Thanks Dr. I think by becoming so much more informed that I am angry and frustrated that this information is not widely understood by others. There are so many women my age (early 50s) who don’t even know there are options. And if they do, then they assume the options come with high risk. Seriously! We need to get our act together - thankyou for being a pioneer, advocate, educator, and carer of all womenkind 💋
I'm with you! It's a shame that women have no idea that they even need this education. Can you imagine how different things would be if all women got this education before they needed it? My dream is for women to learn this in their 20s or 30s, so that they can conduct their lives in a way that benefits them the most in the long term.
Menopause Taylor - my daughters are early 20s. I expect they will go forward with seeing me through my ageing journey, and take heed of decisions I’ve made. They are already vegetarian, non smokers, very insignificant alcohol use, and take informed medical decisions as the basis of health care. 💋
Get them to start watching these videos NOW. They have plenty of time. You know, my videographer is only 24. Every week, she comes over and shoots these videos for you (although we shoot them 4 -5 months in advance). One day, after shooting the video, she exclaimed, "My mom is sooooo menopausal." And now, she's changed her diet and many other habits simply because of what she's learned from me. She goes around telling people about menopause all day long. She's 24! Can you imagine how different her life is going to be? She says she just loves her job and that all her friends are jealous of her because she has so much fun. (She never knows WHAT she'll discover when she shows up at my house to shoot a video. But she's always got her cell phone camera at the ready to take pics and send them to her friends. They're all waiting excitedly to see what she'll send.) On another note, maybe I'm corrupting the door girl! In any case, the earlier a woman gets this education, the better. It's all the little decisions they make every single day that add up in the end.
Dr. Taylor, As an adult, I’ve been fearful of breast cancer. My aunt died of it in her 20s this was back in 1955. Thank you for telling us lady’s the truth! There are so many upside down misconceptions , that we are told! When I was going through peri menopause, I was 😩 miserable! I was so scared to take estrogen. Thinking of my aunt dying. Even with all these scare tactics, and at me, I decided to take it anyway. I’m glad I did! I feel so much better. I am 63 now , and stil taking estrogen. And will continue for the rest of my life! I’m so glad! I found you!!😃❤️
I don't think i have ever heard anyone teach and explain anything in a better way than you do....you are so thorough,interesting, and i love your props.....you make it so easy to understand. I sure learned a lot about these misconceptions!!😊
I'm so glad that these tutorials work for you. I love the creative process of deciding how I'm going to explain something, building all the props, and making it fun for you. I know that any woman who watches my videos in order will understand absolutely everything.
Wow! The most shocking is how many of us are ignorant to all this information. Worse, it is not even available, not even doctors seem to know. I hope one day your book is translated. I believe every woman I know (I’m mexican) is full of misconceptions including myself. Thankyou for your wonderful videos, props, sense of humor and most of all, real information without any tricks... I have passed from feeling I was selling my soul to the devil (HRT) to feeling grateful and lucky it is not the end of the world. I,m 56 and the symptoms hit me like a load of bricks about two yrs ago, I never imagined it was the beginning of menopause. I did not even relate it to this, I thought I had something else. I was expecting hot flashes and bad moods, I felt I had suddenly developed various diseases all together. Fortunately this depressing situation made me start reading a lot about the subject and that led me to you!
Margot, I am so glad you're here! Please raise your expectations of menopause. I'm here to help you make it the greatest part of your life. This education and a fantastic menopause are what you deserve. Think of it as "Menopause University." You'll find that if you start at the very first video (going by the number after each title), you'll understand absolutely everything. And you'll be shocked at what you didn't know, and delighted that you now do know. Each video builds on the last. It's just like school: You had to learn the alphabet before you could read. And nowadays, there are so many overwhelming misconceptions that women mistake as facts ... that you just don't know what you don't know. I respond to all comments here on RUclips daily. So, I will answer all your questions ... but I'll also know if you aren't watching the videos in order. (I'm like your mother. I have eyes in the back of my head!) And if you need me to help you tailor anything to your personal situation, you can schedule a one-on-one consultation at MenopauseTaylor.ME any time.
@@MenopauseTaylor haha ok I am watching ALL the videos and I will make my dollar savings for a consultation when I am more informed! At the moment I can't help feeling envious of men. Their bodies function perfectly without estrogen and they don't have this pitfall.
@@MenopauseTaylor true, I guess I was feeling low and frustrated but your videos are helping me a lot to put things in perspective and liberating myself from so many misconceptions is very motivating and good news for me!
@@luciafa2876 The goal of this education into make the rest of your life the best of your life. If you get this education the right way, you'll see that. I'm here to help you.
I know you had fun saying “WRONG”- 😂😂 but in all seriousness- the one thing my now retired ob/gyn told me after she delivered both my kids ... protect your heart and don’t worry too much about the breast cancer based on my history .... and this always stuck with me .... 👍🏼👍🏼 so many misconceptions 😐
Now that's a positive attitude! I often say that women who think they are "lucky" for having no symptoms of menopause are the very ones who end up having heart attacks, osteoporosis, and Alzheimer's because they never discover that theres more to it than just hot flashes.
I'm so sad. I'm all caught up on your videos! I've enjoyed them so much. They were the highlight of my day! So I think I'll start from No. 1 again! Thank you!!
Better and better, the more videos the deeper we seem to go. I’m so appreciative Dr. Barbie! I was late seeing last week’s video, wow, it summed everything up perfectly! It was tough to swallow in places, this week is just as informative. Thank you so much, I love you! ❤️❤️❤️
Now you see why I started at the very beginning and told you over and over to watch them in order? Can you imagine how confused you'd be if I'd just jumped into to flashes or some other basic concept of menopause without giving you the foundation? I just love knowing that you're learning this in a manner that will remain in your memory forever. No matter how your situation or preferences change, you'll always have a sturdy foundation that is complete and unbiased. I am so very proud of you, Cindy.
So thankful for you. I’ve been post menopausal since age 42. Now at age 48, finally trying HRT. Maternal family history of ovarian cancer and you just helped me feel more comfortable with my choice.
Nichole, Please do not hesitate to schedule a consultation with me at MenopauseTaylor.ME. In a consultation, I can tailor everything specifically to YOU so that you know all your personal benefits and risks. I can't do that in a video or a comment box.
Another very informative video! Yikes, watching Dr. Oz today and guest Dr. Mike Dow said that in post-menopausal women, if you experience panic attacks you have triple the risks of heart attack. I can believe that.
But I don't like the scare tactics. A "panic attack" involves racing of the heart. A "heart attack" may or may not involve racing of the heart. Part of the problem is that women don't recognize the symptoms of heart attack IN WOMEN, which are very different from the symptoms in men. I teach all this in my seminars.
Omg!....ive never heard that....and i have panic disorder....that was one of the things i count on while im going through the worst part of it,i constantly tell myself "I'm Not going to die!" Over and over.....that really scares me....ugh!
Dr Taylor I adore your humor, admire and appreciate your knowledge. Your passion is off the scales. Thanks for caring. I have a appointment in Dec I have to get caught up to be ready. Thanks so much💕🍑🐝
You are so welcome. Your doctor will be so impressed that you have an ACTUAL education instead of a bunch of random searching for this and that on the Internet. You'll find that your appointment is so much more productive. Be sure to tell your doctor about this menopause education. It makes his/her job so much easier.
Yes. It' called "heart palpitations." They commonly occur with hot flashes or night sweats. And you feel like your heart is going to pound itself right out of your chest.
Wow! This was (yet another) awesome tutorial! I am proud to say that I was only slightly stumped by one of the misconceptions (the one with the wine) and that is all due to your wonderful teachings via these tutorials. I am interested to see what my gynecologist says with regard to how long she will continue to prescribe the combipatch (or some other form of estrogen/progesterone) for me (I just started it in August of last year) as I remember her saying I would be on the lowest dosage for the shortest period of time. She can't possibly think that this is some transitional state and that all menopausal symptoms will magically disappear. And what about risks related to alzheimer's, osteoporosis and heart attacks? That meeting should be interesting. I am hoping she will be flexible as I truly like her, but I may start searching ahead of time to see if there are gynecologists who specialize in menopause in my city before our meeting, just in case (and pray that they are part of my insurance network!). Again, thank you for everything you do for us!!!!
Unfortunately, too many physicians practice the mantra of “Take the lowest HRT dosage for the shortest period of time.” What in the world does THAT mean? Does it mean to ignore the patient’s symptoms? Does it mean to take a dosage that is too low to gain the long-term benefits of preventing heart attack, osteoporosis, and Alzheimer’s Disease? Does it mean that all women should take the same low dosage even if it’s too low for the vast majority of them? Mantras like this are ridiculous. The proper mantra should be “take the APPROPRIATE dosage for the APPROPRIATE period of time.” No two women are alike. Our symptoms, disease risks, goals, and comfort levels differ. We should not have a mantra that ignores the individual needs of women. I can’t tell you how many women are taking a dosage of estrogen that is way too low to accomplish any of the long-term benefits of HRT (prevention of heart attack, osteoporosis, and Alzheimer’s Disease). This is sad because the mantra is to blame. The fact is that the younger you are, the higher the dosage you’ll need to prevent your symptoms., And if you don't take the necessary dosage to prevent these diseases, you won’t get any of those benefits.
