As somebody also with a unique way of thinking, hopefully you will be able to excuse my not being able to study linearly. I tried for 2 weeks, and my progress went from soaking up video after video ...to rolling to a stop. But I have a method to my madness, I keep a ledger of which videos I've watched with notes. And my mind puts it all together
Thank you so much, Carmina. It's just wonderful to know that you're getting the menopause education you deserve. And all you have to do to ensure that you understand absolutely everything is to watch my videos in order. My dream is for all women to get this education in their 20s & 30s.
Wow, Barbie is a great teacher, her demonstrations help me remember the things I've learnt, also i appreciate the demonstrations she presents. Menopause Taylor is the most suitable person to help and teach women with menopause because we are very forgetful due to hormonal fall, and Taylor knows that and does great effort to commune the lecture so we REMMEMBER and then we are able to help ourselves. WELL DONE! AMAZING WORK. Many thanks.
Love you, Dr. Barbie! I’m 43 and post menopausal and on 0.05 Estradiol patch. (feeling SO much better) Currently taking 100mg progesterone compounded capsules 1/2 month and then 200mg second 1/2. After watching your videos and after printing tutorial notes, I’m questioning that dose. SO hard to choose the right progesterone also. 😂 I’ve tried generic Prometrium, which caused dizziness and breakthrough bleeding and also Medroxyprogesterone.
You should definitely schedule a consultation with me at MenopauseTaylor.ME. I'll make this so much easier for you. I'll tailor everything specifically to YOU, and save you a lot of wasted efforts and pitfalls. All my consultations are via video conferencing, so it doesn't matter where you live.
You are a master teacher. I have been following you here since before I started my menopause journey and the knowledge I have gained is priceless. Still learning and sharing your videos with every woman I know.
I love your tutorials, Dr. Menopause Barbie (praise Dominique for getting you started and telling her subscribers about you!). They are quirky and fun, but so easy to understand and remember, I won't forget this chamelion one ever! The picture of you standing in the pet store with your Victorian attire and requesting a borrowing favor to help teach your subscribers about Progesterone is just the best! And you are precious to do this for us and you think of the best "props" ever! I think your wonderful husband is your assistant, and if he needs a few breaks, I wish I could be your assistant, what fun that would be! But I think you are in another country, and I'm in Colorado Springs, with a daughter who lives in Houston for our visits there, but anyway, i appreciate your menopause classes so much! I'll keep watching, just renewed my new subscription and wish you many blessings always, Annie
Ohm thank you Annie. Surprise: I'm in Houston. You'll hear me announce that in the next video. I moved her to do the very best job I could do for you. I'll be giving seminars and everything here, so I might just have the opportunity to meet you one of these days. Thank you so much for watching. I absolutely love making these videos.
Love this video!! I was almost seeing it as the ‘evil’ hormones after some rather violent unpleasant side effects.. I am binging your content in preparation for our consultation. Can’t wait to meet you ‘in person’ Dr Taylor !!! ❤
Love your style, lady! I just discovered your channel as i'm researching progesterone to reduce PMS/possible PMDD. I already take black cohosh + chasteberry daily and passionflower in the luteal phase, and drink wild raspberry tea just before my period or during, but i still get these crazy crying spells for no reason, irritability, anger etc. I spent all day Thursday crying & the only thing that stopped me was a sleeping pill (breathing, trying to reason myself, logic, shower, attempting to go out all failed.) I feel like i am totally losing control when this happens & it's scary. It's also damaging my relationship, not to mention the headache, toothache, red eyes & skin, wasted day. I need to find a solution to this! I'm trying to educate myself to make the right choices, so thank you so much for these videos.
Welcome aboard to "Menopause Taylor 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.
Of all the hormones, I wondered most about progesterone. Thank you, and thank Ms Chamaeleon! She's a ⭐️! This was very helpful Dr. Barbie.....love and appreciation once again..
Good heavens. This is so crazily complex. I feel like it may take forever to find the right combination of any kind of HRT to find what works well. Thank you for sharing all of this information with us.
If you want a shortcut, just schedule a consultation with me at MenopauseTaylor.ME. I will give you the overall education AND tailor everything specifically to YOU.
Hahaha, The hormone that makes women mysterious individuals. They say "Know thyself" Gosh, if only I knew how import this hormone was and the positive effects of achieving a happy balance in my body right from the beginning, it would have made an enormous difference. Education is so important!!!! Thank you so much XXXXX
As always thank you so much,I was just wondering about progesterone cream today ,was using it for awhile and stopped lost a over a few yrs ago and my other ovary failed which threw me into early menopause.. Your such a great support for all of us trying to navigate through this transition.. Much love and light to you 😘
Synthetic progesterone (medroxyprogesterone) just about killed me, i am bipolar and didn't know HRT could lower blood levels of my meds, i increased my meds and it helped a bit but i will NEVER go on that stuff again although i do still have a uterus so this is scaryy. Your explanations are the best i have ever heard, i never knew all of this about progesterone.
You see, this is all about managing YOUR menopause YOUR way. Every woman is different. You have to find what's right FOR YOU. If you watt my videos in order, beginning with video 1, you'll understand absolutely everything. And I explain everything assuming that you know nothing, but building block-by-block with each video. The goal is to tailor all the information to yourself and make the best choices FOR YOU.
Exercise is important. But our mothers had no guidance at all. You have the opportunity to really KNOW what you're doing. That's why I teach you everything I can.
@@MenopauseTaylor prometrium turns to cortisol in me sadly. Is there an explanation why it would convert to cortisol in some women and possibly testosterone, estrogen in some?
I had to watch this one again, --after completing all the series that are done to watch--, before I really got the very important things you were saying. It's so elementary...but two things presented had escaped me. Thank God(!) I knew where to come back to -b/c I remember the chameleon. Menopause Taylor THANK YOU so much for leaving these videos up and for the WAYS you presented that stayed with me. There really was so much to understand, coming from zero. Sending you so much love, C
You are so welcome, my dear. You will find that you learn more and more every time you re-watch a video. This is especially true if you have progressed to a different point in your menopause journey when you watch the second time.
I learn so much from your videos. Thank you for your effort. I cannot take the synthetic form of progesterone any more because after many years of taking it, it caused some physical problems. Oral prometrium makes me almost comatose, so thats out. Vaginal prometrium gives me strong nightmares. I tried to pierce the 100mg prometrium capsule and squeeze out the milky contents and rub that 100mg cream vigorously in my inner arm. I feel good on that and my menopause symtoms are well controlled with the estradiol gel that i also take. Would this skin application of 100mg of P help to prevent uterine thickening?. How can i be sure.?
Hello Menopause Barbie, I am 57, hysterectomy at 35, they left my ovaries. I’ve been on Evorel patch 25mg since 50 years old, at 56 the hot flushes came back with nausea, doctor increased patch to 50 mg. Hot flashes went but became very fatigued with constant tension headaches, forgetfulness, anxiety and lack of concentration, could not cope with headaches, doctor told me to come off patches which I have, headaches have subsided but not sleeping so good. Having watched many of your videos which I find very helpful, I am really confused by the doctors recommendations, although it has helped coming off the Hrt patch because of the headaches, I don’t want to develop health risks. Also I have developed other problems, vaginally and mentally with concentration and memory. I don’t find the doctor very helpful saying ‘just stop’ I am so confused as to how to help myself? Many thanks.
The outfit is so pretty and feminine. When I was still having my devastatingly painful periods somewhere I heard to rub wild yam cream on some stomach and it did not help. Some people said wild Yam was the same as Progesterone. So I had no idea honestly that Progesterone was really or also a pharmaceutical hormone. Then I read this, Natural progesterone is derived from either soybeans or Diascorea oillosa, the inedible Mexican wild yam. ... In any case, eating or applying wild yam extract ordiosgenin will not result in increased progesterone levels in the body because the body cannot convert diosgenin into progesterone. I used the Progesterone pill and got severe palpitations. I am doing better on the cream. I was told I had to use Estradiol/Climara with Progesterone so I don't get uterine cancer. I am using Estradiol /Climara patch and Progesterone cream together. Is there a blood test you suggest when taking Progesterone like the Estradiol test has for women taking Estradiol? I am using Progesterone cream compounded by a pharmacist. I used the Climara ptach for 2 weeks or so before I started the Progesterone cream because the Pharmacist was on vacation. Do those 2 weeks expose me to uterine cancer? Or should I ask this in the consultation when I am ready? I dont really know if the cream is bio-identical or synthetic you would know but if it is bio- identical will it prevent unterine cancer? If not maybe I should switch but I dont know what to switch it to since I had a problem with the pill? I am only using it to prevent uterine cancer. I will watch the next video later I am hoping some of these questions are answered there. Thanks so much for your help and expertise!
No. Two weeks on estrogen only do not put you at risk for uterine cancer. I promise that you will get all your answers if you watch these videos in order, Don't spend so much time thinking of questions. Focus on listening to what I'm teaching you. I anticipate all your questions. But, I feed you the information in bite-sized pieces.
Hi Barbie! Well I went through all 36 videos, I'm buying your book too! I'm meeting with a new female gynecologist this Thurs. I will have all my labs redone. I'm curious now after learning from you what I need to get ontrack. I do believe I need estrogen along with my progesterone because I do eat a lot of phytoestrogens and I so getting worse. I will recheck my Thyroid and Vit's D and Iron levels. My hair loss is soooo bad that I'm hoping optimizing my hormones and health I can get some of it back! I work out 3-5 x a week in strength, Pilates and Yoga. So I want to enjoy this second half of my life! PS I work with docs doing PRP for sexual dysfunction and the "O" shot has helped w dryness, painful intercourse, incontinence and atrophy. However, if you body is not optimized it looses the effect. 2 years ago it was great for me, now not so great. It is another option for women that is completely autologous because you are using your own cells! Thanks again for your help!!!!!
Boy! You are really on the ball! I am so impressed with you, Amy. I think you'll find that your new gynecologist is, too. All healthcare professionals who help menopausal women love it when they find out that you've gotten this education. It makes everything so much easier for both provider and patient. I have loads more videos for you, but it's good that you're getting my book because it will take a couple of years to get them all aired.
Besides super smart and cute, you r amusing!! I am watching your series without shipping and I couldn't done it if it wasn't for your humouristic approach. It Would be so fun to see people's faces when they see you walking around in your 1800's outfits. 🥰🌷
I am so glad you're getting this education. My personal assistant, who pays attention to how people look at me (whereas I never notice) says that young women smile and love it. Older women look at me curiously. And old men (really, really old me, like 100) stop shuffling down the sidewalk & start swaying in a stupor as I take them back to their youth. (Too bad I don't want a 100-year old husband ... or any husband!)
Thank you so much for all you do for our menopause. I really appreciate it. I'm 45 and just bought some soya supplements, soya milk and flaxseed (I don't know how you can that stuff, lol). I hope it will ease a bit my breast tenderness and my all over the place heavy periods. I live in a French country and the doctors I saw are not keen in giving synthetic estrogen. By the way, you look absolutely stunning.
You are so sweet! And I applaud you for learning as much as you can so that you can manage your menopause your way. Keep track of how well different options alleviate your symptoms. I'll be here helping you get it all under control. I know, I like a lot of yucky foods that most people find boring.
I use cream HRT but it seems that it doesn’t contain enough progesterone so I also take a pill. I still have my uterus and I had some bleeding so the pill was added and things are good. Your explanation of how things work & why are great! Thanks 🙏🏻
And you see how no two women are alike. You have to listen to your own body. That's what I teach you facts and help you tailor them specifically to YOU. You're an excellent student.
I have learned so much from your videos but this one has been the most informative to me. I am on Prometrium only for my menopause. I have had hysterectomy leaving only 1 ovary but taking uterus, cervix and tubes when I was 39, I am now 52. About 3 years ago started Prometrium only as saliva test level was 42 and 7.0 estrogen--it was a life changer and I sleep now when taking it at night. I have breast tenderness now, so I believe the progesterone is changing it colors for me. Thank you so much for the information a giving me the ability to have knowledge and help take care of my menopause.
You see how it all makes sense? Now you understand that low progesterone is the first thing that happens in your menopausal transition. Later, you start having symptoms of low estrogen. So, monitor your symptoms. They'll change over time and you can use the information you learn here to tweak your management.
Yes. I am a fully-licensed, board-certified Obstetrician / Gynecologist / and Gynecologic Surgeon. I am a fellow of the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology (FACOG), and a member of both the North American Menopause Society (NAMS) and the International Menopause Society (IMS). I also have a law degree and an MBA. I teach full-time.
I'm anxiously awaiting your next video on the various types of Progesterone. At my request for HRT, my gynecologist prescribed Vinelle Dot patches and Promethium a couple of weeks ago, but after I got home and did some research into side effects, etc., I decided not to fill the prescription. Thankfully, my research led me to your channel and now I feel like I have a much better understanding of what's going on inside my body. I have an allergy to latex and sometimes break out in rashes from adhesive bandages, so I'm thinking a Femring might be a better alternative to the patches for me. I also know now that don't want to take Progesterone orally, but still want a bioidentical form. I'm hoping after your next video I'll be prepared to ask my doctor for a better combination of hormones. Thank you for the enthusiastic sharing of your vast knowledge! I just ordered your book so that I can have all the information easily accessible.
Oh, I'm so proud of you! You are making such good use of this information. For me, there's nothing better than knowing these videos are making a difference for you. Thank you so much for telling me this.
Dr. Barbie, your story, about your visit in pet store made mi laugh 😄! Thank you! Today I'm going to order your book and tomorrow I 'm going to schedule an appointment. My menopause symptoms are hot flashes and high blood pressure (?!). I'm 51.
