How Much Estrogen Do You Need to Prevent Diseases of Menopause - 85
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- Опубликовано: 22 янв 2018
- Have you ever thought of estrogen dosage as an ingredient in a recipe? Did you think you could just take any old dosage of estrogen replacement and prevent those dread disease associated with menopause? Can you take a half dose and get the full benefit? In this tutorial, I’ll take you into the kitchen and teach you all about it by following a recipe.
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I don’t understand why anyone would click the ‘thumbs down’ button. Seriously people, unfollow if you don’t like it. Barbie is giving us priceless free information. Thank you Barbie 🌸
You are so very kind. Thank you so much for appreciating my efforts to give you the education you deserve.
People have a right to their opinion. Some may believe (or with any video for that matter) that the information is incorrect. That’s why the thumbs down CHOICE is there. But here we are in 2024 and we’re not allowed to see how many thumbs down there are. Maybe someone just doesn’t like a certain video but still wants to stay subscribe to watch other vids. Your logic doesn’t make any sense.
I can’t even thank you enough for teaching me all that you have about menopause and estrogen! I have been watching and taking notes on everything and finally went to my gynecologist today. I’ve been terrified she would refuse to give me estrogen (I had a hysterectomy and still have my ovaries and cervix) or try to make me take progesterone along with it. But I went in to the visit informed and found she has the exact same opinions as you do and was well informed about the studies regarding HRT. She had absolutely no problems starting me on an estrogen patch and also gave me a vaginal cream to use in conjunction. She even brought up the fact that the vaginal cream won’t travel through my body, that it’s just for my vagina. Everything I learned from you! What an absolute relief to have a doctor who listened to me and was informed. And what a blessing to me to be able to go into the appointment with knowledge that I didn’t have before. Your videos are life changing and I thank you for that ❤️
I am so happy! This is why I make these videos. You have now seen first-hand how much more pleasant and efficient your doctor's appointments will be. This education that you're getting here makes it easier for both you and your doctor. Be sure to tell her about my channel and education services. She'll want more patients like you!
Congratulations, my dear.
You should have a million subscribers
I hope to. If only women would skip the denial and take control of their health.
I'm trying my best to provide the best education. Most women just don't think they need it. Shocking, isn't it.
I totally agree! I think its the denial keeping it from being at least a million!
Totally agree, it's not discussed. It not until it hits you and nearly breaks one you realise how bad it is! I'm coming back now from the edge, knowledge is power..............
@@MenopauseTaylor I am taking control thanks to YOU ! Bless you my dear! )0(
Can you imagine how different it would be if mothers sat their pre-pubescent daughters down and said, "Honey, you're going to go through a bunch of changes that start the reproductive portion of your life. And then, when you're about 50, you're going to go through a bunch of the same things all over again when you end your reproductive life."
That alone would inform women that there's life after reproduction. They'd at least have a clue.
The comparison dosing chart is awesome! ☺️🌸
Good! It's just so helpful to be able to determine if your dosage is what you want it to be for your goals.
Thank you, Menopause Barbie, for doing all of these videos and for writing your menopause book. I can't even imagine all of the work that went into creating all of this! I'm so grateful for all of this information. Fortunately, I found you within the window of opportunity and will be starting my bHRT this month.
I love the way you teach us❤your sweet and kind voice. Thank you for taking the time to give us so much valuable information.
Fantastic creative, informative video dear lovely Barbie!!!
Well, thank you, my dear. As long as it helps you, I'm happy.
Love this video! I learn so much! U got my like👍🏽
Well, thank you, my dear. I love knowing that this education is helping you. And, if you start with the very first video and watch them all in order, you will definitely understand everything.
So informative! Thank you. We are currently stationed overseas so it definitely helps to know what to ask for.
These principles will help you wherever you are. Many of may viewers are overseas in various parts of the world. That's what's so great about using RUclips as a platform. I can educate women everywhere.
Thank you very much dr. Barbie. I have premature menopause, and l was scared about take estrogen, because my gynecologist don't explain so well like you! I'm very Glad to have discovered your chanel! Love you! :)
If you watch my videos in order, starting with video 1, I PROMISE you'll understand everything. I'm doing everything I can to make things easy for you.
Love your style of teaching and this one really connected with me because I love to cook and bake !!
Yes I have to admit, I’m one of “those” ladies that likes to half the dose ! I just don’t want to take medicines or anything! Realizing I’ll have to change my way of thinking !! Thanks again Barbie!❤️
You are so welcome, my dear. Don't worry, I'll never teach you anything about actual cooking. I'm a disaster it he kitchen.
I have learned so much. Thank you 💓💓💓
You are so welcome, my dear Missy. This is the education you deserve. If you start with video 1 and watch them all in order, there is no way you won't understand everything. (The same is NOT true if you watch them randomly.)
And if you ever need me to tailor everything specifically to YOU, just schedule a consultation with me at MenopauseTaylor.ME.
Amazing as usual! ♥️
Well, thank you, my dear.
Thank you for your videos.
It's my pleasure to bring them to you. I love knowing they're helping you.
To begin with , how to thank you enough for teaching us so much ! I am on HRT for only 2 weeks , I’m 48 years old ! one week with out sleeping , having bad anxiety , crying for everything , etc… was enough to see my gynecologist and decided to go on HRT !🙌🙌 the first day I took the estradiol , I could tell the deference, everything change for good , except one thing !:( the insomnia . 😔 I went from waking up many times during the night to now be able to sleep a couple of hours straight taking 2.5 mg of medroxyprogesterone ! I got a little desperate and call my doctor to see if we could adjust the dose so I can Maybe get more quality sleep !😢 Her response was to give it some time to get it into my system because it was to soon to adjust the dose anyway ! I’m hoping to see her in a couple of weeks and hopefully adjusting the dose would fix the sleeping problems ! Do you Think adjusting the dose would actually help ? 🙌🙌 you are amazing and i would love to have a consultation with you ?🙌🙌 I try sending an email but that did not work , again thank very very much!!❤️
You are one smart cookie -- no pun intended. You do women everywhere such a service. I've sent a link to your page to all of my female friends, young and old. Thank you!
Well, thank yo use much, my dear. I love this!
Thank you dear friend!
It's my pleasure, as always.
Thank you for the information.
It's my pleasure.
I love this site!!
Thank you so much, my dear. I love knowing that you're here getting the menopause education you deserve.
Thank you so much XX
This cooking demo was a fantastic analogy. I am "guilty" of modifying prescriptions based on my fears and a lot of faulty rationalizations. Peri-menopause began this spring and I feel so fortunate to stumble across this channel. Thank you for all your tremendous work, research, and pedagogical creativity :)
Welcome to "Menopause University," my dear.
If you start with video #1 and watch them all in order, you will definitely understand everything.
Watching them randomly will completely sabotage your entire menopause education.
And if you ever want me to tailor everything specifically to YOU, just schedule a consultation with me at MenopauseTaylor.ME.
I will go back and start with Video # 1. Thanks so much!
@@deuxjournalistes2993 Get ready for one "Aha" moment after another. You will be soooo glad you watched these videos in order.
I am just loving your videos and podcasts! I love your straight talk, education, and sense of humor. Also your physique is shredded! 💪
You are so very kind. Thank you, my dear.
It’s difficult to teach people and Dr. Taylor you are an absolute genius in your knowledge and in your teaching skills . You have absolutely saved my life and preserved my quality of life… this is such a POWERFUL and NECESSARY lesson ….. you gave us a perfect analogy ❤❤❤❤❤❤ THANK YOU for teaching us !!!
Christi,
You are so very kind to write this. Thank you very much. I love every minute of giving you this education.
Thank you!
Great analogy!! 😊
Thank you for appreciating my efforts to ensure you understand everything.
I LOVE the way you help us understand all things MENO! xoxoxo
I LOVE knowing that these tutorials are helping you. Every woman deserves this education on menopause. It's inexcusable that it hans't been available before now. I'll do everything in my power to ensure that it's available to all women, young and post-young.
The world needs people like you and that's why we're all good at different things. You encouraging my curiosity and I really want to try almond butter in a vegan recipe as well as make sure I get enough estrogen. Thanks Barbie
You are really wonderful, dear Christine.
I think you're really wonderful. I really want to figure out how to bake with almond butter so that it works maybe vegan ingredients can allow that to happen
Thank you. Thank you.
I can tell you like these videos and that they're helping you understand about menopause. That makes me very happy.
You are amazing!
