Am 70 years old. Have been on hrt for 10 years. Weaned myself off hrt this year to find out where I was in my menopausal experience. Sad to say 7 months later the constant hot flashes and sleep disturbances caused the quality of my life to decline dramatically. Went from 7-8 hours of sleep to 4-5 hours of interrupted sleep, along with being edgy daily. Tried black cohosh for 2 months but had not benefit to me. Could not see myself accepting this as a way of life. Went back on hrt and within 3 weeks I was back to normal. Got my life back.
Although I'm sorry you had a rough go of it, I really appreciate your sharing it with us. I've wondered how long I might expect to keep using the patch. This gives me a long view. 😊
I am 71 and have been on HRT since my early menopause journey . No one can believe I'm this old and am doing as well as I am. I will never give up HRT. My bones are strong, I don't have brain fog, I have started jogging with my grandson. The Dr who originally prescribed HRT was Dr Sinclair in Georgia, Dr Luckay in Roanoke VA is awesome.
43 female. Been on HRT for 6 months for perimenopause. My Gynecologist refused HRT and offered crappy Effexor in its place. I fired her and found an amazing Doctor that was willing to prescribe the HRT. It changed my life! My joint pain is gone, skin is better, sleep better, sex drive back, mood stable, energy levels up, hair growing back, and Im not sick near as often as I had been, weirdly enough. Best decision that Ive ever made! I wont give it up!
That’s the only you find the best gyno when you get the crappy one. I had one was dead set on me having hysterectomy. Decided I didn’t want to go that then she started to shame me. I was done with her. Found myself a really good gyno now.
I’m on HRT(Estradiol 0.1). I’m 53 started menopause last year. I had horrible experience when I was first diagnosed. Not only hot flashes. I couldn’t sleep, heart palpitations, horrible anxiety. God and HRT saved me. I’m grateful for HRT.
0.1 once a week or twice? Do you take progesterone and testosterone? I just started treatment praying I can sleep soon! I won’t know what to do with quality sleep! And panic attacks, high BP, vertigo, tinnitus, chronic fatigue, chronic pain, depression…….yeah😩
I am 61. I have been on Biote hormones since I was 49. The hot flashes did not bother me that much but joint and hip pain were off the charts and they couldn’t find anything wrong even after an MRI of my hips. My doctor (gynecologist) talked to me about Biote and I started the pellets and my hip pain went away.
At 49 I was refused hrt from my previous doctor in USA and I went to Mexico and got on bhrt . At 52 I finally found a doctor in USA who listened to my concerns and got me a hrt patch at a high enough dose to alleviate my symptoms. Without HRT I had insomnia, night sweats, hot flashes, palpitations, weight gain, anxiety, mood swings, loss of joy, vaginal dryness. I'm so happy to find a doctor who didn't expect me to tough it out. I learned to speak up for myself to get what I need.
My mom died at 90 never used HRT but she was always depressed and died of cardiovascular disease she had quadruple bypass surgery and she was never the same. I’m 62 and now started to use estradiol wish me luck!
I went to two local docs who were both listed on the National Menopause Society website. Neither of them wanted to let me have HRT. I asked one of them who is menopause age "Are you on HRT." Her answer: "Yes" She wrote me a script for HRT creme right then.
@@conniejohnson9121 I had almost no progesterone in my system. After learning about the estrogen/progesterone balance on this video, I asked my DR if she tested me for estrogen. She said no. So, I will get it tested for absolute sure.. I was surprised she didn’t order an estrogen test along with all the rest of the tests. Just goes to show. Do not trust your DR with your health. It’s in our hands. Advocate for yourself, always. This was just another example of the problems with trusting doctors to know better than we do. They just can not. They don’t do not know our individual bodies. Only we can know that.
My mother had a hysterectomy in the 1980's and she was on Premarin and then the studies came out about HRT and breast cancer they took her off HRT put her on sleeping pills and she go addicted to those and then they took her off those. Not having good sleep caused her health to deteriorate and she died in 2011 at the age of 78 :( I begged my Dr to put me on HRT, he refused, offered antidepressant, I changed Drs and went on HRT and cannot believe how much it's helped me, way beyond the hot flashes! Mood, skin, hair, sleep, cognition... I thank all the Drs like you on the internet that have helped me to get the knowledge to advocate for myself. I'm spreading the information to help the women I know. Thank You :)
I'm 47 and started HRT about a year ago. I feel better than I have for the past 7 years:-) My degenerative disc disease pain in my back has subsided, my skin is plumper, and I can finally lose weight. Thank goodness you're helping get the word out there for people like me!
@@mybabygirl666 I take 1 mg/day of Divigel (estradiol transdermal gel,) and 200 mg Progesterone each night. Both prescriptions are bioidentical, but I purchase them at Walgreens through a prescription from my doctor. It has been life changing. Best of luck!!
@@jackiebazylewicz9584 Thank you very much for sharing! I will look into Divigel. I have been taking Bi-est compounded one with 200mg Progesterone. But I still don't feel well. I saw a video from Menopause Taylor stating that compounded one does not prevent the diseases that menopause women will more likely to get.
@Jackie Bazylewicz I'm wondering how you got your doctor to put you on that particular treatment? I'm 48 and on a low dose estrogen birth control pill. I'm gaining weight and my degenerative disc disease can get pretty bad. I didn't know hormones helped with spine pain.
@@user-gh3rv1of2b Hi! I had read that estrogen replacement in particular can help with many inflammatory conditions like osteoarthritis, so I decided to give it a try since my joints and back were hurting. I was also having menopause symptoms on top of that so it made sense to start. It has really helped me a lot! I take progesterone as well because I still have my uterus. Best of luck to you!:)
I am 58 years old and five years into post menopause. I hadn’t slept well for 13 years. I was miserable walking around like a zombie. I had tried every supplement out there including cannabis. My sleep was extremely broken. I went on bioidenticals nine months ago in October 2021. The hormone therapy I’m on has FINALLY given me my sleep back. Also, my blood pressure that went up during perimenopause is now back to normal again. I hope to never stop being on them. I wear an estradiol patch and take the oral progesterone. I read the book “Estrogen Matters” which helped me to make an informed decision. Thank you for all that you do for us women!
I was wondering if my blood pressure will go down with HRT, mine went up during peri menopause and now I’m menopausal and on high blood pressure meds and I don’t want to be!
@@daniellefortini230, I hope you’re able to try some bioidenticals and see if they help your blood pressure. I bought a blood pressure kit for home, and I check it often. So far so good with the hormones. Good luck!
@@brandoncarrynwyrick786, I’m just seeing this now a month later. Sorry about that. I wear an estradiol patch (.05) that I change twice a week. Every night before bed, I take a progesterone pill (100 mgs.). Both are bioidentical.
I told my doctor that I was reading a study that said that women who are autistic have a more difficult time with menopause. She thinks autism is a mental disorder and she started pushing her religion on me after my autism diagnosis. She told me that ALL women have trouble with menopause. She said I have a mental condition, that I was crazy, and I was depressed. She didn’t ask how I felt, she went strictly by my facial expressions, or lack thereof. I don’t have facial expressions unless I’m thinking about it. She shut me down on discussing menopause treatment and I have now switched doctors. I started HRT two weeks ago so I’m still waiting for some relief, but at least I have hope now. For reference, I live on the southern Oregon coast. I have had to be my own advocate for EVERYTHING.
Try Spirulina. That’s what l took when l was experiencing so many hot flushes (8 or 9) during my work day, which left me suddenly drenched in sweat. Spirulina completely stopped that for me! It’s wonderful!
@@maryclairehavermd8473 Dear Mary Claire I tried the HRT" last week with my doctor but it upsets my stomach like crazy.. I was so sick.. Anyways my doctor don't agree with me taking the pill or any other type of HRT because my mother had both breast and ovarian cancer. In the other hand we as Catholics don't agree with birth control pills or another thing artificial just abstinence in difficult moments. But always to be open to life. To take birth control pills even in menopause, still supports anf promotes the continuity of this methods. I though well in menopause could be ok?, but it's still controversial. Then the worst happend to me, I just know that I got so sick, but like terrible sick.. Then for me I don't see an exit yet, only your diet, eating less sugar, fasting, exercising and praying thinking always in the wonderful moments our Lord has blessed us so incredible and at the end everything turn out right. Because everything is possible for God, who can do all things. You are doing a lot for all of us, keep searching ways with the help of our Lord and He will guide you. You have a great talent and incredible energy and love for your neighbor. Just ask our Lord Jesus with your knowledge to help you to find divine good answers.. God bless you and keep you closer to his Sacred Heart!! Giselle
Wow !!!! You are right-on in SO many, if not all, things !!! As a retired perinatal nurse, over 40 years I have just about seen and experienced it all !!! Keep up your amazing work that God had assigned you💪🙏👍 Managed healthcare today has limited what doctors can do today …. so disappointing and wrong!!! My own journey could fill a book …… but to keep it short: I have put myself back on HRT …… then I found you !! which confirmed my decision. Thank you, keep up the awesome work 👍🥰
I am 55 and my Doctor LAUGHED at me when I told him about my perimenopausal symptoms! He said if he had a "magic pill" then he could retire early! I tried asking about HRT and he refused to put me on HRT. His exact words, "Sure, you will be happier, but later on you will regret it when you get cancer." He went on to say that the celexa that I have been on for years (for depression) should take care of the symptoms I am experiencing. I walked out of there several times very discouraged about my doctor's stance on how I am feeling. I am very tired of "white-knuckling" this horrid phase of my life. THANK YOU for your insight! I will be checking for menopause drs on your website! Thank you, thank you, thank you for addressing this issue!
I have suffered from PCOS since I was 16, my male primary care doctor took me off of Metformin because I lost weight in my early 40's. He literally told me that PCOS was an overweight disease and that since I am now thin I don't need the meds anymore. Not one test was done. I went to my female OBGYN and she put me back on it. I was a mess without it. It controls my glucose levels which have not changed just because I lost weight. PCOS is not a weight problem disease. It is so much more including hormones and losing hair. etc. I am going to be 49 next month and going to look into HRT as well. I hope you are successful in finding someone to help you... all the best- Martha
Kendi, I hope you can find someone. That doctor doesn’t know what he’s talking about. Read the book “Estrogen Matters” if you get the chance. It’s written by an oncologist. About depression, estrogen is needed for the brain. No wonder so many of us women get depressed when we lose our hormones! Good luck!
