I've learnt more from your channel and the doctors you've brought onto your show about Menopause than the 7 doctors I have visited in the past few years. It's utterly ridiculous and appalling at the lack of knowledgeable doctors for menopause in this day and age! Thank you for caring enough to bring women's health in the spotlight!!
I spent my 1st year after full hysterectomy trying to find specialist who actually understand and know what doing such a thing does to the body. Absolutely no idea. They are happy to rip out your organs without the knowledge of the after effects and leave you to fight for your own health. It took me a year of suffering and severe symptoms that no one understood before I actually found anyone who would prescribe me with BioIndentical HRT. Worst year of my life.
@@jodiesteward1758 it's just wrong and shouldn't be that way. Sorry for all youve had to suffer and endure. Bless that you have found a way through now ❤
@poppet808 I completely agree with you!! I’m going through the same thing right now. I just don’t understand doctors not willing to pay attention to our needs.
Quality of life for women on pre-menopause & Menopause should be a priority since we are most likely loving half of our lives without periods! HRT is an essential component to protect our heart & mind
I am so unwell I am meting tu get this hormone therapy doctors don’t see how debilitating it can be and stop we women are expected to continue . For me it had affected my stomach I get lots of red flux . Also my mind can’t concentrate as well and very irritated si yeah very no fun
They treat women like shit in the medical profession and our bodies are hardly studied, my younger female GP was completely disinterested in helping me manage my menopause. Thankfully I work in the local community women's health dept and they told me to get referred to them and they really helped me. The medical profession are colluding in the erasure of women as a sex based class they aren't our friends sadly.
@@fairislecat6413 how sad is that. A female doctor not helping. We need the health system to change and teach new med students about premenopausal symptoms and how every woman is different.
@@chicky895 I avoid female doctors if I can, especially gynecologists!!! I'm not sexist but female doctors have zero compassion towards other women. They KNOW what pain is, and they KNOW you can take it. A man, because he doesn't know what's eg. an examination is like, he imagines it's very unpleasant, and he tries to be as compassionate as he can. Unfortunately, in UK, they always try to provide women with female doctors, thinking women prefer that. It's difficult to avoid them.
@@chicky895 Many female GPs leave the profession around menopause age due to lack of managerial support of their menopause symptoms!! The med students are being taught that woman is a mere identity and Western medicine is racist so it'll be a long process in tackling medical misogyny and I think it might get worse. It's the lack of big picture thinking that annoys me, HRT is now proven to reduce osteoporosis and possibly protect against dementia, earlier prescribing of HRT to perimenopausal women would surely reduce the numbers of women suffering the above conditions in later life and save healthcare agencies money as a result? They just don't think that far and are blinded by their own sexist attitudes.
@@DeeDee-44 you do realise everyone is different? Yours might require a higher dose ... Or a different combo! I'm glad hers has lifted..... Mine hasn't quite.... I'm still working on the dose! So be nice yeh?
This is a very informative video. What might be even more interesting is the “medicine vs natural” discussion in the comments. We aren’t just talking about night sweats and hot flashes. What Dr. Mosconi didn’t cover in her video are the metabolic changes that can occur from the changes in estrogen and progesterone: high cortisol, high cholesterol, high blood pressure, insulin resistance or high glucose (due to high cortisol and low estrogen), weight gain etc. For many women, these metabolic changes are the real risk and the reason to consider HRT. That was me. I have my blood checked every 6 mos due to anemia, and within 6 mos of having a perfect CBC, my cholesterol was up. Within a year, my blood pressure was not responding to medication and my fasting glucose was pushing the far edge of normal. And these things happened to me even though I have always avoided processed foods, don’t smoke and exercise 4-5 times per week. For me, HRT wasn’t “popping pills” like someone below commented. It was a potential solution to AVOID popping pills for blood pressure, cholesterol and maybe even diabetes. If you haven’t experienced these metabolic changes, you might think that women should just muscle through the hot flashes and night sweats. For some women, menopause increases the risk of heart attack and stroke and the HRT helps the body adjust to the hormonal changes so that there metabolic processes aren’t shocked. So let’s be kind to one another - no one is better for choosing not to take HRT. Our medical decisions are our own and those who choose HRT should not be looked down upon.
So increase metabolism B vitamins including B12 . Add progesterone and pregnenolone, B3 and aspirin. Don't believe me. Do the research. Pro metabolic lifestyle. Unfortunately I muscled through menopause. It was hell.
And women who go through it with ease shouldn't be looked down upon either. Yet, we're constantly having to listen to long diatribes about how we are "looking down on others."
100% you just described my metabolic situation and HRT helped lower my BP and my glucose levels to normal after being high for several months prior to HRT. I feel more like “myself” and I am Hispanic and felt these changes early in 40’s. I waited until I was 48 and I’m turning 50 and thank goodness I started researching on my own! No one tells us this stuff!