What an eye-opener especially the myth on your risk for breast cancer being only on first degree maternal side. Does the same hold true for other types of cancer? My paternal grandmother died of bowel cancer as did my father five years ago and when doctors ask for my family history I of course tell them that and they write it down but they never say if I’m at risk. It’s kind of aggravating but I’ve just learned to be my on advocate and avoid eating the way they did because I figure even if it’s genetic it’s like a loaded gun but I certainly don’t want to pull the trigger! Great video!! I feel so empowered!!
Every cancer is different. The word "cancer" is like the word "people." People come in all shapes, sizes, ethnicities, personalities, etc. I'll always be very specific about what I teach you, and I never want you to extrapolate. That can give you a lot of misconceptions. Colon cancer is a whole different ballgame.
Wow! this was so helpful and cleared up so much. My grandmother died of ovarian cancer, and with all my female issues that lead up to my hysterectomy, I always had a healthy fear of this for me. Now I know its more than just genetics at play. I do have a question that my husband who also watched this video would like to know? His father died of Alzheimer's at age 69 - granted alcohol played a role in his disease (we were told), he wonders if estrogen plays such a role in women and Alzheimers, what plays the biggest roll in men and Alzheimers?
For men, the biggest role is the fact that adults tend to stop "using" our brains! I know that sounds crazy. But I really mean it. Think about kids: They go to school, learn new languages, learn to play instruments, etc. They are constantly challenging their brains with NEW information, things that are completely UNFAMILIAR. How many adults do you know who do any of those things anew? The fact is that we get very lazy as we age. We stick with the familiar. We don't like to do things that are "difficult." So, it's the "use it or lose it" phenomenon. Go to school. If you hate math, take a math class. Learn a new language (not on Babble, but really go to classes and learn actively). Learn to play an instrument (not by watching RUclips, but by taking real lessons). You see, you're probably cringing as you read this. You're normal. But this is why Alzheimer's is so common. We literally stop challenging our brains.
Hormone pellets “installed” yesterday for first time in 50 years (not painful at all for me) (diagnosed with menopause last year). 😁 I am very pleased with the process. Ps I am supposed to start, what is called, a DIM supplement in 2 weeks. That was an unknown to me, in terms of incorporating it into HRT. Also, ADK supplement added in (vitamin A, Vit D3 and K2).
Oh, I am so sorry for this tardy reply. The RUclips comments on my end are supposed to line up all the new ones so that I don’t have to search for them one-video-at-a-time. And most of the time, it works. But occasionally (as in this case), a comment doesn’t appear in the line-up. I apologize profusely for the delay. Every so often, I scan back through old videos to see if there are any I haven’t answered. And, I found this one! Ann, I'm so glad you're happy. Now that it's been 4 months, how are you feeling? DIM is cruciferous vegetables.
I'm not sure what you're asking when you write "What else can you take?" What else can you take FOR WHAT? There are many options for each and every symptom of menopause. And there are many options for each and every disease associated with menopause. Every single options has both advantages AND disadvantages, benefits AND risks. This whole education is about learning the facts, tailoring them TO YOU, and doing what's best FOR YOU. Most women gain weight because of estrogen loss, not because of estrogen replacement. For most, weight is not a problem until they lose their estrogen. So, it's the loss of estrogen that is to blame. It's Mother Nature's fault. And it happens because loss of estrogen slows down your metabolism and causes you to deposit fat in your belly area. All the years of your reproductive life you had "bloating" due to temporary water weight that was a result of fluctuating hormones, most significant just before your period started. Now, in your post-menopausal life, you'll have actual weight gain that is due to permanent fat accumulation as a result of estrogen loss. Don't confuse bloating with weight gain. HRT cannot make you gain weight. Menopause itself can (and does). Women make the grave mistake of deciding to quit HRT because they blame it for their weight gain. It's completely backward. HRT will help you avoid weight gain, not contribute to it. Breast pain is normal. Your breasts have ALWAYS responded to hormones. That’s what they’re supposed to do. Although we attribute a lot of sexuality and vanity to our breast, the only reason we have them is for purposes of breastfeeding (just like all the other mammals). So, when you first started producing hormones at puberty, you grew breasts. Then, your breasts hurt every month just before your period ... because of hormones. When you first got pregnant, your breasts hurt ... because of hormones. Why would they respond any differently with HRT? Of course they’re going to hurt. But breast pain has absolutely nothing to do with breast cancer. Usually, the pain is temporary, while your body gets used to the hormones (just like it was during early pregnancy). Makes sense, doesn't it? So, YOUR trade-off would involve balancing weight gain and breast pain that you get with HRT against heart attack, osteoporosis, and Alzheimer's that you may get without it. Every single woman has to balance the trade-offs, and they do not stack up similarly for any two women. In my book (and seminar), I present each and every symptom and disease associated with menopause and give you every option in every category: Diet, Exercise, Lifestyle, Vitamins, Minerals, Botanicals, Herbs, Acupuncture, Hypnosis, Hormonal Medication, and Non-Hormonal Medications. I also give you all the advantages and disadvantages of each. So, the only way I can answer your question is if I know specifically what symptoms you need to target. I also do one-on-one consultations, in which I personalize all of this for you. If you want a consultation, go to MenopauseTaylor.ME to schedule one. I do them on Skype, FaceTime, Facebook Messenger, as well as in-person. You can include all the things you want to cover when you fill out the form, and then send me any labs or tests you've had. That way, I can incorporate everything into the session. I'll create a personalized document addressing all your concerns, and send it to you at least one day before our session. That way, you 'll have time to read it in advance. It's usually 6 - 12 pages long. Then, I'll have all sorts of props and models to show you during the consultation, and we'll make great headway. You'll understand everything and have all the options tailored specifically to YOU. Sorry I wrote you a book, but I didn't just want to respond with "I can't answer your question." I hope you can see that I really want to help you.
Pretty in pink again and I love the pretty jewelry! Alzheimers is so scary! I saw a neighbor die of it. Such a sweet man! I am afraid more of Alzheimers than breast cancer.I appreciate this education!
All women should be more afraid of Alzheimer's than breast cancer. But actually, I don't want you to be "afraid" of anything. I want you to be empowered to prevent all diseases.
@@MenopauseTaylor I only knew about heart attack before listening to your videos nobody tell us about Alzheimers but you! Thank you! I started listening mainly for vaginal issues and I started on Estradiol for my bones. This has bene areal education!
This may be a stupid question, but are heart palpitations in peri and post menopause any kind of an "barometer" as to whether or not you may be at higher risk of a heart attack later without taking estrogen?
Thank you so much for all the effort and time you are putting in the videos to educate us. I'm 45 old and star with the signs of peri-menopause 4 years ago . I decided to go with my gynecologist and talk about my symptoms, she give me some premarine cream and some pills, call mono-linyah 0.25-35 mg-mcg tab, do you think that prevent me for the diseases of menopause.?
Yes! Mono-linyah is a birth control pill. And, at your young age it's the perfect solution for you. Stay on it as long as you can, and it will prevent any symptoms of menopause as well as prevent all the diseases associated with menopause. If you have no health risks and are not a smoker, you can possibly stay on ti until age 55 and then switch to HRT, which is lower in dosage. The younger you are, the higher the dosages of hormones your body needs. I often say, "Don't dissect a rose." You and your Mono-Linyah are a rose.
You'll have a very smooth menopause. When your friends complain about how miserable they are, you'll wonder what all the fuss is about. Just send them my way, and I'll help them understand why you're so happy.
There are some things other than estrogen loss that can cause osteopenia or osteoporosis. They are: Smoking A High caffeine diet Excessive alcohol consumption Chronic excessive exercise History of anorexia or bulimia Diabetes Thyroid disease or medications for thyroid disease Vitamin D deficiency Steroids Anti-convulsant medication'Valium Librium Ativan Lithium Blood thinners'Tamoxifen before menopause Immunosuppressants These are all less common than bone loss due to estrogen loss. The more of these factors you have the higher your risk for osteoporosis.