Love you Barbie! ❤
I love having you as my student here at Menopause Taylor University.
I love your videos. You crack up with Barbie doll in the other video about the creams. Your serious but funny at the same time. I’m learning ALOT! Thank you for the videos.
I am so happy to hear this. I love knowing that this education is going to make the rest of your life the best of your life.
Adorable lesson, I loved it. Merci 🌻
You are so very welcome!
Thank you! You are awesome.
Thank YOU for appreciating my efforts to give you the menopause education you deserve.
Thank you Barbie, I appreciate your videos so much. You are adorable.
I am so honored to be able to do this for you, Lori. It's fun and I can tell it's helping you.
Surely you don't think I'm adorable in the kitchen! I feel like a fish out of water! (But thank you all the same.)
Thank you, Dr. Taylor. This is an extremely useful video, and your chart is a an excellent talking point for women to discuss with their doctors, should they want to consider HRT. I think you need a video just about women's fears, describing exactly WHAT is a truly justifiable fear (so far, you only address unjustified fears). Maybe I just haven't progressed to that video since I am mostly following your recommended presentation sequence. That would truly help people like me where every immediate female family member (mom + two sisters; older + younger), except me, has had some form of breast cancer that was ER cell positive to varying degrees. Do you eventually address that?
Diane,
Addressing specific fears is best in a consultation. That's because, while fear may be irrational or unjustified, if it's your reality, then it weighs a lot ... period. I meet you where you are. I'm a realist. All the facts in the world will not outweigh serious fear.
But I do address fear periodically in the context of various topics. It's the strongest emotion on earth.
Dr Taylor, first thank you for giving us such important information! Can I ask where these minimal dosages came from? I'm wondering if it was the dosages used during WHI research, and findings from it.
Love it ❤
You are amazing!
Well, so are you, my dear Maria. I just love giving you this education.
Ugh...I thought starting this xulane patch with the 35mcg of ethinyl estradiol would be enough to help and my doctor gave it to me since I'm 46 and still having periods (although they are not always regular, especially lately). I figured my estrogen is very low since I've had weight gain, hair loss, dry itchy skin, hot flashes and insomnia that goes on for days, terrible joint pain and other unpleasant symptoms). This all started within the last 2 years. I just started this patch because it was something my doctor was willing to prescribe and I was praying this would help replace my estrogen enough to help her me through until I have better insurance and can afford a full workup and consult with a specialist (recently divorced and starting over at this age is a double hit). I just saw that this is not going to do much for me, based on the chart you are so kind to provide! I am so sad and disappointed and frustrated right now. I was praying on getting some relief. It looks like this won't help at all.
This is precisely the kind of thing for which I do one-on-one consultations. You definitely need one. No two women are alike, and addressing your situation requires tailoring all the facts specifically to YOU.
I'm in the business of educating you about everything you need to know and do in order to get exactly what you want for managing your menopause your way. So, here's how a consultation works:
1) You would schedule a one-on-one consultation at my website, MenopauseTaylor.ME, choosing a time that is convenient for you. I do consultations on Skype, FaceTime. Facebook Messenger, What’s App, and the phone.
2) I would send you an email to confirm that you are scheduled for the stated time, and invite you to send me as much information about yourself as you please. You can make it brimming with details and tell me about your reproductive life, any gynecologic problems you've had, your symptoms of peri-menopause, and your symptoms of post-menopause. You can include all your fears, concerns, and goals for your menopause management. You may also send me any labs, mammogram results, bone density results, etc. that you would like me to include in designing your protocol. For instance, if you want to adhere to a certain category of management options (herbs or diet & lifestyle, or whatever), you should tell me that. I will give you a deadline for sending all materials, and will not accept anything after that date.
3) I'll get busy creating a document that gives you all the education you need to understand absolutely everything, points out the pros and cons of each option, and tailors it all to YOU, using the information you have provided. The document will be loooooong. Most are over 30 pages.
4) I will send you the document by email 48 hours before your consultation. You will benefit greatly by reading it in advance. Light bulbs will go off like crazy, and if you're like most women, you'll feel that you've already gotten your money's worth.
5) During your consultation, we will review the document and address any issues you want in order to fine tune everything and determine your best options. I'll tell you exactly how to find the right kind of professional, how to have the conversation in order to get what you want, and the nuances of things like guidelines and insurance. I leave nothing unaddressed.
6) You will go to a professional of your choosing in order to get the actual hormones or whatever you choose to use.
7) After the first consultation, I'll hold your hand (forever if you want me to). In other words, you'll be able to schedule mini-consultations (15-minute or 30-minute, in addition to full consultations) whenever you need to. I'll keep records of your situation. Most women schedule mini-consultation whenever they go to the doctor and don't understand what he or she said, or why. I translate. I make sense of everything. Most schedule mini-consultation whenever they have a new test and they want me to explain the results. And all schedule mini-consultation whenever their situation changes and they need to re-weigh and re-balance their options.
The time you spend with me will make everything about working with any other professional so easy. And they will love the fact that you have an actual education rather than a bunch of misconceptions that you got from the Internet. If your initial hormone regimen is not right, you'll want to consult with me before going to your doctor. I can prepare you for what to expect and what to request.
So, that's my role. And nobody else on earth does this kind of thing but me. So, I hope you schedule a consultation and let me hold your hand (figuratively).
I hope to meet you soon!
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You are such an angel doctor ! Even interaction with your comments are so useful
Thanks for sharing blessings 💖🌷⚜️🙏🏻
You are so welcome, my dear.
You are the perfect role model for a vegan woman!!! Fantastic for your health, weight, skin, nails, hair, ENERGY, planet and animals of course!! THANK YOU SO MUCH!
Well, you are so very kind, my dear. Thank you so much.
Oh my goodness, you hit the nail on the head!! I am a half dose girl, no matter what it is I’m taking. :(
I know, I know. You're not alone. Many women are halfers.
New subscriber here! I’m so thankful I found you! Pardon my ignorance but what/when is classified as “post” menopause?? My gynecologist said menopause starts 1 year after last period. But what about post menopause? Thank you for all your educational videos. You’re a great teacher!
If you watch her videos from the beginning you will get the answer.
Thank you for the wonderfully informative videos. They will definitely aid me in an intelligent and polite discussion with my physicians who believe I should not be taking estrogen at 67 years of age. I have no risk factors to prevent my taking estrogen. My mother, who stopped taking estrogen, is 93 1/2 years of age. She has been suffering from severe osteoporosis losing 7” of height, suffers from spinal compression, dissolving disc and joints. She followed her doctor’s directive of not taking estrogen when she turned 66.
This is precisely the kind of thing for which I do one-on-one consultations. You definitely need one. I cannot tailor things specifically to you in a comment box. It requires much more information than you can give me here, and you deserve much more information than I can give you here. No two women are alike, and addressing your situation requires tailoring all the facts specifically to YOU. I do them all via online video conferencing. You can schedule at MenopauseTaylor.ME. I look forward to meeting you and helping you.
Thank God.. I found you Barbie 💖
I'm glad you found me, too! Welcome aboard. If you watch mu vides in order, starting with the every first one, I can assure you that you will understand absolutely everything. And you'll be shocked at what you thought you knew but were all wrong.
I respond to comments here on RUclips daily. So, I'll help you along.
Thank You for your videos! ❤️🌹Can you please tell me how much LIVIAL should I take to prevent main diseases?
You are amazing
You are so very kind. Thank you for appreciating my efforts.
I am 53 and on Climara 100 patch. It is a high dose to help with my crippling migraines which helped for a few months then back again. Now doc is considering adding 25 as well. I also have a Mierna IUD the combined patches, once the progesterone was applied made my migraines/headaches worse. I am worried about the high dose of estrogen. Thank you, your help has been invaluable xx
Michelle,
You have to look at this as a balancing act. You're trying to balance your menopause and your migraines. And don't forget that they both affect your quality of life.
You really aren't on a high dosage of estrogen. And I agree with your doctor that it's the progesterone that is most problematic for your headaches.
The good thing about Mirena is that the progesterone it delivers is local to your uterus. It prevents uterine cancer (which is the only reason you need to take progesterone at all), but it does not course throughout your body.
The estrogen is your friend. You could try adding the extra 25 mcg and see how you feel.
Your an angel thank you so much. I actually never had menopause symptoms that I was aware of just the migraines and daily headaches that started at 50. I still had regular periods too which has now stopped because of the mirena. I actually got my doc to do all this for me because of your help. She is really good and agrees she is a bit concerned about the increase of estrogen because sometimes my migraines have an aura as well not all the time though. I have increased with the extra 25 I feel ok definitely have this increase of energy and feel pumped lol not a bad thing.