48 year-old woman here, expressing my gratitude to you Steven for taking the time to talk about menopause. Thank you to your guest. Based on this interview, I suppose I'm in early perimenopause, and it's not exactly easy here in the trenches. I get angry with myself for not being healthier than I am (though I am reasonably fit, thin, etc.) The symptoms still feel like failures and it's frustrating. I need reminders to have compassion with myself.
The symptoms are natural and you don't get a medal for sucking it up or seeing how long you can go without treatment. If you have symptoms, consider getting them treated. There's no shame in going on HRT or mHT. Your body took away your hormones, you just put them back.
@@sophiayenmd My main symptom is short cycles (22 days). When I started using progesterone cream, it helped add a few days, but now it doesn't work that way anymore.
Same here!!! I have AuDHD, and I struggle with self care on a good day- this is starting to really worry me, because I can't afford to go to a doctor for even an emergency, let alone something considered as niche as HRT... I am honestly scared. I have struggled with hormones affecting my mental health all my life, if it gets WORSE? I am kind of scared OF MYSELF, and what I will do...
HRT changed me overnight and I've been on it now for 17 years. My headaches stopped and never had one since, hot flushes, never had another, more confident riding my horse, wrote 3 novels and painted over 100 paintings, never felt low or anxious, stopped crying, endless orgasms (self-inflicted!), glowing skin and thick hair. What's not to like?
As someone who went through early menopause last year I'm loving all of the specialists in this area. I had no symptoms but then out of the blue I spiralled into a bizarre depression and could not get enough sleep. I went to three doctors who tried to put me on anti-depreesants before I found a specialist menopausal doctor who took everything into account and was able to help me. It took me three months to make the decision to go on HRT and it's not for everyone and not everyone needs it but for me it saved my life. I've never experienced hopelessness like it so for me HRT is a life saver .......but the key is to look at your overall health, your nutrition and your muscle and make sure you're lifting weights. In addition anything you've suppressed through your life will come up......prepare for anger, rage and in my case sadness which is all connected to what you have been pushing down. Coming through menopause is incredible and now at 45 I'm medically considered post menopausal and am now educating women from 35 years to start learning and preparing for menopause.
I had pms symptoms entire life and two post partum depressiom following child birth. I am mixed up between progesterone which helped early pregnancy and noticed it smoothed out pms symptoms... I thought to avoid estrogen bc I was too high in estrogen.
Similar experience but I was able to fix and optimize everything without being inconvenienced with creams, patches, pills, etc. My doctor in Switzerland said staying fertile and having easy menstrual periods for as long as possible is a symptom of optimal health.
@@shelley4417 I don't think there are different kinds of progesterone. I get mine compounded at a compounding pharmacy because it's 75 mg. Anything under 100 mg has to be compounded.
@@shelley4417 Bioidentical progesterone not progestin. Yes, balancing hormones has been very helpful for me. I tried everything else before going this route and it has helped me immensely in weight loss, muscle definition, anxiety relief, joint pain. The research is now showing benefits in bone density, heart health, Alzheimer’s disease prevention with HRT.
I’m so very, very thankful that I was able to eliminate hot flashes by eliminating processed foods, sugar and carbohydrates from my diet - and lost 30lbs! It’s a very tough diet but, if adhered to, works very well for me. Much cheaper than doctor visits and trips to the pharmacy. I hope everyone here is able to find what works best for them.
Yes, I agree. When the menopause years come, we are meant to be living a gentler lifestyle, honoring our bodies and mind. I too honor my beautiful body with no caffeine, no alcohol, no processed foods…eating whole organic foods, intermittent fasting, and exercising everyday. I have more energy than you can imagine. Women who choose to believe that menopause is a disease, want to keep drinking, eating processed foods, working too hard, yes, indeed you’re going to need HRT. Both of my Grandmas also lived beyond 90, without any HRT, AND they were optimistic happy people, enjoying their friends and family, not complainers, with sharp minds to the end. What if our culture, the crap food, the stressful lifestyle is the real culprit. I know so many women on HRT that also have cancer….sooo many,..,I am natural and free! No doc visits! No checking my levels. Receiving menopause as the beautiful transition it is ❤
Can’t give up my caffeine 😵💫but definitely the untra processed foods, no sugar, no definitely NO seed oils👺Trying to eat just whole natural foods. Few treats here n there. Just takin it one day at a time ☀️
I usually have very awful periods and I'm still too young for menopause, but I recently discovered carnivore, and now I'm not worried about menopause at all. My whole body is doing so much better. Also lost weight (inches around arms and waist and everything else) and I am not in a ton of pain during that time of the month.