Dr Barbie I am seeing my doctor tomorrow may I suggest the pill . I’m 49 in December. I’m on progesterone cream bio identical. Also DHEA. for my adrenal fatigue. What pill and dosage would you recommend if so ? And would I then be able to stop my bio identical progesterone cream.i still have very irregular long heavy periods , although they are getting wider spread out . Thank you 🙏
Nicole, You need a consultation to ferret out what's best for you. Here, you can't give me all the necessary information. And you haven't even included anything about your current dosages of progesterone or DHEA, or the kind of progesterone. Shooting in the dark for managing your menopause will not end well. Please do it properly and get the tailored management you deserve. I'm in the business of educating you about everything you need to know and do in order to get exactly what you want for managing your menopause your way. So, here's how a consultation works: 1) You would schedule a one-on-one consultation at my website, MenopauseTaylor.ME, choosing a time that is convenient for you. I do consultations on Skype, FaceTime. Facebook Messenger, What’s App, and the phone. 2) I would send you an email to confirm that you are scheduled for the stated time, and invite you to send me as much information about yourself as you please. You can make it brimming with details and tell me about your reproductive life, any gynecologic problems you've had, your symptoms of peri-menopause, and your symptoms of post-menopause. You can include all your fears, concerns, and goals for your menopause management. You may also send me any labs, mammogram results, bone density results, etc. that you would like me to include in designing your protocol. For instance, if you want to adhere to a certain category of management options (herbs or diet & lifestyle, or whatever), you should tell me that. I will give you a deadline for sending all materials, and will not accept anything after that date. 3) I'll get busy creating a document that gives you all the education you need to understand absolutely everything, points out the pros and cons of each option, and tailors it all to YOU, using the information you have provided. The document will be loooooong. Most are over 30 pages. 4) I will send you the document by email 48 hours before your consultation. You will benefit greatly by reading it in advance. Light bulbs will go off like crazy, and if you're like most women, you'll feel that you've already gotten your money's worth. 5) During your consultation, we will review the document and address any issues you want in order to fine tune everything and determine your best options. I'll tell you exactly how to find the right kind of professional, how to have the conversation in order to get what you want, and the nuances of things like guidelines and insurance. I leave nothing unaddressed. 6) You will go to a professional of your choosing in order to get the actual hormones or whatever you choose to use. 7) After the first consultation, I'll hold your hand (forever if you want me to). In other words, you'll be able to schedule mini-consultations (15-minute or 30-minute, in addition to full consultations) whenever you need to. I'll keep records of your situation. Most women schedule mini-consultation whenever they go to the doctor and don't understand what he or she said, or why. I translate. I make sense of everything. Most schedule mini-consultation whenever they have a new test and they want me to explain the results. And all schedule mini-consultation whenever their situation changes and they need to re-weigh and re-balance their options. The time you spend with me will make everything about working with any other professional so easy. And they will love the fact that you have an actual education rather than a bunch of misconceptions that you got from the Internet. If your initial hormone regimen is not right, you'll want to consult with me before going to your doctor. I can prepare you for what to expect and what to request. So, that's my role. And nobody else on earth does this kind of thing but me. So, I hope you schedule a consultation and let me hold your hand (figuratively). I hope to meet you soon!
Menopause Taylor Thank you I will wait until I have all the lab tests . My test he is wanting are TSH, FBC,ESR,HBA1C,MBA20 ,. I do not see Estrogen or progesterone on the test papers . I shall request him to do another pathology form and include those . Im on 5mg of progesterone 75 ml DHEA and 50ml pregnenalone for my andreals. These hormones were prescribed for my adrenals . All a bit confusing 🤦♀️. Once I have all the results Barbie I shall schedule a consultation to sort this mess out 😫😖. Thanks for replying once again .All the way from Ozz 🇦🇺 💖
Hi Dr. Barbie does it surprise you that some doctors say that hrt may be hard on the liver and that péri and post menopause is also an adrenal and liver issue, (the liver might not be able to break down the hormones since it is stagnating). Also, is hashimotos and thyroid replacement hormone compatible with HRT? I would like to either book a one on one consultation or attend a seminar but before I sign up would like to know if anyone answer emails sent to the contact me page? Thanks so much for your educative passion ! Sorry for so many chaotic questions...
Never apologize for asking questions. I answer them daily here on RUclips. First, thyroid problems at the age of menopause are very common. And there is no problem taking both thyroid replacement and estrogen replacement or HRT. Some forms of HRT (especially those taken orally) get degraded in your liver. It's not that they're "hard on the liver." It's that estrogen degradation in your liver increases the risk of blood clots. Any form of estrogen that does not get degraded in your liver (patches, gels, sprays, vaginal rings) has a much lower risk of blood clots. I know of no adrenal issue other than the fact that your adrenal gland responds to stress. Menopause is stress, especially if it's associated with symptoms, aging parents, problematic children, an unsatisfying marriage, and difficulty getting through a work day because of the symptoms of menopause. This is the situation for many women. So, it's not HRT that stresses the adrenal. It's life.
Menopause Taylor Thank you Dr Barbie. I think I need to get started on HRT because the heavy, heavy bleeding, despite very recent fibroid removal (myomectomy ), is becoming dangerous, scary and source of stress. I would like to set up a 1 on 1 consultation in person but need to stop bleeding first... Is your consultation schedule, as shown on your website, up to date as I'd like to set up a call to start off. Thanks so much for your precious help.
I'll do a one-on-one consultation with you any way you wish: Phone, Skype, FaceTime, or in person. Just schedule your time on the website and we'll go from there. Put as much information as you can in the request so that I can have all sorts of material ready for you in advance. The website schedule is up-to-date.
Of course there is. Calcium serves the purpose of making your bones stronger. Estrogen serves the purpose of preventing loss of bone. You wouldn't want to take only estrogen and have a lot of weak bone. And you wouldn't want to take only calcium and have too little strong bone. Don't assume that one thing can serve all purposes, not with bone health or anything else. The goal is to know what each option can do for you. You don't have to choose one or the other. You just have to understand their different roles. If I told you that you don't need math to read, should you ask if there's any reason to learn arithmetic? No. You'd need arithmetic for things that involve numbers, even if you didn't need it in order to read. The calcium versus estrogen issue is somewhat like that.
Enjoy learning the truth about these misconceptions. Wine triggers my hot flashes so it does not matter how good wine is for me. Well all sugar does wether its dessert or wine or any type of alcohol. The biggest thing to fear is a heart attack not breast cancer. Why does it seem that hereditary anything means we are doomed to get the same thing? At least in the medical realm they seem to say if cancer is hereditary, runs in your family that you are likely to have it. I have found this to be a skeptical statement because the body was made to heal itself if you give it the right conditions.
You will see in the heart attack unit that I teach you precisely the opposite. Families share HABITS and LIFESTYLES to a degree that puts them at risk for the same diseases. It's NOT all about genetics. One of the biggest mistakes you can make is to assume your family history is your destiny.
hat makes you think you need a lab test to tell you what you already know about yourself? You know yourself better than anyone else does. I believer you more than I believe a lab test. It's very simple: Your symptoms of menopause are due to estrogen deficiency. If you're still having symptoms, you are still estrogen deficient! Additionally, you must take a certain dosage (video 85) in order to gain the benefits of preventing the diseases associated with menopause.You are currently on only half the necessary dosage if your estradiol is an oral formulation. I sure hope you're watching these videos IN ORDER, beginning with Video 1. If not, you're going to really sabotage your menopause. Based on your question, I'm guessing that you use jumped in with this video, but don't have the education of what I've taught you previously. These videos are building blocks. I put great time and energy into making sure I publish my videos in just the right order so that they are the most beneficial for you. There is absolutely nothing willy-nilly about the order. I guess you could say that my menopause series as akin to “Menopause University.”
You should NOT increase the dosage on your own without your doctor's okay and involvement. The worst thing you can do is to manipulate things on your own. When patients do this and get into trouble, it's a mess trying to figure out what they did in order to treat them properly. Just call your doctor's office and say, "The dosage is not high enough! I'm still MISERABLE. (A little drama will come in handy here.) I need more, more, more. I want to double the dosage to 0.1 mg. I'm calling to get your approval." Alternatively, your doctor may suggest taking a different form of estrogen at a low dosage IN ADDITION TO what you're taking now. There are many ways to fix this.
I think I've watched all your awesome videos (yes in order lol). I'm 55 and started HRT with my doctor one week ago tomorrow. I've tried to make the best intellectually educated decision I could, but the fact that my mother had breast cancer and died from it and I've never been pregnant nags at my conscience every minute of the day wondering if I'm doing the right thing. I've been on birth control for 30+ years though and the only thing keeping me sane is the thought that if I didn't have any adverse effects to those levels of hormones the levels in HRT should be a walk in the park for me. But maybe I'm way off base here - would you care to give me your thoughts Dr.?
Michelle, You can't change the fact that your mom had breast cancer or the fact that you've never had children. Your long history on birth control has DECREASED your risk for ovarian cancer and uterine cancer for sure. And it has decreased the "cycles" that are one of the biggest risks for breast cancer. You should find transitioning to HRT very smooth and easy. I think you've done everything just right. Focus on the things you CAN change, like omitting all the animal products from your diet, exercising regularly, omitting alcohol, not smoking, and maintaining normal body weight.
Thanks so much! The only thing I do in that list is eat some animal products but I have always exercised, never smoked, never drank alcohol, and have always been a size 6, with a few 10 pound fluctuations over the years. So here's hoping all that helps too. I also wanted to give a big thank you for the education I've received from you . I am actually appalled at how little I knew about my own reproductive system. It's sad really. I had my baseline pelvic ultrasound done today and as she was doing it (and the vaginal probe yuck) I was mentally thinking about what areas she was looking at as she was doing it which was pretty cool!!
It really is shocking how little women know about their bodies. Being the nerd that I am I can't even imagine going through life being unaware of what's going on now and what's ahead. But the vast majority of women live their entire lives that way. Every woman on earth deserves this education. The problem is that, since it's never been available before I came along, they are completely clueless and ignorant of the fact that they need it. My mission is to change that. You are already seeing how much power you have from this education. Can you imagine a world in which women learned all this at a young age and lived their entire adult lives understanding all this? It would be nirvana.
I just got back from seeing my doctor for something totally unrelated and during the visit she decided yo take me off HRT - I’m sitting here crying cause I don’t know where to go from here. She said to try some herbal remedies for hot flashes. It’s because I mentioned I get headaches sometimes.