Good for you! I'm so glad this is helping you to see how important it is to put your self first. As you watch these videos and read my book, you'll see that there are so many great ways to make the rest of your life the best of your life. And the greatest thing of all is that you get to do it your way.
I’m sorry, I’m completely confused. If progesterone is the hormone for pregnancy support then why its role is to thin the lining of the uterus when an embryo benefits from a thick lining to implant/develop? I understand that progesterone still needs to be taken in menopause if a woman still has her uterus but I can’t see the logic then how is progesterone considered as the pregnancy hormone and yet still needed during menopause - when there’s no more pregnancies to support. Also, I know 2 women who have had a hysterectomy in their 40s and no longer have a uterus but their doctor still prescribed progesterone to take along with estrogen for menopause. One of them developed breast cancer after one year on HRT, both estrogen and progesterone. Why do doctors still prescribe progesterone if a woman no longer has a uterus ??
Hi Taylor, so glad I found your channel, I’ve recently been put on Elleste duet and have read lots of people say that the progesterone in this is a real problem and causes them to have dreadful PMS. I just wondered if this is something you’ve heard of as in it being a bad one from the comments from your ladies?
I have heard many, many complaints about all forms of progesterone (which are called "progestins" when they are synthetic). I can help you a lot with finding alternatives that will not produce the PMS-effect. However, it requires tailoring a lot of information specifically to YOU. And that's precisely what I do in consultations. There is no way I can do what you need in this comment box. Please consider scheduling a consultation. The vast majority of women who do do so specifically because progesterone causes so many yucky side effects. 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 I would love to but I’m in the UK and subject to the NHS so you kind of get what you’re given. I couldn’t even have a patch as I was told we are running out due to Brexit! I so appreciate your helpful comment though, thank you. X
I have consultations with women in the UK all the time. I can still help you. You have to know how the medical guidelines work. And I'll teach you that. Just know that I'm here if you need me.
She is quite cool! Your kind of dedication is just impressive. I have a Rottweiler pup (8mo.) I named "Justice." Chameleons certainly know a thing or 3 about 'adaptation;' which I've found is often the key to general contentment. I appreciate your videos giving me the information I need to make the adaptations that best suit me! :-) Keep 'em comin', Barbie! Q.) If left without any medical intervention, am I at any preventable risks for Cancers of the Reproductive organs or Breast?
I love your enthusiasm. If you do nothing for your menopause, you put yourself at increased risk for heart attack, osteoporosis, and Alzheimer's Disease, for sure. Your breast cancer risk is determined much more by other factors than it is by whether or not you use estrogen, some of which you can control and others you can't. Your risk for uterine cancer is only increased if you have your uterus and you use estrogen without progesterone. All these risks are very specific. Unfortunately, most women have the misconception that they're all created equal. You really should get my book to learn all the specifics. You'll be shocked to learn that most of what you thought is NOT true. I've yet to meet a woman for whom that isn't the case.
Oh my, that kinda burns my pancake; as I suffer from Iatrophobia! I am FINALLY putting on some weight here; I was so emaciated from the Emesis condition (like down to 89 lbs...I'm 5"4!) I'm starting to resemble a woman again, & I think I'm experiencing a medical type of PTSD..... more like PTMMSD (Post Traumatic Medical Mishap Stress Disorder!) I will get your book just as soon as I can. My dental situation has suffered from all this, and I feel so overwhelmed at times. If not for my humor, I think I'd end up like my brother. He was found dead in March of 2007; back when I was 3 mos along with my last child. God Bless you, Doc Barbie!
Thank you Dr. Barbie, for all to do to help educate women! I am 50 years old, was having periods every few months, but they had become very painful. (I didn't have that problem as a younger woman.). I started to experience night sweats that kept me awake most of the night about 6 months ago. It didn't take me long to get to my gynecologist to seek help. He prescribed 0.25 estradiol and 200 mg of progesterone nightly continuously. This was working great until about a month later, when very heavy bleeding began. He then increased the progesterone to 400 mg nightly. This has decreased the heavy bleeding, but I do still experience cramping with some bleeding. Due to the ongoing bleeding, I went last week for a uterine biopsy. It was clear, except some cervicitis showed up. (Curious about this as I have been in a monogamous relationship for many years. I'm sure I don't have an STD.) But now my doctor is recommending endometrial ablation. I don't know if this is something I am comfortable with. I have read about side effects that scare me. I don't want to discontinue HRT as it is helping the night sweats. Is the bleeding a health concern if no cancer is present?
I'm confused about the dosages of estradiol and progesterone you're on. Here's why: The normal daily dosage of estradiol is 1.0 mg daily. The normal daily dosage of progesterone is 200 mg for a few days of the month if you're on a cyclic regimen (meant to have periods) OR 100 mg daily every day of the month if you're on a continuous regimen (meant to have no periods). Your current dosage of estradiol is too low to prevent any of the long-term diseases of menopause (heart attack, osteoporosis, and Alzheimer's Disease), and probably too low to alleviate your symptoms of menopause. But your progesterone dose is so high that it will cause frequent uterine bleeding. I'm not surprised that you're having heavy bleeding with such a high dose of progesterone. I'm also confused about your bleeding. Here's why: "Cervicitis" does not imply in any way that you have any type of STD. All it means is "Inflammation of the cervix," which can be a function of where you are in your cycle. An endometrial biopsy should not contain cells from your cervix. It should only collect cells from your inner uterine lining (called "endometrium"). Endometrial ablation has nothing to do with your cervix. It has to do with your uterus. (If you haven't watched tutorial 7, do so. It's an anatomy lesson.) Endometrial ablation would strip the inner lining of your uterus. It would solve your uterine bleeding problem. But I think your story is so confusing that it's difficult to know what's going on. I think you need to start over with a second gynecologist (who specializes in MENOPAUSE), and see what he or she thinks of all this. Please let me know what happens.
Menopause Taylor , thank you for your reply. I understand it is confusing. Those are the correct dosages I am taking. This gynecologist has been my doctor for 28 years, and until now I've never had any reason to question his treatments. I did tell him I DID NOT want anything that would make me gain weight. Would a higher dose of estrogen cause weight gain, if my diet/ lifestyle remain the same? I'm wondering if that could be why he kept the dose so low? However, since starting these meds, I have lost 9 pounds, without trying. Currently 5 foot tall, 96 pounds. He doesn't seen concerned about this. He said that the high dose of progesterone should have stopped the bleeding. I was also confused about how cervicitis showed up on biopsy unless he did a Pap smear at the same time. I will look for a gynecologist who specializes in menopause in my area. Thank you very much.
Lynn, A higher dosage of estrogen should not cause weight gain. In fact, it may make you lose weight. Most women gain weight with higher dosages of progesterone, not estrogen. Remember, menopause itself is what makes us going weight. And menopause is a result of estrogen loss. Estrogen loss slows our metabolism, and that's the cause of weight loss. Progesterone should have stopped the bleeding. Your doctor is correct about that. But the goal with estrogen AND progesterone therapy is to balance the two. Yours are not balanced. Yes, a PAP smear would show cervicitis. And your doctor may have done one at the same time. It sounds like you have a long, close relationship with your current doctor. Maybe you should talk to him about your dilemmas. Of course, it would probably also give you peace of mind to get a second opinion. I believe peace of mind is everything. I'm here for you to make sense of it all. Don't hesitate to pose more questions.
Progesterone is something your body produces only for the benefit of a baby during pregnancy. The word, "progesterone" means "hormone in support of pregnancy:" "Pro" = in support of "Gest" = gestation (pregnancy) "One" = hormone Progesterone's only role during your reproductive life is to protect Baby Bear in utero. It does nothing for YOU. Once you are post-menopausal, progesterone's only role or benefit for you is to prevent uterine cancer. That's it! People who believe that progesterone has other benefits have fallen prey to marketing, not science.
@@Souldesouse You definitely need a consultation with me. Your question tells me that you are very misinformed and confused. This is precisely the kind of thing for which I do one-on-one consultations. You definitely need one. I cannot tailor things specifically to you in a comment box. It requires much more information than you can give me here, and you deserve much more information than I can give you here. No two women are alike, and addressing your situation requires tailoring all the facts specifically to YOU. I do them all via online video conferencing. You can schedule at MenopauseTaylor.ME. I look forward to meeting you and helping you.
Thanks for such an informative video, as they all are! Having had a hysterectomy 27yrs ago I was put on oestrogen first and took it only for about 20yrs... then a new doctor put me on progesterone as well and i noticed at a certain time of the month i got very moody and realised it was the progesterone so I took myself off it. Now I only have oestrogen!! Hoping thats ok!! Thanks once again, love the video's!!
If you've had a hysterectomy, you can take estrogen without progesterone, and your life will be so much smoother. It's the progesterone that makes us feel yucky. Carry on with your estrogen, and your smile!
This video kept showing up on my screen repeatedly for days so I thought maybe there was a reason ladies please don't rely on progesterone alone to meet your needs unless you have something formulated to do so I used a progesterone birth control a.long time ago and really didn't like the weird side effects recently I began using Chasteberry due to family history and hot flashes I knew I needed something after seeing the video on hormone excess and deficiency symptoms I knew that for me herbal progesterone has a mind of her own I'm figuring out how to use this stuff and adding phytoestrogen to my nutrition plan
@@Aliali817 That sounds like a great combination. I really hope it works for you. I use chasteberry for 2 weeks at a time and red clover the other 2 weeks for several months now and my system responds well. I still have all kinds of weird symptoms but that's to be expected and I can tolerate them. I wish you the best. 💖
Oh geez !!! Progesterone- why are you like this ??!! Dr. Taylor - I’m shocked at all the readily available products out there with progesterone- I have even seen products on Amazon with progesterone! My friend uses an essential oil called Progessence Plus by Young Living and swears by it ... it’s got progesterone in the form of wild yams .... she sent me some to try but after listening to you I’m hesitant even tho it’s wild yams lol 😂 I thought my answer was progesterone and even my Ob prescribed me a short course of provera for a week to regulate my period ( I guess shed the lining to induce a period ) but being in medicine I did not take .... I’ll keep watching but I’m getting my “stuff” together for you ... thank you!
Mona, Hold tight. You do not know the whole story. PLEASE be sure to have a consultation with me BEFORE you assume you know everything you need to know to address this with you doctor. No single video is a standalone on my channel. You just have to watch them one at a time, in order to get the whole education,
Menopause Taylor yes ma’am!! Each one of your videos is eye opening .... if there one thing I love - it’s evidence based medicine .... I’ll be talking to you soon - just getting my paperwork squared away ... thank you 😊
Hi Menopause Taylor! I would like to make an appointment on your website to consult about HRT and I had fibroids Just make me confused about my language. My English isn’t good. Does that make sense? I using Google translation to write down Thank you and looking forward to your response
Thank you for the wonderful tutorial and thanks to the wonderful chameleon for being the star of your video. What a cutie ❤️ they are such beautiful exceptional reptiles, I hope she has a big area to live in.
Hi! Hope you're doing well, and it would be neat to get an update on your life adventures these days. I am 40 and still menstruate regularly. I have anxiety, irritability and trouble sleeping. My GYN recently started me on 100mg continuous progesterone nightly. It is prescribed because my levels were low and to treat the listed symptoms. She did give me the option of using it certain days if I were concerned about it causing menstrual irregularity. Will this cause my periods to stop? Will it prevent ovulation if I stay on it? Would it be better to cycle it or have a lower dose compounded to take it continually (for purposes of anxiety and improved sleep quality)? I would love to know what you think.
I can help you with this in a consultation, my dear. I hope you schedule one. This is precisely the kind of thing for which I do one-on-one consultations. You definitely need one. I cannot tailor things specifically to you in a comment box. It requires much more information than you can give me here, and you deserve much more information than I can give you here. No two women are alike, and addressing your situation requires tailoring all the facts specifically to YOU. I do them all via online video conferencing. You can schedule at MenopauseTaylor.ME. I look forward to meeting you and helping you.
I could not stop laughing about the chameleon story lol I wish I was there to see when you were explaining to them why you needed one!!! haha Love it!!! you are simply a doll! xxx
Thank you so much for this information. I have been following along with the handouts. I was curious. I had an endometrial ablation many years ago. I have my uterus. Do I still need to take progesterone along with estrogen? I hope you see this, I found you through Hot and Flashy so I know I am late coming in. :-)
It all depends on whether your ablation was "complete" or "incomplete." If it was "compete" (meaning you've never had any bleeding since), you do not have to take progesterone. If it was "incomplete" (meaning you have had bleeding since), you do have to take progesterone. The best thing to do is schedule a consultation with me at MenopauseTaylor.ME so that I cab tailor everything specifically to YOU, and consider your whole picture. I do them all online.
Thank you for these videos! I have learned a lot by watching them and reading your book :). I see an Alternative doctor and she has put me on oral progesterone which I take anywhere from 10-14 days each month. So far so good! I am going to see my doctor next week to check my levels again by blood test. I prefer saliva testing since I am needle phobic. Which test is more accurate?
Hormone levels in your blood are more accurate. But saliva is easier. If you're PERI-menopausal, your hormones are a rollercoaster and change daily. SO they mean nothing. If you're POST-menopausal, they mean something because they aren't changing anymore. Testing your hormone levels is entirely voluntary. You're free to treat your symptoms regardless of what the lab says.
hi there -- I'm starting to work through your videos (fantastic!) -- so forgive me if you've covered this already but this is a question about FIBROIDS and the use of ULIPRISTAL ACETATE for fibroids. thoughts? opinions?