Sugar and healthy carbs are what helping me heal. It is the combination of high fat and carbohydrate that needs to be avoided. Small amount of fat is ok
I started at 60 and it changed my life. No joint pains, went off depression drugs and finally had a sex drive. I've been on it for 2 years and love it.
It is not only about hot flashes and weight gain. HRT helps every cell in our body that has ertragen receptors, which is most places. I went through my perimenopause years implementing all the other pillars of health, they helped. But when I went through menopause, I started having anxiety that I have never had. It was so bad that I didn’t want to drive at night and I didn’t want my family to leave the house because I thought they would die, my symptoms were extensive. There are over 70 known symptoms related to menopause. Because they seem unrelated women think it’s just them getting old. Once on HRT I became my self again. I will be buried with a HRT patch on. Women didn’t survive past their 50’s, 60’s and beyond, they basically shrivelled up and died. Women today live longer because of diet and health care but elderly women are fragile and have poor quality of life. If you observe elderly couples, you will notice that the men are more mobile and the women are frail and have mobility issues and cognitive decline. It is not about just living longer. It’s about quality of life. HRT is not for everyone but I can honestly say it has profoundly improved life.
❤ Thank you so much for this Stephen. My husband is a GP/family physician and I was an RN/midwife but both of us learned sweet bugger all about anything to do with menopause. It is deplorable really. I am 57 now and doing well on HRT but learning more so I can share with my younger female friends so they won’t have as hard a time of it.
This is a very important discussion and I want to read Dr. Mosoconi's book. I was one of the fortunate women who did not have any menopause symptoms or issues. Even at age 70, I have had no loss of libido, or suffered with hot flashes, night sweats, sleep disturbances or dry vagina. I am also a breath based posture educator and creator of FitAlign Posture Training. I have a theory that poor posture habits prevent the adrenals from making the androgens that contribute to libido, sexual arousal and orgasm by increasing dopamine levels in the central nervous system. The reason why people shrink and go forward is because of a weak and restricted breathing apparatus that affects most people in modern society. Chair sitting is one of the main reasons that the breathing apparatus weakens because the knees are positioned too high making it difficult for the diaphragm to descend and the ribs to expand. Most people age and go forward or collapse downward leading to a lack of blood and lymph flow starving and weakening many cells in the body including the kidneys and adrenals. The cells lack nutrition, oxygen and waste removal. So many women are under stress or even doing core exercises like keeping navel pulled to the spine. These exercises can create tension in the pelvic floor and lower back. There is also a gland in the pelvic floor of women called the Bartholin's gland which makes vaginal lubrication for the vaginal wall. This gland is parasympathetically mediated. In other words, people must be in a relaxation response in order for the gland to function.Poor posture habits signal the nervous system of danger or issues. I have seen by correcting posture at the nervous system level, people have less anxiety as well. The vagus nerve has branches in the neck that must carry the serotonin made in the gut to the brain. Weak spine and neck muscles restrict the serotonin flow. Also forward head posture restricts blood flow to the brain as people age and the brain is literally starved for oxygen creating plague in the cells that are not getting the nutrition, lymph flow and oxygen needed to thrive. Another set of glands called the Skene glands are two small ducts on either side of your urethra. They help lubricate your vagina during sex and protect it from certain infections. FitAlign uses breathing exercises that strengthen and lift the torso from the inside out supporting all cells in the body. I have clients telling me their sex drive is back and lubrication too. The answer is NOT doing kegels as the isolation of these sphincter muscles can actually weaken the pelvic floor. Another interesting piece of this puzzle is that some cultures do not even have a word for menopause and they are more indigenous people with stronger upright posture. Check out FitAlign. I have spent 30 years working with thousands of clients and developing these methods.
My understanding and personal experience of life and the menopause is very similar to yours. In the peri meno years I did a course on “conscious menopause” with Alexandra Pope. She talks about how the majority of women in the West arrive at menopause with burned out adrenals, which causes many of the symptoms. It was sobering - not that I was a drinker but an active woman who had always been into health and fitness. However, I’d had a stressful job as a physio. I upped my game when it came to stress management, cut out the occasional glass of wine/G&T and all refined sugar, spent my money on eating organic over going to restaurants serving crap food, and prioritised sleep like never before. Would it have been easier to take HRT? Probably but given the increasing global concerns about big pharma, I’m very happy with my health and fitness, now age 61. 😊
@@louloujames7905👏👏👏👏👏 I, too, had an easy transition through this stage of life. I feel the use of birth control contributes greatly to the hormonal imbalances today’s women endure as they approach menopause. And, consequently, their men and children endure this journey with her. I never used birth control, birthed 7 children, and am now very active with my grandchildren, keeping them daily while my daughter works. This, too, adds greatly to my overall wellbeing! Doing something we love is the best thing we can do for ourselves!
