erin 🙏🏻 you are such a smart women, who really wants to help other women 👏❤️❤️❤️
Thank you, Nina! xo
Thank You! I'm 2 years post menopausal. You are listing the top solutions I found too! Here's my best solutions: intermittent fasting. I'm losing about 2 lbs a month. Very sustainable. Estrogen topically on vagina, walking about 5 days/ week, supplements, lots of liquids/water. I'm a fighter like you. Just taking the journey. I'm watching menopause Taylor and next is an HRT evaluation. I am amazed that no medical doctor discussed any of this with me!! Why? I just powered through and found my own way. Thank you incredibly much for being brave and sharing. You are awesome. ☺️
Thank you SO much for sharing your story with me, Lisa! It is important for women to share their experiences so that we can all learn from each other. xo
Erin, so important to share. In the 90s, I couldn’t find, in my circle of friends, anyone with similar menopausal symptoms. Gynecologists didn’t have treatments to offer. My bones lost calcium, too. It takes a larger population of women to be heard-to get to at least some of the issues. Keep talking ladies, you are making it better for the next generation!
You are so right, Mary! xo