Ulipristal Acetate is a drug that inhibits progesterone. Since progesterone is the hormone that causes heavy bleeding in women with fibroids, Ulipristal acetates decreases the bleeding and can help shrink fibroids. I'll be covering fibroids much later in the series. Years later. This is a topic for which you might want to have a one-on-one consultation with me. I'll explain everything you need to understand about fibroids. I'll use props, models, and analogies, and tailor everything to your particular situation. No two are the same. I do consultations in person and on Skype. I'll spend a lot of time educating you thoroughly. If you'd like to do this, you can schedule a session on my website. This isn't the kind of thing for which you should wait for the video.
The problem with oral progesterone is that once it goes through stomach acid and is broken down by the liver, it’s not progesterone anymore. I was given oral progesterone and it made me feel awful. Best if used in a cream and absorbed slowly.
it all depends on your goals: If you want a progestogen that can reliably prevent uterine cancer, it needs to be pharmaceutical. if you don't care about the progestogen's ability to prevent uterine cancer, then you can use compounded progesterone cream. But it's incapable of reliably preventing uterine cancer. Everything, absolutely everything, boils down to your goals. If you don't know the capabilities and limitations of each option, you're doomed.
Hi menopause Barbie. Thanks a lot for the info. If I decide to go down the ‘natural’ phytoestrogen route, (keeping in mind they are the weaker option), do I still need to take progesterone to protect my uterus?
No matter what kind of estrogen you use, you always have to balance it with progesterone. The problem with non-pharmaceutical options is ... how much of each constitutes "balance"? No one really knows.
I love your channel. I’m in permi-menopause. I have low estrogen, low progesterone and low testosterone and high DHT. Since going on progesterone cream I have gotten acne. Is it normal do get acne when starting progesterone cream? After seeing your video I’m scared it’s increasing my testosterone and or estrogen and not my progesterone hence the acne. At the same time is it normal to get acne due to the change in hormones?
Lane, You should seriously consider scheduling a consultation with me, That is the only way I can tailor all the information specifically to YOU and help you with your personal situation. No two women are alike. And you can never get in a comment box what you deserve. I do them all via video conferencing, so it doesn't matter where you live. So, if you want a consultation, just schedule it at MenopauseTaylor.ME. I hope I get to meet you and help you.
Can you do a video on progesterone sensitivity? For me this is a big problem not only for perimenopause symptoms but also pmdd that corresponds with them, that has developed with perimenopause and gotten worse and worse. Estrogen helps tremendously but I can't tolerate taking oral progesterone at all. Trying an IUD today but terrified about the consequences for my mental health and having to wait to remove it if its bad. Seems like hysterectomy is the only solution?
Jessica, This warrants tailoring. This is precisely the kind of thing for which I do one-on-one consultations. You definitely need one. I cannot tailor things specifically to you in a comment box. It requires much more information than you can give me here, and you deserve much more information than I can give you here. No two women are alike, and addressing your situation requires tailoring all the facts specifically to YOU. I do them all via online video conferencing. You can schedule at MenopauseTaylor.ME. I look forward to meeting you and helping you.
Hello Menopause Barbie. I would like your opinion on the progesterone advocate and researcher (now deceased) Dr. John R. Lee. He did not seem to think estrogen was as necessary. Thank you for your opinion and help. I've used his books as guidance in the past.
Dr. Lee was of the Alternative and Complementary opinion that progesterone can serve all purposes for hormone balance in women. Nearly every practitioner in the Alternative and Complementary world promise progesterone instead of estrogen. Those in the Traditional Medical world uses estrogens and progesterone separately to function in their own predictable ways. It's not that one philosophy is better or worse. All that matters is what works for you. But I don't think propaganda or coercion is the right way to go about educating women. I respect whatever you choose to do, and have no preference as to how you do it. I just want you to be happy with your decisions. You won't see me putting down any approach. They're all beneficial for some women and in some circumstances. And nothing is right for all women.
Dr. Lee swore that over the counter progesterone cream prevented and even cured Osteoporosis in his female patients. He put out all of this Biochemistry as his evidence. There were tons of women contacting him and swearing testimony to this, and many women still swear by these creams. To me, it sounds too good to be true.@@MenopauseTaylor
I've been binge watching your videos. It's been almost 2 years since my period stopped. My gynecologist told me that I should start using something for vaginal dryness. To me, that's not as big of an issue as my insomnia and fatigue. I've never been on any form of hormones. I've been considering either a DHEA or estrogen cream used externally on the vulva. Would I have to also use progesterone if I choose the estrogen cream?
Terri, This is precisely the kind of thing for which I do one-on-one consultations. You definitely need one. I cannot tailor things specifically to you in a comment box. It requires much more information than you can give me here, and you deserve much more information than I can give you here. No two women are alike, and addressing your situation requires tailoring all the facts specifically to YOU. I do them all via online video conferencing. You can schedule at MenopauseTaylor.ME. I look forward to meeting you and helping you.
I must be a strange bird😢 i used 200mg a daily progesterone creme for 3 year's. It barely registered on my dutch test. I now take Prometrium for protection due to estrogen patch. After this video im not feeling so confident that will help.
You would benefit greatly from a consultation with me. I can tell that you have some misinformation, but that you want to be successful at managing your menopause. And that's precisely what you'll achieve with a consultation. If you want one, please schedule at MenopauseTaylor.ME. I do them all online.
No, that's hogwash. Please do not buy that. If you have a consultation with me I give you the proper dosages for balancing the two for each different kind of estrogen and each different kind of progesterone. It has nothing to do with a set ratio.
Dr. Taylor, do you have any tricks to avoiding the drowsy/dizzy side effects of progesterone other than take it at night? Will a cream make me less dizzy? A gel? Can I pop a hole and squeeze out half my Prometrium cream to just take 50mg because I am so tiny and sensitive? Thx! ;-)
The best "trick" is to use a progesterone IUD for the progesterone component of your HRT. It keeps the progesterone confined to your uterus (which is the only part of your body that needs it), and it makes it much easier to adjust your estrogen dosage as needed.
Hi Dr. I love your video series. You are reaching so many women, doing an invaluable service ! Thank you so much. Can you tell me if a vaginal progesterone gel would stay more systemic ?
I'm sorry again. I just don't understand your question. More "systemic" compared to what? All progesterone products are systemic except the progestin IUD.
@@MenopauseTaylor I'm sorry I mean is Crinone acting more like an iud does or acts systemic like creams or oral as far as side effects drowsiness, depression. None or minimal of these side effects with iud ?
@@MM-ie7mj The IUD is the only progesterone option that does not produce the typical side effects of progesterone, such as drowsiness, bloating, weight gain, depression, and acne.
@ Menopause Taylor Thank you ! Decisions decisions. Seems like the option. How do women find iud use overall ? painful to insert or take out if it doesn't work for some reason ?
@@MM-ie7mj The progestin IUD is very popular. It takes 3 minutes for insertion, and causes a 30 second strong menstrual cramp. After that you shouldn't know it's there. Removal is swift & simple.
Live your videos and explanation in a very informative and different way.I am 57,and my gycenogolist adviced me to just take 100mg of progesterone every night to protect the uterus and breast .I feel horrible :nervous,canot sleep etc . Unfortunately i live in Germany,would like to make an sppointment with you.
Hi from Canada ! I have learned a lot with you ! I would like to understand why progesterone can be inconsistent in some menopausal women ? I am in a HRT informative facebook group, and effectively, no matter they are taking 100mg-200mg each night or even more Prometrium, their levels stay low or decreasing, and they dont understand why.......also, testosterone can transform in estradiol ? is it correct ? i wish you could do videos on hormonal cascade , it's complex but interesting ! thanx !
Women are not robots. You will definitely fail in your menopause management if you focus on anybody other than yourself. No two women are alike. I can help you with everything in a consultation. This is precisely the kind of thing for which I do one-on-one consultations. You definitely need one. I cannot tailor things specifically to you in a comment box. It requires much more information than you can give me here, and you deserve much more information than I can give you here. No two women are alike, and addressing your situation requires tailoring all the facts specifically to YOU. I do them all via online video conferencing. You can schedule at MenopauseTaylor.ME. I look forward to meeting you and helping you.
Thanks so very much for all your tutorials, I am learning such a lot. I am 53 and have been post menopausal now for about 4 years. I have my uterus. My GP has prescribed vagifem low (10ug) for vaginal dryness/atrophy but hasn't suggested a progesterone. Should I ask her about this as you say that if you take/use estrogen and have your uterus, you need progesterone. Thanks so much
Vagifem is a very low dose vaginal estrogen that does not travel throughout your body. So your risk of uterine cancer with it is extremely low. I covered it in tutorial 33. I think you should go to a gynecologist. GPs know the basics about menopause. So do Internists. The only way you're going to get the best menopause care is to go to a gynecologist. We get about an hour of menopause (if that) during medical school. That means the only doctors who get any training beyond that hour are the ones who do a residency in Ob/Gyn. If you can find a NAMS (North American Menopause Society) certified provider who specializes in menopause, that's the very best you can get. Go to menopause.org and see if there's a NAMS provider near you.
Menopause Barbie, thank you so much for your response. I will take your advice and go and see a gynaecologist. I'll go back and revisit that tutorial too. Your information is invaluable and so pleased I found your channel and I have been recommending you to my friends. I have just ordered your book too.
What happens if you are put on progesterone after a hysterectomy? Meaning there is no uterus left at all but they are still giving progesterone...? I thought you only needed progesterone of you have a uterus
I know this is an old video but hoping you check the comments. I started with a quality progesterone cream and suddenly am super dizzy, could the cream cause this? Thank you!!
This is precisely the kind of thing for which I do one-on-one consultations. You definitely need one. I cannot tailor things specifically to you in a comment box. It requires much more information than you can give me here, and you deserve much more information than I can give you here. No two women are alike, and addressing your situation requires tailoring all the facts specifically to YOU. I do them all via online video conferencing. You can schedule at MenopauseTaylor.ME. I look forward to meeting you and helping you.
so if you did not use estrogen during your window of opportunity, and you used progesterone, would that possibly keep your estrogen window open? and would sporadically using either estrogen or progesterone keep your window open? or would it have to be years of hormone use? thank you!
Progesterone has absolutely nothing to do with the estrogen window. Women have somehow gotten confused with these two hormones. They seem to think they can use progesterone instead of estrogen. Wrong! It's like this: You know the tale of Goldilocks & the Three Bears? Well, the three hormones (testosterone, estrogen, & progesterone) are like the 3 Bears. Each bear had his or her own bed, chair, & porridge. Well, that's how it is for the 3 hormones. Each one belongs to one member of the family. Testosterone belongs to Papa Bear. It's the male hormone. Estrogen belongs to Mama Bear. It's the female hormone. Progesterone belongs to Baby Bear. It's the pregnancy hormone. It's really that simple. The only hormone that your body NEEDS desperately to function properly from your head to your toes is estrogen. Progesterone cannot do for you what estrogen can do. The only reason your body produces progesterone is to support a pregnancy. (That's why men do not have progesterone.) If you've taken estrogen sporadically in the first 5 - 10 years of your post-menopause, it may have kept your estrogen window open to a degree. But only if you took it for a few years, not a few months.
I'm 20 and have suffered from irregular hormonal production ever since my first period. It feels a lot like the symptoms described in menopause. My gynochologist prescribed me both estrogen and progesterone(oral tablets). However, I want to get my blood work done to evaluate what hormones are in need of supplementation. My dilemma lays in that I have no basis data(base levels of hormones during different phases) since I've never had a regular cycle. What can I do?
Zöe, There is no such thing as a "baseline" of hormone levels. They are fluctuating all the time. What you need is to understand the science behind how your hormones work. Only then can you go about doing what you need to do to find your best solutions. Please, consider scheduling a consultation with me. I'll invest the time to explain it all to you in a way you can easily understand. No doctor in a practice setting can do that due to lack of time. Your entire future depends on your understanding of these important things. 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 hormones 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, and your symptoms. You can include all your fears, concerns, and goals for your hormone management. You may also send me any labs, etc. that you would like me to include in addressing your concerns. 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!
I have a confession to make, I have your book for quite a while and I enjoy your tutorials so much that I have only touched on your book. BUT now I have to get to work and read the book. The risks we put ourselves in if we don't do anything for our menopause. So the sooner the better is what I am thinking for HRT. I want to thank you so much Dr. Barbie x
You're cute with your confession. And I completely understand. You'll find that you can use my book as a reference. Mostly, you might want to jump ahead and read about the diseases that are associated with menopause. Chapters 28 - 33 could save your life. And we won't get to them for a long while with the videos. Soon, I'll be giving seminars that enable women to learn all that's in my book in two six-hour days. Stay tuned. There's another book that you might want to get called, "The Estrogen Window," by Mache Seibel, M.D.
Very interesting session. If synthetic progesterone us better to protect against uterine cancer and bioidentixal is better at preventing breast cancer and heart attack, why not have combination of both to protect heart, breast and the uterus?
You misunderstand. Progesterone has no benefit whatsoever for any part of your body except your uterus. Your breast and heart do not get any protection at all from progesterone. In fact, progesterone in any form INCREASES your risk of breast cancer. If you start with video #1 and watch all my videos in order, you will understand everything. If you watch them randomly, you will completely sabotage your entire menopause education. If you want a short cut and to have everything tailored specifically to YOU, schedule a consultation with me at MenopauseTaylor.ME.
Can you refer me to a doc here in indianapolis? I have a 16 yo daughter whom is having issues during her periods and my gyno suggested the pill to "fix" (we declined) and her naturalpath suggested the progestering cream but now she is having heart palpitations and wearing a heart monitor for a mo... thank you in advance!