Bravo!!! I’m now 60 and had a very easy transition 10 years ago. I’ll be looking into your work for myself, and possibly to teach others, as well!! I also think that there’s a price women are paying for decades of birth control hormone manipulation. I never used them and went through menopause like a champ!
@@louloujames7905 - Congratulations on being pro-active and optimizing your health. Good to know about Alexandra Pope's work adressing burned out adrenals being a factor in adverse menopausal symptoms . The abnormal becomes normal and people accept without questioning or look to big pharma to address the symptoms. There is so much more that we can do to stay healthy and reduce suffering during the change. I also stopped eating processed food, red meat, chicken and pork at age 18. I do eat organic eggs from my laying hens and some fresh fish but mostly organic fresh fruits and vegetables. Also I have never consumed alcohol after getting drunk once in high school. Women need to avoid alcohol, sugar, plastic, and processed food.
I was more active before 43. Very interesting. I always breathe better and feel healthier when I keep my foundation centered and not slumping. Movement, diet, less stress, all help.
I had my ovaries removed. Lost all my hair, severe depression, anxiety, hot sweats, brain fog, chronic fatigue, insomnia, vaginal bleeding. Even with no ovaries !!! HRT changed my life.
e@@kelljAMy doctor just told me that my testosterone was low for my age. What form did you take that is helping you? They've said it could help me and offered shots
This message is fascinating. When I first started with brain fog I had the fear of Alzheimer's changed my diet and everything improved. This explains why different cultures as you mentioned have different symptoms because of the type of nutrients. I love working with women in their Menopause transition and helping them evaluate their habits to transition with ease.❤
My gut instinct says the difference for people who have more melanin may be a difference in the levels of Vitamin D in the body. Vitamin D is a hormone our body manufactures in conjunction with sun exposure. I went down a rabbit hole trying to learn more about Vitamin D and its role in immunity, and it was very eye-opening to me. I body is always seeking to be in a state of balance.
I have adhd, I was a super late diagnosis(37) I am medicated for that and it did work for me for years (life altering) I had severe PMDD and violent cramps (I had massive fibroids I was told to ignore for 15 years by gaslighting male gynos) Switched to female Gyno, had a hysterectomy (kept ovaries) My adhd meds weren’t working, I increased…had panic attacks…Heard this interview, started HRT 3 weeks ago and I SWEAR I have never slept this well, I have more energy, my mood is great, my meds seem to be working a bit better too ….soooo exciting! I am SO grateful for this woman, this podcast, my new physician AND this research ! ❤ty!!! (I’m taking progesterone and using 1 pump Estrogel …2 pumps were too much for now)
@@Galworld761I found that perimenopause made my adhd 10x worse and harder to manage. I changed my meds and I’m much better now! The Gyno is a good place to start for sure! Once you know if it’s your hormones that are causing you to feel off you’ll be able to figure out the rest. It’s a few months since I made this post and I’m so much better! Wishing you all the best ❤Be patient with yourself and gather as much evidence as you can for your doctors! Self advocacy saved my life literally!
I’m 13 years post menopause. My journey was really only hot flushes for about 6 years, no night sweats or anything else. I didn’t take HRT as my GP at the time said it could be a risk given I’d had possible TIA in my mid 30’s. She advised sage supplements which I took, they helped a bit. Looking back now with all I’ve learnt, I wish I had taken HRT because of the overall health advantages including brain health. Doctors still seem to think HRT is something to take for the shortest time possible to get you through to the other side but clearly oestrogen etc is something we still need for so many processes in the body. At least menopause & perimenopause are much more in the spotlight now with high profile people talking about it.
Reading all the comments below and having seen other videos about how angry women can get, myself included, just makes me shake my head in disbelief we're all being treated like this and if black and Hispanic women get hit harder by this and this isn't being researched needs rectifying pdq because it's hell on earth. However, I'm equally relived and hopeful that there are so many positive stories below too. Thank you for covering this topic and keep it coming. We need to keep shining the light on this issue.
I'm 41. I started Hrt at 40. My symptoms were suicidal thoughts, sleep problems,my teeth started messing up,my hair was so dry,list goes on. I will die with hrt in my body 💯🙏
I’m at the point in my life at 52 that quality of life is out weighing quantity of life. I’m tired of feeling like crap all the time with ALL the symptoms of menopause.
Listen 72 baby I started HRT patches today having suffering hot flashes. I tried the natural way not working so went to my GP who was extremely sympathetic. On a low dose of Estidol lets see how I get on. My point don't suffer girl not worth it
My brain fog was awful. I was ready to see a neurologist because I thought I had something seriously wrong. I started HRT, and within days, I noticed an improvement of my brain fog. It was life changing!
