I believe Dr. Eric Berg has a video where he says if we take Melatonin it will train our bodies to not make melatonin. He suggests we take tryptophan instead. I’m wondering if you have any thoughts on this? Thank you for making such informative videos!!
I am so grateful for finding this channel!!!! Im 55 and started HRT a few months ago. However, the progesterone/prometrium (100mg) made me exceptionally suicidal and extremely lethargic. Can you speak about this at all? Also, do women who still have a uterus need progesterone when taking HRT to protect against uterine cancer? Thank you for all your information!!
I struggle to drift off to sleep and there are nights that I have pretty bad insomnia and overall I'm probably not getting more than 5 to 6 hours of sleep on a "good night". Do you do all of these supplements every night?! Just to get to sleep? Even though I don't have my periods anymore, my doctor said I should take only 100 mg of progesterone per night. But I'm going to ask her if I can do 200 per night. I also take .5 Estradiol patch 2x/week My doctor has prescribed me gabapentin to help me sleep but I'm nervous to start it because I've heard horror stories about getting off of it or becoming too used to it or it having addictive properties. There are some nights that I only get 3 hours of sleep and my insomnia is terrible! I'll be seeing a sleep doctor in September, but I really need something in the meantime. I've used an extended release Melatonin, and I felt drunk the entire next day (I was even nervous to drive!) and it was awful so I'm nervous to ever try that again. But I'm just curious if you're taking all of those things together at night just so that you're able to sleep?
Yes Dr.Susan I Have Insomnia And It's Rather Empowering !!! However I'm On Meds Can You Do A "Video" With THC Or Melatonin Or Compounds That Regulate "Insomnia" .??? I Need Your Recommendation And Thanks Dr.Susan And May God Bless You And Your Family.!!!
Yes, please do a video on Rx sleep meds. I took Ambien for 6 years and while I LOVED the deep sleep I got from it, I didn’t like the memory issues I started to have. I have been off of that for going on 6 years in March thanks to CBD and a very low dose of melatonin (too much gives me a hangover affect and headaches), but there are nights where I still have trouble. Thanks for all of this info!
I'm almost 63 yrs old and have never done any hormone replacement therapy. I'm outside of that 10-year window that I've heard is safe to start BIHT. Is it safe for me to take the progesterone you mentioned, for sleep issues? I'd like your opinion. Thanks for all your videos. This one was so needed by many of us!
Susan, Thank you for this great information! I am 57 and post menopausal. I also get BioTE Hormone Replacement Therapy and it’s great!!! Plus I take Progesterone at night. My family and I take CBD gummies at night for sleep and I may take one during the day if needed to relax. I read that 5HTP should not be taken long term, not more than a year? And I also read that you shouldn’t take CBD with other sleep aids?
Hi, I finally decided to take hrt for the first time i,m 60 this month my last cycle was 7 years ago, my concern is I get a racing heart rate sometime, sometimes any advice?
Dr Susan, ive had a hysterectomy 2015 talked with my GYN today after listening to your videos, and I have use just a little estrogen, cream or estradiol cream. When speaking to my GYN today, I did ask for the patch I asked first about to testosterone! And progesterone she stated she didn’t want to give me progesterone because I’ve had a hysterectomy so now I’m confused I thought it was OK and even better to take progesterone with estrogen and testosterone even not having a uterus. Please advise I guess I need a better understanding of this.
My dr said there isn't bioidentical progesterone plant based. Is the one you showed here bioidentical plant based?what about the capsules are they vegi? Your help is very much appreciated.
I'm 54 my main problem with the perimenopause is the sleep anxiety! Im on estradot patch 100mg , I'm awaiting g for my coil to be replace as it's not in the right position and that why I have spotting and bleedi b , I'm not sure if I should replace the coil? The menopause dr prescribed me utragestran which is progesterone bioidentical hormone, they told me to take 100g at night for 6mths if or not decide to take mireena coil or not! I take magnesium glycinate at night a d night gummies NOTHING works?❤
Dr. Susan, what are your thoughts on the Emeritus progesterone cream that comes from yams? Can I use that instead of taking it orally? Will it work as well for my insomnia I do take a one to one CBD to THC. I have my medical marijuana license and where I buy it from is checked to make sure that it’s pure and has no additives nor solvents. I was taking melatonin, and then I started to read some very negative reviews about the dangers of taking it. So, I quit. I even saw a video by Dr. Dray where she says that using skin care that has melatonin is very good. I really would appreciate your reply to this. I have been suffering with insomnia since I had my hysterectomy when I was 42 years old. I am now 82 and I don’t know if it’s safe for me to start HRT therapy. Has the effects of not having Estrogen in my body for 40 years make it irresistible? Thank you so much for your help. I am considering booking a consultation with you. I do live in Tampa Florida, so I would have to do it by telehealth.
The company that you recommended for the CBD oil is not processing payments and when I tried to call them the number disconnected me before it even rang. Do you recommend a new source for CBD oil? Because I really wanted to get the one that you use! 🙏
Thank you for this video and information!! What can I do to raise my testosterone if I can’t afford testosterone? It’s more than my car payment per month!!