Midi Health just prescribed me my HRT online. Every female in my immediate family has passed from hormonal cancers, breast cancer and ovarian cancer. I’m gonna be the only one left
I am so encouraged by the ladies here who are older and only started HRT more recently. It counter-balances the "earlier the better" counsel Marie-Claire is advising. For those of us who haven't gone this route, it feels kind of scary to think that we might have missed the boat. I'll be 59 next month. I had a partial hysterectomy when I was 36. Began perimenopause symptoms (anxiety) around 40. Read What Your Doctor Isn't Telling You About Perimenopause back then and began using an OTC progesterone cream for years. It helped, but eventually I stopped and never got back to it. About 3 or 4 years ago I mentioned HRT to my doctor. He told me to research it, but everything has side effects, and I'm almost out of the woods with this stuff. "Flash" forward to today and I'm still experiencing some hot flashing. Yep, that's a long time. I'm going to make an appointment with a naturopath and get some counsel. Thanks for all you do. Later Add: I've been on an estradiol patch now for 2 months. Took about a month for full cessation of the occasional flashes - my primary motivation. However, from the FIRST NIGHT I have slept soundly almost every single night. This has been an unexpected Godsend. I am overwhelmed with thankfulness as this has been a struggle brought on by hormone disruption for y-e-a-r-s. 💗🙏💗
Hello! I just found this video today, 6/11/23. How are you doing with your HRT? I am 57 1/2, full hysterectomy at 44. Did HRT till 2016 or so. My low back hurts all the time, besides other menopause symptoms.
@singsnsmiles5130 Hey there! 👋 What was your reason for stopping? I'm still doing well with it. I also have lower back pain, but my reason for it is Spondylolisthesis. (Another thing to work on.) Just finished reading Mary-Claire's book. I think it's well done. Depending upon how much you've researched, you may learn a thing or two. I did!
Unfortunately, if you are not already a patient, we cannot offer you individualized advice. Starting HRT after the age of 60 is very controversial due to the possibility of exacerbating pre-existing heart disease or age related brain disease. Please talk to your physician about your individual risks.
I had NO Symptoms for 8yrs!!! My Doc shared NOTHING!!! Thank You for being in our corner!😘 NEW Doc! I am now on Climara Pro and have regained my energy!🥰
I am 51. Started HRT 3 weeks ago after many years of perimenopause symptoms. Was told I was too young to have it but was tested positive for Menopause. I am quite upset with the doctors I've dealt with because I had to suffer many years of going through it. Glad I found you.
51 is not too young to be going through perimenopause. Some women start in their mid-30’s. I was 44 and suffered for nine years in perimenopause. I’m on hormones now at 58, and life is better again. Good luck to you Connie!
Adore you. A red flag went up at my last gyno visit. When he asked after the pap exam, do you have any concerns or questions.. I answered yes, painful sex. He advised me to use olive oil. After going through 4 doctor's offices I am now on HRT.
So grateful for you. Please don’t stop this crusade. I’m on your waitlist to be seen in your office. Unfortunately you’re not taking more patients, but hope you will again soon. Until then I’m looking forward to seeing your care providers in your office that follow your protocols. Please keep posting and educating us. We need to prepare for what will eventually come.
I'm 58 and I've been on HRT for the last 2.5 yrs and it has been a godsend. I couldn't sleep for three years with hot flashes every two hours 24/7. Lack of sleep was going to do me in. I'm incredibly grateful for my naturopath!! Thank you for sharing this awesome info!
@Sara Valentine i haven't slept through the night for almost 3 months due to hot flashes 🔥, it's killing me and making me depressed. Been on medication that didn't work. Am afraid i can't function at work and school if the hot flashes continue, combined with sleeplessness.
47. All the symptoms of menopause hit me at least 5 years ago but I didn’t think it was menopause. It’s jacked up that we aren’t educated about this as young woman! Im eating a WFPB diet, exercising 5-6x a week, meditation and yoga, walking, taking supplements and thyroid meds. Thyroid meds helped with some symptoms but many are still plaguing me. Im starting HRT today and I’m excited to see how it improves my quality of life.
I’m 35 been on BHRT for about a year. I’m young and struggling with quality of life. I was blindsided by my diagnosis because there is such minimal discussion on the women’s health topic. Thank you for being an advocate for us and providing information.
Hello! May i ask what you are on? Im 36 and forced into menopause an scared to take hrt. Ive had alot of complications from my surgeries. Would greatly appreciate it 🙏🏽
Unfortunately, if you are not already a patient, we cannot offer you individualized advice about menopause or HRT. Dr. Haver does not currently conduct well-woman exams. Initial appointments (in-person and virtual) must be conducted within the state of Texas. We invite you to book an in-person appointment here at our Friendswood, Texas based clinic or call (409) 939-1123 to inquire about a telemedicine appointment in the state of Texas.
My doctor wanted to put me on a statin and I refused. I’ve been on HRT for about 16 years and it helped tremendously. I did the research to talk my doctor about the treatment. He knew nothing about it. I have a new women’s doctor and she wants me to stop HRT by the time I am 65. I am currently 60.
I am now 74 yrs old. Have continued HRT but my Dr has reduced the dose a bit each year for several years and now I have bone density problems. I’m will be engaging another doctor who has more knowledge about HRT as I believe my dose is now too low.
I am 63 and started going through menopause when I was 60. I started having hot flashes and was waking up every 1-2 hours at night and was not functioning well. I tried “toughing it out” and not doing HRT because I thought menopause was a natural process that I should just wait out, and also feared possible increased cancer risks I had heard of from taking hormones, and since my mom had very mild menopause symptoms that only lasted about 1 year I figured I could deal with the hot flashes for that short of a period of time. So I waited 1 year. Well that was a horrible 1 year. During that 1 year, my doctor, a woman of similar age, kept urging me to go on HRT, asking me; “why do you want to suffer?” She told me that she was on HRT and what a difference it has made in her quality of life. She explained to me all the new research and benefits of taking HRT and how safe they are. I agreed to go on HRT and it was life changing! I highly urge anyone out there that is suffering from hot flashes, lack of sleep, etc., to insist that your doctor put you on HRT.
Hi. My menopause was at age 55 and I felt it was quite late compared to the average. I am 60 now, suffering from many mp related symptoms. Is it too late, do you think, to seek HRT? Digestion is completely out of wack, a symptom very few women seem to be facing. Wonder if I'm alone in this. My quality of life is nonexistent!
@maryclairehavermd8473 Question: You don't take insurance for the visit - will the patch, cream, birth control, etc ... be covered by our health insurance?? #thankyou🌈🦋
You are such a passionate badass for educating the peeps heading for menopause, and I am here for it! I’m seeing my gynecologist in 2 weeks, and I can’t wait to have a serious convo about HRT. Thank you, thank you!! I’m just now 53 and my period has been playing with me. It’s gone but I’ve just discovered I have simple cysts in one breast and both ovaries, so I’m being told I’m still producing estrogen. Having blood tests to check hormone levels next week, but I’ve heard that’s not always helpful. Now I know I’m at least in perimenopause and can maybe start HRT early, which I wouldn’t have know but for you. So grateful!!
I had my levels tested & asked my gyno about it & she absolutely said no. This was when I was 47, not in menopause yet. Now before I turned 48 (July 2022) this year & started HRT with a hormone wellness dr here in Austin after they got my levels. Now I am in peri menopause & had a testosterone pellet injected & take progesterone on a cycle & all my symptoms have dramatically improved. Energy, focus, no headaches, sex drive. all of it.
I’m a general visceral surgeon, live and work in Austria. Nutrition and in the past years HRT are both topics that interest me a lot. Unfortunately, the panic to get sick from HRT is still widespread in Europe. Thank you for your videos! I’m still on the pill, I like the composition, 30 Ethinylestradiol, Drosprenon. For me this still works in long term use, no break.
I’m 50 and started BHRT a few months ago. Some things have definitely improved: libido is back and got flashes are gone. I am still frequently tired but it’s not as bad as before. I go back next month to have my levels checked and hopefully that will pinpoint what is causing the fatigue. Thank you for all you do. I’m new to you but enjoying your videos!
when the Women's Health Initiative came out that's actually when I went on hrt. I went to see my endocrinologist for a thyroid issue and he said to me Chris that study has absolutely nothing to do with many women's situations. I read the study twice. hormones have been my professional life for over 40 years. and I'm telling you you need to go on HRT for the health of your body. best advice I ever received!
Sounds like you had a great provider. If you'd like to add him to our list to recommend you can do so here galvestondiet.com/galveston-diet-recommended-physicians/
Wow you definitely have a great one there! My endo never once mentioned it could be my hormones he said “ let’s just take out your thyroid ( due to my graves “and then you will feel great again” trying HRT first
Many, many thanks. I'm 62 never did home therapy. Had a female doctor most of my life. She never talked with me about menopause. Weight gain is now my problem.
I'll be 45 in 2 weeks. Perimenopause has hit and my daughter is 11, so hormones of all kinds are happening in my house. I love your videos and truly appreciate all of your knowledge 💗
Hi Doc☺️ so relieved to have discovered you. I’m a new subscriber. I am 56 with have an auto immune disease, and any helpful information from a doctor is so educational for me. Thank you. I live in San Diego ca.