She said you can’t be on HRT if you get migraines because of the risk of blood clots. We went over this during the appt where she gave me the HRT and wasn’t concerned but said she’d refer me to a neurologist in the meantime. But today she changed her mind and took me off
That's right. SO, maybe you're just genetically predisposed? That's the case if you're : Caucasian Naturally blonde Have a thin body habits Have family members with osteoporosis or fractures The key is to stop the bone loss NOW. Don't let it progress.
I carry BRCA2 mutation I don’t understand how can you say that only first degree relatives count for breast cancer risk. There are 9 woman in my maternal side that have had breast cancer. I know I’m a carrier because my maternal cousin took the genetic test when she was diagnosed with stage 4 beast cancer. I was tested and carry the exact same gene mutation. My mother my mothers mother and many of my mothers maternal cousins have had breast cancer. It seems that family history beyond first degree relatives is still a factor unless the genetic mutation has tested negative in a carriers children therefore the mutation would not be passed on. My mother refused genetic testing but I know this mutation was passed on by her and her mother passed it on to my mother and to my mothers brother who passed it on to his daughter my cousin therefore making your fathers family count as a risk factor.
But, in your case, the cause is specifically due to a gene mutation. So, forget all else. The actual gene mutation trumps the family tree statistics that apply to women who don't have a known gene mutation. I am sorry that you're plagued by this genetic legacy. But, for women with average risk and no genetic mutation, everything I said is absolutely true.
I guess I just still think family history is a very important thing to consider even without a known gene mutation. I would never have known my family carried the BRCA2 mutation if my cousin had not tested for it when she was diagnosed only 4 years ago. I would only have family history to consider. I appreciate all the information you are giving on menopause as I’m about to have preventative surgeries that will send me into surgical menopause. Trying to understand what my 39 year old body is about to go through and trying to make the healthiest decision on HRT or not with BRCA2 is no easy task. If you have/know of information on the use of HRT for women with genetic mutation that have gone through preventive surgeries both Salpingectomy/Oophorectomy and double mastectomy could you please direct me towards it.
Every case is different. When you have your surgery, the pathology specimens may give you information that helps you decide what's best for you. But, no matter what, you definitely need to get an absolutely complete education on ALL your options for managing ALL the symptoms and DISEASES associated with menopause (heart attack, osteoporosis, Alzheimer's Disease) in ALL categories (Diet, Exercise, Lifestyle, Vitamins, Minerals, Botanicals, Herbs, Acupuncture, Hypnosis, Hormonal Medication, and Non-Hormonal Medications). That way, you'll be able to do all sorts of things to make the rest of your life a whole lot better. This unbiased approach that is purely educational is exactly what I offer. How you get it is up to you. My videos are only one of many educational resources I have for you. But it will take years to get the entire education that way. You don't have that kind of time. My two-day seminar gives you the entire education in just two days. I cover all the symptoms and all the options in every category for each. That's what you need. I do the same in my DVD of the seminar and in my book. Or, if you prefer to have a one-on-one consultation with me to discuss particular topics, I do those, too. I do them in person, on Skype, on FaceTime, on Facebook Messenger, and on the phone. You can schedule one, register for a seminar or get the DVD or book at Menopause Taylor.ME. My goal is to provide this education to all women, regardless of their timeline, learning style, or budget. Premature (earlier than age 45) and surgical menopause (sudden, by means of surgery) are a whole different animal. Please, please do not assume your situation is the same as if you went through natural menopause at at 51. I'm happy to help you in any way I can. (I was prematurely and surgically menopausal at age 34.)
In regards to last weeks episode, the estrogen dominance phenomenon, so I guess your saying that the list the holistic and complementary world puts out there, the list of ails that can come from estrogen dominance are all false?
It's true! And that's why it's sooooooo important to know that in advance. If you don't start doing things to challenge your brain NOW (learn a language, learn to play an instrument, go back to school, etc.), it will be too late later on. Just think: these are the kinds of things we do as kids. But, for some strange reason, we stop doing them as adults. And, guess what, our brains die as a result.
There's no quick answer for you. It's a matter of addressing your specific situation with your gynecologist. All Factor V is not created equally, You have to balance YOUR benefits against YOUR risks. And it's about getting this full, unbiased education about ALL your options, each of which has some advantages and some disadvantages.
Ok as much as i like your videos..and I'm entering that age ( had hysterectomy at 48 ovaries left in) so apart from a few hot flashes & terrible sleep i haven't a clue if im actually in menopause. Doc won't to blood test says it a waste its a time. (Uk) but as now 51 said probably am. I am concerned that you advocate the only way to get through menopause without risks long term is to take HRT. Surely menopause is a natural state that women have to go through. Hence wouldn't the body have a system that wouldnt try to kill half of us off if we don't take HRT. Do Japanese women take HRT and if not r they having more heart attacks then other races. I've watched quiet a few of your videos and it is worrying me as i find it hard to believe this is the only way to be healthy in menopause. My Aunts 90 no HRT no HAttack no Alzheimers etc. I do love your info but now am very uneasy about the future
You are greatly mistaken. In every single one of my educational resources, I cover all options in all categories: : Diet, Exercise, Lifestyle, Vitamins, Minerals, Botanicals, Herbs, Acupuncture, Hypnosis, Hormonal Medication, and Non-Hormonal Medications. So, either you've jumped around in the series or you've watched only certain units I cover everything in units. For instance, videos 106 - 118 were on dietary options. Videos 119 - 124 were on vitamin, mineral, herbal, & supplement options. Videos 125 -1 31 were on the healthcare industry (which is really the "disease care" industry). If you watch these videos in order, starting from the very first one, you will understand absolutely everything! That little number after each title tells you the order. Or, you can go to my website, MenopauseTaylor.ME and click on the RUclips Video Tutorials tab. There, you'll see them all lined up in order & you can just click on the thumbnails & watch the videos. I am the only menopause educator you will find who is completely unbiased. I don't care how you manage your menopause. But I do care that you know all the facts and make your decisions with facts rather than fear and misconceptions. If you would like to have a consultation with me, I'll be happy to help you manage your menopause any way you wish, or with any combination of options. I have no angle. It's YOUR management YOUR way.
@@MenopauseTaylor Thanks for your reply. I have actually jumped around as i want specific info. But i do recall you saying in more then one video HRT is the only way to lower your risk. Herbs & Vits only ease symptoms. Any how I have recommended your site to people I know and I agree with quite a few of your videos I might very well take you up on that consultation . Have a good day...
Well, between the 1960s and the 1990s, doctors routinely gave HRT to all women. Some didn't even know what they were taking or why. But, the fact that they took it is the very reason that so many women now are living into their 90s. Of course, there are many other factors that can contribute to longevity, too. And it's good that we're living longer than Mother Nature intended. My goal is to teach you how to make sure you have good quality of life during the second half of your life.
And what about queen Elizabeth the 1st? She lived to be 73 and died in 1603? This fact that women can not survive and be healthy in later stages of live just doesn't add up.
I think the issue here is not how long we live but it's about the quality of our life after the menopause. My both grandmothers died at the ages of 82 and 96; however, starting from the age of 60 or so their health deteriorated significantly. Blood pressure, high cholesterol, alzheimer's and a bunch of other minor things. If taking estrogen today will help me avoid suffering in the future, I am all for it!
Thanks Dr. I think by becoming so much more informed that I am angry and frustrated that this information is not widely understood by others. There are so many women my age (early 50s) who don’t even know there are options. And if they do, then they assume the options come with high risk. Seriously! We need to get our act together - thankyou for being a pioneer, advocate, educator, and carer of all womenkind 💋
I'm with you! It's a shame that women have no idea that they even need this education. Can you imagine how different things would be if all women got this education before they needed it? My dream is for women to learn this in their 20s or 30s, so that they can conduct their lives in a way that benefits them the most in the long term.
Menopause Taylor - my daughters are early 20s. I expect they will go forward with seeing me through my ageing journey, and take heed of decisions I’ve made. They are already vegetarian, non smokers, very insignificant alcohol use, and take informed medical decisions as the basis of health care. 💋
Get them to start watching these videos NOW. They have plenty of time.
You know, my videographer is only 24. Every week, she comes over and shoots these videos for you (although we shoot them 4 -5 months in advance). One day, after shooting the video, she exclaimed, "My mom is sooooo menopausal." And now, she's changed her diet and many other habits simply because of what she's learned from me.
She goes around telling people about menopause all day long. She's 24!
Can you imagine how different her life is going to be?
She says she just loves her job and that all her friends are jealous of her because she has so much fun. (She never knows WHAT she'll discover when she shows up at my house to shoot a video. But she's always got her cell phone camera at the ready to take pics and send them to her friends. They're all waiting excitedly to see what she'll send.) On another note, maybe I'm corrupting the door girl!
In any case, the earlier a woman gets this education, the better. It's all the little decisions they make every single day that add up in the end.
Menopause Taylor - absolutely 💋
"Mwah" to you too. (That's supposed to sound like a kiss).