My muscles an joints were so sore I could hardly move. Could not drive a car for I could not move my head. Let alone do sport activities. I was 50 yo. HRT saved my life.
reudcing overall calorie intake, cutting sugar, alcohol, reduce starch, get some - exercise; it seems to be quite helpful to limit hot flashes and bad sleep. reaction to stessors is worse than before, so ideally reduce stressors, but it's not always possible.
Menopause is more than symptoms. If you watch this video, you will see that she is actually talking about bigger issues than the symptoms. The symptoms can be horrible for some people but underneath all of that is bone loss and estrogen receptors disappearing in the brain and all sorts of other things. It's not just about symptoms. You can already eat a healthy diet and still have really bad symptoms. Living a healthy lifestyle is important at all stages of life. But it doesn't replace the hormones that your body no longer makes. That's the issue with menopause
When you say it is your depression, then you have taken ownership of it. never do that. the depression wasn't really there, it was a loss of hormones. replace and all is well. I know. I felt dreadful and doctor believed I was depressed, but I fought until I got HRT. been on it 14 years. never ever will stop. would rather be dead. I didnt have depression. I had undetectable hormone levels!
@loneranger7573 I'm glad you feel better within yourself. I have been suffering with night sweats lack of sleep hot flushes the list goes on. I have been prescribed HRT patches today with Progesterone tablets so I'm going to take it tonight and put the patch on. I hope it works for me. Could I ask you a question when having a shower or bath will it come off? Thank you
@LeilaisabellaHart-fn3bk I've forgotten they are and have used a exfoliating cloth over them and they didn't come off. Yet they are so easy to peel off your skin. I've also had no issues with swi.ming in the beach or pool or spa
@oki158 Thank you for replying back, Good to know it won't come off. I just put my patch on, ts my 1st day so let's see how I get on with the HRT. Hopefully the hot flushes declines in time.
kudos to you for being genuinely interested in what happens to people in and around menopause. it's wonderful for all of us to be as respectfully curious about what happens neurologically and physically to people whose life changes differ from our own. it increases empathy and equality. well done.
I told this story of this specific study to a provider after suffering my many perimenopausal symptoms and wanted to get onto hormonal replacement therapy and she looked at me like she had never heard of this and said good luck trying to get this approved. I’ve since started adding soy milk to my collagen protein shakes (as it helps with estrogen) and starting taking magnesium and my hot flashes have stopped. It’s truly sad though that you have to jump through hoops to take care of yourself during this trying time in a woman’s life
"soy isoflavones are plant estrogen. It is structurally different from the estrogen in our bodies, and plant-based estrogen does not convert into the estrogen our bodies make when we eat it." Maybe you just are very lucky to have a short conversion hahahaha. Hot flashes are a symptom, but estorgen deficiency is a whole body condition. Wait till you can't enjoy sex or have an orgasm because everything has atrophied... soy sent gonna help with that. Doctors in America seem to be very strange about HRT in America. My mother has been on it over 60 years in Australia since surgical menopause. Find a new doctor!
I just went through this in my last annual. My female dr, probably similarly aged to me, I’m 40, looked at me like I was crazy. I only asked if she could direct me towards a functional medicine resource to help me test my hormones and things to can do now since I’ve started with onset insomnia, hair loss, shorter periods. Said, “there’s not enough research on this, it’s just part of life, and that’s not covered anyway”. Wtf. What I wanna pay but out of pocket ? I just asked for resources of knowledge. I’m changing Dr’s
Fortunately when I started having hormone problems I went to my naturopath. He prescribed Indoplex DM and after taking it for one month I never had problems again. Thankful for this remedy!
Sometimes you have to unfortunately. My situation is an example. At 42 my periods just started going without a break... And no, it's not endemetriosis, it's hormonal disbalance because of pre-menapause. So I had to start taking one hormone since last month. Otherwise, I would continue bleeding non-stop... Waiting for my blood test results to figure out what to do next.
My Dr finally listened to me after I went 180 days with no period and many symptoms. I now have HRT patches and haven't had night sweats or many of my other symptoms since I started. That was about 3 years ago now. I am currently 44 but my symptoms started early, at about 37 years old. I was happy to see the documentary by Davina McCall (apologies if that’s the incorrect spelling). This is great also. Thank you.
As I make my way through all the perimenopause videos I am seeing the same type of comment from the “natural” older woman. It’s a boasting of not using medication and a shaming for those who have. I’m tired of it. Ladies, we should support each other and make informed decisions based on our own personal experience. We have no idea if people leaving comments are being honest or getting feedback by their loved ones. Maybe they never married? Maybe they lived a quiet life? Maybe they were diligent about their health? Maybe they dont have children? We don’t know the whole situation so take it with a grain of salt and make sure you make decisions for you. This truly is a journey and worth educating yourself about it. I am a bit biased as I clearly remember my mom going through this and I was very concerned about her but 20 years later she claims it was smooth and easy 😂 I’m a witness that it was NOT.