"I don't want a mixer". Lol. Good for you Dr Barbie!
Yeah, I'm pretty pathetic in the kitchen. (I had to have my neighbor come over and show me how to turn on why computerized, highly technologic oven for one of the subsequent videos requiring use of the oven!)
This so made me laugh!
Hi Dr Taylor, I love the way you explain things, the examples you use, I'm on HRT, how much progesterone should I take with 1mg Estrogen ?
Hello can you tell me please how much progesteron you take, with 1mg estradiol
Why doesn’t your prescribing doctor tell you how much progesterone to take?
Great information Dr Taylor. Thank you again. I am in the hospital room from having my Sacrocolpopexy surgery.
Going home today. The gas in my tummy hurts. Lol.
Even surgery doesn't keep you away from this education! What a woman! I am just so proud of you, Yvette.
@@MenopauseTaylor I am so grateful to have found you and this education.
Thank you for the kind words. 😘
Lovelove you are great
Thank you so very much for that!
Thank you. I'm requesting a higher dose now that I know what dose I should probably be on. I have Graves and got a bone scan that showed Osteopenia. So hopefully the right dose will stop further damage and maybe even treat it.
The dosages listed are not "the dose you should be on." They are the LOWEST, MOST MINIMAL dosages that can possibly prevent heart attack, osteoporosis, and Alzheimer's. If you ever take a dosage LOWER than that, you are no longer preventing those diseases.
But the only opinion that matters for the dosage that is right FOR YOU is your own body's. And there are many other factors that go into determining the dosage that is right FOR YOU.
If you want to me to tailor everything TO YOU and determine YOUR best dosage, schedule a consultation with me at MenopauseTaylor.ME.
Love ur videos so informative and easy to understand you explained it so well x
That means I'm doing my job. Keep watching in order and you will understand everything.
Hi Dr Barbie - first let me say you are AWESOME! I had my ovaries removed just over a year ago (prophylactically due to BRCA1 gene change). I had NO idea about any of this. As far as my thinking went, I’d had all the children I was going to have, so out they come!
Anyway..I didn’t go on HRT, mainly as I was paranoid of clots (had heard stories, I have varicose veins, and have had a couple of ‘superficial’ clots years ago). I eat a whole food plant based diet (perfecting it over the last couple of years), and was hoping that, along with exercise and sunlight, would be enough to keep my heart, head and bones healthy.
While I was over the moon to see you recommend a plant based diet for menopause, watching this video, I’m thinking maybe it still won’t be enough, especially to protect myself against Alzheimer’s Disease. Would you have any advice regarding this, or any of your other resources you could recommend? Many thanks in advance - again you are awesome for what you do, thank you
Jen,
Please, please schedule a consultation with me. There is sooooo much more to this than you can possibly imagine. You are possibly trading off less fear of breast cancer for heart attack, osteoporosis, and Alzheimer's. You need to know the facts, and I'll give them to you.
I'm in the business of educating you about everything you need to know and do in order to get exactly what you want for managing your menopause your way. So, here's how a consultation works:
1) You would schedule a one-on-one consultation at my website, MenopauseTaylor.ME, choosing a time that is convenient for you. I do consultations on Skype, FaceTime. Facebook Messenger, What’s App, and the phone.
2) I would send you an email to confirm that you are scheduled for the stated time, and invite you to send me as much information about yourself as you please. You can make it brimming with details and tell me about your reproductive life, any gynecologic problems you've had, your symptoms of peri-menopause, and your symptoms of post-menopause. You can include all your fears, concerns, and goals for your menopause management. You may also send me any labs, mammogram results, bone density results, etc. that you would like me to include in designing your protocol. For instance, if you want to adhere to a certain category of management options (herbs or diet & lifestyle, or whatever), you should tell me that. I would need all these things at least 1 week before your consultation with me.
3) I'll get busy creating a document that gives you all the education you need to understand absolutely everything, points put the pros and cons of each option, and tailors it all to YOU using the information you have provided. The document will be loooooong. Most are over 30 pages.
4) I will send you the document by email 48 hours before your consultation. You will benefit greatly by reading it in advance. Light bulbs will go off like crazy, and if you're like most women, you'll feel that you've already gotten your money's worth.
5) During your consultation, we will review the document and address any issues you want to fine tune everything and determine your best options. I'll tell you exactly how to find the right kind of professional, how to have the conversation in order to get what you want, and the nuances of things like guidelines and insurance. I leave nothing unaddressed.
6) You will go to a professional of your choosing in order to get the actual hormones or whatever you choose to use.
7) After the first consultation, I'll hold your hand (forever if you want me to). In other words, you'll be able to schedule mini-consultations (15-minute or 30-minute, in addition to full consultations) whenever you need to. I'll keep records of your situation. Most women schedule mini-consultation whenever they go to the doctor and don't understand what he or she said, or why. I translate. I make sense of everything. Most schedule mini-consultation whenever they have a new test and they want me to explain the results. And all schedule mini-consultation whenever their situation changes and they need to re-weigh and balance their options.
The time you spend with me will make everything about working with any other professional so easy. And they will love the fact that you have an actual education rather than a bunch of misconceptions that you got form the Internet. If your initial hormone regimen is not right, you'll want to consult with me before going to your doctor. I can prepare you for what to expect and what to request.
So, that's my role. And nobody else on earth does this kind of thing but me. So, I hope you schedule a consultation and let me hold your hand (figuratively).
I hope to meet you soon!
Thanks so much for you reply! Yes, I thoroughly agree that a consultation with you would be the way to go. I went on your website yesterday and had a look. Money is tight for the next few weeks as we’re getting our house built and getting our loan finalised, but my 50th is at the end of this month and I’m thinking I will ‘treat myself’ to this! I will contact you closer to the end of the month to schedule one (I’m in Australia)
I actually had a double mastectomy and reconstruction last year also, due to the BRCA1 and DCIS, Sonora more the blood clots that I worry about (I know, I know, I’m probably acting in fear - I generally do).
All I was ever told by my gynaecologist was that ‘there are studies for and against HRT, so it’s really comes down to a personal choice’. I find that hard to believe now...
Thank you again for your reply, and I will most definitely be in touch :)
I'm here whenever you need me. (I lived in Noosa!)
I have watched EVERY episode and came back to this one to reference your charts!! LOVE YOU! When I found your educational videos, I was taking nothing and now I am on Climara 0.05% Estradiol patch with 200 mg Progesterone in a cyclical pattern. I am 55 and Peri-menopausal. My mild symptoms have gotten much better so my doctor says I should not increase my dosage of Estradiol. Here is my question: should peri-menopausal women be striving to take the 0.10% Estradiol even if their symptoms are in check?
Sharon,
This is a very individual matter. But, I really urge you to consider scheduling a consultation with me. There is so much more to this than I can possibly give you in a comment box, and it is not something you should leave to chance.
These videos are generic. A consultation is not.
If you're interested, just schedule at MenopauseTaylor.ME.
I love knowing that you are getting the education you deserve! And I love helping you.
Upsetting to me! I was told I had to take the lowest possible dose of Estrogen. I had 2 years worth of breast cancer scare. I had 2 lumpectomies and 5 stereo tactic core biopsies which gave me RSD. I was told by several doctors I had to take the lowest possible dose and monitor my results. Right now I am on .0025 and plan to move up to .0045 so you are saying they wont prevent those diseases? I certainly do not want Alzheimers or the others either!! This one is new to me! I am going to have to watch again. Thanks again for your hard work!
You're starting to put the pieces of the puzzle together. As you'll see when we get to it in a few weeks, I give a tutorial on "Menopause Mantras." One of those mantras is "Take the lowest dosage for the shortest period of time." However, it's gotten blown out of shape and impeded all common sense. It should be "Take the appropriate dosage for the appropriate period of time."
Your breast cancer history does change your options somewhat, though, too.
Dr Taylor, I am so grateful for your videos! You and your videos are what gave me the courage to start HRT. I felt horrible, I had all the symptoms . I am 51 and My doctor started me on 0.05 estradiol patch and I have since increased to 0.75. I am starting to
feel symptoms again, plus my body feels like it’s falling apart ! I work out a lot and have been injuring myself constantly. It’s terrible! I think I need to increase my patch to 1mg but I’m nervous. I also have Hashimoto’s and sometimes I can’t tell if it’s thyroid or lack of estrogen. My doctor made me a little nervous saying there is an increased risk for increasing my dose since I am 51.