Currently 43. Been on bioidentical hormones for probably 3 years. Can't imagine my life oife without it...and I've had the symptoms of hard core depression and anxiety before it. I don't want to foolishly cloister myself away from my family, I don't have emotional outbursts, suicidal thoughts have gone way down, night sweats are almost gone, my weigt has stabilized, and I can function at work.🎉
So glad i found your videos! Living in Norway & when it comes to menopause they’re way behind the US. I started oral hrt at 54, ended it at 59 because of the risks. I’m 62 now & it’s been such a struggle from the day i stopped hrt. It hasn’t been 3yrs yet since i stopped so i just started a combi patch, which my gyno did not want to give me. She actually said we give antidepressants for the symptoms. I had to argue to get my way and insist for menopause treatment. I am not depressed but have so many other symptoms. I was on statins for almost a year and now off of them for 1 yr. My decision, they were destroying my body. I was hoping for trans dermal cream but she said it’s not given to women who still have a uterus. Ridiculous i said, since i know women who use it & have a uterus, but they are living in the US. I asked the pharmacist & it is a very difficult process to creat and super costly. I am grateful that at least i started the patch, i am already sleeping better, more benefits will come with time. Truely thankful for your education.
I’m 59 been on HRT 2 years. I had to literally get the whole process going by asking my ob gyn for estrogen. I already had the progesterone per IUD. I originally got the IUD to cease my periods at 52- on my second one. No issues. I’m taking estrogel my dr agreed to prescribe. I’ve had very detailed discussions with my dr about hormone replacement . She tells me she has learned all about hormones outside of med school and her practice. This same season shared with me that she is going to do exactly like I am doing when it’s time . Ladies !!!! Moral of story is I would have NEVER been given estrogen had I not asked and done my own research . Btw I have never had a hot flash. Only symptom I ever had but was so profound and stressful was interrupted sleep. Please be your own advocate !!!!your dr isn’t doing what’s best for necessarily !!!! Be your own advocate
Exact same story with me. Almost to the letter. Being an advocate for yourself (and kids) is a must. My daughter’s pediatrician missed her brain tumor. If it wasn’t for my research and pushing, I shudder to think of what could have happened.
I get it; I had a hysterectomy and my ovaries removed in December and my ob/gyn did not mention HRT until I told her how horrible I was feeling. Then when I had a trial and error period with HRT she referred me to a menopause special GYN. Most OB//GYN have little knowledge about HRT.
Erin, I'm 59 as well, suffering from a host of mp related symptoms. Have been unsuccessfully seeking HRT. I wanted your advice on something. Since I am also facing vaginal wall thinning and loss of elasticity down there, do you feel I may not be a candidate for the IUD route for progesterone? Doctors are very unsympathetic, so I have to safeguard my interests myself. Hence the question.
Thanks for your video! Very informative. I’m 65 and went thru menopause about 10 years ago. Having problems with dryness, insomnia, weight gain/ belly fat , low energy, depression . Just recently went on Estrace cream and am excited to see if it helps with my symptoms. Wish I did it before now. I requested it from my ( female) Dr after doing some research on HRT and she had no problem writing me a prescription. Also luckily it only cost me $10. With my insurance.
I am so glad I heard your video today!!! I’ve been on bio identical hrt since age 51. I’ve been trying to tell my friends the benefits of hrt but they don’t listen to me. I feel great and need no medicine! I’m so glad I started them back then. I will send my friends this video! Thank you!
I am 57, Menopause at 50, I have all the symptoms, just went to MD, cause I just can’t take it anymore, was Rx HRT combi-patch, looking forward to welcome all the changes and get my life back!
thank you so much. Love how fired up you get about the medical professionals. our health as fellow women, and just the way you carry yourself. You are so wise (not just smart) and talk to us like a very invested friend. So a quick question, I gained weight and kept telling my doctor something felt wrong. I fast 15 hours a day, eat well, and exercise very hard and regularly. HE chalked it up to all of us gaining weight over the holidays. Blah! anyways, found a great female doctor who gets hormones and how it affects us. I've been on estrogen and progesterone for a month. How long does it take to start losing weight? Please know I'm eating very well and still fasting though it seems to not help. I refuse to throw in the towel. I am patient.
I’m. 58. Was told to get on statins because brothers have had heart problems I was only borderline with cholesterol. I said no thanks. I Went on HRT instead 7 months ago. I was 57. I became menopausal at 55-56. I can’t tell you how blessed I feel finding out this info early. Bless all of you on RUclips talking about HRT. You saved many lives and millions of dollars. Thanks 🙏
I’m 58 too, and my blood pressure elevated during perimenopause and post menopause until I went on bioidenticals. Now I’m back to having normal blood pressure again!! My sleep is completely back to normal too!!
I went through menopause at 27 from a stressed situation .. I’m now 59 I took synthetic hrt at 27 to protect my bones , I had a hysterectomy at age 53 .. I’ve now been on compound hormonal troches progesterone and estrogen for 20 years from my Dr Natropath I feel this has helped me.. kept me young.. I have a good diet too and I will take it for the rest of my life .. love your work
This is my third youtube video I watch from you, Dr. Mary Claire Haver, and I love you already! You seems to be very sincere and direct. You say what you think and I like that.
Love love love your content Dr. Mary! You are a heroine to women of a certain age who seem to become "invisible" after 45. You are so correct that we need parity in women's health and need to advocate to change policies.
At 56 and desperately need help for menopause, I hope the female GYN is helpful and doesn't refuse treatment. I can't go on like this anymore. I wish there more doctors like you
I’m 49 and have been on HRT for a year. My doctor tried to scare me away from it and insisted she could not prescribe until I had been to a specialist menopause clinic. I did my own research and changed doctors. I’m now one year on HRT and feel like I can cope with my life again. And I’m still waiting for that bloody appointment with the specialist menopause clinic because the waitlist is so long! Obviously women are demanding g solutions and the system is not being responsive!
I am 64 years old and only started using HRT over 1 month ago. I asked my GP for this as I have recently been diagnosed with Vulval Lichen Sclerosis and I have post menopausal hair thinning. I also suffer from anxiety and depression. My GP only had a brief telephone conversation with me before prescribing HRT
Finally just found a Dr ( breast specialist / surgeon in breast cancer etc ) who would consider/ recom HRT for me at age 60! After asking and asking being told no because my mother had breast cancer x2 eons ago and now 81 and no cancer ( radiotherapy, lumpectomy then chemo/ RHS mastectomy and tamoxifen ) … i went through menopause at 41 no children . Im angry that i have put up with this shit for 20yrs !!!!! Only 1 week in so far. Ive already been on bp meds since 20s and statins ( family history cardiac illness - cardiomyopathy / heart attack etc both parents ) prescribed by family cardiologist . Im slim, exercise 6-9km per day, healthy eating. Im very very surprised about statins and bc as my cardiologist is professor … I’m in Australia. I often read PubMed articles. Thank you.
I'm 59, went into menopause at 53, went on bio-identical HT (estrogen, testosterone, dhea, progesterone) at age 56. Every single one of my symptoms and conditions are gone! I had heart problems (cardiomyopathy) SVT, I had a stroke 3 yrs prior to menopause. I had what was "labeled" osteoarthritis, bone loss, told I needed back surgery, terrible body inflammation, and the typical menopause symptoms of hot flashes, night sweats, brain fog, not sleeping and much much more for a good 13 yrs leading up to menopause. Medications were pushed on me from anti-depressives to statins to blood thinners to anti-inflammatory drugs, and, all had made me worse and caused secondary problems. All of my symptoms, conditions went away! It is never too late to go on BHRT and conditions DO go away with BHRT. Saying an older person won't expect the same health outcomes as someone who starts early with BHRT is misleading. Regardless what your information states. With the right eating habits, essential and non essential supplements, Boron supplement, exercising routine and wellness program any one person can benefit beyond what is written and where they are today. More so, with the right doctor who specializes in BHRT and "natural" healing. In other words a non--medication pushing doctor! I know many women who have reversed everything and regained their life pre-menopause and pre-BHRT. People deserve better! FYI- Synthetic Hormones are NOT identical to what the body makes and comes with many serious risks and side effects. Bio-Identical Hormones ARE and they have been proven to be completely safe and without risks. -Statin drugs lower ALL cholesterol, both HDL and LDL. Our bodies NEED cholesterol to make hormones and protect the brain. Good Cholesterol, like eggs, EVO Oil, avocado, etc... -Any woman will be hard pressed to have their regular MD or Gyno prescribe BHRT. They "may" prescribe synthetic. Having said that when and IF the Dr won't prescribed find a functional medicine Dr, a naturopathic Dr or any independent Dr who treats hormone balancing. Bottom line; no matter the age or conditions, it is never too late for BHRT. And, before any woman goes in for any non injury knee replacement surgery, or ANY kind of joint surgery try BHRT first! Education, education, education is key!
I can't afford bio identical so I'm not sure what to do. I live in the United States and health care is a nightmare to even afford. I can only get the patch covered under Medicare. I am on disability so I have a very limited income. I just don't know what to do at this point, Haven't started the HRT yet as I've been told with my chronic migraines I'm at risk for stroke.
Hi Dr. Haver!!! 😊 First of all, I love your enthusiasm! Thank you for this post. I am 45 and all of this menopause stuff is new to me. I am blessed because I live in the Houston area and plan to come see you!! 🥰🥰🥰 Thank you for all of the research you have done...I look forward to meeting you!!!
Hi Marie-Claire. I’m sure you know dr. Taylor, Barbara Taylor from Texas.....she has a menopause website/ channel as well...and she speaks about how you can take hormones but only some specific BHRT have a protective, preventive effect on your heart, bones and brain. Is it possible to get some precision on which BHRT to ask in order to get the protective effects...apparently some BHRT may help with symptoms of menopause but may not protect us from heart disease, Alzheimer and osteoporosis. 🙏 I saw my GP and I told her I can’t sleep well and she said you look fine and. Comeback and see me in a few months....drs don’t know or don’t want to prescribe.....
Any of you lovely ladies experienced menopause-related digestive issues? Something that doesn't come up at all, but in my case has ruined the quality of my life completely!
Jose Villa, DNP FNP in San Antonio, TX follows you and recommends you for HRT/menopause education. He recommends all eligible women to consider HRT. I think he’d be great to add to the list of providers
I went on the lowest dose of estrogen when I was in my 40s. It was awesome. At 52 I was diagnosed with stage 1 colon cancer at 52. Afterwards no MD would prescribe HRT. I’m now 71 with Stage 3 colon cancer and 3/4 through chemo and post surgery for tumor removal. I recently read that HRT has been shown to prolong life post colon cancer. I plan to discuss this with my Oncologist at my next visit. My Primary will not consider it. I have dryness everywhere and still suffer from hot flashes.