Get a functional medicine doctor/ naturopath/ nurse practitioner etc to prescribe you men’s testosterone pump androgel 1% . How to use it for women you can find RUclips videos on it by Kathryn cardassi Anderson , menopause coach. This will save money , don’t accept compounded hormone offer by pharmacies.
what is optimal test level post menopause. i do inj, but levels r way too high. was going to switch over to cream or have doc lower t inj dosage. i kno i prefer pellets, but cant affort that method. so what wld b ur next preference of T, INJ OR CREAM....TY HOPE U REPLY😊
There’s no optimal testosterone level for every patient- we would find what’s the optimal for you -but generally somewhere from 100 to 150 is good for most patients and you could certainly try injections or cream
I just started BHRT pellets with estradiol and testosterone, then I take progesterone at night. why are so many doctors against testosterone replacement?
Can I take hormones if I had stage one invasive lobular carcinoma. Removed with clear margins, not in lymph nodes. I had radiation. I’m not taking the hormone inhibitors that they recommend.
Dr. Susan, I am taking prometrium 100 orally as a part of my HRT regiment but I am experiencing terrible heartburn. I have had insomnia for 9 years . Should I look into a different route taking prometrium ? I am currently using CBN gummies and they work very well , CBD does not work for me it would be awesome for oral progesterone to work for my insomnia but I might need to take a different route , vaginally ? TY
If you are an unfortunate person who lives near where someone has started growing hemp for CBD, you will be forced to smell a very strong skunk odor during the beautiful days of spring, summer, and fall. No one needs CBD and growing it ruins the quality of life and property values of neighbors.
I believe Dr. Eric Berg has a video where he says if we take Melatonin it will train our bodies to not make melatonin. He suggests we take tryptophan instead. I’m wondering if you have any thoughts on this? Thank you for making such informative videos!!
I agree.
I am so grateful for finding this channel!!!!
Im 55 and started HRT a few months ago. However, the progesterone/prometrium (100mg) made me exceptionally suicidal and extremely lethargic. Can you speak about this at all? Also, do women who still have a uterus need progesterone when taking HRT to protect against uterine cancer?
Thank you for all your information!!
I struggle to drift off to sleep and there are nights that I have pretty bad insomnia and overall I'm probably not getting more than 5 to 6 hours of sleep on a "good night".
Do you do all of these supplements every night?! Just to get to sleep?
Even though I don't have my periods anymore, my doctor said I should take only 100 mg of progesterone per night. But I'm going to ask her if I can do 200 per night.
I also take .5 Estradiol patch 2x/week
My doctor has prescribed me gabapentin to help me sleep but I'm nervous to start it because I've heard horror stories about getting off of it or becoming too used to it or it having addictive properties.
There are some nights that I only get 3 hours of sleep and my insomnia is terrible!
I'll be seeing a sleep doctor in September, but I really need something in the meantime.
I've used an extended release Melatonin, and I felt drunk the entire next day (I was even nervous to drive!) and it was awful so I'm nervous to ever try that again.
But I'm just curious if you're taking all of those things together at night just so that you're able to sleep?
Yes Dr.Susan I Have Insomnia And It's Rather Empowering !!! However I'm On Meds Can You Do A "Video" With THC Or Melatonin Or Compounds That Regulate "Insomnia" .??? I Need Your Recommendation And Thanks Dr.Susan And May God Bless You And Your Family.!!!
Yes, please do a video on Rx sleep meds. I took Ambien for 6 years and while I LOVED the deep sleep I got from it, I didn’t like the memory issues I started to have. I have been off of that for going on 6 years in March thanks to CBD and a very low dose of melatonin (too much gives me a hangover affect and headaches), but there are nights where I still have trouble. Thanks for all of this info!
I'm almost 63 yrs old and have never done any hormone replacement therapy. I'm outside of that 10-year window that I've heard is safe to start BIHT. Is it safe for me to take the progesterone you mentioned, for sleep issues? I'd like your opinion. Thanks for all your videos. This one was so needed by many of us!
It is never too late to start HRT, but the earlier the better.
@@drsusan Thank you.
Thanks…love your videos and great advice!!
Wow. I may have to listen one more time, lots of new info to me.
Susan, Thank you for this great information!
I am 57 and post menopausal. I also get BioTE Hormone Replacement Therapy and it’s great!!! Plus I take Progesterone at night.
My family and I take CBD gummies at night for sleep and I may take one during the day if needed to relax.
I read that 5HTP should not be taken long term, not more than a year?
And I also read that you shouldn’t take CBD with other sleep aids?
Hi, I finally decided to take hrt for the first time i,m 60 this month my last cycle was 7 years ago, my concern is I get a racing heart rate sometime, sometimes any advice?
Dr Susan, ive had a hysterectomy 2015 talked with my GYN today after listening to your videos, and I have use just a little estrogen, cream or estradiol cream. When speaking to my GYN today, I did ask for the patch I asked first about to testosterone! And progesterone she stated she didn’t want to give me progesterone because I’ve had a hysterectomy so now I’m confused I thought it was OK and even better to take progesterone with estrogen and testosterone even not having a uterus. Please advise I guess I need a better understanding of this.