Are you calling those women liars just because they said that there are some who didn't experience serious symptoms and a need for medication? I don't think that's fair.
My mother is one of those women who claims menopause was a breeze for her. In reality, I think she’s in denial or has a bad memory… she was NOT easy to be around during those years. She was anxious, angry and short tempered for many years. She also had an incredibly hard time doing basic things (like pay her bills or remember to file her taxes). I thought she was just stressed from her recent divorce, but looking back it is pretty clear she was menopausal. Personally, I think women were so conditioned to deal with “women’s issues” on their own that it became their normal. The rest of us, having experienced the other side of it, know better.
Being in the late perimenopausal phase I have experienced all these symptoms. In the last 3 months I have eliminated gluten and have lost weight, have more energy and NO hit flushes. It is worth adjusting your eating habits and lifestyle
You need fats. Its absolutely crucial for women. So many people are brainwashed since the 1980's. Fatty acids like flaxseed oil and eggs and butter. Avocados etc. Real whole even raw milk. Your gut health is all linked to your endocrine system.
Agreed but I think that as much as diet and lifestyle does the whole point of hrt (once you dive more into it) is the damage that a lack of estrogen and progesterone can do to our overall health after a long period of time.
For people having the sleep issues due to low progesterone, at least in the US, bioidentical progesterone cream is available over the counter at "health food stores" and can be ordered over the internet. It's the real stuff, and you don't need to convince a doctor to prescribe it, although it does cost money. Prescriptions are usually covered by insurance.
Each woman responds very different in any of the phases (during premenopause, perimenopause, that one day of menopause and in the post-menopausal phase). For me it all started with tinnitus and osteoporosis (both lasting), frozen shoulders and triangular fibrocartilage complex issues (on and off) initially for over a period of 14 years, after that came a few years of severe sleep disturbances, my periods were normal until a very stressful period were I skipped them for one month, then had two months of more regular flows (2/month) and 1 month of weekly flows, the very last day of my periods was when my dad passed away. Symptoms worsening by the day after that, as if a switch was turned off, even had a cardiac event whilst I take very good care of my health (as young dementia and cardiovascular diseases are common in my family, with genetic predispositions). Yet my GP’s diagnosis was “depression” (euh, guess he never heard of grief and perimenopause…). I had no energy, extreme brain fog, didn’t sleep a wink (it was true torture), had severe dizzy spells, anxiety driving, didn’t want to socialize, I wasn’t present and couldn’t follow conversations or even concentrate. I just needed to take a sabbatical in order to cope with life and being able to get through the day. By the time I eventually could see a gynaecologist (long waiting lists), we were 6 months in pure survival modus. I never experienced vasomotor symptoms or night sweats (the only symptoms my GP would take seriously). My initial response to bHRT made my symptoms worse (too low dosage) and in that first week of using bHRT I had those “identifying symptoms”; a hot flash every hour. I felt nauseous, got very pale, felt as though I was about to faint, and had a surge of fever. They lasted a few minutes, but would definitely drain me. After that gruesome week, this (luckily) ended. Slowly, because it takes forever to optimise the individual bHRT doses, I started sleeping again for the first time in months. However, our bodies adapt and old symptoms crept back in… and lots of symptoms never went away in the first place… Finding a gynaecologist that listens, takes you seriously, knows what they are talking about, look beyond recommendations, … is like searching for a needle in a haystack. I’m far from myself yet, but definitely not giving up on myself and the journey of getting better ❤️🩹 I still cannot believe what a struggle women have to go though to get help, receiving HRT should be a woman’s right, just like back in the 1940s (and for life once they started it). I am thrilled that there is slowly more ongoing research (and finally more research which include women in general - I recall one of my professors telling me, when asked why all research was done on white males in the prime of their lives, that he wouldn’t have a problem including women in research, as long as they didn’t have a womb, ovaries and they weren’t so emotional 🤯 Thank you for this podcast and educating more people on such important matters!
Tinnitus is caused by high frequency hearing loss. I'm all about HRT but sick of reading about it causing tinnitus. Sadly it can start around the same time as per-menopause kicks in so women think it's hormone related but that's not it. Go see an ENT. There are hearing aids that may help stop it if caught early enough.