I’m on HRT for 2 years. After 20 yrs of misery and increasingly serious health issues I went back on HRT. I’m 70 yrs old. I was on HRT for 8 yrs (LMP aged 41). Briefly my osteoporosis has reversed to osteopenia, my BP is now normal. No medication needed. Cholesterol now normal. I’m off my statins. Weight loss of 30 lbs over a year. Yes I’ve tackled my diet and nutrition. My swollen feet are back to normal. The aches and pains have reduced hugely. The panic and high anxiety is gone. The brain fog is gone. I cannot get a doctor to discuss fully the ins and outs of HRT. Spain! 🙄. I got started in Ireland and just try to manage it myself. My doctor here gives me repeat scripts. Basically he doesn’t care as long as he gets paid.
I WISH!! My breast specialist refuses to put me back on HRT saying it's what caused my breast cancer, so I just keep gaining weight and he just shrugs at me. I'm beyond frustrated with the medical community. I'm now prediabetic (insulin resistant) bc they threw me into menopause overnight by removing my HRT. Insurance will cover Metformin, but it won't cover me seeing a nutritionist. Imagine that. Treat everything with drugs.
52 years old, total hysterectomy at age 30. I’ve been on HRT since. I just got the bio identical pellets a month ago. I’m extremely healthy, but would have passed on the hysterectomy if I could do it all over again… I’m noticing memory improvement. Random words had been escaping me, and I was starting to worry about it. My grandmother passed with Alzheimer’s at age 95…
Yes, I am doing estrogen, progesterone, and testosterone, I didn't need insulin or thyroid hormone, and ever since I feel great, honestly I don't know why this is not covered by our health insurance; it is 100% percent covered in England and here my OGYN told me that's not the kind of treatment they do at Kaiser, very disappointed because being menopausal it was altering my mental health and now I feel like when I was in my late 20's, my libido change entirely and I couldn't recommend this HRT treatment more. I think we need to get together and bring this to the congress so this would be accessible to everyone in this country. I pay a membership to get my hormones and it's not cheap, I am grateful that I can afford this but it makes me think what about those women who work very hard every day to have a decent life, what about them?
@@maryclairehavermd8473 Thank you all that I I I beg you to use your platform and medical expertise to influence Congress to make this available for all Woman. I'm on disability and have been experiencing menopausal symptoms since 37 and now I am 55, It shouldn't be so difficult to get HRT approved by insurance. It should be available to all women no matter what insurance you have or even if you have no insurance...it should basically be covered 100%. The system is failing, as women we are treated like second class citizens in this country!
I am a kaiser member, too. I was shocked to see on the website that they focus on non-hormonal treatment for menopause and CBT for hot flashes. I did find a kaiser gynecologist who said she'd give me HRT, but only after I pushed back when she told me I'm "not there yet" because I'm still getting periods. She wanted to give me a low dose BC pill instead. She also scared me by saying "I can give you HRT but you'll start bleeding heavily and then we'll have to do a uterine biopsy and you don't want that." I don't blame her. Kaiser is waaaaaay behind with information. I have an appointment next week, but I'm a little concerned that this doctor won't understand dosage for perimenopause and me in particular, since it seems she only prescribes for postmenopausal women. We did discuss estradiol patch and prometrium pill. Dr. Haver, if by any chance you see this, I'd love your response to the heavy bleeding/biopsy comment. Thank you so much for your generous education!
Thank you so much - you are so needed to support women’s health!!! I finally found a doctor who recommended HRT and actually sat down with me (as you do with your patients). It took several years and 2 tries with new doctors. She explain all of the previous and new studies to me and helped me find the right option which was a compounded cream that I use 2 times daily plus vaginal estrogen. What a huge difference in my life - will never go off HRT!! Having a doctor finally care about women and their health as they get older and being honest is priceless!! Please keep doing what you are doing and stay passionate about being a voice for women - you are making a true difference!!!!
Thanks so much for all the info! I’m 33, I’ve been breast cancer free for 6 years now. I’m BRCA positive and had triple negative breast cancer. I would love your thoughts on HRT for someone like me. Thanks so much! Rose
I’m 62 and on BioHRT and have been for 5 or 6 years. It will pried from my cold dead hands. It’s the best thing I’ve ever done. I also eat a very low carb/no sugar diet for 13 years and counting. I also use a low dose testosterone cream.
Age 55, been on HRT one year. Family history of breast cancer but chose to go on hormones - assuming any cancer will be detected in my yearly breast MRI, 3D mammogram and pap. Couldn’t find anyone to prescribe but finally found a doc who would.
@@lucierancourt2079 Sure thing. I use a 0.1 Estradiol patch and 200 mg progesterone. I did have genetic testing done and know that I have an increased risk of cancer. I am going to ask for the vaginal estrogen ring when I go for my yearly appt (in addition to what I am already doing).
I discussed HRT with my nurse practitioner and she strongly apposed it. Even though I do not have cancer in my family. 😢 I just turned 50 and have terrible arthritis. 😢
I just recently found you on youtube, no idea how or what I was searching for. The information you’re sharing is AMAZING! I was afraid to use HRT because of the fear of cancer…?! Thank you for sharing your knowledge! I just hope I’m not too late in my menopausal journey to experience the benefits. Calling my OBGYN today!
Because of this video, I have made an appointment with my OBGYN to have my labs done, to start HRT. Waiting on my labs to come back now. This video is life changing. Thank you!
We readily replace other hormones when they’re low or missing! Can you imagine if something happened to your insulin and the Dr is like “it’s normal, you don’t need it”! Or testosterone or HGH or TSH?! I’m 46, on HRT for last 5 years: for balanced hormones 👍🏻 peri menopause
Unfortunately, if you are not already a patient, we cannot offer you individualized advice but it's always a good idea to get a second opinion if you do not feel comfortable with your results.
I was never offered HER I had to research it all myself and then ask my Doctor for it. I'm in Ireland and I followed Dr. Louise News on in the I'M she is brilliant and so informative and goes by The Menopause Doctor on RUclips.
My insurance billing is so difficult that I have a limited choice of doctors I can go to. The insurance website has a long list of doctors, but you have to call many doctors before finding one who is taking new patients with this insurance. I drive up to an hour and 45 minutes sometimes just to get there. Doctors in my area don’t take patients without insurance- they won’t make an appointment without it. My neurologist just dropped me as a patient because my insurance billing was too difficult. I get my insurance on the state exchange because I’m in the invisible time between retirement and Medicare. For us, the cost is the same as COBRA.
my mom used HRT for decades - she just died at 102😢 but HRT gave her a strong happy last 50 yrs of her life.
What was her regime !!!!
Am 70 years old. Have been on hrt for 10 years. Weaned myself off hrt this year to find out where I was in my menopausal experience. Sad to say 7 months later the constant hot flashes and sleep disturbances caused the quality of my life to decline dramatically. Went from 7-8 hours of sleep to 4-5 hours of interrupted sleep, along with being edgy daily. Tried black cohosh for 2 months but had not benefit to me. Could not see myself accepting this as a way of life. Went back on hrt and within 3 weeks I was back to normal. Got my life back.
Although I'm sorry you had a rough go of it, I really appreciate your sharing it with us. I've wondered how long I might expect to keep using the patch. This gives me a long view. 😊
Me too. I am 74 and hot flashes started up. Went on Estrodial to relief.. i started to go off of it and heat returned. Why is this happening?
Where do you get HRT?
@@nccrchurchunusual Got my original prescription from my gynecologist. My doctor now provides my yearly renewal.
@@nccrchurchunusuallook for a compounding pharmacist in your area on Google and ask them. That’s how I found mine!
I am 71 and have been on HRT since my early menopause journey . No one can believe I'm this old and am doing as well as I am. I will never give up HRT. My bones are strong, I don't have brain fog, I have started jogging with my grandson. The Dr who originally prescribed HRT was Dr Sinclair in Georgia, Dr Luckay in Roanoke VA is awesome.
43 female. Been on HRT for 6 months for perimenopause. My Gynecologist refused HRT and offered crappy Effexor in its place. I fired her and found an amazing Doctor that was willing to prescribe the HRT. It changed my life! My joint pain is gone, skin is better, sleep better, sex drive back, mood stable, energy levels up, hair growing back, and Im not sick near as often as I had been, weirdly enough. Best decision that Ive ever made! I wont give it up!
That’s the only you find the best gyno when you get the crappy one. I had one was dead set on me having hysterectomy. Decided I didn’t want to go that then she started to shame me. I was done with her. Found myself a really good gyno now.
Can I ask you which one did you use please
@nm9412 hi which ones did you use
Thank you for sharing that!
how long did it take for you to notice improvement? turning 43 in Nov and just started HRT for perimenopause symptoms.
I’m on HRT(Estradiol 0.1). I’m 53 started menopause last year. I had horrible experience when I was first diagnosed. Not only hot flashes. I couldn’t sleep, heart palpitations, horrible anxiety. God and HRT saved me. I’m grateful for HRT.
0.1 once a week or twice? Do you take progesterone and testosterone? I just started treatment praying I can sleep soon! I won’t know what to do with quality sleep! And panic attacks, high BP, vertigo, tinnitus, chronic fatigue, chronic pain, depression…….yeah😩
Ty for your testimony ...
I am 61. I have been on Biote hormones since I was 49. The hot flashes did not bother me that much but joint and hip pain were off the charts and they couldn’t find anything wrong even after an MRI of my hips. My doctor (gynecologist) talked to me about Biote and I started the pellets and my hip pain went away.
At 49 I was refused hrt from my previous doctor in USA and I went to Mexico and got on bhrt . At 52 I finally found a doctor in USA who listened to my concerns and got me a hrt patch at a high enough dose to alleviate my symptoms. Without HRT I had insomnia, night sweats, hot flashes, palpitations, weight gain, anxiety, mood swings, loss of joy, vaginal dryness. I'm so happy to find a doctor who didn't expect me to tough it out. I learned to speak up for myself to get what I need.