I'm so sorry. I don't know any physicians in Indianapolis. Check to see if there are any gynecologist who specialize in adolescent gynecology. Call your medical society; Google "Adolescent Gynecologist near me;" and ask some gynecologists and pediatricians. Definitely focus on gynecologists. Your daughter is young, and she needs a gynecologist whom she loves, trusts, and can talk to. Shop for on if necessary. This is such a critical time in her life. I wish I were there to help you. I loved taking care of young ladies.
Thank you so much! You know, I stumbled onto you tubes after your "makeup session" and now I love your very clear information as I am 50 and am going thru peri at this time. I was so happy to hear about progesterone for my daughters side - always a reason, a season, or a lifetime - thank you so much. Her cardio suggested svt but I felt I had to know more and feel her hormones are all messed up because at 16 her periods should not be lasting only now two days. Will a gyno start off with blood labs do you think or is there any direction I should mention?
Most likely, a gynecologist will do some lab work in addition to an exam. Then, if it doesn't appear to be a hormonal problem, he or she will refer her to the appropriate doctor. Be sure they do thyroid function tests on her. (Sorry for the delay in answering this.)
I hope she does not have endometriosis. I had it in my teens and could not get a proper diagnosis and follow-up care until age 26. If she is doubled over in pain a week before her period, That's a sign if the cramps and the torsion feels like someone pulling a rope through her, that's a sign and if the pain is so bad she's about to blackout during her period, that's a sign. And there's no way to know unless she has a laparoscopy unless they've created a new blood test. in the end when I was finally diagnosed, my right ovary was adhered to my rectal wall. Kind of like your shoe stepping in gum and you pulling your foot away that's what in the adhesion is.
Schedule a consultation with me at MenopauseTaylor.ME. I will teach you precisely HOW to have the conversation. Please, please, have a consultation with me BEFORE seeing any physician. I will guide you in finding the right practitioner, arm you with all the information you need, help you weigh your benefits and risks, and school you in how to navigate the medical system in order to get what you want. There are more pitfalls than you can possibly imagine. And, if you go to your doctor before having a consultation, you could burn your bridges without even knowing it. You do not need any labs before having a consultation with me. All you need to do for scheduling is go to MenopauseTaylor.ME. I do them all online.
Used bioidentical progesteron for 5 years 2x20 mg and gained 30 lbs, Some people say i have to use minimum of 200 mg a day. What do you think about this? i use 0,25 bi est cream 1 year Do you have a video of weightgain . Abrupt menopause
Emelie, You have been given a lot of misinformation and are placing blame on the wrong things. I can help you so much with this. It's a shame you endured all this weight gain when it could have easy been avoided. Please schedule a consultation with me so that I can give you the help you deserve. This is precisely the kind of thing for which I do one-on-one consultations. You definitely need one. No two women are alike, and addressing your situation requires tailoring all the facts specifically to YOU. 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. (But very shortly, I’ll have my own video platform embedded in my website.)
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. 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 5-day 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 72 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 (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!
Thank you for the videos. I had a hysterotomy and only have overies left, if I understand what your saying is that progesterone is to protect a uterus only so i can skip this section. I'm taking estroidiol and I'm having sadness, fatigue and sore breast so I don't want to skip anything necessary.
@@MenopauseTaylor I don’t have my uterus and I use estradiol patch but just started progesterone cream and it’s drastically changed my sleep for the better. Nothing wrong with taking it in my situation I hope?
@@Lulu-kt6gr If you don't have your uterus, you don't need progesterone. ESTROGEN deficiency is what causes insomnia. If you take an adequate dosage of estrogen, it will make you sleep like a baby during the night and wake up refreshed in the morning. Progesterone does not help you sleep per se. It makes you feel sluggish and drowsy all day. Progesterone is the hormone that increases your risk for breast cancer (not estrogen). So if you don't have to take it, you're very fortunate in that regard.
Progesterone converts to cortisol in me, I know I need to take it with my estrogel but cannot take prometrium orally or vaginally due to it converting. I am so confused why it would work so awesome for some women but not for some others?
Pam, You have options that you are not considering. So you should consider scheduling a consultation with me at MenopauseTaylor.ME. There are ways around this.
I have my uterus and have been on bi-est (80/20) for a little over a year now..Should I be concerned that this will increase my chance for uterine cancer?
The BiEst is absolutely fine. But you do need to add some progesterone to it to protect your uterus. There's no need to stop the BiEst. You can certainly take a low dose of progesterone on a daily basis so that you don't have periods. But don't be surprised if you have some bleeding at first to get rid of whatever has built up in your uterine lining while taking the estrogen alone. If your healthcare professional is anyone other than a gynecologist, he or she may not realize that you need the progesterone. But no worries. Just ask for some.
The second editions just about to become available. And it's $ 44.9. You'll use it for the rest of your life. It's a cover-to-cover read as well as a reference. And you can find everything very easily. It's all updated and current. You can get it at my website or on Amazon.
@@MenopauseTaylor Thank you again, am putting together to purchase the book, y r such a BLESSING to us ladies...question does rashes on your body, symptom of menopause...?
Thanks again, I went to the doctor and do BLOOD work, it shows that my cholesterol is a little High, so doc said am to change my lifestyle diet and do more fruits vegetables and water use moderation, so am doing much better...
If during menopause and perimenopause the body is losing estrogen, does that mean your body can mimic signs of pregnancy because the progesterone levels haven’t changed as the estrogen drops?
Most women do not have signs or symptoms of pregnancy during peri-menopause or post-menopause. I covered the symptoms of menopause in video 11. So, if you are not watching my videos in order, you are sabotaging your menopause education. You also have a drastic misunderstanding of the order of hormonal changes. I covered all that in video 10. Progesterone drops first. PLEASE go back to video 1 and watch them all in order. I can assure you that you'll understand everything. If you want a shortcut, just schedule a consultation with me at MenopauseTaylor.ME.
I wonder, would it be possible to take a 50:50 cocktail of bioidentical : synthetic progesterone to better protect the uterus AND prevent heart attack and breast cancer at the same time?
You can actually do whatever you want. BUT, the first thing is to be sure you know what you're doing. Your suggestion is a reflection of the fact that you do not know what you're doing ... yet! Please watch all my videos in order, beginning with the very first one, and you will. Or, schedule a consultation with me at MenopauseTaylor.ME, and I'll make sure you know what you're doing.
Dr. Barbie, thank you so much for this wonderful explanation about progesterone. I still have my uterus and I'm finding that taking progesterone all the time seems to be causing monthly heavy bleeding even though I'm not taking estrogen supplements. Thank you so much for all your work!
You see, Marissa? Learning the fact helps you understand why you have the symptoms you have, and gives you options for managing them. Many women on progesterone have continuous spotting or irregular vaginal bleeding. Keep watching, You'll understand everything and know how to make wise choices for yourself.
Menopause Taylor Yes, I'm understanding that now because of you! I'm under a doctors care too but I'm coming to find out that most doctors don't know what you do! I'm glad you're here so we can learn from you😀
You know, one viewer had an experience with her doctor in which HIS information was incorrect. She told him what she's learned from me, and the next day, he sent her a note of apology, admitting that he had been wrong! She told me that I was educating both doctors and patients. All I care about is that you know what you're doing and you get what you want. I'm determined to revolutionize the way the world embraces menopause. I'll be here for you no matter what.
I got on HRT because I'm having horrible sleep issues where it's difficult to drift off. My doctor prescribed me 200 mg of progesterone nightly with no cycling. I no longer have my periods but I still have my uterus. My estradiol patch is .05 (but she also gave me a prescription for .1 if i want to increase) I tried the 100 mg of progesterone with the same patch dosing Estradiol and still had terrible insomnia so that's why I increased to 200 mg per night. I really want to avoid any sleep medication or medications like gabapentin. Why do women cycle off and on for Progesterone at 200mg? Is there any harm in staying on 200 mg of progesterone with the patch dosing that I'm on?
Most women have the misconception that progesterone “helps you sleep.” But the reality is not quite as advertised. Estrogen is actually the hormone that helps you sleep … like a baby, that is. Progesterone can help you sleep, but more like a zombie than a baby. Here are the facts: Insomnia is a symptom of estrogen deficiency. So if you take adequate estrogen, you will sleep deeply and continuously throughout the night and wake up perky and energetic in the morning. But if you take progesterone, things will be a bit different. Instead of just getting a good night’s sleep, it will make it difficult for you to wake up in the morning, make you feel sluggish when you do get up, and leave you feeling like a zombie all day. You’ll feel like you could sleep standing up. And you’ll have a hard time being productive. The reason women “hear” that they should take it at night is because the Alternative community claims that it helps you sleep. Progesterone gives you that all-day drugged, drowsy, you-could-sleep-while-standing-up feeling that is so characteristic of early pregnancy. With progesterone, you do not merely get a good night’s sleep. You get a sluggishness that lasts all day (which is good during pregnancy because it makes you lazy so that the baby gets more calories to grow). But now that you’re peri-or post-menopausal, you don’t want to be sluggish all day. So, if you want to sleep like a baby at night, take estrogen. If you want to be sluggish like a zombie all day, take progesterone. The only purpose of a menstrual cycle is to get pregnant. Your risk of both ovarian cancer and breast cancer are directly related to the number of cycles you've had in your lifetime: The more cycles you've had, the higher your risk.
@@MenopauseTaylor So would you recommend that I should most likely move up to the higher estrogen dosing and lower the progesterone for better sleep? (.1 Estradiol patch and back to 100 mg progesterone) My current dosing is .05 Estradiol and 200mg Progesterone nightly
@@MenopauseTaylor Thank you so much for your detailed response! I just purchased your book on Amazon 🙏 So is it more likely that I switch to .01 Estradiol patch and 100 mg Progesterone (vs the .05 Estradiol and 200 mg Progesterone nightly?) for better sleep?
@@shanab1298 You are so welcome for the education. But for tailoring, you need a consultation. I need a bunch more information on you in order to tailor the education to you. If you want a consultation, you can schedule one at MenopauseTaylor.ME. I do them all online.
As somebody also with a unique way of thinking, hopefully you will be able to excuse my not being able to study linearly. I tried for 2 weeks, and my progress went from soaking up video after video ...to rolling to a stop. But I have a method to my madness, I keep a ledger of which videos I've watched with notes. And my mind puts it all together
I wish all woman knew about your channel. You are the best teacher I’ve even met. Thank you so much. I’m sharing your videos as much as possible.
Thank you so much, Carmina. It's just wonderful to know that you're getting the menopause education you deserve. And all you have to do to ensure that you understand absolutely everything is to watch my videos in order. My dream is for all women to get this education in their 20s & 30s.
@@MenopauseTaylor thank you!!
@@rhondasilver3582 You are so very welcome, my dear.
Wow, Barbie is a great teacher, her demonstrations help me remember the things I've learnt, also i appreciate the demonstrations she presents. Menopause Taylor is the most suitable person to help and teach women with menopause because we are very forgetful due to hormonal fall, and Taylor knows that and does great effort to commune the lecture so we REMMEMBER and then we are able to help ourselves. WELL DONE! AMAZING WORK. Many thanks.
You are so very welcome. I absolutely love giving you this education. It's the education you deserve.
I will do my best to stay well as I learn which progesterone is best for me.
On to the next tutorial!
Love you, Dr. Barbie! I’m 43 and post menopausal and on 0.05 Estradiol patch. (feeling SO much better)
Currently taking 100mg progesterone compounded capsules 1/2 month and then 200mg second 1/2. After watching your videos and after printing tutorial notes, I’m questioning that dose. SO hard to choose the right progesterone also. 😂 I’ve tried generic Prometrium, which caused dizziness and breakthrough bleeding and also Medroxyprogesterone.
You should definitely schedule a consultation with me at MenopauseTaylor.ME. I'll make this so much easier for you. I'll tailor everything specifically to YOU, and save you a lot of wasted efforts and pitfalls.
All my consultations are via video conferencing, so it doesn't matter where you live.
You are a master teacher. I have been following you here since before I started my menopause journey and the knowledge I have gained is priceless. Still learning and sharing your videos with every woman I know.
You make me so happy, Deb. I wish all women would get this education. It's what they all deserve.
Love your charts. So much clearer for me. Thank you
I'm glad. I'm a chart fanatic.
I love your tutorials, Dr. Menopause Barbie (praise Dominique for getting you started and telling her subscribers about you!). They are quirky and fun, but so easy to understand and remember, I won't forget this chamelion one ever! The picture of you standing in the pet store with your Victorian attire and requesting a borrowing favor to help teach your subscribers about Progesterone is just the best! And you are precious to do this for us and you think of the best "props" ever! I think your wonderful husband is your assistant, and if he needs a few breaks, I wish I could be your assistant, what fun that would be! But I think you are in another country, and I'm in Colorado Springs, with a daughter who lives in Houston for our visits there, but anyway, i appreciate your menopause classes so much! I'll keep watching, just renewed my new subscription and wish you many blessings always,
Annie
Ohm thank you Annie. Surprise: I'm in Houston. You'll hear me announce that in the next video. I moved her to do the very best job I could do for you. I'll be giving seminars and everything here, so I might just have the opportunity to meet you one of these days.
Thank you so much for watching. I absolutely love making these videos.
Love this video!! I was almost seeing it as the ‘evil’ hormones after some rather violent unpleasant side effects..
I am binging your content in preparation for our consultation. Can’t wait to meet you ‘in person’ Dr Taylor !!! ❤
I look very forward to meeting you and helping you, my dear.