My dr said there isn't bioidentical progesterone plant based. Is the one you showed here bioidentical plant based?what about the capsules are they vegi? Your help is very much appreciated.
What about Dhea? I am on all 4 and feel awful, worse then before and the hot flashes are back🤬
Hi Doc just curious if you are on estrogen replacement since you have indicated you try many of your recommendations ?
I'm 54 my main problem with the perimenopause is the sleep anxiety!
Im on estradot patch 100mg , I'm awaiting g for my coil to be replace as it's not in the right position and that why I have spotting and bleedi b , I'm not sure if I should replace the coil? The menopause dr prescribed me utragestran which is progesterone bioidentical hormone, they told me to take 100g at night for 6mths if or not decide to take mireena coil or not!
I take magnesium glycinate at night a d night gummies NOTHING works?❤
Can not take progesterone if you have migraines unfortunately. I have a Mirena instead as part of my HRT.
Dr. Susan, what are your thoughts on the Emeritus progesterone cream that comes from yams? Can I use that instead of taking it orally? Will it work as well for my insomnia I do take a one to one CBD to THC. I have my medical marijuana license and where I buy it from is checked to make sure that it’s pure and has no additives nor solvents. I was taking melatonin, and then I started to read some very negative reviews about the dangers of taking it. So, I quit. I even saw a video by Dr. Dray where she says that using skin care that has melatonin is very good. I really would appreciate your reply to this. I have been suffering with insomnia since I had my hysterectomy when I was 42 years old. I am now 82 and I don’t know if it’s safe for me to start HRT therapy. Has the effects of not having Estrogen in my body for 40 years make it irresistible?
Thank you so much for your help. I am considering booking a consultation with you. I do live in Tampa Florida, so I would have to do it by telehealth.
All progesterone comes from yams, but it is not well absorbed through the skin, so unlikely to help with sleep
Do you take all the sleep supplements every night?
The company that you recommended for the CBD oil is not processing payments and when I tried to call them the number disconnected me before it even rang. Do you recommend a new source for CBD oil? Because I really wanted to get the one that you use! 🙏
Please, please share with us how and where you get your Impamorelin CJC 1295???
Please share where to get lmpamorelin CJC 1295 peptide.and is it vegan?
Our Peptides are made by a lab called Evexias in Dallas -and they are prescribed by us when you come to see us
@@drsusan how many MCG’s is your peptide shot?
I'm curious. Is there any correlation between Menopause and sleep apnea.
Yes
@@tracyfortier1528How can I find out more information?
Maybe she will answer but to my understanding low estrogen is the culprit unless there are other factors
Only in regards to aging and weight gain, but not specifically to the hormone change itself
I use bioidentical progesterone is it the same as prometrium? Prometrium is covered by my insurance. My Dr told me that's not bioidentical
Thank you for this video and information!! What can I do to raise my testosterone if I can’t afford testosterone? It’s more than my car payment per month!!
Get a functional medicine doctor/ naturopath/ nurse practitioner etc to prescribe you men’s testosterone pump androgel 1% . How to use it for women you can find RUclips videos on it by Kathryn cardassi Anderson , menopause coach. This will save money , don’t accept compounded hormone offer by pharmacies.
what is optimal test level post menopause. i do inj, but levels r way too high. was going to switch over to cream or have doc lower t inj dosage. i kno i prefer pellets, but cant affort that method. so what wld b ur next preference of T, INJ OR CREAM....TY HOPE U REPLY😊
There’s no optimal testosterone level for every patient- we would find what’s the optimal for you -but generally somewhere from 100 to 150 is good for most patients and you could certainly try injections or cream
@@drsusan ty 😊
@@drsusan 100 to 150 ng/dl or mcg/dl?
Can the melatonin be taken along with the progesterone? I need the progesterone because I still have my uterus but, I wake up at 3 am every night.
Yes I take both!
I just started BHRT pellets with estradiol and testosterone, then I take progesterone at night. why are so many doctors against testosterone replacement?
Can I take hormones if I had stage one invasive lobular carcinoma. Removed with clear margins, not in lymph nodes. I had radiation. I’m not taking the hormone inhibitors that they recommend.
This is a very individual decision that would require me know when your medical history in detail on seeing you in person before I could answer
Dr. Susan, I am taking prometrium 100 orally as a part of my HRT regiment but I am experiencing terrible heartburn. I have had insomnia for 9 years . Should I look into a different route taking prometrium ? I am currently using CBN gummies and they work very well , CBD does not work for me it would be awesome for oral progesterone to work for my insomnia but I might need to take a different route , vaginally ? TY
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If you are an unfortunate person who lives near where someone has started growing hemp for CBD, you will be forced to smell a very strong skunk odor during the beautiful days of spring, summer, and fall. No one needs CBD and growing it ruins the quality of life and property values of neighbors.
Many people absolutely benefit from CBD for many health reasons. Sorry for your issues with the odor of your neighboring grower, though.