@@carolyngoatley24 I’ve done it all, lots of various therapies, none worked. My ENT: “it’s just part of old age, you need to start slowing down”. Excuse me? Although the role of oestrogen in hearing is not fully understood, it’s known to influence the functioning of your auditory system and may help protect against a loss of hearing sensitivity. There are oestrogen receptors in many areas of our brain and auditory pathways, including in special cells called ‘hair cells’ that turn sound impulses into electrical signals to your brain. Damage to these hair cells is thought to be one of the main causes of tinnitus. Large-scale observational studies have found that women with irregular menstrual cycles - who may be experiencing increased fluctuations in oestrogen levels - are more likely to have tinnitus. Other research, involving women who have reached menopause, suggests that those with lower oestrogen levels have a greater risk of hearing loss, which is often associated with tinnitus. Our sex-hormones have receptors everywhere, and we only recently starting to scratch the surface of E2, P and T’s (as the main ones) impact in our cells throughout the body. Education is crucial and dismissing tinnitus as not being a potential symptom is dismissing women’s complaints, not understanding the amazing complex system that is our body and not being up-to-date with the latest findings on hormone receptors.
@@carolyngoatley24Tinnitus is one of MANY random things that can occur with an estrogen deficiency, and guess what? It goes away with HRT. If you're sick of hearing about the symptoms of peri/menopause, then stop reading about it.
It is so important to realize how much variation there is in menopausal symptoms. Some woman cruise through, to others it is a living hell. Some women have a family history of osteoporosis, others of estrogen positive breast cancer. All these will indicate whether HRT will have an overall benefit or possible increase risk for the individual woman. Personally I have had a very positive experience with HRT, but completely respect anyone who prefers to go down the natural route.
and many envious of women like you. How very fortunate. I think I have and aunty who is like you, still going in her early 90s. Living alone in her own home.
I am on my way to 64. I have only had some bioidentical hormones, but what happened with that I had fibroids growing as soon as I stopped I’ve got better. The main thing is to keep active with exercise and good food, and not listen to What it’s supposed to happen to you in menopause our minds are greater than we can fathom. I don’t subscribe to decline on aging. I subscribe to vitality at all ages, I rarely got hot flushes nor any of the other symptoms that people go through. I look at least 10 years younger, and no it’s not genetic my sisters who are younger look older than me but they are on medication and don’t exercise . The key is nutrition good health practices ,exercises good mindset…I not on any medications the most effective, but takes longer is Anna’s Wild Yam cream, and also Vitex chaste berry…. every time you put things in your body that are synthetic. Your body will not work the way nature intended. Hope this helps someone❤
But what about the heart and neuro-generative protective effects which you are missing out on. Best to eat very healthy, exercise and engage in a productive hobby whilst ensuring you don’t get Alzheimer’s disease or a stroke or heart attack!
I’m 61 and did BIHT for 10 years and also ended up w3 large uterine fibroids- took progesterone to stop constant bleeding. Had fibroids growing on my septum- had it removed and now one is seen in my pancreas. I’m so happy that you are doing so well w nutrition… Currently at 62, I’m back at having a cycle- I have a week of wonderful, then the inflammation starts, (lupus), then 10 days of migraines and entire body inflammation. After 31 days. Every thing goes back to normal - PMS is 300% worse than as a younger- I went to 1 gyno and she gave me Dhea, 200 progesterone, and estrogen inserts for cervex. No one heard I cannot have soy or estrogen or anything that will help my estrogen. So no one has ever heard this and I loose days by all the pain
Even some of what she presents here is outdated by more recent research that shows there is no required cutoff at ten years for those taking it longer. It's been shown to be protective overall.
@nmandowa Where are the new studies that say that ? You-Tube gynocologist are saying that but how do they know? We need new studies but from what I'm hearing studies are too expensive so it may never happen.
Great interview! I am 52 and now having late stage symptoms including joint problems extreme brain fog, and leg swelling😢 I will start HRT soon before my receptors dry up and go away.
I m beyond grateful for this episode. Steven you ask such great questions, listen with your full attention and your checking for understanding to allow further explanation is making for great content. Your guest is a rock star. I've been consuming all content menopause I can find and I had yet to learn so much in one seating. Thank you for diving into such topics at this depth and level of detail.
Only just found this video and this is the most I've learnt about the menopause in the last 18 years. My menopause was confirmed when I was 32 and I was terrified to take HRT due to all the scare mongering and I never have and I have suffered/wasted the last 18 years of my life with various issues from mental health issues, anxiety, depression, lethargy, muscle aches and pains, poor memory and all I was ever told by doctors was take HRT and my concerns were brushed aside. Nothing was ever explained and I wish I had this information back then
I have read and listened to a lot about menopause and I have learned something new today I’ve never heard that black and Hispanic women had more severe symptoms, thank you menopause doctor for informing us.
I started combipatch 7 months ago and it has madea HUGE difference in my life. More energy, sleeping better, no hot flashes and the biggest....I was having pain like arthritis with menopause. Everytime I got up, I hurt. Within 2 months of taking HRT, it is gone, with exception of minimal pain in my hands in the morning. It was shocking to me how much better I felt after going on combipatch.