I am so glad you are listening to your body to get your menopause management correct FOR YOU.
As for your question, this is precisely the kind of thing for which I do one-on-one consultations. You definitely need one. I cannot tailor things specifically to you in a comment box. It requires much more information than you can give me here, and you deserve much more information than I can give you here. No two women are alike, and addressing your situation requires tailoring all the facts specifically to YOU. I do them all via online video conferencing. You can schedule at MenopauseTaylor.ME. I look forward to meeting you and helping you.
when I started taking estrogen post menopause it started my menopause symptoms again. Makes sense when you think about it. Because we are supposed to be decreasing our estrogen post menopause.
Menopause is a journey. As you lose more and more estrogen, your symptoms will worsen, and your disease risks will worsen. This is why I offer online consultations. If you listen to all the goons pushing this or that ... as if women are a bunch of robots, you will surely fail. If you want me to tailor everything specifically to YOU in a consultation, just schedule one at MenopauseTaylor.ME.@@goldstar846
Thank you thank you, appreciate all your time you have put into these videos. Im starting to understand it better. I would love to print that chart and video to give to my male doctor.. Seems like they do not want to hear what you heard from the internet or from another doctor. Im going to try and insist now. Or you could come vaccation in the area and come with me to the doctor. Lolololol
Molly,
You should consider scheduling a consultation with me at MenopauseTaylor.ME. I will school you in precisely how to interact with your doctor to get what you want. There is much more to this than you can possibly imagine.
Find u a new doctor...remember we r paying them and have every right to debate what goes in our body!
Hi Menopause Barbie, thank you for your channel and your hard work. I know from your videos you say do it your way. I do understand the minimum dosage needed to prevent the diseases of Menopause. I'm mid 50's and had periods until about 3 months ago (sporadic) and was on HRT for 6 months (off a few months and back on again) and it was the standard Estradiol 1 mg (with progesterone) and i had all symptoms of E. deficiency, it alleviated most of my symptoms but vaginal irritation after sex remained even through the entire 6 months!. Two GYN exams proved normal. She put me on Estrace cream in addition for one month and honestly it didn't do much, sex is still somewhat painful (irritation afterward). I'm going in to see her again on Friday. I suppose i could ask again for Estrace cream and take it for longer period but should i really ask for a dosage increase in Estradiol? It would be okay to do this? Or just take Estrace cream for longer period? I want to go in informed!! IF in increase in Estradiol 1 mg tablet, how long would i notice until it would really help the atrophy? Again, thank you.
Your vagina "talks" to you loudly when it doesn't have enough estrogen. And it typically needs more than other parts of your body. Despite the fact that everybody TALKS about hot flashes, vaginal symptoms are, by far, the biggest and most obvious symptoms for most women. They just won't TALK about it!
It sounds to me like you need more estradiol. You should notice an improvement in your vaginal symptoms within 2 - 3 weeks if you increase it. And you may STILL need to use the estrogen cream indefinitely. The vaginal cream confines itself to your vagina and does not travel throughout your body. It takes care of your vaginal symptoms only, but it can only do so much. That's why you need enough estradiol traveling throughout your body to see any improvement at all.
Wow, wish I discovered you a long time ago. I went through menopause mid to late 40s. Am about to turn 58. Guess it’s too late for me to take estrogen😩
Carol,
No woman is without options. And no two women are alike. The key is to know all your options and tailor them to yourself. That's what I do in consultations, and you would benefit greatly from one.
Even if you can't take estrogen, you need to know how to compensate for its loss in other ways. I'll help you do that.
I'm in the business of educating you about everything you need to know and do in order to get exactly what you want for managing your menopause your way. So, here's how a consultation works:
1) You would schedule a one-on-one consultation at my website, MenopauseTaylor.ME, choosing a time that is convenient for you. I do consultations on Skype, FaceTime. Facebook Messenger, What’s App, and the phone.
2) I would send you an email to confirm that you are scheduled for the stated time, and invite you to send me as much information about yourself as you please. You can make it brimming with details and tell me about your reproductive life, any gynecologic problems you've had, your symptoms of peri-menopause, and your symptoms of post-menopause. You can include all your fears, concerns, and goals for your menopause management. You may also send me any labs, mammogram results, bone density results, etc. that you would like me to include in designing your protocol. For instance, if you want to adhere to a certain category of management options (herbs or diet & lifestyle, or whatever), you should tell me that. I will give you a deadline for sending all materials, and will not accept anything after that date.
3) I'll get busy creating a document that gives you all the education you need to understand absolutely everything, points out the pros and cons of each option, and tailors it all to YOU, using the information you have provided. The document will be loooooong. Most are over 30 pages.
4) I will send you the document by email 48 hours before your consultation. You will benefit greatly by reading it in advance. Light bulbs will go off like crazy, and if you're like most women, you'll feel that you've already gotten your money's worth.
5) During your consultation, we will review the document and address any issues you want in order to fine tune everything and determine your best options. I'll tell you exactly how to find the right kind of professional, how to have the conversation in order to get what you want, and the nuances of things like guidelines and insurance. I leave nothing unaddressed.
6) You will go to a professional of your choosing in order to get the actual hormones or whatever you choose to use.
7) After the first consultation, I'll hold your hand (forever if you want me to). In other words, you'll be able to schedule mini-consultations (15-minute or 30-minute, in addition to full consultations) whenever you need to. I'll keep records of your situation. Most women schedule mini-consultation whenever they go to the doctor and don't understand what he or she said, or why. I translate. I make sense of everything. Most schedule mini-consultation whenever they have a new test and they want me to explain the results. And all schedule mini-consultation whenever their situation changes and they need to re-weigh and re-balance their options.
The time you spend with me will make everything about working with any other professional so easy. And they will love the fact that you have an actual education rather than a bunch of misconceptions that you got from the Internet. If your initial hormone regimen is not right, you'll want to consult with me before going to your doctor. I can prepare you for what to expect and what to request.
So, that's my role. And nobody else on earth does this kind of thing but me. So, I hope you schedule a consultation and let me hold your hand (figuratively).
I hope to meet you soon!
Such lovely healthy skin you have. 😊Do you wear a moisturizer to get that lovely glow? If you don’t mind me asking, do you like a certain kind of skin cream?
❤️Love your channel. So helpful for the very complex experience of menopause.
I have seen Dr Taylor answer this question as - she does not have a skincare regimen. She simply slathers Vaseline on her skin. If this has changed, I haven’t seen an update.
Well it took 2 years for me to finally get a doc to put me on estrogen/ today I find our it is WAY under the right amount to help-great
Katie,
Schedule a consultation with me at MenopauseTaylor,ME. I will help you with this so that you get what you want.
Dr Taylor, you are such a god send! I have told all my best friends about you. I “insist” my doctor watch your video. One of my doctors (I consulted with two) printed the WHO study and studied but concluded no need for HRT for me. I went with my second doctor who gave me the patch option I wanted. BUT, is climara patch of 0.045/0.015 (estrogen/projestron) minimum dosage for heart/bone/brain disease prevention?
She “refused” to increase dosage for my patch, saying no higher dosage for patch. She switched me to prempro pill (one per day, dosage: 0.0625/5 mg). I preferred patch as it does not go through digestive track, but decided to give the pill a try. Does this pill meet the minimum dosage?
I am very healthy plant based athletic 51 year old researcher. Thank you a million!
Linda,
The patch dosage is the minimal adequate dosage. And should you want my personal help with any troubleshooting, just schedule a consultation with me at MenopauseTaylor.ME.
I Loe knowing that you're getting this education that you deserve.
Menopause Taylor ：I am so thrilled to get your response so promptly!!!!! So happy
I am so glad to find you-big huge hugs.
@@lindaw140 I'm hugging you right back, my dear.
Dear Dr Taylor, I wish you were in Brazil! since you're not, could you be so kind as to comment herein on Tibolone? I just started taking 2.5mg daily, and am wondering if it will protect me from all the diseases you mentioned through your videos (I watched them all!). Thank you SO much for spreading such vital information for all of us.
Do you remember my discussion of Tibolone in video 35?
It protects your bones from osteoporosis only. We don't know the effect on your heart, and it's never been studied with regard to your brain.
Do not assume that it will suffice for preventing heart attack or Alzheimer's.