I’ve been on HRT since I was 45 years old and am now 65…I would NEVER give it up! It’s made my life so much better!
So happy you've found something that works for you!
@@maryclairehavermd8473 hi doctor can you please recommend me a good face wash and face cream? Thank you
That’s great how is your energy and blood pressure and management of your weight . And your checks up with Dr . I just started HRT my first day.Thanks
On 45 you enter in menopause or you wose in perimenopause at age 45
Lisa Carson take hormone patches
My mom died at 90 never used HRT but she was always depressed and died of cardiovascular disease she had quadruple bypass surgery and she was never the same. I’m 62 and now started to use estradiol wish me luck!
I went to two local docs who were both listed on the National Menopause Society website. Neither of them wanted to let me have HRT. I asked one of them who is menopause age "Are you on HRT." Her answer: "Yes" She wrote me a script for HRT creme right then.
I’m so impressed you’re so dedicated, wish there were more doctors like you!
52 on HRT, started a couple years ago. My DR refused to allow me to be tested. Didn’t want me on hrt. I went elsewhere. It changed my life!
And what are you taking,if I may ask?!
@@natasazuvela3903 I’m on bioidenticals, progesterone.
@@ElementalDexters not estrogen, l thought the doctor says it's what we need for menopause. Thanks
@@conniejohnson9121 I had almost no progesterone in my system. After learning about the estrogen/progesterone balance on this video, I asked my DR if she tested me for estrogen. She said no. So, I will get it tested for absolute sure.. I was surprised she didn’t order an estrogen test along with all the rest of the tests.
Just goes to show. Do not trust your DR with your health. It’s in our hands. Advocate for yourself, always. This was just another example of the problems with trusting doctors to know better than we do. They just can not. They don’t do not know our individual bodies. Only we can know that.
We are so proud of you for being your own advocate! XOXO TGD Team
My mother had a hysterectomy in the 1980's and she was on Premarin and then the studies came out about HRT and breast cancer they took her off HRT put her on sleeping pills and she go addicted to those and then they took her off those. Not having good sleep caused her health to deteriorate and she died in 2011 at the age of 78 :( I begged my Dr to put me on HRT, he refused, offered antidepressant, I changed Drs and went on HRT and cannot believe how much it's helped me, way beyond the hot flashes! Mood, skin, hair, sleep, cognition... I thank all the Drs like you on the internet that have helped me to get the knowledge to advocate for myself. I'm spreading the information to help the women I know. Thank You :)
I'm 47 and started HRT about a year ago. I feel better than I have for the past 7 years:-) My degenerative disc disease pain in my back has subsided, my skin is plumper, and I can finally lose weight. Thank goodness you're helping get the word out there for people like me!
What kind of HRT are you on? Compounded or pharmaceuticals? Dose?
@@mybabygirl666 I take 1 mg/day of Divigel (estradiol transdermal gel,) and 200 mg Progesterone each night. Both prescriptions are bioidentical, but I purchase them at Walgreens through a prescription from my doctor. It has been life changing. Best of luck!!
@@jackiebazylewicz9584 Thank you very much for sharing! I will look into Divigel. I have been taking Bi-est compounded one with 200mg Progesterone. But I still don't feel well. I saw a video from Menopause Taylor stating that compounded one does not prevent the diseases that menopause women will more likely to get.
@Jackie Bazylewicz I'm wondering how you got your doctor to put you on that particular treatment?
I'm 48 and on a low dose estrogen birth control pill. I'm gaining weight and my degenerative disc disease can get pretty bad. I didn't know hormones helped with spine pain.
@@user-gh3rv1of2b Hi! I had read that estrogen replacement in particular can help with many inflammatory conditions like osteoarthritis, so I decided to give it a try since my joints and back were hurting. I was also having menopause symptoms on top of that so it made sense to start. It has really helped me a lot! I take progesterone as well because I still have my uterus. Best of luck to you!:)
I am 58 years old and five years into post menopause. I hadn’t slept well for 13 years. I was miserable walking around like a zombie. I had tried every supplement out there including cannabis. My sleep was extremely broken. I went on bioidenticals nine months ago in October 2021. The hormone therapy I’m on has FINALLY given me my sleep back. Also, my blood pressure that went up during perimenopause is now back to normal again. I hope to never stop being on them. I wear an estradiol patch and take the oral progesterone. I read the book “Estrogen Matters” which helped me to make an informed decision. Thank you for all that you do for us women!
I was wondering if my blood pressure will go down with HRT, mine went up during peri menopause and now I’m menopausal and on high blood pressure meds and I don’t want to be!
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@@daniellefortini230, I hope you’re able to try some bioidenticals and see if they help your blood pressure. I bought a blood pressure kit for home, and I check it often. So far so good with the hormones. Good luck!
What is the bio identical regimen you are using?? If it’s ok to share I appreciate it.
@@brandoncarrynwyrick786, I’m just seeing this now a month later. Sorry about that. I wear an estradiol patch (.05) that I change twice a week. Every night before bed, I take a progesterone pill (100 mgs.). Both are bioidentical.
I told my doctor that I was reading a study that said that women who are autistic have a more difficult time with menopause. She thinks autism is a mental disorder and she started pushing her religion on me after my autism diagnosis. She told me that ALL women have trouble with menopause. She said I have a mental condition, that I was crazy, and I was depressed. She didn’t ask how I felt, she went strictly by my facial expressions, or lack thereof. I don’t have facial expressions unless I’m thinking about it. She shut me down on discussing menopause treatment and I have now switched doctors. I started HRT two weeks ago so I’m still waiting for some relief, but at least I have hope now. For reference, I live on the southern Oregon coast. I have had to be my own advocate for EVERYTHING.
Try Spirulina. That’s what l took when l was experiencing so many hot flushes (8 or 9) during my work day, which left me suddenly drenched in sweat.
Spirulina completely stopped that for me! It’s wonderful!
WE ALL, THANK YOU SO MUCH!!! PLEASE HELP US AS YOU ARE DOING!!! GOD BLESS YOU IMMENSELY AND THANK YOU AGAIN!!!!!
Thank you!
@@maryclairehavermd8473
Dear Mary Claire I tried the HRT" last week with my doctor but it upsets my stomach like crazy.. I was so sick.. Anyways my doctor don't agree with me taking the pill or any other type of HRT because my mother had both breast and ovarian cancer. In the other hand we as Catholics don't agree with birth control pills or another thing artificial just abstinence in difficult moments. But always to be open to life. To take birth control pills even in menopause, still supports anf promotes the continuity of this methods. I though well in menopause could be ok?, but it's still controversial. Then the worst happend to me, I just know that I got so sick, but like terrible sick.. Then for me I don't see an exit yet, only your diet, eating less sugar, fasting, exercising and praying thinking always in the wonderful moments our Lord has blessed us so incredible and at the end everything turn out right. Because everything is possible for God, who can do all things. You are doing a lot for all of us, keep searching ways with the help of our Lord and He will guide you. You have a great talent and incredible energy and love for your neighbor. Just ask our Lord Jesus with your knowledge to help you to find divine good answers.. God bless you and keep you closer to his Sacred Heart!! Giselle
Wow !!!!
You are right-on in SO many, if not all, things !!!
As a retired perinatal nurse, over 40 years I have just about seen and experienced it all !!! Keep up your amazing work that God had assigned you💪🙏👍
Managed healthcare today has limited what doctors can do today …. so disappointing and wrong!!!
My own journey could fill a book …… but to keep it short:
I have put myself back on HRT …… then I found you !! which confirmed my decision.
Thank you, keep up the awesome work 👍🥰
I am 55 and my Doctor LAUGHED at me when I told him about my perimenopausal symptoms! He said if he had a "magic pill" then he could retire early! I tried asking about HRT and he refused to put me on HRT. His exact words, "Sure, you will be happier, but later on you will regret it when you get cancer." He went on to say that the celexa that I have been on for years (for depression) should take care of the symptoms I am experiencing. I walked out of there several times very discouraged about my doctor's stance on how I am feeling. I am very tired of "white-knuckling" this horrid phase of my life. THANK YOU for your insight! I will be checking for menopause drs on your website! Thank you, thank you, thank you for addressing this issue!
I have suffered from PCOS since I was 16, my male primary care doctor took me off of Metformin because I lost weight in my early 40's. He literally told me that PCOS was an overweight disease and that since I am now thin I don't need the meds anymore. Not one test was done. I went to my female OBGYN and she put me back on it. I was a mess without it. It controls my glucose levels which have not changed just because I lost weight. PCOS is not a weight problem disease. It is so much more including hormones and losing hair. etc. I am going to be 49 next month and going to look into HRT as well. I hope you are successful in finding someone to help you... all the best- Martha
Kendi, I hope you can find someone. That doctor doesn’t know what he’s talking about. Read the book “Estrogen Matters” if you get the chance. It’s written by an oncologist. About depression, estrogen is needed for the brain. No wonder so many of us women get depressed when we lose our hormones! Good luck!
Wow misogyny much? That doctor sounds horrific! Hopefully these old doctors are pushed out for modern doctors that actually help patients.
get a new doctor.
Please please please find a new doctor. I went on HRT and it has changed my life.
I’m 60 and I’ve been on HRT since age 54, and I hope I never have to give it up!
Midi Health just prescribed me my HRT online. Every female in my immediate family has passed from hormonal cancers, breast cancer and ovarian cancer. I’m gonna be the only one left
I am so encouraged by the ladies here who are older and only started HRT more recently. It counter-balances the "earlier the better" counsel Marie-Claire is advising. For those of us who haven't gone this route, it feels kind of scary to think that we might have missed the boat. I'll be 59 next month. I had a partial hysterectomy when I was 36. Began perimenopause symptoms (anxiety) around 40. Read What Your Doctor Isn't Telling You About Perimenopause back then and began using an OTC progesterone cream for years. It helped, but eventually I stopped and never got back to it.
About 3 or 4 years ago I mentioned HRT to my doctor. He told me to research it, but everything has side effects, and I'm almost out of the woods with this stuff. "Flash" forward to today and I'm still experiencing some hot flashing. Yep, that's a long time. I'm going to make an appointment with a naturopath and get some counsel. Thanks for all you do.