Love your style, lady! I just discovered your channel as i'm researching progesterone to reduce PMS/possible PMDD. I already take black cohosh + chasteberry daily and passionflower in the luteal phase, and drink wild raspberry tea just before my period or during, but i still get these crazy crying spells for no reason, irritability, anger etc. I spent all day Thursday crying & the only thing that stopped me was a sleeping pill (breathing, trying to reason myself, logic, shower, attempting to go out all failed.) I feel like i am totally losing control when this happens & it's scary. It's also damaging my relationship, not to mention the headache, toothache, red eyes & skin, wasted day. I need to find a solution to this! I'm trying to educate myself to make the right choices, so thank you so much for these videos.
Welcome aboard to "Menopause Taylor 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.
Thank you very much, your are very gifted in being able to explain complex things. This is the information I needed regarding progesterone.
I am so glad this information is helpful to you, my dear.
You’re not only a plain OBGyne
But a great entertainer!!!
Well, thank you, my dear. I am a bit of a goofball.
I really loved your example of a chameleon. Brilliant!
I do what works, even if it's a little bizarre.
Of all the hormones, I wondered most about progesterone. Thank you, and thank Ms Chamaeleon! She's a ⭐️! This was very helpful Dr. Barbie.....love and appreciation once again..
You were right to wonder about it because the Alternative & Complementary community uses it for everything. That confuses a lot of women.
Good heavens. This is so crazily complex. I feel like it may take forever to find the right combination of any kind of HRT to find what works well. Thank you for sharing all of this information with us.
If you want a shortcut, just schedule a consultation with me at MenopauseTaylor.ME. I will give you the overall education AND tailor everything specifically to YOU.
Hahaha, The hormone that makes women mysterious individuals. They say "Know thyself" Gosh, if only I knew how import this hormone was and the positive effects of achieving a happy balance in my body right from the beginning, it would have made an enormous difference. Education is so important!!!! Thank you so much XXXXX
Exactly! That's why my big dream is for all women to get this education in their 20s & 30s.
As always thank you so much,I was just wondering about progesterone cream today ,was using it for awhile and stopped lost a over a few yrs ago and my other ovary failed which threw me into early menopause.. Your such a great support for all of us trying to navigate through this transition.. Much love and light to you 😘
I'm so glad you're learning this important information, Victoria. I love teaching you.
Synthetic progesterone (medroxyprogesterone) just about killed me, i am bipolar and didn't know HRT could lower blood levels of my meds, i increased my meds and it helped a bit but i will NEVER go on that stuff again although i do still have a uterus so this is scaryy. Your explanations are the best i have ever heard, i never knew all of this about progesterone.
You see, this is all about managing YOUR menopause YOUR way. Every woman is different. You have to find what's right FOR YOU. If you watt my videos in order, beginning with video 1, you'll understand absolutely everything. And I explain everything assuming that you know nothing, but building block-by-block with each video. The goal is to tailor all the information to yourself and make the best choices FOR YOU.
My favorite hat so far #Tutorial36! Pure poetry.
Ha! You have many more to see, my dear. And I don't even wear them all here.
I watch these videos on 2x the speed and its perfect!
Wow, you're able to think quickly!
Ah... thank you for the tip! So helpful.
Thanks this works well
thank you for doing these videos. my mom just exercised through menopause.
Exercise is important. But our mothers had no guidance at all. You have the opportunity to really KNOW what you're doing. That's why I teach you everything I can.
@@MenopauseTaylor prometrium turns to cortisol in me sadly. Is there an explanation why it would convert to cortisol in some women and possibly testosterone, estrogen in some?
@@pamw3238 We all metabolize things differently. This is true of everything: Food, drugs, hormones.
I had to watch this one again, --after completing all the series that are done to watch--, before I really got the very important things you were saying. It's so elementary...but two things presented had escaped me. Thank God(!) I knew where to come back to -b/c I remember the chameleon. Menopause Taylor THANK YOU so much for leaving these videos up and for the WAYS you presented that stayed with me. There really was so much to understand, coming from zero. Sending you so much love, C
You are so welcome, my dear. You will find that you learn more and more every time you re-watch a video. This is especially true if you have progressed to a different point in your menopause journey when you watch the second time.
Thank you so much Barbie! I was on vacation and couldn't wait to come back and watch more videos.
Oh my! I'm flattered to be on your mind during a vacation.
I am really happy to meet you. No one doctor yet provided me so much information as you do and I really appreciate it. Thanks again!
Please, release that beauty back to her habitat, as that is the place she is happy.
I learn so much from your videos. Thank you for your effort. I cannot take the synthetic form of progesterone any more because after many years of taking it, it caused some physical problems. Oral prometrium makes me almost comatose, so thats out. Vaginal prometrium gives me strong nightmares. I tried to pierce the 100mg prometrium capsule and squeeze out the milky contents and rub that 100mg cream vigorously in my inner arm. I feel good on that and my menopause symtoms are well controlled with the estradiol gel that i also take. Would this skin application of 100mg of P help to prevent uterine thickening?. How can i be sure.?
Hello Menopause Barbie, I am 57, hysterectomy at 35, they left my ovaries. I’ve been on Evorel patch 25mg since 50 years old, at 56 the hot flushes came back with nausea, doctor increased patch to 50 mg. Hot flashes went but became very fatigued with constant tension headaches, forgetfulness, anxiety and lack of concentration, could not cope with headaches, doctor told me to come off patches which I have, headaches have subsided but not sleeping so good. Having watched many of your videos which I find very helpful, I am really confused by the doctors recommendations, although it has helped coming off the Hrt patch because of the headaches, I don’t want to develop health risks. Also I have developed other problems, vaginally and mentally with concentration and memory. I don’t find the doctor very helpful saying ‘just stop’ I am so confused as to how to help myself? Many thanks.
Where do you get your hats 😊 love them as much as the information you share .
This lady is absolutely brilliant!!!!!!!!!!
You are very kind. I love giving you this education.
The outfit is so pretty and feminine.
When I was still having my devastatingly painful periods somewhere I heard to rub wild yam cream on some stomach and it did not help.
Some people said wild Yam was the same as Progesterone. So I had no idea honestly that Progesterone was really or also a pharmaceutical hormone.
Then I read this, Natural progesterone is derived from either soybeans or Diascorea oillosa, the inedible Mexican wild yam. ... In any case, eating or applying wild yam extract ordiosgenin will not result in increased progesterone levels in the body because the body cannot convert diosgenin into progesterone.
I used the Progesterone pill and got severe palpitations. I am doing better on the cream.
I was told I had to use Estradiol/Climara with Progesterone so I don't get uterine cancer.
I am using Estradiol /Climara patch and Progesterone cream together.
Is there a blood test you suggest when taking Progesterone like the Estradiol test has for women taking Estradiol?
I am using Progesterone cream compounded by a pharmacist. I used the Climara ptach for 2 weeks or so before I started the Progesterone cream because the Pharmacist was on vacation. Do those 2 weeks expose me to uterine cancer?
Or should I ask this in the consultation when I am ready?
I dont really know if the cream is bio-identical or synthetic you would know but if it is bio- identical will it prevent unterine cancer? If not maybe I should switch but I dont know what to switch it to since I had a problem with the pill? I am only using it to prevent uterine cancer.
I will watch the next video later I am hoping some of these questions are answered there. Thanks so much for your help and expertise!
No. Two weeks on estrogen only do not put you at risk for uterine cancer.
I promise that you will get all your answers if you watch these videos in order, Don't spend so much time thinking of questions. Focus on listening to what I'm teaching you. I anticipate all your questions. But, I feed you the information in bite-sized pieces.
Thank you so much for these videos!
You're very, very welcome, my dear.
Hi Barbie! Well I went through all 36 videos, I'm buying your book too! I'm meeting with a new female gynecologist this Thurs. I will have all my labs redone. I'm curious now after learning from you what I need to get ontrack. I do believe I need estrogen along with my progesterone because I do eat a lot of phytoestrogens and I so getting worse. I will recheck my Thyroid and Vit's D and Iron levels. My hair loss is soooo bad that I'm hoping optimizing my hormones and health I can get some of it back! I work out 3-5 x a week in strength, Pilates and Yoga. So I want to enjoy this second half of my life! PS I work with docs doing PRP for sexual dysfunction and the "O" shot has helped w dryness, painful intercourse, incontinence and atrophy. However, if you body is not optimized it looses the effect. 2 years ago it was great for me, now not so great. It is another option for women that is completely autologous because you are using your own cells! Thanks again for your help!!!!!
Boy! You are really on the ball! I am so impressed with you, Amy. I think you'll find that your new gynecologist is, too. All healthcare professionals who help menopausal women love it when they find out that you've gotten this education. It makes everything so much easier for both provider and patient.
I have loads more videos for you, but it's good that you're getting my book because it will take a couple of years to get them all aired.
I love you. Thank you for all your help!
You are so very welcome!
Besides super smart and cute, you r amusing!! I am watching your series without shipping and I couldn't done it if it wasn't for your humouristic approach.
It Would be so fun to see people's faces when they see you walking around in your 1800's outfits. 🥰🌷
I am so glad you're getting this education.
My personal assistant, who pays attention to how people look at me (whereas I never notice) says that young women smile and love it. Older women look at me curiously. And old men (really, really old me, like 100) stop shuffling down the sidewalk & start swaying in a stupor as I take them back to their youth. (Too bad I don't want a 100-year old husband ... or any husband!)
Thank you so much for all you do for our menopause. I really appreciate it. I'm 45 and just bought some soya supplements, soya milk and flaxseed (I don't know how you can that stuff, lol). I hope it will ease a bit my breast tenderness and my all over the place heavy periods. I live in a French country and the doctors I saw are not keen in giving synthetic estrogen. By the way, you look absolutely stunning.
You are so sweet! And I applaud you for learning as much as you can so that you can manage your menopause your way. Keep track of how well different options alleviate your symptoms. I'll be here helping you get it all under control.
I know, I like a lot of yucky foods that most people find boring.
I use cream HRT but it seems that it doesn’t contain enough progesterone so I also take a pill. I still have my uterus and I had some bleeding so the pill was added and things are good. Your explanation of how things work & why are great! Thanks 🙏🏻
And you see how no two women are alike. You have to listen to your own body. That's what I teach you facts and help you tailor them specifically to YOU. You're an excellent student.
I have learned so much from your videos but this one has been the most informative to me. I am on Prometrium only for my menopause. I have had hysterectomy leaving only 1 ovary but taking uterus, cervix and tubes when I was 39, I am now 52. About 3 years ago started Prometrium only as saliva test level was 42 and 7.0 estrogen--it was a life changer and I sleep now when taking it at night. I have breast tenderness now, so I believe the progesterone is changing it colors for me. Thank you so much for the information a giving me the ability to have knowledge and help take care of my menopause.
You see how it all makes sense? Now you understand that low progesterone is the first thing that happens in your menopausal transition. Later, you start having symptoms of low estrogen. So, monitor your symptoms. They'll change over time and you can use the information you learn here to tweak your management.
Very great look !! Luv it !! Good job. ! Your a doctor?
Yes.
I am a fully-licensed, board-certified Obstetrician / Gynecologist / and Gynecologic Surgeon. I am a fellow of the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology (FACOG), and a member of both the North American Menopause Society (NAMS) and the International Menopause Society (IMS). I also have a law degree and an MBA. I teach full-time.
thank you for such great information
thanks Jennifer
It's my pleasure, Jennifer.
I'm anxiously awaiting your next video on the various types of Progesterone. At my request for HRT, my gynecologist prescribed Vinelle Dot patches and Promethium a couple of weeks ago, but after I got home and did some research into side effects, etc., I decided not to fill the prescription. Thankfully, my research led me to your channel and now I feel like I have a much better understanding of what's going on inside my body. I have an allergy to latex and sometimes break out in rashes from adhesive bandages, so I'm thinking a Femring might be a better alternative to the patches for me. I also know now that don't want to take Progesterone orally, but still want a bioidentical form. I'm hoping after your next video I'll be prepared to ask my doctor for a better combination of hormones. Thank you for the enthusiastic sharing of your vast knowledge! I just ordered your book so that I can have all the information easily accessible.
Oh, I'm so proud of you! You are making such good use of this information. For me, there's nothing better than knowing these videos are making a difference for you. Thank you so much for telling me this.
Very interesting. Thank you Dr. Barbie.... Blessings
You are so very welcome, Debbie.
Dr. Barbie, your story, about your visit in pet store made mi laugh 😄! Thank you! Today I'm going to order your book and tomorrow I 'm going to schedule an appointment. My menopause symptoms are hot flashes and high blood pressure (?!). I'm 51.
Good for you! I'm so glad this is helping you to see how important it is to put your self first. As you watch these videos and read my book, you'll see that there are so many great ways to make the rest of your life the best of your life. And the greatest thing of all is that you get to do it your way.
Very interesting - thank you yet again 😄
You're always welcome, Terri.
I’m sorry, I’m completely confused.
If progesterone is the hormone for pregnancy support then why its role is to thin the lining of the uterus when an embryo benefits from a thick lining to implant/develop?
I understand that progesterone still needs to be taken in menopause if a woman still has her uterus but I can’t see the logic then how is progesterone considered as the pregnancy hormone and yet still needed during menopause - when there’s no more pregnancies to support.
Also, I know 2 women who have had a hysterectomy in their 40s and no longer have a uterus but their doctor still prescribed progesterone to take along with estrogen for menopause. One of them developed breast cancer after one year on HRT, both estrogen and progesterone. Why do doctors still prescribe progesterone if a woman no longer has a uterus ??
Please answer this question Dr Taylor as I too would like to know the answer.