You'll need to do everything you can to prevent a heart attack (diet, exercise, lifestyle) and you'll need to do everything you can to challenge your brain (learn a new language, learn to play an instrument, go back to school). You have to study NEW, difficult things.
Hi Dr. Taylor!
Another outstanding tutorial! So much good information to digest! Quick question regarding the dosage of estradiol in the Combipatch (I follow a Sunday/Thursday sequence). The box indicates .05mg per day of estradiol (with .14mg/day of norethindrone). You indicate 1.0mg per day to help combat the three main diseases. Am I getting enough? The next higher level of Combipatch only affects the norethindrone dosage (as the estradiol stays the same at .05). I look forward to your thoughts when you have the time. Thank you again for taking the time to not only answer my question, but to make these amazing tutorials...they truly are a lifesaver!
Maria,
You're in good shape! Your Combipatch is specifically designed for menopause, and the dosage is perfect.
Thank you for enjoying these videos as much as I enjoy making them.
Dear Dr. Taylor,
Thank you for taking the time to respond and helping me feel confident that I am on the right track. Can I just say how much I respect and adore you?! Thank you for providing this invaluable service!!! Hugs, Maria ()"o)
Hugs back to you, Maria. I love helping you.
Such a beautiful kitchen and you don't cook....messes are normal for baking
I get it, you need the right balance...not too much, or too little
That's right. Can't cook worth a darn. I was always much better in the operating room than in the kitchen! (But I can sew!)
I recently started listening to your video's. I am so glad your talking about this. So many including doctors tell you you don't need any HRT after menopause. I was post meno with all my parts at the age of 38. Found it very difficult to get a doctor to listen. At 59 I had a hysterectomy. Am turning 63 this week. I have so many questions. My one regarding this video is, what about pellet dosing. I have tried, compounded creams, patches, shots, pills and they did not restore me to a fully functioning person. The pellets have been the best to restore my skin, brain function, and so much more. I have been on them for 6+ years now. It is hard to find doctors to dose with enough estradiol, but I am persistent. Can you give me some idea what you feel would be ideal. I do labs and keep my FSH under 6, and my estradiol can vary, due to my SHBG from my thyroid medication. Thank you, and keep up the great, much needed information. So many woman are not living life to the fullest due to lack of hormones, in the later years.
Nancy,
I can help you sooooo much, but it would require a one-on-one consultation. Please, please consider scheduling one. You have a very fixable situation, but you definitely need my help in getting it corrected. You can't imagine all the pitfalls. I really want to help you.
I'm in the business of educating you about everything you need to know and do in order to get exactly what you want for managing your menopause your way. So, here's how a consultation works:
1) You would schedule a one-on-one consultation at my website, MenopauseTaylor.ME, choosing a time that is convenient for you. I do consultations on Skype, FaceTime. Facebook Messenger, What’s App, and the phone.
2) I would confirm that you are scheduled for the stated time, and invite you to send me as much information about yourself as you please. You can make it brimming with details and tell me about your reproductive life, any gynecologic problems you've had, your symptoms of peri-menopause, and your symptoms of post-menopause. You can include all your fears, concerns, and goals for your menopause management. You may also send me any labs, mammogram results, bone density results, etc. that you would like me to include in designing your protocol. For instance, if you want to adhere to a certain category of management options (herbs or diet & lifestyle, or whatever), you should tell me that. I would need all these things at least 1 week before your consultation with me.
3) I'll get busy creating a document that gives you all the education you need to understand absolutely everything, points put the pros and cons of each option, and tailors it all to YOU using the information you have provided. The document will be loooooong. Most are over 30 pages.
4) I will send you the document by email 48 hours before your consultation. You will benefit greatly by reading it in advance. Light bulbs will go off like crazy, and if you're like most women, you'll feel that you've already gotten your money's worth.
5) During your consultation, we will review the document and address any issues you want to fine tune everything and determine your best options. I'll tell you exactly how to find the right kind of professional, how to have the conversation in order to get what you want, and the nuances of things like guidelines and insurance. I leave nothing unaddressed.
6) You will go to a professional of your choosing in order to get the actual hormones or whatever you choose to use.
7) After the first consultation, I'll hold your hand (forever if you want me to). In other words, you'll be able to schedule mini-consultations (15-minute or 30-minute, in addition to full consultations) whenever you need to. I'll keep records of your situation. Most women schedule mini-consultation whenever they go to the doctor and don't understand what he or she said, or why. I translate. I make sense of everything. Most schedule mini-consultation whenever they have a new test and they want me to explain the results. And all schedule mini-consultation whenever their situation changes and they need to re-weigh and balance their options.
The time you spend with me will make everything about working with any other professional so easy. And they will love the fact that you have an actual education rather than a bunch of misconceptions that you got form the Internet. If your initial hormone regimen is not right, you'll want to consult with me before going to your doctor. I can prepare you for what to expect and what to request.
So, that's my role. And nobody else on earth does this kind of thing but me. So, I hope you schedule a consultation and let me hold your hand (figuratively).
I hope to meet you soon!
Menopause Taylor
Menopause Taylor you have provided awesome information. I will look into it!
Thank you for all your videos!! I felt so much more confident to advocate for myself. My Dr did just give me script for Estadiol but started me on 0.025mg daily. Then I went back to find this vid and see that you recommend 1.0mg daily for the long-term benefits to prevent diseases. How do I approach the conversation about upping the dosage? I understand the concept of the lesson in Video #100 but not sure how to go from 0.025mg up to 1.0
Were you able to get Ur dosage increased? I'm thinking find a peer review journal that reference the 1mg to take with you
Just play a little trick on your dr and say, I'M SSSO HOT FLUSHING ALL NIGHT AND DAY!!!! I CAN'T SLEEP 😓🥱
Love your videos, thanks for all the useful information! Do you think there is a connection between menopause and interstitial cystitis? My bladder issues started when I reached menopause. Will HRT help? Thanks for any insight you can shed on this issue.
I know of no direct connection between menopause and interstitial cystitis. But there is a definite association between both urinary tract infections and incontinence and menopause.
It would not surprise me in the least if your interstitial cystitis began or worsened at menopause.
I definitelt developed IC after menpause but since starting on Ovestin cream all bladder symptoms are gone..but takes a few months to improve
I am completely shocked at my lack of knowledge and frankly embarrassed that I did not do a better job earlier seeking menopause education. Dr. Barbie, I am so grateful to you! I am 57 and have been taking compounded bi-est cream but there is SO much I did not know before finding you. I went for lab work today and plan to schedule a consult with you as soon as the results are back. You chart does not mention a minimum dosage for compounded bi-est cream only pills. Is it different? I am very concerned that my dosage is not high enough to prevent disease.
I feel the same way as you...when you know better you do better...i asked the same question about compounded, but mine is a cream
I’m so happy I found ur vlog Dr Taylor I’m 61 years old I just got my check up last week and my Doctor just find out I have ovarian cancer 3 cm and I’m searching in u tube about menopause that has ovarian cancer coz I wanna know what is the procedure accidentally I found ur vlog very interesting thank you for all this info You shared . year 2012 I just got my breast cancer now ovarian Any advice u can talk about ur vlog why I got ovarian cancer that I’m already menopause my doctor did not even let me take any hormones Dr. I’m looking a female OBY GYN I leave in houston thank you Dr Taylor
This is precisely the kind of thing for which I do one-on-one consultations. You definitely need one. I cannot tailor things specifically to you in a comment box. It requires much more information than you can give me here, and you deserve much more information than I can give you here. No two women are alike, and addressing your situation requires tailoring all the facts specifically to YOU. I do them all via video conferencing. You can schedule at MenopauseTaylor.ME. I look forward to meeting you and helping you.
Thank you so much. My Dr started me on .50 Estradiol. Now I have a 3 month waiting period before she will change it because she wants to see if it helps. I understand she is looking to see what minimum dosage resolves symptoms. Like you said, @Menopause Taylor, some Dr's don't understand the minimum dosage to avoid the three really big main health problems, and/or don't understand, or know what the three big main health problems are! Now 3 precious months wasted :( Advice?
I had a hysterectomy at age 45 due to endometriosis. I was put on a Estrogen patch (vivelle dot)of 0.05mg/day 3 weeks after my surgery. I am turning 51 in a couple of days and was wondering if this dose is adequate for prevention of heart disease, Alzheimer’s and osteoporosis? How long should I stay on the patch? Thanks! love all your information, I’m so glad I found your channel!
Your dosage is fine, (Estradiol patches allow a lower dosage because of better absorption.)