Later Add: I've been on an estradiol patch now for 2 months. Took about a month for full cessation of the occasional flashes - my primary motivation. However, from the FIRST NIGHT I have slept soundly almost every single night. This has been an unexpected Godsend. I am overwhelmed with thankfulness as this has been a struggle brought on by hormone disruption for y-e-a-r-s. 💗🙏💗
Hello! I just found this video today, 6/11/23. How are you doing with your HRT? I am 57 1/2, full hysterectomy at 44. Did HRT till 2016 or so. My low back hurts all the time, besides other menopause symptoms.
@singsnsmiles5130 Hey there! 👋
What was your reason for stopping? I'm still doing well with it. I also have lower back pain, but my reason for it is Spondylolisthesis. (Another thing to work on.) Just finished reading Mary-Claire's book. I think it's well done. Depending upon how much you've researched, you may learn a thing or two. I did!
I will respond in a bit, busy with a project! Thank you so much for responding! 🥰
Dr Mary Claire. You and Dr. Barbie need to go to congress and start a movement for us suffering women.
Unfortunately, if you are not already a patient, we cannot offer you individualized advice. Starting HRT after the age of 60 is very controversial due to the possibility of exacerbating pre-existing heart disease or age related brain disease. Please talk to your physician about your individual risks.
I had NO Symptoms for 8yrs!!! My Doc shared NOTHING!!! Thank You for being in our corner!😘 NEW Doc! I am now on Climara Pro and have regained my energy!🥰
I am 51. Started HRT 3 weeks ago after many years of perimenopause symptoms. Was told I was too young to have it but was tested positive for Menopause. I am quite upset with the doctors I've dealt with because I had to suffer many years of going through it. Glad I found you.
51 is not too young to be going through perimenopause. Some women start in their mid-30’s. I was 44 and suffered for nine years in perimenopause. I’m on hormones now at 58, and life is better again. Good luck to you Connie!
We're so sorry that was your experience! All the best to you!
This is fabulous. Thank you so much.
Adore you. A red flag went up at my last gyno visit. When he asked after the pap exam, do you have any concerns or questions.. I answered yes, painful sex. He advised me to use olive oil. After going through 4 doctor's offices I am now on HRT.
So grateful for you. Please don’t stop this crusade. I’m on your waitlist to be seen in your office. Unfortunately you’re not taking more patients, but hope you will again soon. Until then I’m looking forward to seeing your care providers in your office that follow your protocols. Please keep posting and educating us. We need to prepare for what will eventually come.
I'm 58 and I've been on HRT for the last 2.5 yrs and it has been a godsend. I couldn't sleep for three years with hot flashes every two hours 24/7. Lack of sleep was going to do me in. I'm incredibly grateful for my naturopath!! Thank you for sharing this awesome info!
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@Sara Valentine i haven't slept through the night for almost 3 months due to hot flashes 🔥, it's killing me and making me depressed. Been on medication that didn't work. Am afraid i can't function at work and school if the hot flashes continue, combined with sleeplessness.
Do you mind sharing what HRT protocol you are on? My Dr wants me to use Provera and Estratest but I’m not entirely sure it’s the right mix. Thank you
47. All the symptoms of menopause hit me at least 5 years ago but I didn’t think it was menopause. It’s jacked up that we aren’t educated about this as young woman! Im eating a WFPB diet, exercising 5-6x a week, meditation and yoga, walking, taking supplements and thyroid meds. Thyroid meds helped with some symptoms but many are still plaguing me. Im starting HRT today and I’m excited to see how it improves my quality of life.
Thank you for sharing your story, and we are happy to hear you are able to start HRT! XOXO Community Support Team
I’m 35 been on BHRT for about a year. I’m young and struggling with quality of life. I was blindsided by my diagnosis because there is such minimal discussion on the women’s health topic. Thank you for being an advocate for us and providing information.
Hello! May i ask what you are on? Im 36 and forced into menopause an scared to take hrt. Ive had alot of complications from my surgeries. Would greatly appreciate it 🙏🏽
I started HRT in 2015 at perimenopause and at 61 am still on it. It has benefited me.
So happy to find you! This is not meant to be mean at all-it’s just distracting when you play with your hair a lot. Again love your info! Thank you!
Unfortunately, if you are not already a patient, we cannot offer you individualized advice about menopause or HRT. Dr. Haver does not currently conduct well-woman exams. Initial appointments (in-person and virtual) must be conducted within the state of Texas. We invite you to book an in-person appointment here at our Friendswood, Texas based clinic or call (409) 939-1123 to inquire about a telemedicine appointment in the state of Texas.
My doctor wanted to put me on a statin and I refused. I’ve been on HRT for about 16 years and it helped tremendously. I did the research to talk my doctor about the treatment. He knew nothing about it. I have a new women’s doctor and she wants me to stop HRT by the time I am 65. I am currently 60.
I am now 74 yrs old. Have continued HRT but my Dr has reduced the dose a bit each year for several years and now I have bone density problems. I’m will be engaging another doctor who has more knowledge about HRT as I believe my dose is now too low.
I love your passion! I've been on Galveston Diet for 6 weeks and lost 10 lbs. But better, skin is glowing, knee pain is gone and feeling great!
You got this! So proud!
I want to start Galveston Diet but not sure which level to sign up for. Which level did you start ?
Absolutely love your passion! You were obviously meant to go down this path in life and I'm so thankful you have!
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I am 63 and started going through menopause when I was 60. I started having hot flashes and was waking up every 1-2 hours at night and was not functioning well. I tried “toughing it out” and not doing HRT because I thought menopause was a natural process that I should just wait out, and also feared possible increased cancer risks I had heard of from taking hormones, and since my mom had very mild menopause symptoms that only lasted about 1 year I figured I could deal with the hot flashes for that short of a period of time. So I waited 1 year. Well that was a horrible 1 year. During that 1 year, my doctor, a woman of similar age, kept urging me to go on HRT, asking me; “why do you want to suffer?” She told me that she was on HRT and what a difference it has made in her quality of life. She explained to me all the new research and benefits of taking HRT and how safe they are. I agreed to go on HRT and it was life changing! I highly urge anyone out there that is suffering from hot flashes, lack of sleep, etc., to insist that your doctor put you on HRT.
Thanks for sharing your story!
Hi. My menopause was at age 55 and I felt it was quite late compared to the average. I am 60 now, suffering from many mp related symptoms. Is it too late, do you think, to seek HRT? Digestion is completely out of wack, a symptom very few women seem to be facing. Wonder if I'm alone in this. My quality of life is nonexistent!
@@Anione111same situation 61 here!drs here in Greece dont give any!!
@maryclairehavermd8473 Question: You don't take insurance for the visit - will the patch, cream, birth control, etc ... be covered by our health insurance?? #thankyou🌈🦋
My insurance covers my HRT treatment except for a copay.
I just started Hrt after hearing this amazing research. I don’t know why drs think we need to just ride through and suffer!!
You are such a passionate badass for educating the peeps heading for menopause, and I am here for it! I’m seeing my gynecologist in 2 weeks, and I can’t wait to have a serious convo about HRT. Thank you, thank you!!
I’m just now 53 and my period has been playing with me. It’s gone but I’ve just discovered I have simple cysts in one breast and both ovaries, so I’m being told I’m still producing estrogen. Having blood tests to check hormone levels next week, but I’ve heard that’s not always helpful.
Now I know I’m at least in perimenopause and can maybe start HRT early, which I wouldn’t have know but for you. So grateful!!
Thank you for all you do! I had the conversation with my Dr and went in informed - feeling good
I had my levels tested & asked my gyno about it & she absolutely said no. This was when I was 47, not in menopause yet. Now before I turned 48 (July 2022) this year & started HRT with a hormone wellness dr here in Austin after they got my levels. Now I am in peri menopause & had a testosterone pellet injected & take progesterone on a cycle & all my symptoms have dramatically improved. Energy, focus, no headaches, sex drive. all of it.
Tanya! I’m in austin also. Can I ask who you go to?
I’m a general visceral surgeon, live and work in Austria. Nutrition and in the past years HRT are both topics that interest me a lot. Unfortunately, the panic to get sick from HRT is still widespread in Europe. Thank you for your videos! I’m still on the pill, I like the composition, 30 Ethinylestradiol, Drosprenon. For me this still works in long term use, no break.
I’m 50 and started BHRT a few months ago. Some things have definitely improved: libido is back and got flashes are gone. I am still frequently tired but it’s not as bad as before. I go back next month to have my levels checked and hopefully that will pinpoint what is causing the fatigue. Thank you for all you do. I’m new to you but enjoying your videos!
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Did your doctor check B and D levels?
@@stacyandrews7087 yes she did.
Thank you for your passion on this subject.
when the Women's Health Initiative came out that's actually when I went on hrt. I went to see my endocrinologist for a thyroid issue and he said to me Chris that study has absolutely nothing to do with many women's situations. I read the study twice. hormones have been my professional life for over 40 years. and I'm telling you you need to go on HRT for the health of your body. best advice I ever received!
Sounds like you had a great provider. If you'd like to add him to our list to recommend you can do so here galvestondiet.com/galveston-diet-recommended-physicians/
Wow you definitely have a great one there! My endo never once mentioned it could be my hormones he said “ let’s just take out your thyroid ( due to my graves “and then you will feel great again” trying HRT first
Many, many thanks. I'm 62 never did home therapy. Had a female doctor most of my life. She never talked with me about menopause. Weight gain is now my problem.
Please check out our program www.galvestondiet.com. We can help with that.
I'll be 45 in 2 weeks. Perimenopause has hit and my daughter is 11, so hormones of all kinds are happening in my house. I love your videos and truly appreciate all of your knowledge 💗
Hi Doc☺️ so relieved to have discovered you. I’m a new subscriber.
I am 56 with have an auto immune disease, and any helpful information from a doctor is so educational for me. Thank you. I live in San Diego ca.
Amen. Preach sister! Totally agree I want an old lady body. Fit, healthy, live longer for those grand babies! I am 63 on BI-HRT
YES!