Hi Taylor, so glad I found your channel, I’ve recently been put on Elleste duet and have read lots of people say that the progesterone in this is a real problem and causes them to have dreadful PMS. I just wondered if this is something you’ve heard of as in it being a bad one from the comments from your ladies?
I have heard many, many complaints about all forms of progesterone (which are called "progestins" when they are synthetic). I can help you a lot with finding alternatives that will not produce the PMS-effect. However, it requires tailoring a lot of information specifically to YOU. And that's precisely what I do in consultations. There is no way I can do what you need in this comment box.
Please consider scheduling a consultation. The vast majority of women who do do so specifically because progesterone causes so many yucky side effects.
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 I would love to but I’m in the UK and subject to the NHS so you kind of get what you’re given. I couldn’t even have a patch as I was told we are running out due to Brexit! I so appreciate your helpful comment though, thank you. X
I have consultations with women in the UK all the time. I can still help you. You have to know how the medical guidelines work. And I'll teach you that.
Just know that I'm here if you need me.
Menopause Taylor ok thank you, I’ll see how I get on with this first lot of Elleste Duet x
@@tallisinwonderland4724 That sounds reasonable.
Love the mauve Barbie. And the lighting :)
Thank you, my dear.
She is quite cool! Your kind of dedication is just impressive. I have a Rottweiler pup (8mo.) I named "Justice." Chameleons certainly know a thing or 3 about 'adaptation;' which I've found is often the key to general contentment. I appreciate your videos giving me the information I need to make the adaptations that best suit me! :-) Keep 'em comin', Barbie! Q.) If left without any medical intervention, am I at any preventable risks for Cancers of the Reproductive organs or Breast?
I love your enthusiasm.
If you do nothing for your menopause, you put yourself at increased risk for heart attack, osteoporosis, and Alzheimer's Disease, for sure. Your breast cancer risk is determined much more by other factors than it is by whether or not you use estrogen, some of which you can control and others you can't. Your risk for uterine cancer is only increased if you have your uterus and you use estrogen without progesterone.
All these risks are very specific. Unfortunately, most women have the misconception that they're all created equal.
You really should get my book to learn all the specifics. You'll be shocked to learn that most of what you thought is NOT true. I've yet to meet a woman for whom that isn't the case.
Oh my, that kinda burns my pancake; as I suffer from Iatrophobia! I am FINALLY putting on some weight here; I was so emaciated from the Emesis condition (like down to 89 lbs...I'm 5"4!) I'm starting to resemble a woman again, & I think I'm experiencing a medical type of PTSD..... more like PTMMSD (Post Traumatic Medical Mishap Stress Disorder!) I will get your book just as soon as I can. My dental situation has suffered from all this, and I feel so overwhelmed at times. If not for my humor, I think I'd end up like my brother. He was found dead in March of 2007; back when I was 3 mos along with my last child. God Bless you, Doc Barbie!
How traumatizing! I'm so sorry.
Thank you Dr. Barbie, for all to do to help educate women!
I am 50 years old, was having periods every few months, but they had become very painful. (I didn't have that problem as a younger woman.). I started to experience night sweats that kept me awake most of the night about 6 months ago. It didn't take me long to get to my gynecologist to seek help. He prescribed 0.25 estradiol and 200 mg of progesterone nightly continuously. This was working great until about a month later, when very heavy bleeding began. He then increased the progesterone to 400 mg nightly. This has decreased the heavy bleeding, but I do still experience cramping with some bleeding. Due to the ongoing bleeding, I went last week for a uterine biopsy. It was clear, except some cervicitis showed up. (Curious about this as I have been in a monogamous relationship for many years. I'm sure I don't have an STD.) But now my doctor is recommending endometrial ablation. I don't know if this is something I am comfortable with. I have read about side effects that scare me. I don't want to discontinue HRT as it is helping the night sweats. Is the bleeding a health concern if no cancer is present?
I'm confused about the dosages of estradiol and progesterone you're on. Here's why:
The normal daily dosage of estradiol is 1.0 mg daily.
The normal daily dosage of progesterone is 200 mg for a few days of the month if you're on a cyclic regimen (meant to have periods) OR 100 mg daily every day of the month if you're on a continuous regimen (meant to have no periods).
Your current dosage of estradiol is too low to prevent any of the long-term diseases of menopause (heart attack, osteoporosis, and Alzheimer's Disease), and probably too low to alleviate your symptoms of menopause.
But your progesterone dose is so high that it will cause frequent uterine bleeding.
I'm not surprised that you're having heavy bleeding with such a high dose of progesterone.
I'm also confused about your bleeding. Here's why:
"Cervicitis" does not imply in any way that you have any type of STD. All it means is "Inflammation of the cervix," which can be a function of where you are in your cycle. An endometrial biopsy should not contain cells from your cervix. It should only collect cells from your inner uterine lining (called "endometrium").
Endometrial ablation has nothing to do with your cervix. It has to do with your uterus. (If you haven't watched tutorial 7, do so. It's an anatomy lesson.)
Endometrial ablation would strip the inner lining of your uterus. It would solve your uterine bleeding problem. But I think your story is so confusing that it's difficult to know what's going on. I think you need to start over with a second gynecologist (who specializes in MENOPAUSE), and see what he or she thinks of all this.
Please let me know what happens.
Menopause Taylor , thank you for your reply. I understand it is confusing. Those are the correct dosages I am taking. This gynecologist has been my doctor for 28 years, and until now I've never had any reason to question his treatments.
I did tell him I DID NOT want anything that would make me gain weight. Would a higher dose of estrogen cause weight gain, if my diet/ lifestyle remain the same? I'm wondering if that could be why he kept the dose so low? However, since starting these meds, I have lost 9 pounds, without trying. Currently 5 foot tall, 96 pounds. He doesn't seen concerned about this.
He said that the high dose of progesterone should have stopped the bleeding.
I was also confused about how cervicitis showed up on biopsy unless he did a Pap smear at the same time.
I will look for a gynecologist who specializes in menopause in my area. Thank you very much.
Lynn,
A higher dosage of estrogen should not cause weight gain. In fact, it may make you lose weight. Most women gain weight with higher dosages of progesterone, not estrogen. Remember, menopause itself is what makes us going weight. And menopause is a result of estrogen loss. Estrogen loss slows our metabolism, and that's the cause of weight loss.
Progesterone should have stopped the bleeding. Your doctor is correct about that. But the goal with estrogen AND progesterone therapy is to balance the two. Yours are not balanced.
Yes, a PAP smear would show cervicitis. And your doctor may have done one at the same time.
It sounds like you have a long, close relationship with your current doctor. Maybe you should talk to him about your dilemmas. Of course, it would probably also give you peace of mind to get a second opinion. I believe peace of mind is everything.
I'm here for you to make sense of it all. Don't hesitate to pose more questions.
Thanks so much for this video
It's my pleasure.
I don’t understand how doctors say you can skip progesterone if you don’t have a uterus after listing it’s effects on the whole body and mind!
Progesterone is something your body produces only for the benefit of a baby during pregnancy.
The word, "progesterone" means "hormone in support of pregnancy:"
"Pro" = in support of
"Gest" = gestation (pregnancy)
"One" = hormone
Progesterone's only role during your reproductive life is to protect Baby Bear in utero. It does nothing for YOU.
Once you are post-menopausal, progesterone's only role or benefit for you is to prevent uterine cancer. That's it!
People who believe that progesterone has other benefits have fallen prey to marketing, not science.
@@MenopauseTaylor but if I take only estrogen wouldn’t that make it dominant with all of its horrible symptoms?
@@Souldesouse You definitely need a consultation with me. Your question tells me that you are very misinformed and confused.
This is precisely the kind of thing for which I do one-on-one consultations. You definitely need one. I cannot tailor things specifically to you in a comment box. It requires much more information than you can give me here, and you deserve much more information than I can give you here. No two women are alike, and addressing your situation requires tailoring all the facts specifically to YOU. I do them all via online video conferencing. You can schedule at MenopauseTaylor.ME. I look forward to meeting you and helping you.
Thanks for such an informative video, as they all are! Having had a hysterectomy 27yrs ago I was put on oestrogen first and took it only for about 20yrs... then a new doctor put me on progesterone as well and i noticed at a certain time of the month i got very moody and realised it was the progesterone so I took myself off it. Now I only have oestrogen!! Hoping thats ok!! Thanks once again, love the video's!!
If you've had a hysterectomy, you can take estrogen without progesterone, and your life will be so much smoother. It's the progesterone that makes us feel yucky. Carry on with your estrogen, and your smile!
👍❤️❌
Makes us feel yucky, but helps us sleep? Che conundrum!
That's right! Just like pregnancy.
This video kept showing up on my screen repeatedly for days so I thought maybe there was a reason ladies please don't rely on progesterone alone to meet your needs unless you have something formulated to do so I used a progesterone birth control a.long time ago and really didn't like the weird side effects recently I began using Chasteberry due to family history and hot flashes I knew I needed something after seeing the video on hormone excess and deficiency symptoms I knew that for me herbal progesterone has a mind of her own I'm figuring out how to use this stuff and adding phytoestrogen to my nutrition plan
I have been using Agnus castus aka chaste berry with falx seeds for 2 weeks now let's see what happens.
@@Aliali817 That sounds like a great combination. I really hope it works for you. I use chasteberry for 2 weeks at a time and red clover the other 2 weeks for several months now and my system responds well. I still have all kinds of weird symptoms but that's to be expected and I can tolerate them. I wish you the best. 💖
@@christinealix7664 thank you 💐
@@Aliali817 You're welcome. Please remember everything has trade offs and risks. I love how this wonderful education explains it all so well.
@@christinealix7664 yes indeed.
Oh geez !!! Progesterone- why are you like this ??!! Dr. Taylor - I’m shocked at all the readily available products out there with progesterone- I have even seen products on Amazon with progesterone! My friend uses an essential oil called Progessence Plus by Young Living and swears by it ... it’s got progesterone in the form of wild yams .... she sent me some to try but after listening to you I’m hesitant even tho it’s wild yams lol 😂 I thought my answer was progesterone and even my Ob prescribed me a short course of provera for a week to regulate my period ( I guess shed the lining to induce a period ) but being in medicine I did not take .... I’ll keep watching but I’m getting my “stuff” together for you ... thank you!
Mona,
Hold tight. You do not know the whole story. PLEASE be sure to have a consultation with me BEFORE you assume you know everything you need to know to address this with you doctor.
No single video is a standalone on my channel. You just have to watch them one at a time, in order to get the whole education,
Menopause Taylor yes ma’am!! Each one of your videos is eye opening .... if there one thing I love - it’s evidence based medicine .... I’ll be talking to you soon - just getting my paperwork squared away ... thank you 😊
@@monadesai9042 I look very forward to meeting you and helping you, my dear Mona.
Hi Menopause Taylor!
I would like to make an appointment on your website to consult about HRT and I had fibroids
Just make me confused about my language. My English isn’t good. Does that make sense? I using Google translation to write down
Thank you and looking forward to your response
Thank you for the wonderful tutorial and thanks to the wonderful chameleon for being the star of your video. What a cutie ❤️ they are such beautiful exceptional reptiles, I hope she has a big area to live in.
Thank you, Nicole. I'm sure the chameleon felt like a real star.
Hi! Hope you're doing well, and it would be neat to get an update on your life adventures these days. I am 40 and still menstruate regularly. I have anxiety, irritability and trouble sleeping. My GYN recently started me on 100mg continuous progesterone nightly. It is prescribed because my levels were low and to treat the listed symptoms. She did give me the option of using it certain days if I were concerned about it causing menstrual irregularity. Will this cause my periods to stop? Will it prevent ovulation if I stay on it? Would it be better to cycle it or have a lower dose compounded to take it continually (for purposes of anxiety and improved sleep quality)? I would love to know what you think.
I can help you with this in a consultation, my dear. I hope you schedule one.
This is precisely the kind of thing for which I do one-on-one consultations. You definitely need one. I cannot tailor things specifically to you in a comment box. It requires much more information than you can give me here, and you deserve much more information than I can give you here. No two women are alike, and addressing your situation requires tailoring all the facts specifically to YOU. I do them all via online video conferencing. You can schedule at MenopauseTaylor.ME. I look forward to meeting you and helping you.
I could not stop laughing about the chameleon story lol I wish I was there to see when you were explaining to them why you needed one!!! haha
Love it!!! you are simply a doll! xxx
People often think I'm nuts ... in a good way.
Thank you so much for this information. I have been following along with the handouts. I was curious. I had an endometrial ablation many years ago. I have my uterus. Do I still need to take progesterone along with estrogen? I hope you see this, I found you through Hot and Flashy so I know I am late coming in. :-)
It all depends on whether your ablation was "complete" or "incomplete."
If it was "compete" (meaning you've never had any bleeding since), you do not have to take progesterone.
If it was "incomplete" (meaning you have had bleeding since), you do have to take progesterone.
The best thing to do is schedule a consultation with me at MenopauseTaylor.ME so that I cab tailor everything specifically to YOU, and consider your whole picture. I do them all online.
Thank you for these videos! I have learned a lot by watching them and reading your book :). I see an Alternative doctor and she has put me on oral progesterone which I take anywhere from 10-14 days each month. So far so good! I am going to see my doctor next week to check my levels again by blood test. I prefer saliva testing since I am needle phobic. Which test is more accurate?
The blood test is definitely more accurate.
Why do you take the progesterone for just half the month? Are you still having periods?
Hi Dr. Barbie! Great stuff! I did a saliva test on my hormones. Are the measurements through blood work measured differently?
Hormone levels in your blood are more accurate. But saliva is easier. If you're PERI-menopausal, your hormones are a rollercoaster and change daily. SO they mean nothing. If you're POST-menopausal, they mean something because they aren't changing anymore.