Because your menopause was both "surgical" (sudden), and "premature" (age 45), you must think of estrogen replacement as more essential than you would otherwise. How long you stay on it is your decision, but many women in your situation would stay on it for as long as they could, or forever. Many pf them say, "You'll have to pry it from my cold, dead hands!"
Videos 88 & 89 address how long to stay on estrogen and when to stop it.
Menopause Taylor Thank you! Yes I feel great and don’t want to go off of it! My family doctor ( a man) mentioned to me that I should talk with my gynecologist( a great woman) about going off of it. He said” it’s not big deal, you will have some hot flashes and be ok🙄. I see my gynecologist next week for my yearly check and hopefully another prescription for my patches. She has never mentioned to me about stopping.
Go figure: Man says it's no big deal. Woman says it's the biggest deal in your life!
Who do you believe?
I found you through Dominique Sachse. I love hearing this information because it is not really talked about. You are so awesome. Thank you. I am 54 and postmenopausal (about 2 1/2 years) and my doctor put me on Duavee last October and said to only take it for the shortest time possible because of strokes running in my family. So after 6 months I called to see if i should stop. I got kind of a run around answer. What are your thoughts. I already have osteoporosis! That totally surprised me as I have been pretty active my whole life. I just want to feel normal again and this menopause thing has totally thrown me for a loop. Thanks again for sharing your wisdom. :)
What do u take for your osteoporosis?they wanna start me on meds for it....I’m at the beginning stage.
Thank you so much for your amazing videos, I am learning so much! I haven't missed any of them. My doctor prescribed climen to ease the symptoms of menopause, which contains 2 mg of estradiol. I still have hot flashes but the worse part is that my mind is not clear and some times I can't remember where I parked the car or even getting lost when I drive. I am 55, pre menopausal but my symptoms are very heavy. Do I need a bigger dosage of estrogen?
It' possible that you do need a higher dosage. You may even be better off with birth control containing both estrogen & progesterone.
The younger you are, the higher the dosage you'll need.
I am so grateful for your input and that you are taking the time to answer our questions. I suggested to my doctor that I might need to increase my estrogen dosage and he agreed reluctantly. In Romania where I currently live the doctors are really discouraging the use of hormones so having so input is soooooo appreciated. I am currently taking both estrogen and progesterone. Thanks again.
Romania! Part of the team that publishes these videos is in Romania.
I'm gad you're able to get what you want and do things YOUR way. That's the point of this whole education.
Can't believe it has taken so long to find you, I frequently search for information about ERT to make sure I'm doing what's best for me. I'm a retired nurse, and there is so much I didn't know...thank you for the education, and entertainment!
I'm 72 years old, surgical menopause in 1996. Started with estratest, then switched to estradiol patch 0.05. Since 1998 I've been on estradiol patch 0.0375. I don't smoke, at the most most 2 glasses of wine a month, workout 5 days a week (weights, spin, TRX, Zumba, yoga combination), no other medications, good health, optimal weight. My Dexa scan results: 10 year fracture risk "Major Osteoporatic fracture 11% hip fracture Hip Fracture".
Should I consider increasing to estradiol 0.05? Or because I'm 72, am I ok at 0.0375.
I've informed my daughters about you, I want them to smarter about menopause than I was!
Sandra,
I cannot do a consultation in a comment box. But I would love to help you.
This is precisely the kind of thing for which I do one-on-one consultations. You definitely need one. No two women are alike, and addressing your situation requires tailoring all the facts specifically to YOU.
I'm in the business of educating you about everything you need to know and do in order to get exactly what you want for managing your menopause your way. So, here's how a consultation works:
1) You would schedule a one-on-one consultation at my website, MenopauseTaylor.ME, choosing a time that is convenient for you. I do consultations on Skype, FaceTime. Facebook Messenger, What’s App, and the phone. (But very shortly, I’ll have my own video platform embedded in my website.)
2) I would send you an email to confirm that you are scheduled for the stated time, and invite you to send me as much information about yourself as you please. You can make it brimming with details and tell me about your reproductive life, any gynecologic problems you've had, your symptoms of peri-menopause, and your symptoms of post-menopause. You can include all your fears, concerns, and goals for your menopause management. You may also send me any labs, mammogram results, bone density results, etc. that you would like me to include in designing your protocol. If you want to adhere to a certain category of management options (herbs or diet & lifestyle, or whatever), you should tell me that. I will give you a 5-day deadline for sending all materials, and will not accept anything after that date.
3) I'll get busy creating a document that gives you all the education you need to understand absolutely everything, points out the pros and cons of each option, and tailors it all to YOU, using the information you have provided. The document will be loooooong. Most are over 30 pages.
4) I will send you the document by email 72 hours before your consultation. You will benefit greatly by reading it in advance. Light bulbs will go off like crazy, and if you're like most women, you'll feel that you've already gotten your money's worth.
5) During your consultation, we will review the document and address any issues you want in order to fine tune everything and determine your best options. I'll tell you exactly how to find the right kind of professional, how to have the conversation in order to get what you want, and the nuances of things like guidelines and insurance. I leave nothing unaddressed.
6) You will go to a professional of your choosing in order to get the actual hormones or whatever you choose to use.
7) After the first consultation, I'll hold your hand (forever if you want me to). In other words, you'll be able to schedule mini-consultations (30-minute, in addition to full consultations) whenever you need to. I'll keep records of your situation. Most women schedule mini-consultation whenever they go to the doctor and don't understand what he or she said, or why. I translate. I make sense of everything. Most schedule mini-consultation whenever they have a new test and they want me to explain the results. And all schedule mini-consultation whenever their situation changes and they need to re-weigh and re-balance their options.
The time you spend with me will make everything about working with any other professional so easy. And they will love the fact that you have an actual education rather than a bunch of misconceptions that you got from the Internet. If your initial hormone regimen is not right, you'll want to consult with me before going to your doctor. I can prepare you for what to expect and what to request.
So, that's my role. And nobody else on earth does this kind of thing but me. So, I hope you schedule a consultation and let me hold your hand (figuratively).
I hope to meet you soon!
Menopause Taylor
Hello Barbie- fantastic series of videos. What would be considered adequate for Estradiol cyponate dosage? I give myself the injections, and is monthly dosing the standard or is it okay to break it up bi-weekly? Thanks again!
Your Depo-estradiol cyprionate is a long-acting form of estrogen. The word "Depo" in the front of the means "depot." So, it's a stored form of estrogen. It acts over time and is designed to last 4 weeks.
If you use it more frequently than the 4 weeks, you are never getting quite enough.
One of the big mistakes women make is dividing their medications in half while expecting to get the full benefits. It doesn't work that way. Watch video 85 on estrogen dosage.
They typical dosage is 1 - 5 mg in a single injection of Deep-estradiol cyprionate.
The best dosage for YOU depends on your age. The younger you are, the higher the dosage you need.
Thanks Doct :) I was till now one of those women that feared high doses and now I know why I developed osteopenia. What about if you have a benign goiter 5 ml attach to the thyroid ?
Hate it when a chart is announced only to go to commercial 😃
I understand completely. If I had a choice I would not have any commercials on my channel.
Odd question if my estrogen is coming from Lol loEstrin FE and there are placebo days, is that ok or should it be taken continuously so I'm meeting the minimum each day? I love your videos. You are such a gift to women!!
I would need to have a consultation with you for this. No two situations are the same. It's not as simple as this.
Dr Barbie , only because of the great education that I am getting from you, did I take notice to this: US Preventative Services Task Force put out a statement saying, that they are against the use of HRT for the primary use of prevention of chronic disease later in life. I am so interested in what you have to say regarding this....have things changed in the medical community...did I read this wrong?
No, you read it correctly.
First, you should know that, of all the organizations that put out statements that serve as "Guidelines," the USPTS has wording that protects women the least.
But here's the scoop:
Ever since the WHI study was reported in 2002, patients and doctors became fearful of HRT. The problem is that the reporting of the results of that study were very distorted.
First, the study was not on the use of HRT for the SYMPTOMS of menopause, which is the reason that women took them in the first place. (And the women who took HRT for their symptoms benefitted from the PERK of preventing these diseases that are associated with menopause.) Instead, it was designed specifically to assess if HRT could be used for the PRIMARY purpose of preventing diseases. But, when they reported the results of the study, they didn't tell you that. They simply said, "HRT for menopause has more risks than benefits."