Currently 43. Been on bioidentical hormones for probably 3 years. Can't imagine my life oife without it...and I've had the symptoms of hard core depression and anxiety before it. I don't want to foolishly cloister myself away from my family, I don't have emotional outbursts, suicidal thoughts have gone way down, night sweats are almost gone, my weigt has stabilized, and I can function at work.🎉
So glad i found your videos! Living in Norway & when it comes to menopause they’re way behind the US. I started oral hrt at 54, ended it at 59 because of the risks. I’m 62 now & it’s been such a struggle from the day i stopped hrt. It hasn’t been 3yrs yet since i stopped so i just started a combi patch, which my gyno did not want to give me. She actually said we give antidepressants for the symptoms. I had to argue to get my way and insist for menopause treatment. I am not depressed but have so many other symptoms. I was on statins for almost a year and now off of them for 1 yr. My decision, they were destroying my body. I was hoping for trans dermal cream but she said it’s not given to women who still have a uterus. Ridiculous i said, since i know women who use it & have a uterus, but they are living in the US.
I asked the pharmacist & it is a very difficult process to creat and super costly. I am grateful that at least i started the patch, i am already sleeping better, more benefits will come with time.
Truely thankful for your education.
Thank you for watching!
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Manifested this video!! Omg I love you!! Thank you soo much..
I’m 59 been on HRT 2 years. I had to literally get the whole process going by asking my ob gyn for estrogen. I already had the progesterone per IUD. I originally got the IUD to cease my periods at 52- on my second one. No issues.
I’m taking estrogel my dr agreed to prescribe. I’ve had very detailed discussions with my dr about hormone replacement . She tells me she has learned all about hormones outside of med school and her practice. This same season shared with me that she is going to do exactly like I am doing when it’s time . Ladies !!!! Moral of story is I would have NEVER been given estrogen had I not asked and done my own research .
Btw I have never had a hot flash. Only symptom I ever had but was so profound and stressful was interrupted sleep. Please be your own advocate !!!!your dr isn’t doing what’s best for necessarily !!!! Be your own advocate
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Exact same story with me. Almost to the letter. Being an advocate for yourself (and kids) is a must. My daughter’s pediatrician missed her brain tumor. If it wasn’t for my research and pushing, I shudder to think of what could have happened.
@Erin Breland At 58 was the same! Been one year and we'll see what the numbers say!
I get it; I had a hysterectomy and my ovaries removed in December and my ob/gyn did not mention HRT until I told her how horrible I was feeling. Then when I had a trial and error period with HRT she referred me to a menopause special GYN. Most OB//GYN have little knowledge about HRT.
Erin, I'm 59 as well, suffering from a host of mp related symptoms. Have been unsuccessfully seeking HRT. I wanted your advice on something. Since I am also facing vaginal wall thinning and loss of elasticity down there, do you feel I may not be a candidate for the IUD route for progesterone? Doctors are very unsympathetic, so I have to safeguard my interests myself. Hence the question.
Thanks for your video! Very informative. I’m 65 and went thru menopause about 10 years ago. Having problems with dryness, insomnia, weight gain/ belly fat , low energy, depression . Just recently went on Estrace cream and am excited to see if it helps with my symptoms. Wish I did it before now. I requested it from my ( female) Dr after doing some research on HRT and she had no problem writing me a prescription. Also luckily it only cost me $10. With my insurance.
I am so glad I heard your video today!!! I’ve been on bio identical hrt since age 51.
I’ve been trying to tell my friends the benefits of hrt but they don’t listen to me. I feel great and need no medicine! I’m so glad I started them back then. I will send my friends this video! Thank you!
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I am 57, Menopause at 50, I have all the symptoms, just went to MD, cause I just can’t take it anymore, was Rx HRT combi-patch, looking forward to welcome all the changes and get my life back!
thank you so much. Love how fired up you get about the medical professionals. our health as fellow women, and just the way you carry yourself. You are so wise (not just smart) and talk to us like a very invested friend. So a quick question, I gained weight and kept telling my doctor something felt wrong. I fast 15 hours a day, eat well, and exercise very hard and regularly. HE chalked it up to all of us gaining weight over the holidays. Blah! anyways, found a great female doctor who gets hormones and how it affects us. I've been on estrogen and progesterone for a month. How long does it take to start losing weight? Please know I'm eating very well and still fasting though it seems to not help. I refuse to throw in the towel. I am patient.
I remember KC and the Sunshine Band! Haven't heard that name for ages. lol
Your amazing! Thank you fir your time, dedication and energy to this topic.
I’m. 58. Was told to get on statins because brothers have had heart problems I was only borderline with cholesterol. I said no thanks. I Went on HRT instead 7 months ago. I was 57. I became menopausal at 55-56. I can’t tell you how blessed I feel finding out this info early. Bless all of you on RUclips talking about HRT. You saved many lives and millions of dollars. Thanks 🙏
I’m 58 too, and my blood pressure elevated during perimenopause and post menopause until I went on bioidenticals. Now I’m back to having normal blood pressure again!! My sleep is completely back to normal too!!
@@crh251 excellent. Same here on both issues.
We're so happy you found a solution and had the information you needed to make a decision!
I absolutely love what you have to say Dr. Haver! I am having a conversation with my doctor ASAP.
I went through menopause at 27 from a stressed situation .. I’m now 59 I took synthetic hrt at 27 to protect my bones , I had a hysterectomy at age 53 .. I’ve now been on compound hormonal troches progesterone and estrogen for 20 years from my Dr Natropath I feel this has helped me.. kept me young.. I have a good diet too and I will take it for the rest of my life .. love your work
So happy that you found a good provider and something that works for you!
This is my third youtube video I watch from you, Dr. Mary Claire Haver, and I love you already!
You seems to be very sincere and direct. You say what you think and I like that.
Thanks for watching!
Love love love your content Dr. Mary! You are a heroine to women of a certain age who seem to become "invisible" after 45. You are so correct that we need parity in women's health and need to advocate to change policies.
I’m 59 and I was just prescribed Vagifem for vaginal dryness. What is your opinion on this?
We LOVE her too!!
At 56 and desperately need help for menopause, I hope the female GYN is helpful and doesn't refuse treatment. I can't go on like this anymore. I wish there more doctors like you
I’m 49 and have been on HRT for a year. My doctor tried to scare me away from it and insisted she could not prescribe until I had been to a specialist menopause clinic. I did my own research and changed doctors. I’m now one year on HRT and feel like I can cope with my life again. And I’m still waiting for that bloody appointment with the specialist menopause clinic because the waitlist is so long! Obviously women are demanding g solutions and the system is not being responsive!
We are proud of you for taking your health into your own hands and finding the best care.
keep going! we need you!
I am 64 years old and only started using HRT over 1 month ago. I asked my GP for this as I have recently been diagnosed with Vulval Lichen Sclerosis and I have post menopausal hair thinning. I also suffer from anxiety and depression. My GP only had a brief telephone conversation with me before prescribing HRT
I hope this works for you. Thanks for tuning in!
Finally just found a Dr ( breast specialist / surgeon in breast cancer etc ) who would consider/ recom HRT for me at age 60! After asking and asking being told no because my mother had breast cancer x2 eons ago and now 81 and no cancer ( radiotherapy, lumpectomy then chemo/ RHS mastectomy and tamoxifen ) … i went through menopause at 41 no children . Im angry that i have put up with this shit for 20yrs !!!!! Only 1 week in so far. Ive already been on bp meds since 20s and statins ( family history cardiac illness - cardiomyopathy / heart attack etc both parents ) prescribed by family cardiologist . Im slim, exercise 6-9km per day, healthy eating. Im very very surprised about statins and bc as my cardiologist is professor … I’m in Australia. I often read PubMed articles. Thank you.
It's so important to advocate for your health!
I'm 59, went into menopause at 53, went on bio-identical HT (estrogen, testosterone, dhea, progesterone) at age 56. Every single one of my symptoms and conditions are gone! I had heart problems (cardiomyopathy) SVT, I had a stroke 3 yrs prior to menopause. I had what was "labeled" osteoarthritis, bone loss, told I needed back surgery, terrible body inflammation, and the typical menopause symptoms of hot flashes, night sweats, brain fog, not sleeping and much much more for a good 13 yrs leading up to menopause. Medications were pushed on me from anti-depressives to statins to blood thinners to anti-inflammatory drugs, and, all had made me worse and caused secondary problems.
All of my symptoms, conditions went away! It is never too late to go on BHRT and conditions DO go away with BHRT. Saying an older person won't expect the same health outcomes as someone who starts early with BHRT is misleading.
Regardless what your information states. With the right eating habits, essential and non essential supplements, Boron supplement, exercising routine and wellness program any one person can benefit beyond what is written and where they are today. More so, with the right doctor who specializes in BHRT and "natural" healing. In other words a non--medication pushing doctor!
I know many women who have reversed everything and regained their life pre-menopause and pre-BHRT. People deserve better!
FYI- Synthetic Hormones are NOT identical to what the body makes and comes with many serious risks and side effects. Bio-Identical Hormones ARE and they have been proven to be completely safe and without risks.
-Statin drugs lower ALL cholesterol, both HDL and LDL. Our bodies NEED cholesterol to make hormones and protect the brain. Good Cholesterol, like eggs, EVO Oil, avocado, etc...
-Any woman will be hard pressed to have their regular MD or Gyno prescribe BHRT. They "may" prescribe synthetic. Having said that when and IF the Dr won't prescribed find a functional medicine Dr, a naturopathic Dr or any independent Dr who treats hormone balancing.
Bottom line; no matter the age or conditions, it is never too late for BHRT. And, before any woman goes in for any non injury knee replacement surgery, or ANY kind of joint surgery try BHRT first! Education, education, education is key!
Which country are you in?
@@KetovoreAnita I'm in the United States
I can't afford bio identical so I'm not sure what to do. I live in the United States and health care is a nightmare to even afford. I can only get the patch covered under Medicare. I am on disability so I have a very limited income. I just don't know what to do at this point, Haven't started the HRT yet as I've been told with my chronic migraines I'm at risk for stroke.