Testing your hormone levels is entirely voluntary. You're free to treat your symptoms regardless of what the lab says.
Aaa
hi there -- I'm starting to work through your videos (fantastic!) -- so forgive me if you've covered this already but this is a question about FIBROIDS and the use of ULIPRISTAL ACETATE for fibroids. thoughts? opinions?
Ulipristal Acetate is a drug that inhibits progesterone. Since progesterone is the hormone that causes heavy bleeding in women with fibroids, Ulipristal acetates decreases the bleeding and can help shrink fibroids.
I'll be covering fibroids much later in the series. Years later.
This is a topic for which you might want to have a one-on-one consultation with me. I'll explain everything you need to understand about fibroids. I'll use props, models, and analogies, and tailor everything to your particular situation. No two are the same. I do consultations in person and on Skype. I'll spend a lot of time educating you thoroughly. If you'd like to do this, you can schedule a session on my website. This isn't the kind of thing for which you should wait for the video.
you are definitely excellent in explaining subtleties ! thanks
Well, thank you, my dear. I try to anticipate all your questions and misconceptions advance and address them as I go along.
The problem with oral progesterone is that once it goes through stomach acid and is broken down by the liver, it’s not progesterone anymore. I was given oral progesterone and it made me feel awful. Best if used in a cream and absorbed slowly.
it all depends on your goals:
If you want a progestogen that can reliably prevent uterine cancer, it needs to be pharmaceutical.
if you don't care about the progestogen's ability to prevent uterine cancer, then you can use compounded progesterone cream. But it's incapable of reliably preventing uterine cancer.
Everything, absolutely everything, boils down to your goals. If you don't know the capabilities and limitations of each option, you're doomed.
Great video!!! ❤️
I'm so glad it helped you, my dear.
Hi menopause Barbie. Thanks a lot for the info. If I decide to go down the ‘natural’ phytoestrogen route, (keeping in mind they are the weaker option), do I still need to take progesterone to protect my uterus?
No matter what kind of estrogen you use, you always have to balance it with progesterone. The problem with non-pharmaceutical options is ... how much of each constitutes "balance"? No one really knows.
I love your channel. I’m in permi-menopause. I have low estrogen, low progesterone and low testosterone and high DHT. Since going on progesterone cream I have gotten acne. Is it normal do get acne when starting progesterone cream? After seeing your video I’m scared it’s increasing my testosterone and or estrogen and not my progesterone hence the acne. At the same time is it normal to get acne due to the change in hormones?
Lane,
You should seriously consider scheduling a consultation with me, That is the only way I can tailor all the information specifically to YOU and help you with your personal situation. No two women are alike. And you can never get in a comment box what you deserve. I do them all via video conferencing, so it doesn't matter where you live.
So, if you want a consultation, just schedule it at MenopauseTaylor.ME. I hope I get to meet you and help you.
Can you do a video on progesterone sensitivity? For me this is a big problem not only for perimenopause symptoms but also pmdd that corresponds with them, that has developed with perimenopause and gotten worse and worse. Estrogen helps tremendously but I can't tolerate taking oral progesterone at all. Trying an IUD today but terrified about the consequences for my mental health and having to wait to remove it if its bad. Seems like hysterectomy is the only solution?
Jessica,
This warrants tailoring.
This is precisely the kind of thing for which I do one-on-one consultations. You definitely need one. I cannot tailor things specifically to you in a comment box. It requires much more information than you can give me here, and you deserve much more information than I can give you here. No two women are alike, and addressing your situation requires tailoring all the facts specifically to YOU. I do them all via online video conferencing. You can schedule at MenopauseTaylor.ME. I look forward to meeting you and helping you.
OK thank you, I will pursue an appointment :) @@MenopauseTaylor
I look forward to meeting you and helping you, my dear.@@jessicajacobsonk1
so helpful! thank you!
It's my pleasure!
Hello Menopause Barbie. I would like your opinion on the progesterone advocate and researcher (now deceased) Dr. John R. Lee. He did not seem to think estrogen was as necessary. Thank you for your opinion and help. I've used his books as guidance in the past.
Dr. Lee was of the Alternative and Complementary opinion that progesterone can serve all purposes for hormone balance in women. Nearly every practitioner in the Alternative and Complementary world promise progesterone instead of estrogen. Those in the Traditional Medical world uses estrogens and progesterone separately to function in their own predictable ways.
It's not that one philosophy is better or worse. All that matters is what works for you. But I don't think propaganda or coercion is the right way to go about educating women. I respect whatever you choose to do, and have no preference as to how you do it. I just want you to be happy with your decisions.
You won't see me putting down any approach. They're all beneficial for some women and in some circumstances. And nothing is right for all women.
Dr. Lee swore that over the counter progesterone cream prevented and even cured Osteoporosis in his female patients. He put out all of this Biochemistry as his evidence. There were tons of women contacting him and swearing testimony to this, and many women still swear by these creams. To me, it sounds too good to be true.@@MenopauseTaylor
Gosh you are a wonderful teacher
Is wild yam creams safe for those who still have all the lady parts in tact?
Or must I have both estradiol and progestrone together?
I've been binge watching your videos. It's been almost 2 years since my period stopped. My gynecologist told me that I should start using something for vaginal dryness. To me, that's not as big of an issue as my insomnia and fatigue. I've never been on any form of hormones. I've been considering either a DHEA or estrogen cream used externally on the vulva. Would I have to also use progesterone if I choose the estrogen cream?
Terri,
This is precisely the kind of thing for which I do one-on-one consultations. You definitely need one. I cannot tailor things specifically to you in a comment box. It requires much more information than you can give me here, and you deserve much more information than I can give you here. No two women are alike, and addressing your situation requires tailoring all the facts specifically to YOU. I do them all via online video conferencing. You can schedule at MenopauseTaylor.ME. I look forward to meeting you and helping you.
@@MenopauseTaylor Thank you! I'll be in touch!
@@terridolecki8185 I look forward to meeting you and helping you, my dear.
I must be a strange bird😢 i used 200mg a daily progesterone creme for 3 year's. It barely registered on my dutch test. I now take Prometrium for protection due to estrogen patch. After this video im not feeling so confident that will help.
You would benefit greatly from a consultation with me. I can tell that you have some misinformation, but that you want to be successful at managing your menopause. And that's precisely what you'll achieve with a consultation. If you want one, please schedule at MenopauseTaylor.ME. I do them all online.
Dr Barbie do you recommend a particular estrogen/progesterone ratio?
Some doctors say P110+/E1 ratio ...
No, that's hogwash. Please do not buy that.
If you have a consultation with me I give you the proper dosages for balancing the two for each different kind of estrogen and each different kind of progesterone. It has nothing to do with a set ratio.
Dr. Taylor, do you have any tricks to avoiding the drowsy/dizzy side effects of progesterone other than take it at night? Will a cream make me less dizzy? A gel? Can I pop a hole and squeeze out half my Prometrium cream to just take 50mg because I am so tiny and sensitive? Thx! ;-)
The best "trick" is to use a progesterone IUD for the progesterone component of your HRT. It keeps the progesterone confined to your uterus (which is the only part of your body that needs it), and it makes it much easier to adjust your estrogen dosage as needed.
@@MenopauseTaylor Wow! I would have NEVER thought of that! Thanks! ;-)
@@lisahooper121 Education. It gives you power.
Does vaginal P stay there, or does it become systemic? Is 100mg from your video the most appropriate dose for menopause?
Hi Dr. I love your video series. You are reaching so many women, doing an invaluable service ! Thank you so much. Can you tell me if a vaginal progesterone gel would stay more systemic ?
I'm sorry again. I just don't understand your question. More "systemic" compared to what?
All progesterone products are systemic except the progestin IUD.
@@MenopauseTaylor I'm sorry I mean is Crinone acting more like an iud does or acts systemic like creams or oral as far as side effects drowsiness, depression. None or minimal of these side effects with iud ?
@@MM-ie7mj The IUD is the only progesterone option that does not produce the typical side effects of progesterone, such as drowsiness, bloating, weight gain, depression, and acne.
@ Menopause Taylor Thank you ! Decisions decisions. Seems like the option. How do women find iud use overall ? painful to insert or take out if it doesn't work for some reason ?
@@MM-ie7mj The progestin IUD is very popular. It takes 3 minutes for insertion, and causes a 30 second strong menstrual cramp. After that you shouldn't know it's there. Removal is swift & simple.
My sleep changed drastically within days of starting progesterone cream! I have this deep sleep now that I haven’t had in decades!
This may be true, but estrogen will do an even better job of improving your sleep.
@@MenopauseTaylor I have wasted years falling for the progesterone crap to kick in...
Estradiol is key!😴
@@Jesusiswatchingyou-123 Many women fall for that. That's the power of marketing.
Live your videos and explanation in a very informative and different way.I am 57,and my gycenogolist adviced me to just take 100mg of progesterone every night to protect the uterus and breast .I feel horrible :nervous,canot sleep etc .
Unfortunately i live in Germany,would like to make an sppointment with you.
I do all consultations online, and have done many with women in Germany. If you want one, just schedule at MenopauseTaylor.ME.
Love your attires!
Well, thank you, my dear. It's all my everyday clothing.
Hi from Canada ! I have learned a lot with you ! I would like to understand why progesterone can be inconsistent in some menopausal women ? I am in a HRT informative facebook group, and effectively, no matter they are taking 100mg-200mg each night or even more Prometrium, their levels stay low or decreasing, and they dont understand why.......also, testosterone can transform in estradiol ? is it correct ? i wish you could do videos on hormonal cascade , it's complex but interesting ! thanx !
Women are not robots. You will definitely fail in your menopause management if you focus on anybody other than yourself. No two women are alike.
I can help you with everything in a consultation.
This is precisely the kind of thing for which I do one-on-one consultations. You definitely need one. I cannot tailor things specifically to you in a comment box. It requires much more information than you can give me here, and you deserve much more information than I can give you here. No two women are alike, and addressing your situation requires tailoring all the facts specifically to YOU. I do them all via online video conferencing. You can schedule at MenopauseTaylor.ME. I look forward to meeting you and helping you.
So confusing. Why would I choose to be moody? I start my fasting blood test on Tuesday. I'm 43 and Perimenopausal. I just want to feel normal again.
Thanks so very much for all your tutorials, I am learning such a lot. I am 53 and have been post menopausal now for about 4 years. I have my uterus. My GP has prescribed vagifem low (10ug) for vaginal dryness/atrophy but hasn't suggested a progesterone. Should I ask her about this as you say that if you take/use estrogen and have your uterus, you need progesterone. Thanks so much
Vagifem is a very low dose vaginal estrogen that does not travel throughout your body. So your risk of uterine cancer with it is extremely low. I covered it in tutorial 33.
I think you should go to a gynecologist. GPs know the basics about menopause. So do Internists. The only way you're going to get the best menopause care is to go to a gynecologist. We get about an hour of menopause (if that) during medical school. That means the only doctors who get any training beyond that hour are the ones who do a residency in Ob/Gyn. If you can find a NAMS (North American Menopause Society) certified provider who specializes in menopause, that's the very best you can get.
Go to menopause.org and see if there's a NAMS provider near you.
Menopause Barbie, thank you so much for your response. I will take your advice and go and see a gynaecologist. I'll go back and revisit that tutorial too. Your information is invaluable and so pleased I found your channel and I have been recommending you to my friends. I have just ordered your book too.
Good, Jackie. I love helping you.
What happens if you are put on progesterone after a hysterectomy? Meaning there is no uterus left at all but they are still giving progesterone...? I thought you only needed progesterone of you have a uterus
Gorgeous outfit! You look like a movie star. I so appreciate your teachings!
You are so very kind, my dear. I can't even imagine looking like a movie star.
I know this is an old video but hoping you check the comments.
I started with a quality progesterone cream and suddenly am super dizzy, could the cream cause this?
Thank you!!
This is precisely the kind of thing for which I do one-on-one consultations. You definitely need one. I cannot tailor things specifically to you in a comment box. It requires much more information than you can give me here, and you deserve much more information than I can give you here. No two women are alike, and addressing your situation requires tailoring all the facts specifically to YOU. I do them all via online video conferencing. You can schedule at MenopauseTaylor.ME. I look forward to meeting you and helping you.
@@MenopauseTaylor Will do! Thank you so much.
I look forward to meeting you and helping you, my dear.@@Dreblueskies
so if you did not use estrogen during your window of opportunity, and you used progesterone, would that possibly keep your estrogen window open? and would sporadically using either estrogen or progesterone keep your window open? or would it have to be years of hormone use? thank you!
Progesterone has absolutely nothing to do with the estrogen window. Women have somehow gotten confused with these two hormones. They seem to think they can use progesterone instead of estrogen. Wrong!
It's like this: You know the tale of Goldilocks & the Three Bears? Well, the three hormones (testosterone, estrogen, & progesterone) are like the 3 Bears. Each bear had his or her own bed, chair, & porridge. Well, that's how it is for the 3 hormones. Each one belongs to one member of the family.
Testosterone belongs to Papa Bear. It's the male hormone.
Estrogen belongs to Mama Bear. It's the female hormone.
Progesterone belongs to Baby Bear. It's the pregnancy hormone.
It's really that simple. The only hormone that your body NEEDS desperately to function properly from your head to your toes is estrogen. Progesterone cannot do for you what estrogen can do. The only reason your body produces progesterone is to support a pregnancy. (That's why men do not have progesterone.)
If you've taken estrogen sporadically in the first 5 - 10 years of your post-menopause, it may have kept your estrogen window open to a degree. But only if you took it for a few years, not a few months.