Well, that induced women to flush their hormones down the toilet, and it inhibited doctors from prescribing hormones at all.
Since 2002, there have been numerous other studies, and voilá, what we knew before the WHI ever took place is still true: HRT is for the PRIMARY purpose of alleviating symptoms of menopause, and some who use it for that purpose gain the SECONDARY PERK of preventing these diseases.
So, the USPTF statement is in accordance with the new guidelines, and consistent with the "politically-correct" use of HRT.
It's such a "hot topic" that you have to request HRT from your doctor in the "politically-correct"manner: Ask for HRT to alleviate your terrible symptoms of menopause if you want to get the benefits of preventing diseases. If you ask for HRT for the primary purpose of preventing diseases, your doctor will respond with, "The benefits don't outweigh the risks."
Videos 99 & 100 are all about this.
Menopause Taylor Hello again...I was at a family gathering recently with 3 other women who are Post menopausal and the split second I mentioned the word “Estrogen” Lord Have Mercy! They looked at me like I used profanity! They avoided the topic! I couldn’t get anyone to address the issue :(. Believe me, you know I can talk a buzzard off a S...T wagon and they wouldn’t budge at all. It seems to me that women are so programmed to “think and associate” the word Estrogen with cancer immediately. As you said in one of your tutorials....women are living 30 + years longer and this topic has not been broached in the medical community....until you came along :-). AWARENESS is the beginning of any movement. Need I say more?!
You are so right, It's like a cuss word or something. And it's such a shame that women have been made to believe that their OWN hormone, THE female hormone, is their enemy. It' shocking, really.
I have to say, “minimal necessary dosage” still gives me the feeling that it might not necessarily be enough for every woman. After all, you like to remind us that we’re not robots. It makes me wonder, whether going to the next higher dosage would be smart, just to be safe? Can you recommend any literature for those of us who’d like to learn more about this? Thank you, Dr Taylor. 🌸
The only opinion that matters is that of YOUR OWN BODY.
So, if you take the "minimal necessary dosage," and you still have (1) Increasing cholesterol & LDL, (2) Decreasing HDL, (3) Continued bone loss, and/or (4) Symptoms of estrogen deficiency ... that is YOUR OWN BODY telling you that the dosage is not enough for you.
I always emphasize the word "MINIMAL" in the list of dosages. At no time do I ever tell you that this is the proper dosage for all women. But, because of fear, most women interpret this dosage to be the maximal dosage, rather than the minimal dosage. You might need 2, 3, or 4 times the dosage on the list. This list of dosages is the lowest of low, below which no women will be protecting her brain, heart, or bones.
Menopause Taylor
Thank you for the explanation, Dr Taylor. I am on HRT as a result of my own research and requesting it from my gynecologist, but she has never been interested in my cholesterol levels or bone density, to help determine the best HRT dosage for me. I recently asked her to order a DEXA scan, thanks to the education from you! (I’m in my mid 50s and haven’t had one yet.) She ordered it but said it’s very expensive ($2000, yes, two thousand!) and usually gets refused by insurance companies if the woman is under 60 y.o.
I don’t have word from the insurance company yet, but it looks like I’d need at least two bone density scans (a while apart), to assess, whether my HRT dosage is helping, (in case of lowered bone density), along with favorable lifestyle measures.
I do have a longer record of my cholesterol levels. They were “excellent” during pre menopause years, have shifted coinciding with menopause, but are still very good and have stayed stable over my 2 years on HRT. I also feel well on my HRT dosage, have no bothersome symptoms.
My point is that it feels to me like women are mostly “on their own” when it comes to the prevention of the diseases associated with estrogen loss. At least in the U.S.
@@cm1906 This is the very reason I provide you with this education. NOBODY will ever take care of you as well as you will take care of yourself. But you need these tools in order to know how to take care of yourself.
If you schedule a consultation with me, I will tailor everything to you and also school you in how to navigate the healthcare system in order to get what you want.
@@MenopauseTaylor
Thank you very much, Dr Taylor. 🌸
@@cm1906 You are very welcome, my dear.
Dr. Taylor, I am taking 1.5 mg of estradiol per day. I am having some breakthrough hot flashes and while those I can handle, I am still experiencing anxiety and depression off and on. My question is should I try a higher dosage? If so, what is a good amount for me? I will be 49 this year. I had a hysterectomy several years ago also, due to fibroids. Thank you again for all that you do! 😘
Deborah,
You're young. The younger you are, the higher the dosage you'll need. You should ask your doctor about taking 2 mg.
Menopause Taylor I have an appointment next week and will definitely be asking!
Thank you so much!
What age range is considered young enough to be taking a higher dose of hrt?
Dear dr. Barbie
Hearing of this enourmus benefits of estrogen replacament i went to see a gynecoligist slecialized in menopause and she confirmed that having a history of migrains even with aura i am not a candidate for hrt at all. Absolutely not. So i wonder if you will have a tutorial for women who cannot have hrt because of medjcal problems.
I really thank you, your videos are changing my approach to my future years. You are super.
Love from italy
I will be covering everything, topic by topic. But headaches are a loooooong way off. I stick to my syllabus.
But my videos are only one of many educational resources I have for you. My two-day seminar gives you the entire education in just two days. I cover all the symptoms and all the options in every category for each. That's what you need. I do the same in my DVD of the seminar and in my book.
Or, if you prefer to have a one-on-one consultation with me to discuss particular topics, I do those, too. I do them in person, on Skype, on FaceTime, on Facebook Messenger, and on the phone. You can schedule one, register for a seminar or get the DVD or book at Menopause Taylor.ME.
Dr. taylor I truly enjoy your tutorials, I purchased your book to follow along, I'm 55 had partial hysterectomy and bilateral oopherectomy I know I need estrogen but I am one of those fearful of estrogen, I was taking bioidentical but it appears I'm heading to pharmaceutical, dealing with high calcium levels may have to end up with endrocronology 😖
Just keep learning. Knowledge is power, and it enables you to know the facts and then do whatever you want WITH KNOWLEDGE of the consequences of your choices. That's what this education is all about. You get to do whatever you want. It's your menopause your way. My goal is to make sure you know what you're doing as you go along.
Hello Dr. Barbie, I appreciate the work you are doing so much! I look forward to each Tuesday and am ready to embrace Menopause now and for the rest of my life.
I am currently on Climara Pro patch and need to switch to the Femring due to skin irritation. In your summary chart of estrogen for optimal disease prevention in this video, you show that the Femring daily dosage is 1.0mg. I see that the manufacturer of Femring has the available dosage at 0.05 mg/day or 0.10mg/day but not 1 mg/day. Which dosage do you think is optimal for disease prevention? Thank you so much for your videos.
For these benefits of disease prevention it's the 1 mg Femring that you'll need. Yes, the manufacturer makes a lower dosage. Most hormones combine a variety of dosages. Unfortunately, some women, in their efforts to take the lowest dosage they can, miss the boat when it comes to preventing diseases because they take an indicate dosage.
Thanks for your help during this crazy time in a womans life! I have started HRT and am wondering if taking Premarin and Medroxyprogesterone is a cause of weight gain during menopause? Is is dosage related or does it just happen from menopause? thanks!
The weight gain issue is one of the biggest misconceptions about menopause.
Think about it:
All the years of your reproductive, when you still have estrogen on board, you don't have a weight problem.
But when you LOSE your estrogen, you gain weight.
So, it's the loss of estrogen that is to blame. It's Mother Nature's fault. And it happens because loss of estrogen slows down your metabolism and causes you to deposit fat in your belly area.
All the years of your reproductive life you had "bloating" due to temporary water weight that was a result of fluctuating hormones, most significant just before your period started.
Now, in your post-menopausal life, you'll have actual weight gain that is due to permanent fat accumulation as a result of estrogen loss.
Don't confuse bloating with weight gain. HRT cannot make you gain weight. Menopause itself can (and does).
Women make the grave mistake of deciding to quit HRT because they blame it for their weight gain. It's completely backward. HRT will help you avoid weight gain, not contribute to it.
Thank you for yet another informative video! I have started to take the Climara Patch (Estradiol Hemihydrate) Pro 45 mcg/15 mcg, super confused about the dosage, is it equivalent to 1.0 mg daily?
You are on a standard dosage that will suffice for giving you the benefits of the estrogen window.
The confusion comes from the fact that one single patch has multiple days of hormone dosages in it. Plus, the transdermal delivery makes it easier for your body to absorb the hormones.
You're in good shape!