Dr. Taylor, As an adult, I’ve been fearful of breast cancer. My aunt died of it in her 20s this was back in 1955. Thank you for telling us lady’s the truth! There are so many upside down misconceptions , that we are told! When I was going through peri menopause, I was 😩 miserable! I was so scared to take estrogen. Thinking of my aunt dying. Even with all these scare tactics, and at me, I decided to take it anyway. I’m glad I did! I feel so much better. I am 63 now , and stil taking estrogen. And will continue for the rest of my life! I’m so glad! I found you!!😃❤️
Your body doesn't lie. So your body has now proven to you that estrogen is its friend rather than its enemy. You needn't listen to anything else.
I don't think i have ever heard anyone teach and explain anything in a better way than you do....you are so thorough,interesting, and i love your props.....you make it so easy to understand. I sure learned a lot about these misconceptions!!😊
I'm so glad that these tutorials work for you. I love the creative process of deciding how I'm going to explain something, building all the props, and making it fun for you. I know that any woman who watches my videos in order will understand absolutely everything.
Wow! The most shocking is how many of us are ignorant to all this information. Worse, it is not even available, not even doctors seem to know. I hope one day your book is translated. I believe every woman I know (I’m mexican) is full of misconceptions including myself. Thankyou for your wonderful videos, props, sense of humor and most of all, real information without any tricks... I have passed from feeling I was selling my soul to the devil (HRT) to feeling grateful and lucky it is not the end of the world. I,m 56 and the symptoms hit me like a load of bricks about two yrs ago, I never imagined it was the beginning of menopause. I did not even relate it to this, I thought I had something else. I was expecting hot flashes and bad moods, I felt I had suddenly developed various diseases all together. Fortunately this depressing situation made me start reading a lot about the subject and that led me to you!
Margot,
I am so glad you're here! Please raise your expectations of menopause. I'm here to help you make it the greatest part of your life. This education and a fantastic menopause are what you deserve. Think of it as "Menopause University." You'll find that if you start at the very first video (going by the number after each title), you'll understand absolutely everything. And you'll be shocked at what you didn't know, and delighted that you now do know.
Each video builds on the last. It's just like school: You had to learn the alphabet before you could read. And nowadays, there are so many overwhelming misconceptions that women mistake as facts ... that you just don't know what you don't know.
I respond to all comments here on RUclips daily. So, I will answer all your questions ... but I'll also know if you aren't watching the videos in order. (I'm like your mother. I have eyes in the back of my head!)
And if you need me to help you tailor anything to your personal situation, you can schedule a one-on-one consultation at MenopauseTaylor.ME any time.
@@MenopauseTaylor haha ok I am watching ALL the videos and I will make my dollar savings for a consultation when I am more informed! At the moment I can't help feeling envious of men. Their bodies function perfectly without estrogen and they don't have this pitfall.
@@luciafa2876 Come now! Men are not perfect. We're just more complex than they are.
@@MenopauseTaylor true, I guess I was feeling low and frustrated but your videos are helping me a lot to put things in perspective and liberating myself from so many misconceptions is very motivating and good news for me!
@@luciafa2876 The goal of this education into make the rest of your life the best of your life. If you get this education the right way, you'll see that. I'm here to help you.
I know you had fun saying “WRONG”- 😂😂 but in all seriousness- the one thing my now retired ob/gyn told me after she delivered both my kids ... protect your heart and don’t worry too much about the breast cancer based on my history .... and this always stuck with me .... 👍🏼👍🏼 so many misconceptions 😐
You got it, my dear.
I just became very thankful for my hot flashes - that’s what got me started with your tutorials! ❤️
Now that's a positive attitude! I often say that women who think they are "lucky" for having no symptoms of menopause are the very ones who end up having heart attacks, osteoporosis, and Alzheimer's because they never discover that theres more to it than just hot flashes.
This was worth it’s weight in gold such powerful information. Thank you. ♥️♥️♥️
That's my goal! I love knowing that you are getting the menopause education you deserve here at "Menopause University."
I'm so sad. I'm all caught up on your videos! I've enjoyed them so much. They were the highlight of my day! So I think I'll start from No. 1 again!
Thank you!!
You make me laugh! Does this mean I'm like a good move that you want to watch a second time?
Menopause Taylor yes! Over and over and over! Like Grease 40 years ago!
Wow! That was one of my favorites! To be like Olivia!
Better and better, the more videos the deeper we seem to go. I’m so appreciative Dr. Barbie! I was late seeing last week’s video, wow, it summed everything up perfectly! It was tough to swallow in places, this week is just as informative. Thank you so much, I love you! ❤️❤️❤️
Now you see why I started at the very beginning and told you over and over to watch them in order? Can you imagine how confused you'd be if I'd just jumped into to flashes or some other basic concept of menopause without giving you the foundation?
I just love knowing that you're learning this in a manner that will remain in your memory forever. No matter how your situation or preferences change, you'll always have a sturdy foundation that is complete and unbiased.
I am so very proud of you, Cindy.
Menopause Taylor ❤️❤️❤️🙋🏼🤗
So thankful for you. I’ve been post menopausal since age 42. Now at age 48, finally trying HRT. Maternal family history of ovarian cancer and you just helped me feel more comfortable with my choice.
Nichole,
Please do not hesitate to schedule a consultation with me at MenopauseTaylor.ME. In a consultation, I can tailor everything specifically to YOU so that you know all your personal benefits and risks. I can't do that in a video or a comment box.
Another very informative video! Yikes, watching Dr. Oz today and guest Dr. Mike Dow said that in post-menopausal women, if you experience panic attacks you have triple the risks of heart attack. I can believe that.
But I don't like the scare tactics.
A "panic attack" involves racing of the heart. A "heart attack" may or may not involve racing of the heart. Part of the problem is that women don't recognize the symptoms of heart attack IN WOMEN, which are very different from the symptoms in men.
I teach all this in my seminars.
Omg!....ive never heard that....and i have panic disorder....that was one of the things i count on while im going through the worst part of it,i constantly tell myself "I'm Not going to die!" Over and over.....that really scares me....ugh!
All of your furniture is ao beautiful. I hope you carted it all the way to the French Riviera 😂
Dr Taylor I adore your humor, admire and appreciate your knowledge. Your passion is off the scales. Thanks for caring. I have a appointment in Dec I have to get caught up to be ready. Thanks so much💕🍑🐝
You are so welcome. Your doctor will be so impressed that you have an ACTUAL education instead of a bunch of random searching for this and that on the Internet. You'll find that your appointment is so much more productive. Be sure to tell your doctor about this menopause education. It makes his/her job so much easier.
Thank very much for the enlightement. I have 8 missconceptions gone!
You see! Isn't is great to replace misconceptions with facts?
Is it common to develop a racing heart in peripause? Just curious. Been to doctor and Checked. . ALL good
Yes. It' called "heart palpitations." They commonly occur with hot flashes or night sweats. And you feel like your heart is going to pound itself right out of your chest.
Menopause Taylor ok. you are the first to give me a straight answer!thank you!!!!
You'll always get straight, complete, and perfectly logical explanations from me.
Wow! This was (yet another) awesome tutorial! I am proud to say that I was only slightly stumped by one of the misconceptions (the one with the wine) and that is all due to your wonderful teachings via these tutorials. I am interested to see what my gynecologist says with regard to how long she will continue to prescribe the combipatch (or some other form of estrogen/progesterone) for me (I just started it in August of last year) as I remember her saying I would be on the lowest dosage for the shortest period of time. She can't possibly think that this is some transitional state and that all menopausal symptoms will magically disappear. And what about risks related to alzheimer's, osteoporosis and heart attacks? That meeting should be interesting. I am hoping she will be flexible as I truly like her, but I may start searching ahead of time to see if there are gynecologists who specialize in menopause in my city before our meeting, just in case (and pray that they are part of my insurance network!). Again, thank you for everything you do for us!!!!
Unfortunately, too many physicians practice the mantra of “Take the lowest HRT dosage for the shortest period of time.”
What in the world does THAT mean? Does it mean to ignore the patient’s symptoms? Does it mean to take a dosage that is too low to gain the long-term benefits of preventing heart attack, osteoporosis, and Alzheimer’s Disease?
Does it mean that all women should take the same low dosage even if it’s too low for the vast majority of them?
Mantras like this are ridiculous.
The proper mantra should be “take the APPROPRIATE dosage for the APPROPRIATE period of time.” No two women are alike. Our symptoms, disease risks, goals, and comfort levels differ. We should not have a mantra that ignores the individual needs of women.
I can’t tell you how many women are taking a dosage of estrogen that is way too low to accomplish any of the long-term benefits of HRT (prevention of heart attack, osteoporosis, and Alzheimer’s Disease).
This is sad because the mantra is to blame.
The fact is that the younger you are, the higher the dosage you’ll need to prevent your symptoms., And if you don't take the necessary dosage to prevent these diseases, you won’t get any of those benefits.
Thanks for the video. I got more right then wrong thanks to watching your videos
You're a very good student!
What an eye-opener especially the myth on your risk for breast cancer being only on first degree maternal side. Does the same hold true for other types of cancer? My paternal grandmother died of bowel cancer as did my father five years ago and when doctors ask for my family history I of course tell them that and they write it down but they never say if I’m at risk. It’s kind of aggravating but I’ve just learned to be my on advocate and avoid eating the way they did because I figure even if it’s genetic it’s like a loaded gun but I certainly don’t want to pull the trigger! Great video!! I feel so empowered!!
Every cancer is different. The word "cancer" is like the word "people." People come in all shapes, sizes, ethnicities, personalities, etc.