Hi Dr. Haver!!! 😊 First of all, I love your enthusiasm! Thank you for this post. I am 45 and all of this menopause stuff is new to me. I am blessed because I live in the Houston area and plan to come see you!! 🥰🥰🥰 Thank you for all of the research you have done...I look forward to meeting you!!!
Hi Marie-Claire. I’m sure you know dr. Taylor, Barbara Taylor from Texas.....she has a menopause website/ channel as well...and she speaks about how you can take hormones but only some specific BHRT have a protective, preventive effect on your heart, bones and brain. Is it possible to get some precision on which BHRT to ask in order to get the protective effects...apparently some BHRT may help with symptoms of menopause but may not protect us from heart disease, Alzheimer and osteoporosis. 🙏 I saw my GP and I told her I can’t sleep well and she said you look fine and. Comeback and see me in a few months....drs don’t know or don’t want to prescribe.....
Thank you so much for your passion ….I wish there were more doctors like you
Any of you lovely ladies experienced menopause-related digestive issues? Something that doesn't come up at all, but in my case has ruined the quality of my life completely!
Jose Villa, DNP FNP in San Antonio, TX follows you and recommends you for HRT/menopause education. He recommends all eligible women to consider HRT. I think he’d be great to add to the list of providers
I went on the lowest dose of estrogen when I was in my 40s. It was awesome. At 52 I was diagnosed with stage 1 colon cancer at 52. Afterwards no MD would prescribe HRT. I’m now 71 with Stage 3 colon cancer and 3/4 through chemo and post surgery for tumor removal. I recently read that HRT has been shown to prolong life post colon cancer. I plan to discuss this with my Oncologist at my next visit. My Primary will not consider it. I have dryness everywhere and still suffer from hot flashes.
Dianne Atkinson, good evening how are you doing, how's the pandemic situation over there in your country?
Good luck. Wishing you the best outcome.
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Praying for you❤️
I’m on HRT for 2 years. After 20 yrs of misery and increasingly serious health issues I went back on HRT. I’m 70 yrs old. I was on HRT for 8 yrs (LMP aged 41). Briefly my osteoporosis has reversed to osteopenia, my BP is now normal. No medication needed. Cholesterol now normal. I’m off my statins. Weight loss of 30 lbs over a year. Yes I’ve tackled my diet and nutrition. My swollen feet are back to normal. The aches and pains have reduced hugely. The panic and high anxiety is gone. The brain fog is gone. I cannot get a doctor to discuss fully the ins and outs of HRT. Spain! 🙄. I got started in Ireland and just try to manage it myself. My doctor here gives me repeat scripts. Basically he doesn’t care as long as he gets paid.
Right on sister! I'm a healthy 68 lmp 50 - I'm determined to start HRT. I'm delighted to hear your story.
I went into menopause at 40. I’m 63 healthy and just started HRT
Yay! Good luck! I'm 68 and healthy - about to go out on a limb to pursue HRT.
We love you Dr Mary. God bless you. Howdy from your neighbor in Dallas🫶🏽🫶🏽
I WISH!! My breast specialist refuses to put me back on HRT saying it's what caused my breast cancer, so I just keep gaining weight and he just shrugs at me. I'm beyond frustrated with the medical community. I'm now prediabetic (insulin resistant) bc they threw me into menopause overnight by removing my HRT. Insurance will cover Metformin, but it won't cover me seeing a nutritionist. Imagine that. Treat everything with drugs.
Perimenopausal- discussing with dr on tuesday and wanted a clearer picture
52 years old, total hysterectomy at age 30. I’ve been on HRT since. I just got the bio identical pellets a month ago. I’m extremely healthy, but would have passed on the hysterectomy if I could do it all over again…
I’m noticing memory improvement. Random words had been escaping me, and I was starting to worry about it. My grandmother passed with Alzheimer’s at age 95…
I have been on HRT for 10 years. Dr. Teresa Ramsey in Paradise Valley, AZ is the bomb for understanding hormones.
Yes, I am doing estrogen, progesterone, and testosterone, I didn't need insulin or thyroid hormone, and ever since I feel great, honestly I don't know why this is not covered by our health insurance; it is 100% percent covered in England and here my OGYN told me that's not the kind of treatment they do at Kaiser, very disappointed because being menopausal it was altering my mental health and now I feel like when I was in my late 20's, my libido change entirely and I couldn't recommend this HRT treatment more. I think we need to get together and bring this to the congress so this would be accessible to everyone in this country. I pay a membership to get my hormones and it's not cheap, I am grateful that I can afford this but it makes me think what about those women who work very hard every day to have a decent life, what about them?
So glad you found something that helps you. Lots of work to be done to help make it more readily available to all!
What is your testosteron dosage? I tried it but still have issues with mental desire only :(
@@maryclairehavermd8473 Thank you all that I I I beg you to use your platform and medical expertise to influence Congress to make this available for all Woman.
I'm on disability and have been experiencing menopausal symptoms since 37 and now I am 55, It shouldn't be so difficult to get HRT approved by insurance. It should be available to all women no matter what insurance you have or even if you have no insurance...it should basically be covered 100%. The system is failing, as women we are treated like second class citizens in this country!
I am a kaiser member, too. I was shocked to see on the website that they focus on non-hormonal treatment for menopause and CBT for hot flashes. I did find a kaiser gynecologist who said she'd give me HRT, but only after I pushed back when she told me I'm "not there yet" because I'm still getting periods. She wanted to give me a low dose BC pill instead. She also scared me by saying "I can give you HRT but you'll start bleeding heavily and then we'll have to do a uterine biopsy and you don't want that." I don't blame her. Kaiser is waaaaaay behind with information. I have an appointment next week, but I'm a little concerned that this doctor won't understand dosage for perimenopause and me in particular, since it seems she only prescribes for postmenopausal women. We did discuss estradiol patch and prometrium pill. Dr. Haver, if by any chance you see this, I'd love your response to the heavy bleeding/biopsy comment. Thank you so much for your generous education!
Dr. Gene Jones in Texas and Dr. Stephanie Cunningham in Texas
Thank you so much - you are so needed to support women’s health!!! I finally found a doctor who recommended HRT and actually sat down with me (as you do with your patients). It took several years and 2 tries with new doctors. She explain all of the previous and new studies to me and helped me find the right option which was a compounded cream that I use 2 times daily plus vaginal estrogen. What a huge difference in my life - will never go off HRT!! Having a doctor finally care about women and their health as they get older and being honest is priceless!! Please keep doing what you are doing and stay passionate about being a voice for women - you are making a true difference!!!!
This is so nice of you! Thank you for watching :)
Thanks for sharing sis. Stats starts at around 8:31.
Thanks so much for all the info! I’m 33, I’ve been breast cancer free for 6 years now. I’m BRCA positive and had triple negative breast cancer. I would love your thoughts on HRT for someone like me.
Thanks so much!
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Me too !! We were told my mother breast can was caused by HRT & fast growing . I need more information on this .
I’m 56 post menopausal . Not HRT out of fear as my mother was diagnosed with BC . I would like to feel some normalcy again
I shared this info. Even though we are in Canada I absolutely love you for this Valuable info. Thank you so much
I’m 62 and on BioHRT and have been for 5 or 6 years. It will pried from my cold dead hands. It’s the best thing I’ve ever done. I also eat a very low carb/no sugar diet for 13 years and counting. I also use a low dose testosterone cream.
Where do you get the testostorone cream?
@@amylee9 prescription from my doctor filled by a compounding pharmacy.
Thank you So much❤
Age 55, been on HRT one year. Family history of breast cancer but chose to go on hormones - assuming any cancer will be detected in my yearly breast MRI, 3D mammogram and pap. Couldn’t find anyone to prescribe but finally found a doc who would.
May I ask which hormones you were prescribed....I’m in the same boat as you...thank you!
@@lucierancourt2079 Sure thing. I use a 0.1 Estradiol patch and 200 mg progesterone. I did have genetic testing done and know that I have an increased risk of cancer. I am going to ask for the vaginal estrogen ring when I go for my yearly appt (in addition to what I am already doing).
@@jodyfro1312 thank you so much!
I discussed HRT with my nurse practitioner and she strongly apposed it. Even though I do not have cancer in my family. 😢 I just turned 50 and have terrible arthritis. 😢
I just recently found you on youtube, no idea how or what I was searching for. The information you’re sharing is AMAZING! I was afraid to use HRT because of the fear of cancer…?! Thank you for sharing your knowledge! I just hope I’m not too late in my menopausal journey to experience the benefits. Calling my OBGYN today!
Because of this video, I have made an appointment with my OBGYN to have my labs done, to start HRT. Waiting on my labs to come back now. This video is life changing. Thank you!
Fantastic! Thanks for watching!
I’m 63, been on HRT since I was 48 for progesterone, 50 for bi-estrogen. I get them from a compounding pharmacy.
I'm so glad I found your channel. I'm always researching and trying to keep up on new info.
We readily replace other hormones when they’re low or missing! Can you imagine if something happened to your insulin and the Dr is like “it’s normal, you don’t need it”! Or testosterone or HGH or TSH?!
I’m 46, on HRT for last 5 years: for balanced hormones 👍🏻 peri menopause
Unfortunately, if you are not already a patient, we cannot offer you individualized advice but it's always a good idea to get a second opinion if you do not feel comfortable with your results.
I wish I would have had this counsel when I was going through menopause.
I was never offered HER I had to research it all myself and then ask my Doctor for it. I'm in Ireland and I followed Dr. Louise News on in the I'M she is brilliant and so informative and goes by The Menopause Doctor on RUclips.
Similar story here - I'm over 60.
My insurance billing is so difficult that I have a limited choice of doctors I can go to. The insurance website has a long list of doctors, but you have to call many doctors before finding one who is taking new patients with this insurance. I drive up to an hour and 45 minutes sometimes just to get there. Doctors in my area don’t take patients without insurance- they won’t make an appointment without it. My neurologist just dropped me as a patient because my insurance billing was too difficult. I get my insurance on the state exchange because I’m in the invisible time between retirement and Medicare. For us, the cost is the same as COBRA.