I'm so relieved, thank you! Your tutorials are the reason why I decided to start EPT! Thank you for enlightening me and so many other women!
Hello, thank you for all the information that you are sharing! I'm a 55 year old in post menopause for 4 years. I use a Bi-Est cream that is 1mg Estriol and .25 mg Etradiol per full pump. I see that the Bi-Est that you are refering to on your charts is a pill form. Is the dosage the same for pill and transdermal cream? Thank you.
Generally speaking, yes. HOWEVER, the critical thing to realize about any compounded hormones is that there is no consistency with regard to dosages. So, what's written on your label is the correct necessary dosage, but whether you're actually getting that dosage is anyone's guess.
This is due to the fact that the standards for compounding pharmacies are not overseen by the FDA (or any other agency).
Thank you very much for your very informative videos. I visited this one most. I decided to use Estrogen patch in March at your suggested dosage.My short term symptoms were gone thankfully. However I notice facial rashes around my face and mouth without any patterns since last April. Although I changed to non fragrance cosmetics, rashes persist. I went to see a skin doctor and got some antihistamine and steroid but still coming back. It never happens to me before. Could it be because of the patch?
Prae,
This is something that requires more than we can accomplish in a comment box. It is possible that you are reacting to something. But, it's unlikely to be a reaction to the patch in an area of your body distant from where you apply the patch. If you want to investigate this further, please schedule a consultation at MenopauseTaylor.ME.
So so good... and am I correct in that transdermal patches are not channeled through the liver?
Correct!
Pills taken by mouth have to be digested in your liver. That's what increases your risk of blood clots.
Any form of estrogen that is absorbed directly through your skin or vagina into your blood stream does not have to get degraded in your liver, and thus causes fewer blood clots.
Menopause Taylor I'm seriously thinking about taking estrogen via a transdermal patch all because you have educated me so I'm making an informed decision. So so grateful!!!!!
Yes, you are! You're such a good student.
LOL. These are such great videos. I'm glad I'm watching because I thought my phytoestrogens relieving the symptoms was enough. Does your hubby do all the cooking then? We haven't seen him since his appearance early on in the series. Is he vegan too?
Your phytoestrogens are definitely NOT enough if you want to accomplish anything beyond mild symptom relief. I've been solo for about a year and a half now. We're divorcing. But I "cooked" for us. (Maybe that's why we're splitting!)
I thought you were rather adamant as you took off your rings in episode 66 on divorce. It's a tough time and I want to say thank you so much for keeping up with our education. Guess we kept each other going. You are quite the woman.
I'm strong and independent, and I'll keep making these videos no matter what. It's high time someone stood up for women and provided them with the education they deserve.
Serving those who appreciate you is the most rewarding thing on earth.
How about more holistic remedies? Soy products (non GMO of course) to increase estrogen? Weight lifting for bone density? Acupuncture for Adrenal fatigue, which will improve night sweats/hot flashes? Maca for libido? Would love a video on these options...
I cover all these things. But I cover all material in units. For every single disease or symptom relate to menopause, I present videos in all the following categories:
Diet
Lifestyle
Exercise
Vitamins / Minerals / SupplementsHerbs
Hormonal options
Non-hormonal medication options
Acupuncture
Hypnosis
Mechanical options
I have no product or angle. I just teach. This is an entirely unbiased eduction in which you can use the information as you please to manage YOUR menopause YOUR way.
If you tart with video #1 and watch them all in order, you will see that I leave no option unaddressed.
Thank you for the education because I would never have considered HRT otherwise for my 50 peri menopause! Set my appointment with an OB/GYN next week. QUESTION: I suspect studies on this are lacking but Why wouldn’t the goal be to match your balance of Estridiol/Prog levels to what they were in youth for the rest of your life?
Please, please, have a consultation with me BEFORE seeing any physician. I will guide you in finding the right practitioner, arm you with all the information you need, help you weigh your benefits and risks, and school you in how to navigate the medical system in order to get what you want. There are more pitfalls than you can possibly imagine. And, if you go to your doctor before having a consultation, you could burn your bridges without even knowing it. You do not need any labs before having a consultation with me. All you need to do for scheduling is go to MenopauseTaylor.ME. I do them all online.
Same question here: minimum dosage for projestrol???
I don’t understand the outfits and character but the content is great
These videos are intentionally playful and fun to make learning easy.
Yet everyone is confused
@@taramitchell3816 I don't think we are confused by the videos. It's all of the misinformation out there, so people are asking specific questions that pertain to their situation because they're realizing that maybe their doctor isn't knowledgeable in this area......
If we take the recommended dosage for prevention, in terms of hormonal measurement, what would the number be? For example, if the range is .05-1.7 pg/mL what would be the target number (based on a saliva hormone test that measures estradiol). Would a higher number on the range be the most beneficial? Thanks for the life saving information!
Salivary hormones are not a reliable measure of hormone levels. They are used in the Alternative and Complementary community, but not in the Traditional Medical community. If you choose to use them, shoot for an estradiol level within the "normal range."
If you want to determine you blood levels of estrogen, you need to draw your blood for an estradiol test. The "target" will depend on the assay that your lab uses. As long as your Estradiol level is within the normal range for that lab, you know that it's within target range. But you do not HAVE to measure it unless you prefer to do so.
I would hesitate to say "higher is better," or "more is better." I think it depends on how you feel (symptoms) and on how much estrogen you have to take to get your blood level within normal range.
Hello Barbie, thank you for your fab MENO INFO. I NEVER thought I would take HRT but am on day 15 of Premique low dose 0.3mg/1.5mg conjugated oestrogen's and medroxyprogesterone acetate. I am post meno (2 years) and my doc suggested low dose to start in case of side effects. Well, so far, so good, but after watching your video no 85, I have found out that Pfizer no longer make the Premique medium dose 6.25 !!! Is there something very similar ? Could I just double up on the low dose ?
There is a whole host of similar products made by various companies. It's quite possible for you to take a double dose, but don't do ANYTHING without consulting your healthcare provider. You'll probably end up taking two a day and be very happy.
I am wondering your opinion, I think I know based on all your tutorials thus far, even if the docs are okay prescribing HRT within that 10 year window of menopause, I think I am reading that many docs will only let women stay on HRT for the shortest period possible, I think Ive read 10 years and no longer. Say I go through menopause at 52, then at 62 and my remaining life I am to be hormone free? My guess is that you would say no harm in staying on it indefinitely. But amongst your colleagues will it be hard to find a doc allowing a woman to stay on indefinitely? Thanks again for such great content!!
Video 88 will be the one for you to watch!
The FACT is that the duration of estrogen therapy should be TAILORED to each and every woman. We aren't carbon copies of each other. Every situation is different.
Doctors are caught between (1) The fear women have of estrogen, (2) All the non-credible resources available to women that indicate a ten-year time limit, (3) The different "guidelines" for HRT from various organizations with disparate wording on the issue, (4) The litigiousness of our society, and (5) Insurance constraints and stipulations. Add to that the fact that the vast majority of doctors that provide menopause care are NOT experts on menopause. Most of them aren't even gynecologists. And very, very few of them are menopause specialists.
Many doctors practice the mantra, :Take the lowest dosage for the shortest time possible." I think it should be "Take the appropriate dosage for the appropriate time."
If you found a menopause specialist, he or she would be much more comfortable than other doctors in keeping you on estrogen well past the ten-year mark.
You can find a menopause specialist by going to menopause.org (North American Menopause Society).
Click on the tab "For Women."
Click on the menu item "Find a Menopause Practitioner."
Put in your zip code.
All the menopause specialists near you will pop up.
Fear is a reflection of ignorance. That's true for doctors as well as patients. Doctors with more experience and expertise with menopause are much less fearful of the illogical hype that surrounds this issue.
I always go back to what makes sense: Would it make any sense to stop taking insulin or thyroid hormone must because ten years passed? Of course not! So why would it make sense to stop estrogen at ten years?
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Hi Dr. Taylor. I'm so confused. I'm in peri-menopause, consulting with a menopause specialist, and planning on starting HRT or more likely, low-dose birth control. I'm still having random ovulation and periods. However, the dosage of ethinyl estradiol in many brands of pill is only .02 mg or even .01mg! How can this dosage be enough to prevent pregnancy yet not be enough to prevent the diseases of menopause? Can you recommend a pill that contains .1 - 0.15 mg of ethinyl estradiol? The brands I've looked at are Yaz and Lo Lo-Estrin Fe. Any input would be greatly appreciated.