I'll always be very specific about what I teach you, and I never want you to extrapolate. That can give you a lot of misconceptions.
Colon cancer is a whole different ballgame.
What a fantastic video!! Thank you so much! Love your props btw! 💕💕
You can see what a goofball I am! Props make it fun. I think you should laugh while you learn.
I have 5 misconceptions gone! Wonderful.
Isn't education wonderful!
Thank you for giving us the facts. Loved the "wrong!" 😄 You're so cute.
I'm somewhat of a goofball. I'll do anything to make your learning fun and easy.
Wow! this was so helpful and cleared up so much. My grandmother died of ovarian cancer, and with all my female issues that lead up to my hysterectomy, I always had a healthy fear of this for me. Now I know its more than just genetics at play.
I do have a question that my husband who also watched this video would like to know? His father died of Alzheimer's at age 69 - granted alcohol played a role in his disease (we were told), he wonders if estrogen plays such a role in women and Alzheimers, what plays the biggest roll in men and Alzheimers?
For men, the biggest role is the fact that adults tend to stop "using" our brains! I know that sounds crazy. But I really mean it.
Think about kids: They go to school, learn new languages, learn to play instruments, etc. They are constantly challenging their brains with NEW information, things that are completely UNFAMILIAR.
How many adults do you know who do any of those things anew?
The fact is that we get very lazy as we age. We stick with the familiar. We don't like to do things that are "difficult." So, it's the "use it or lose it" phenomenon. Go to school. If you hate math, take a math class. Learn a new language (not on Babble, but really go to classes and learn actively). Learn to play an instrument (not by watching RUclips, but by taking real lessons).
You see, you're probably cringing as you read this. You're normal. But this is why Alzheimer's is so common. We literally stop challenging our brains.
Thank you so muuuuuch!
Best wishes always.
The very same to you, Karina. I'm so glad you're taking the time to get this education and make a positive influence on the rest of your life.
Great video!
I'm so glad you liked it.
Thank you!
My pleasure!
Awesome information 👍👍👍👍😊🖒
Knowledge feels good, doesn't it!
Hormone pellets “installed” yesterday for first time in 50 years (not painful at all for me) (diagnosed with menopause last year). 😁 I am very pleased with the process. Ps I am supposed to start, what is called, a DIM supplement in 2 weeks. That was an unknown to me, in terms of incorporating it into HRT. Also, ADK supplement added in (vitamin A, Vit D3 and K2).
Oh, I am so sorry for this tardy reply. The RUclips comments on my end are supposed to line up all the new ones so that I don’t have to search for them one-video-at-a-time. And most of the time, it works. But occasionally (as in this case), a comment doesn’t appear in the line-up. I apologize profusely for the delay. Every so often, I scan back through old videos to see if there are any I haven’t answered. And, I found this one!
Ann, I'm so glad you're happy. Now that it's been 4 months, how are you feeling?
DIM is cruciferous vegetables.
Thank you.
It's my pleasure!
I can’t take hormones. Even otc estrodial gives me weight gain and makes my breasts hurt. What else can you use if you can’t take hormones?
I'm not sure what you're asking when you write "What else can you take?"
What else can you take FOR WHAT?
There are many options for each and every symptom of menopause. And there are many options for each and every disease associated with menopause. Every single options has both advantages AND disadvantages, benefits AND risks.
This whole education is about learning the facts, tailoring them TO YOU, and doing what's best FOR YOU.
Most women gain weight because of estrogen loss, not because of estrogen replacement. For most, weight is not a problem until they lose their estrogen. So, it's the loss of estrogen that is to blame. It's Mother Nature's fault. And it happens because loss of estrogen slows down your metabolism and causes you to deposit fat in your belly area.
All the years of your reproductive life you had "bloating" due to temporary water weight that was a result of fluctuating hormones, most significant just before your period started.
Now, in your post-menopausal life, you'll have actual weight gain that is due to permanent fat accumulation as a result of estrogen loss.
Don't confuse bloating with weight gain. HRT cannot make you gain weight. Menopause itself can (and does).
Women make the grave mistake of deciding to quit HRT because they blame it for their weight gain. It's completely backward. HRT will help you avoid weight gain, not contribute to it.
Breast pain is normal. Your breasts have ALWAYS responded to hormones. That’s what they’re supposed to do. Although we attribute a lot of sexuality and vanity to our breast, the only reason we have them is for purposes of breastfeeding (just like all the other mammals).
So, when you first started producing hormones at puberty, you grew breasts.
Then, your breasts hurt every month just before your period ... because of hormones.
When you first got pregnant, your breasts hurt ... because of hormones.
Why would they respond any differently with HRT? Of course they’re going to hurt. But breast pain has absolutely nothing to do with breast cancer. Usually, the pain is temporary, while your body gets used to the hormones (just like it was during early pregnancy).
Makes sense, doesn't it?
So, YOUR trade-off would involve balancing weight gain and breast pain that you get with HRT against heart attack, osteoporosis, and Alzheimer's that you may get without it.
Every single woman has to balance the trade-offs, and they do not stack up similarly for any two women.
In my book (and seminar), I present each and every symptom and disease associated with menopause and give you every option in every category: Diet, Exercise, Lifestyle, Vitamins, Minerals, Botanicals, Herbs, Acupuncture, Hypnosis, Hormonal Medication, and Non-Hormonal Medications. I also give you all the advantages and disadvantages of each.
So, the only way I can answer your question is if I know specifically what symptoms you need to target.
I also do one-on-one consultations, in which I personalize all of this for you.
If you want a consultation, go to MenopauseTaylor.ME to schedule one. I do them on Skype, FaceTime, Facebook Messenger, as well as in-person.
You can include all the things you want to cover when you fill out the form, and then send me any labs or tests you've had. That way, I can incorporate everything into the session. I'll create a personalized document addressing all your concerns, and send it to you at least one day before our session. That way, you 'll have time to read it in advance. It's usually 6 - 12 pages long.
Then, I'll have all sorts of props and models to show you during the consultation, and we'll make great headway. You'll understand everything and have all the options tailored specifically to YOU.
Sorry I wrote you a book, but I didn't just want to respond with "I can't answer your question." I hope you can see that I really want to help you.
Pretty in pink again and I love the pretty jewelry! Alzheimers is so scary! I saw a neighbor die of it. Such a sweet man! I am afraid more of Alzheimers than breast cancer.I appreciate this education!
All women should be more afraid of Alzheimer's than breast cancer. But actually, I don't want you to be "afraid" of anything. I want you to be empowered to prevent all diseases.
@@MenopauseTaylor I only knew about heart attack before listening to your videos nobody tell us about Alzheimers but you! Thank you! I started listening mainly for vaginal issues and I started on Estradiol for my bones. This has bene areal education!
This may be a stupid question, but are heart palpitations in peri and post menopause any kind of an "barometer" as to whether or not you may be at higher risk of a heart attack later without taking estrogen?
No. Heart palpitations associated with menopause are a matter of anxiety, not heart disease.
Ah, interesting! Thank you :)
Thank you so much for all the effort and time you are putting in the videos to educate us. I'm 45 old and star with the signs of peri-menopause 4 years ago . I decided to go with my gynecologist and talk about my symptoms, she give me some premarine cream and some pills, call mono-linyah 0.25-35 mg-mcg tab, do you think that prevent me for the diseases of menopause.?
Yes! Mono-linyah is a birth control pill. And, at your young age it's the perfect solution for you. Stay on it as long as you can, and it will prevent any symptoms of menopause as well as prevent all the diseases associated with menopause. If you have no health risks and are not a smoker, you can possibly stay on ti until age 55 and then switch to HRT, which is lower in dosage.
The younger you are, the higher the dosages of hormones your body needs.
I often say, "Don't dissect a rose." You and your Mono-Linyah are a rose.
Menopause Taylor thank you so much, think I will stay
I’m not a smoker I’ll stay with them until 55 and switch to HRT
You'll have a very smooth menopause. When your friends complain about how miserable they are, you'll wonder what all the fuss is about. Just send them my way, and I'll help them understand why you're so happy.
Thank you so much for these. I had osteopenia in my late 40’s. Does that mean I began losing estrogen then?
There are some things other than estrogen loss that can cause osteopenia or osteoporosis. They are:
Smoking
A High caffeine diet
Excessive alcohol consumption
Chronic excessive exercise
History of anorexia or bulimia
Diabetes
Thyroid disease or medications for thyroid disease
Vitamin D deficiency
Steroids
Anti-convulsant medication'Valium
Librium
Ativan
Lithium
Blood thinners'Tamoxifen before menopause
Immunosuppressants
These are all less common than bone loss due to estrogen loss. The more of these factors you have the higher your risk for osteoporosis.
Dr Barbie I am seeing my doctor tomorrow may I suggest the pill . I’m 49 in December. I’m on progesterone cream bio identical. Also DHEA. for my adrenal fatigue. What pill and dosage would you recommend if so ? And would I then be able to stop my bio identical progesterone cream.i still have very irregular long heavy periods , although they are getting wider spread out . Thank you 🙏
Nicole,
You need a consultation to ferret out what's best for you. Here, you can't give me all the necessary information. And you haven't even included anything about your current dosages of progesterone or DHEA, or the kind of progesterone.