Yea Barbie is here!! I'm getting my water bottle and curling up to my Ipad for the next video!!!
You're so cute. Thank you for your love and for helping yourself.
I'm 20 and have suffered from irregular hormonal production ever since my first period. It feels a lot like the symptoms described in menopause. My gynochologist prescribed me both estrogen and progesterone(oral tablets). However, I want to get my blood work done to evaluate what hormones are in need of supplementation. My dilemma lays in that I have no basis data(base levels of hormones during different phases) since I've never had a regular cycle. What can I do?
Zöe,
There is no such thing as a "baseline" of hormone levels. They are fluctuating all the time.
What you need is to understand the science behind how your hormones work. Only then can you go about doing what you need to do to find your best solutions.
Please, consider scheduling a consultation with me. I'll invest the time to explain it all to you in a way you can easily understand. No doctor in a practice setting can do that due to lack of time. Your entire future depends on your understanding of these important things.
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 hormones 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, and your symptoms. You can include all your fears, concerns, and goals for your hormone management. You may also send me any labs, etc. that you would like me to include in addressing your concerns. 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!
I have a confession to make, I have your book for quite a while and I enjoy your tutorials so much that I have only touched on your book. BUT now I have to get to work and read the book. The risks we put ourselves in if we don't do anything for our menopause. So the sooner the better is what I am thinking for HRT. I want to thank you so much Dr. Barbie x
You're cute with your confession. And I completely understand. You'll find that you can use my book as a reference. Mostly, you might want to jump ahead and read about the diseases that are associated with menopause. Chapters 28 - 33 could save your life. And we won't get to them for a long while with the videos. Soon, I'll be giving seminars that enable women to learn all that's in my book in two six-hour days. Stay tuned.
There's another book that you might want to get called, "The Estrogen Window," by Mache Seibel, M.D.
Thank you so much, I will read on and keep in touch
Very interesting session. If synthetic progesterone us better to protect against uterine cancer and bioidentixal is better at preventing breast cancer and heart attack, why not have combination of both to protect heart, breast and the uterus?
You misunderstand.
Progesterone has no benefit whatsoever for any part of your body except your uterus.
Your breast and heart do not get any protection at all from progesterone.
In fact, progesterone in any form INCREASES your risk of breast cancer.
If you start with video #1 and watch all my videos in order, you will understand everything. If you watch them randomly, you will completely sabotage your entire menopause education.
If you want a short cut and to have everything tailored specifically to YOU, schedule a consultation with me at MenopauseTaylor.ME.
Can you refer me to a doc here in indianapolis? I have a 16 yo daughter whom is having issues during her periods and my gyno suggested the pill to "fix" (we declined) and her naturalpath suggested the progestering cream but now she is having heart palpitations and wearing a heart monitor for a mo... thank you in advance!
I'm so sorry. I don't know any physicians in Indianapolis. Check to see if there are any gynecologist who specialize in adolescent gynecology. Call your medical society; Google "Adolescent Gynecologist near me;" and ask some gynecologists and pediatricians.
Definitely focus on gynecologists. Your daughter is young, and she needs a gynecologist whom she loves, trusts, and can talk to. Shop for on if necessary. This is such a critical time in her life. I wish I were there to help you. I loved taking care of young ladies.
Thank you so much! You know, I stumbled onto you tubes after your "makeup session" and now I love your very clear information as I am 50 and am going thru peri at this time. I was so happy to hear about progesterone for my daughters side - always a reason, a season, or a lifetime - thank you so much. Her cardio suggested svt but I felt I had to know more and feel her hormones are all messed up because at 16 her periods should not be lasting only now two days. Will a gyno start off with blood labs do you think or is there any direction I should mention?
Most likely, a gynecologist will do some lab work in addition to an exam. Then, if it doesn't appear to be a hormonal problem, he or she will refer her to the appropriate doctor. Be sure they do thyroid function tests on her.
(Sorry for the delay in answering this.)
I hope she does not have endometriosis. I had it in my teens and could not get a proper diagnosis and follow-up care until age 26. If she is doubled over in pain a week before her period, That's a sign if the cramps and the torsion feels like someone pulling a rope through her, that's a sign and if the pain is so bad she's about to blackout during her period, that's a sign. And there's no way to know unless she has a laparoscopy unless they've created a new blood test. in the end when I was finally diagnosed, my right ovary was adhered to my rectal wall. Kind of like your shoe stepping in gum and you pulling your foot away that's what in the adhesion is.
Would it make sense to split up the dosage of progesterone to have vaginal synthetic and systemic bioidentical?
I had never heard this before, how can I speak to my Doctor about this ? She’s not trained in this .
Schedule a consultation with me at MenopauseTaylor.ME. I will teach you precisely HOW to have the conversation.
Please, please, have a consultation with me BEFORE seeing any physician. I will guide you in finding the right practitioner, arm you with all the information you need, help you weigh your benefits and risks, and school you in how to navigate the medical system in order to get what you want. There are more pitfalls than you can possibly imagine. And, if you go to your doctor before having a consultation, you could burn your bridges without even knowing it. You do not need any labs before having a consultation with me. All you need to do for scheduling is go to MenopauseTaylor.ME. I do them all online.
Used bioidentical progesteron for 5 years 2x20 mg and gained 30 lbs, Some people say i have to use minimum of 200 mg a day. What do you think about this? i use 0,25 bi est cream 1 year
Do you have a video of weightgain . Abrupt menopause
Emelie,
You have been given a lot of misinformation and are placing blame on the wrong things. I can help you so much with this. It's a shame you endured all this weight gain when it could have easy been avoided.
Please schedule a consultation with me so that I can give you the help you deserve.
This is precisely the kind of thing for which I do one-on-one consultations. You definitely need one. No two women are alike, and addressing your situation requires tailoring all the facts specifically to YOU.
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. (But very shortly, I’ll have my own video platform embedded in my website.)
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. 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 5-day 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 72 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 (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!
Thank you for the videos. I had a hysterotomy and only have overies left, if I understand what your saying is that progesterone is to protect a uterus only so i can skip this section. I'm taking estroidiol and I'm having sadness, fatigue and sore breast so I don't want to skip anything necessary.
You only need progesterone if you still have your uterus, so you can skip it. But get the entire education nonetheless.
@@MenopauseTaylor I felt to guily about skipping and listened anyways. Besides, the camillion was adorable.
@@sunflowergrowing You make me laugh.
@@MenopauseTaylor I don’t have my uterus and I use estradiol patch but just started progesterone cream and it’s drastically changed my sleep for the better. Nothing wrong with taking it in my situation I hope?
@@Lulu-kt6gr If you don't have your uterus, you don't need progesterone. ESTROGEN deficiency is what causes insomnia. If you take an adequate dosage of estrogen, it will make you sleep like a baby during the night and wake up refreshed in the morning.
Progesterone does not help you sleep per se. It makes you feel sluggish and drowsy all day.
Progesterone is the hormone that increases your risk for breast cancer (not estrogen). So if you don't have to take it, you're very fortunate in that regard.
Progesterone converts to cortisol in me, I know I need to take it with my estrogel but cannot take prometrium orally or vaginally due to it converting. I am so confused why it would work so awesome for some women but not for some others?
Pam,
You have options that you are not considering. So you should consider scheduling a consultation with me at MenopauseTaylor.ME. There are ways around this.
I have my uterus and have been on bi-est (80/20) for a little over a year now..Should I be concerned that this will increase my chance for uterine cancer?
The BiEst is absolutely fine. But you do need to add some progesterone to it to protect your uterus. There's no need to stop the BiEst. You can certainly take a low dose of progesterone on a daily basis so that you don't have periods. But don't be surprised if you have some bleeding at first to get rid of whatever has built up in your uterine lining while taking the estrogen alone.
If your healthcare professional is anyone other than a gynecologist, he or she may not realize that you need the progesterone. But no worries. Just ask for some.
Menopause Barbie Taylor, how are you. Please how much is your menopause book cost? Looking forward to purchase one...
The second editions just about to become available. And it's $ 44.9. You'll use it for the rest of your life. It's a cover-to-cover read as well as a reference. And you can find everything very easily. It's all updated and current. You can get it at my website or on Amazon.
@@MenopauseTaylor Thank you again, am putting together to purchase the book, y r such a BLESSING to us ladies...question does rashes on your body, symptom of menopause...?
Skin rash is not a typical symptom of menopause. You should see a dermatologist.
Thanks again, I went to the doctor and do BLOOD work, it shows that my cholesterol is a little High, so doc said am to change my lifestyle diet and do more fruits vegetables and water use moderation, so am doing much better...
Everything you can do that's a step in the right direction helps. Keep up the progress.
If during menopause and perimenopause the body is losing estrogen, does that mean your body can mimic signs of pregnancy because the progesterone levels haven’t changed as the estrogen drops?
Most women do not have signs or symptoms of pregnancy during peri-menopause or post-menopause. I covered the symptoms of menopause in video 11. So, if you are not watching my videos in order, you are sabotaging your menopause education.
You also have a drastic misunderstanding of the order of hormonal changes. I covered all that in video 10.
Progesterone drops first.
PLEASE go back to video 1 and watch them all in order. I can assure you that you'll understand everything. If you want a shortcut, just schedule a consultation with me at MenopauseTaylor.ME.
I wonder, would it be possible to take a 50:50 cocktail of bioidentical : synthetic progesterone to better protect the uterus AND prevent heart attack and breast cancer at the same time?
You can actually do whatever you want. BUT, the first thing is to be sure you know what you're doing. Your suggestion is a reflection of the fact that you do not know what you're doing ... yet! Please watch all my videos in order, beginning with the very first one, and you will. Or, schedule a consultation with me at MenopauseTaylor.ME, and I'll make sure you know what you're doing.
Dr. Barbie, thank you so much for this wonderful explanation about progesterone. I still have my uterus and I'm finding that taking progesterone all the time seems to be causing monthly heavy bleeding even though I'm not taking estrogen supplements. Thank you so much for all your work!
You see, Marissa? Learning the fact helps you understand why you have the symptoms you have, and gives you options for managing them. Many women on progesterone have continuous spotting or irregular vaginal bleeding. Keep watching, You'll understand everything and know how to make wise choices for yourself.
Menopause Taylor Yes, I'm understanding that now because of you! I'm under a doctors care too but I'm coming to find out that most doctors don't know what you do! I'm glad you're here so we can learn from you😀
You know, one viewer had an experience with her doctor in which HIS information was incorrect. She told him what she's learned from me, and the next day, he sent her a note of apology, admitting that he had been wrong! She told me that I was educating both doctors and patients.
All I care about is that you know what you're doing and you get what you want. I'm determined to revolutionize the way the world embraces menopause.
I'll be here for you no matter what.
Marissa Valdez I am going through this breakthrough bleeding on progesterone as well- what changes did you make that helped you with this? Thanks!!
I got on HRT because I'm having horrible sleep issues where it's difficult to drift off.
My doctor prescribed me 200 mg of progesterone nightly with no cycling.
I no longer have my periods but I still have my uterus.
My estradiol patch is .05 (but she also gave me a prescription for .1 if i want to increase)
I tried the 100 mg of progesterone with the same patch dosing Estradiol and still had terrible insomnia so that's why I increased to 200 mg per night.
I really want to avoid any sleep medication or medications like gabapentin.
Why do women cycle off and on for Progesterone at 200mg?
Is there any harm in staying on 200 mg of progesterone with the patch dosing that I'm on?
Most women have the misconception that progesterone “helps you sleep.”
But the reality is not quite as advertised. Estrogen is actually the hormone that helps you sleep … like a baby, that is. Progesterone can help you sleep, but more like a zombie than a baby.
Here are the facts:
Insomnia is a symptom of estrogen deficiency. So if you take adequate estrogen, you will sleep deeply and continuously throughout the night and wake up perky and energetic in the morning.
But if you take progesterone, things will be a bit different. Instead of just getting a good night’s sleep, it will make it difficult for you to wake up in the morning, make you feel sluggish when you do get up, and leave you feeling like a zombie all day. You’ll feel like you could sleep standing up. And you’ll have a hard time being productive.
The reason women “hear” that they should take it at night is because the Alternative community claims that it helps you sleep. Progesterone gives you that all-day drugged, drowsy, you-could-sleep-while-standing-up feeling that is so characteristic of early pregnancy. With progesterone, you do not merely get a good night’s sleep. You get a sluggishness that lasts all day (which is good during pregnancy because it makes you lazy so that the baby gets more calories to grow). But now that you’re peri-or post-menopausal, you don’t want to be sluggish all day.
So, if you want to sleep like a baby at night, take estrogen. If you want to be sluggish like a zombie all day, take progesterone.
The only purpose of a menstrual cycle is to get pregnant.
Your risk of both ovarian cancer and breast cancer are directly related to the number of cycles you've had in your lifetime: The more cycles you've had, the higher your risk.
@@MenopauseTaylor So would you recommend that I should most likely move up to the higher estrogen dosing and lower the progesterone for better sleep? (.1 Estradiol patch and back to 100 mg progesterone)
My current dosing is .05 Estradiol and 200mg Progesterone nightly
@@MenopauseTaylor
Thank you so much for your detailed response!
I just purchased your book on Amazon 🙏
So is it more likely that I switch to .01 Estradiol patch and 100 mg Progesterone (vs the .05 Estradiol and 200 mg Progesterone nightly?) for better sleep?
@@shanab1298 You are so welcome for the education. But for tailoring, you need a consultation. I need a bunch more information on you in order to tailor the education to you. If you want a consultation, you can schedule one at MenopauseTaylor.ME. I do them all online.