Shooting in the dark for managing your menopause will not end well. Please do it properly and get the tailored management you deserve.
I'm in the business of educating you about everything you need to know and do in order to get exactly what you want for managing your menopause your way. So, here's how a consultation works:
1) You would schedule a one-on-one consultation at my website, MenopauseTaylor.ME, choosing a time that is convenient for you. I do consultations on Skype, FaceTime. Facebook Messenger, What’s App, and the phone.
2) I would send you an email to confirm that you are scheduled for the stated time, and invite you to send me as much information about yourself as you please. You can make it brimming with details and tell me about your reproductive life, any gynecologic problems you've had, your symptoms of peri-menopause, and your symptoms of post-menopause. You can include all your fears, concerns, and goals for your menopause management. You may also send me any labs, mammogram results, bone density results, etc. that you would like me to include in designing your protocol. For instance, if you want to adhere to a certain category of management options (herbs or diet & lifestyle, or whatever), you should tell me that. I will give you a deadline for sending all materials, and will not accept anything after that date.
3) I'll get busy creating a document that gives you all the education you need to understand absolutely everything, points out the pros and cons of each option, and tailors it all to YOU, using the information you have provided. The document will be loooooong. Most are over 30 pages.
4) I will send you the document by email 48 hours before your consultation. You will benefit greatly by reading it in advance. Light bulbs will go off like crazy, and if you're like most women, you'll feel that you've already gotten your money's worth.
5) During your consultation, we will review the document and address any issues you want in order to fine tune everything and determine your best options. I'll tell you exactly how to find the right kind of professional, how to have the conversation in order to get what you want, and the nuances of things like guidelines and insurance. I leave nothing unaddressed.
6) You will go to a professional of your choosing in order to get the actual hormones or whatever you choose to use.
7) After the first consultation, I'll hold your hand (forever if you want me to). In other words, you'll be able to schedule mini-consultations (15-minute or 30-minute, in addition to full consultations) whenever you need to. I'll keep records of your situation. Most women schedule mini-consultation whenever they go to the doctor and don't understand what he or she said, or why. I translate. I make sense of everything. Most schedule mini-consultation whenever they have a new test and they want me to explain the results. And all schedule mini-consultation whenever their situation changes and they need to re-weigh and re-balance their options.
The time you spend with me will make everything about working with any other professional so easy. And they will love the fact that you have an actual education rather than a bunch of misconceptions that you got from the Internet. If your initial hormone regimen is not right, you'll want to consult with me before going to your doctor. I can prepare you for what to expect and what to request.
So, that's my role. And nobody else on earth does this kind of thing but me. So, I hope you schedule a consultation and let me hold your hand (figuratively).
I hope to meet you soon!
Menopause Taylor Thank you I will wait until I have all the lab tests . My test he is wanting are TSH, FBC,ESR,HBA1C,MBA20 ,.
I do not see Estrogen or progesterone on the test papers . I shall request him to do another pathology form and include those . Im on 5mg of progesterone 75 ml DHEA and 50ml pregnenalone for my andreals. These hormones were prescribed for my adrenals . All a bit confusing 🤦♀️. Once I have all the results Barbie I shall schedule a consultation to sort this mess out 😫😖. Thanks for replying once again .All the way from Ozz 🇦🇺 💖
@@nicoledefontaine6144 I'm here whenever you need me, my dear.
Hi Dr. Barbie does it surprise you that some doctors say that hrt may be hard on the liver and that péri and post menopause is also an adrenal and liver issue, (the liver might not be able to break down the hormones since it is stagnating). Also, is hashimotos and thyroid replacement hormone compatible with HRT? I would like to either book a one on one consultation or attend a seminar but before I sign up would like to know if anyone answer emails sent to the contact me page? Thanks so much for your educative passion ! Sorry for so many chaotic questions...
Never apologize for asking questions. I answer them daily here on RUclips.
First, thyroid problems at the age of menopause are very common. And there is no problem taking both thyroid replacement and estrogen replacement or HRT.
Some forms of HRT (especially those taken orally) get degraded in your liver. It's not that they're "hard on the liver." It's that estrogen degradation in your liver increases the risk of blood clots.
Any form of estrogen that does not get degraded in your liver (patches, gels, sprays, vaginal rings) has a much lower risk of blood clots.
I know of no adrenal issue other than the fact that your adrenal gland responds to stress. Menopause is stress, especially if it's associated with symptoms, aging parents, problematic children, an unsatisfying marriage, and difficulty getting through a work day because of the symptoms of menopause. This is the situation for many women.
So, it's not HRT that stresses the adrenal. It's life.
Menopause Taylor Thank you Dr Barbie. I think I need to get started on HRT because the heavy, heavy bleeding, despite very recent fibroid removal (myomectomy ), is becoming dangerous, scary and source of stress. I would like to set up a 1 on 1 consultation in person but need to stop bleeding first... Is your consultation schedule, as shown on your website, up to date as I'd like to set up a call to start off. Thanks so much for your precious help.
I'll do a one-on-one consultation with you any way you wish: Phone, Skype, FaceTime, or in person. Just schedule your time on the website and we'll go from there. Put as much information as you can in the request so that I can have all sorts of material ready for you in advance. The website schedule is up-to-date.
Menopause Taylor Thanks for being there, Dr. Barbie. I'll be in touch very soon .
I'll be here whenever you need me.
Dr Barbie is there any point to continuing to take calcium then?
Of course there is. Calcium serves the purpose of making your bones stronger. Estrogen serves the purpose of preventing loss of bone.
You wouldn't want to take only estrogen and have a lot of weak bone. And you wouldn't want to take only calcium and have too little strong bone.
Don't assume that one thing can serve all purposes, not with bone health or anything else. The goal is to know what each option can do for you. You don't have to choose one or the other. You just have to understand their different roles.
If I told you that you don't need math to read, should you ask if there's any reason to learn arithmetic? No. You'd need arithmetic for things that involve numbers, even if you didn't need it in order to read. The calcium versus estrogen issue is somewhat like that.
Enjoy learning the truth about these misconceptions.
Wine triggers my hot flashes so it does not matter how good wine is for me. Well all sugar does wether its dessert or wine or any type of alcohol.
The biggest thing to fear is a heart attack not breast cancer.
Why does it seem that hereditary anything means we are doomed to get the same thing? At least in the medical realm they seem to say if cancer is hereditary, runs in your family that you are likely to have it.
I have found this to be a skeptical statement because the body was made to heal itself if you give it the right conditions.
You will see in the heart attack unit that I teach you precisely the opposite. Families share HABITS and LIFESTYLES to a degree that puts them at risk for the same diseases. It's NOT all about genetics. One of the biggest mistakes you can make is to assume your family history is your destiny.
i just got my estradiol level check and it's at
hat makes you think you need a lab test to tell you what you already know about yourself?
You know yourself better than anyone else does. I believer you more than I believe a lab test.
It's very simple: Your symptoms of menopause are due to estrogen deficiency. If you're still having symptoms, you are still estrogen deficient!
Additionally, you must take a certain dosage (video 85) in order to gain the benefits of preventing the diseases associated with menopause.You are currently on only half the necessary dosage if your estradiol is an oral formulation.
I sure hope you're watching these videos IN ORDER, beginning with Video 1. If not, you're going to really sabotage your menopause. Based on your question, I'm guessing that you use jumped in with this video, but don't have the education of what I've taught you previously. These videos are building blocks.
I put great time and energy into making sure I publish my videos in just the right order so that they are the most beneficial for you.
There is absolutely nothing willy-nilly about the order. I guess you could say that my menopause series as akin to “Menopause University.”
I been on 0.5mg estradiol patches for about 2 month, If i am not feeling any changes, can i go higher.
You should NOT increase the dosage on your own without your doctor's okay and involvement. The worst thing you can do is to manipulate things on your own. When patients do this and get into trouble, it's a mess trying to figure out what they did in order to treat them properly.
Just call your doctor's office and say, "The dosage is not high enough! I'm still MISERABLE. (A little drama will come in handy here.) I need more, more, more. I want to double the dosage to 0.1 mg. I'm calling to get your approval."
Alternatively, your doctor may suggest taking a different form of estrogen at a low dosage IN ADDITION TO what you're taking now. There are many ways to fix this.
I think I've watched all your awesome videos (yes in order lol). I'm 55 and started HRT with my doctor one week ago tomorrow. I've tried to make the best intellectually educated decision I could, but the fact that my mother had breast cancer and died from it and I've never been pregnant nags at my conscience every minute of the day wondering if I'm doing the right thing. I've been on birth control for 30+ years though and the only thing keeping me sane is the thought that if I didn't have any adverse effects to those levels of hormones the levels in HRT should be a walk in the park for me. But maybe I'm way off base here - would you care to give me your thoughts Dr.?
Michelle,
You can't change the fact that your mom had breast cancer or the fact that you've never had children. Your long history on birth control has DECREASED your risk for ovarian cancer and uterine cancer for sure. And it has decreased the "cycles" that are one of the biggest risks for breast cancer.
You should find transitioning to HRT very smooth and easy. I think you've done everything just right.
Focus on the things you CAN change, like omitting all the animal products from your diet, exercising regularly, omitting alcohol, not smoking, and maintaining normal body weight.
Thanks so much! The only thing I do in that list is eat some animal products but I have always exercised, never smoked, never drank alcohol, and have always been a size 6, with a few 10 pound fluctuations over the years. So here's hoping all that helps too. I also wanted to give a big thank you for the education I've received from you . I am actually appalled at how little I knew about my own reproductive system. It's sad really. I had my baseline pelvic ultrasound done today and as she was doing it (and the vaginal probe yuck) I was mentally thinking about what areas she was looking at as she was doing it which was pretty cool!!
It really is shocking how little women know about their bodies. Being the nerd that I am I can't even imagine going through life being unaware of what's going on now and what's ahead. But the vast majority of women live their entire lives that way.
Every woman on earth deserves this education. The problem is that, since it's never been available before I came along, they are completely clueless and ignorant of the fact that they need it. My mission is to change that. You are already seeing how much power you have from this education.
Can you imagine a world in which women learned all this at a young age and lived their entire adult lives understanding all this? It would be nirvana.
I just got back from seeing my doctor for something totally unrelated and during the visit she decided yo take me off HRT - I’m sitting here crying cause I don’t know where to go from here. She said to try some herbal remedies for hot flashes. It’s because I mentioned I get headaches sometimes.
She said you can’t be on HRT if you get migraines because of the risk of blood clots. We went over this during the appt where she gave me the HRT and wasn’t concerned but said she’d refer me to a neurologist in the meantime. But today she changed her mind and took me off
Gosh none of those apply unless it’s the vitamin D deficiency. I’m taking D3 along with calcium which I heard you say doesn’t really remedy it.
That's right. SO, maybe you're just genetically predisposed? That's the case if you're :
Caucasian
Naturally blonde
Have a thin body habits
Have family members with osteoporosis or fractures
The key is to stop the bone loss NOW. Don't let it progress.
I carry BRCA2 mutation I don’t understand how can you say that only first degree relatives count for breast cancer risk. There are 9 woman in my maternal side that have had breast cancer. I know I’m a carrier because my maternal cousin took the genetic test when she was diagnosed with stage 4 beast cancer. I was tested and carry the exact same gene mutation. My mother my mothers mother and many of my mothers maternal cousins have had breast cancer. It seems that family history beyond first degree relatives is still a factor unless the genetic mutation has tested negative in a carriers children therefore the mutation would not be passed on. My mother refused genetic testing but I know this mutation was passed on by her and her mother passed it on to my mother and to my mothers brother who passed it on to his daughter my cousin therefore making your fathers family count as a risk factor.
But, in your case, the cause is specifically due to a gene mutation. So, forget all else. The actual gene mutation trumps the family tree statistics that apply to women who don't have a known gene mutation.
I am sorry that you're plagued by this genetic legacy. But, for women with average risk and no genetic mutation, everything I said is absolutely true.
I guess I just still think family history is a very important thing to consider even without a known gene mutation. I would never have known my family carried the BRCA2 mutation if my cousin had not tested for it when she was diagnosed only 4 years ago. I would only have family history to consider.
I appreciate all the information you are giving on menopause as I’m about to have preventative surgeries that will send me into surgical menopause. Trying to understand what my 39 year old body is about to go through and trying to make the healthiest decision on HRT or not with BRCA2 is no easy task. If you have/know of information on the use of HRT for women with genetic mutation that have gone through preventive surgeries both Salpingectomy/Oophorectomy and double mastectomy could you please direct me towards it.
Every case is different. When you have your surgery, the pathology specimens may give you information that helps you decide what's best for you.
But, no matter what, you definitely need to get an absolutely complete education on ALL your options for managing ALL the symptoms and DISEASES associated with menopause (heart attack, osteoporosis, Alzheimer's Disease) in ALL categories (Diet, Exercise, Lifestyle, Vitamins, Minerals, Botanicals, Herbs, Acupuncture, Hypnosis, Hormonal Medication, and Non-Hormonal Medications).
That way, you'll be able to do all sorts of things to make the rest of your life a whole lot better.
This unbiased approach that is purely educational is exactly what I offer. How you get it is up to you.
My videos are only one of many educational resources I have for you. But it will take years to get the entire education that way. You don't have that kind of time. My two-day seminar gives you the entire education in just two days. I cover all the symptoms and all the options in every category for each. That's what you need. I do the same in my DVD of the seminar and in my book.
Or, if you prefer to have a one-on-one consultation with me to discuss particular topics, I do those, too. I do them in person, on Skype, on FaceTime, on Facebook Messenger, and on the phone. You can schedule one, register for a seminar or get the DVD or book at Menopause Taylor.ME.
My goal is to provide this education to all women, regardless of their timeline, learning style, or budget.
Premature (earlier than age 45) and surgical menopause (sudden, by means of surgery) are a whole different animal. Please, please do not assume your situation is the same as if you went through natural menopause at at 51.
I'm happy to help you in any way I can. (I was prematurely and surgically menopausal at age 34.)
In regards to last weeks episode, the estrogen dominance phenomenon, so I guess your saying that the list the holistic and complementary world puts out there, the list of ails that can come from estrogen dominance are all false?
Exactly. Watch videos 74, 75, & 76, which are specifically on "Estrogen Dominance." You will understand all this impeccably.
The biggest surprise to me is that once you start exhibiting symptoms of Alzheimer's half of your brain is gone! OMG does that ever suck...
It's true! And that's why it's sooooooo important to know that in advance. If you don't start doing things to challenge your brain NOW (learn a language, learn to play an instrument, go back to school, etc.), it will be too late later on.
Just think: these are the kinds of things we do as kids. But, for some strange reason, we stop doing them as adults. And, guess what, our brains die as a result.
I'm factor V so again what can i do?
There's no quick answer for you. It's a matter of addressing your specific situation with your gynecologist. All Factor V is not created equally,
You have to balance YOUR benefits against YOUR risks. And it's about getting this full, unbiased education about ALL your options, each of which has some advantages and some disadvantages.
Ok as much as i like your videos..and I'm entering that age ( had hysterectomy at 48 ovaries left in) so apart from a few hot flashes & terrible sleep i haven't a clue if im actually in menopause. Doc won't to blood test says it a waste its a time. (Uk) but as now 51 said probably am.
I am concerned that you advocate the only way to get through menopause without risks long term is to take HRT.
Surely menopause is a natural state that women have to go through. Hence wouldn't the body have a system that wouldnt try to kill half of us off if we don't take HRT. Do Japanese women take HRT and if not r they having more heart attacks then other races.
I've watched quiet a few of your videos and it is worrying me as i find it hard to believe this is the only way to be healthy in menopause. My Aunts 90 no HRT no HAttack no Alzheimers etc. I do love your info but now am very uneasy about the future
You are greatly mistaken. In every single one of my educational resources, I cover all options in all categories: : Diet, Exercise, Lifestyle, Vitamins, Minerals, Botanicals, Herbs, Acupuncture, Hypnosis, Hormonal Medication, and Non-Hormonal Medications.
So, either you've jumped around in the series or you've watched only certain units I cover everything in units. For instance, videos 106 - 118 were on dietary options. Videos 119 - 124 were on vitamin, mineral, herbal, & supplement options. Videos 125 -1 31 were on the healthcare industry (which is really the "disease care" industry).
If you watch these videos in order, starting from the very first one, you will understand absolutely everything! That little number after each title tells you the order. Or, you can go to my website, MenopauseTaylor.ME and click on the RUclips Video Tutorials tab. There, you'll see them all lined up in order & you can just click on the thumbnails & watch the videos.
I am the only menopause educator you will find who is completely unbiased. I don't care how you manage your menopause. But I do care that you know all the facts and make your decisions with facts rather than fear and misconceptions.
If you would like to have a consultation with me, I'll be happy to help you manage your menopause any way you wish, or with any combination of options. I have no angle. It's YOUR management YOUR way.
@@MenopauseTaylor Thanks for your reply. I have actually jumped around as i want specific info. But i do recall you saying in more then one video HRT is the only way to lower your risk. Herbs & Vits only ease symptoms. Any how I have recommended your site to people I know and I agree with quite a few of your videos I might very well take you up on that consultation . Have a good day...
I would love to meet you, Netty. Thank you for your kind comments. I just love doing whatever I can to help you.
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I wonder how did both of my grand mothers lived to 60 and 83 without the farmacuticals? Geesss.....
Well, between the 1960s and the 1990s, doctors routinely gave HRT to all women. Some didn't even know what they were taking or why. But, the fact that they took it is the very reason that so many women now are living into their 90s.
Of course, there are many other factors that can contribute to longevity, too. And it's good that we're living longer than Mother Nature intended. My goal is to teach you how to make sure you have good quality of life during the second half of your life.
@@MenopauseTaylor Thank you for your reply. I'm not sure they took anything, they were born and lived in an other country.
And what about queen Elizabeth the 1st? She lived to be 73 and died in 1603? This fact that women can not survive and be healthy in later stages of live just doesn't add up.
Alright. If you say so.
I think the issue here is not how long we live but it's about the quality of our life after the menopause. My both grandmothers died at the ages of 82 and 96; however, starting from the age of 60 or so their health deteriorated significantly. Blood pressure, high cholesterol, alzheimer's and a bunch of other minor things. If taking estrogen today will help me avoid suffering in the future, I am all for it!
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Glad you liked it, my dear.