I've been trying to find a utube on muscle aches. I have so much neck & back pain plus a pain in my wrist. Thinking is it still that my oestrogen is low. I've just started on the gel plus a tablet of progesterone. I'm wondering ..is it too soon to change anything, although I've Dded an dose of oestrogen. Then I'm thinking coyid it be I'm not absorbing it very well through the skin. I did read that the patch might be better for that reason of absorption challenges. I have another month before I see my dr. So dd use the gel plus a patch?
47 had my last period. Now I'm 48 and waiting to celebrate my 1 year ~ freedom from periods! I had to educate myself and advocate hard for my Estrogen patch & Progesterone... but it took away the hot flashes (which I didn't get until my period stopped) but the weight gain, low energy and low-grade depression was brutal. My mental health and overall optimism for life is much better with my little patch!!
Honey you need testosterone. Declare sexual dysfunction to a doctor, ask for a referral to a specialist and you can get compounded testosterone cream in a low dose. It will give you energy, confidence, reduce anxiety and build muscle! Also improves libido if you care about that but to me it’s just a side effect…not being anxious and having self confidence is everything at this time of my life. Muscle is what helps be strong and burn fat and feeling well is motivation in itself 🤍 go change your life-get the triad going!
Testerone was the missing link for me... the feeling of chronic fatigue was insane, even with E & P, testosterone was the last piece of the puzzle in getting back to myself.
@@kelljADitto. I love my estradiol, but testosterone was a game changer. I couldn't even run up my stairs without feeling like I was dying, which is NOT normal for me (I'm healthy and fit). Testosterone fixed that, I'm in a better mood, my memory is working again and I have no problem getting through the workday without taking a lunchtime nap.
Women in Japan, Korea & China have been using placental extract for decades with great success. It's also used to expedite healing after surgeries, skin grafts, etc. Many men & women also use it for regrowth of hair, as well as skin rejuvenation when administered sub dermally.
@@ericamee5285 Diet, attitude and placental extract therapy. 🙂 From what I've read, doctors prescribe it and it's covered by insurance. But, yes, I've recently read that it's considered a new chapter & thought of in positive terms.
@@VKat I replied to your question only to find it's been deleted. I purchase Certified KFDA placenta extract from Estaderma. If you choose to purchase from any online retailers, be sure to scan barcode to verify it's authentic. Only other option I'm aware of would involve Medical Tourism (travel to 🇯🇵 or 🇰🇷).
@@tranquilityinchaos8462 thank you so much for your reply!! I will look into your resources for placenta! Very excited to learn about this to mitigate symptoms :)
Going through perimenopause, I see a functional med dr who prescribes my BHRT. Best thing I ever did for myself because I was suffering from so many symptoms. I felt relief within a couple of days and my brain fog lifted. On it almost 2 yrs and I love it.
we can thrive naturally too, we just have to prioritise phytoestrogens which have been demonised. Peptide bioregulators are great too to support us through the change
Had a few tears watching this as it was such a low time in my life and never wish on anyone. 55 now. HRT really works thank goodness. Don’t put yourself through the bad times it’s not worth it ❤️
The Dr won't give me hrt or anything else for that matter apart from antidepressants 😵💫I had them for 30 years,in UK there's no awareness or help,like we should sail thru it but it's been two years of hot flushes brain fog and the joint pains n the temper tantrums so much I was never told about,I had to self medicate but watching this channel had helped me so much🙏🙏🙏❤️🫂🥵
I can certainly empathise, it took me over 2 years to get my doctor to give me medication for monthly migraines caused by hormonal migraines and over 1 year to get them to give me HRT, then they gave me one that caused my migraines to be worse, ie a tablet form yet everything on the internet said not to have it. They also wanted to give me antidepressants, for my mood and brain fog, so wrong. I am in a very senior managerial positon this was not helpful. Hope you find someone to help you. I had to be firm and keep pushing and went through 3 different doctors to get someone to listen and then they just gave in to what I wanted, also not good but at least I had researched on line first as to what I probably needed.
Check out the work of Tanya Borwoski. She is a huge womens advocate in the UK and I studied functional medicine with her, with the emphasis on on womens health. The best we can do as women is educate ourselves and support each other. And don't let "healthcare" providers bully you. If they are not offering you any help it is likely that they are not educated in womens health so they just don't know how to help you. But then you should be referred xx
I have never taken anything to replace hormones and I’m 63 years old and feel great but definitely had a decline of motivation to workout 🏋️♀️ , walk and exercise. I find that if I pray 🙏🏽, give my day to God he empowers me daily and I do 10,000 to 22,000 steps a day.
Please ask why a woman can’t or shouldn’t STAY on HRT until the end of life? Why not? & please also address full hysterectomy women & the use/need of all HRT? Thank You
"You want to take the hormones (in peri-memopause) when you have the symtoms...." That makes perfect sense; however, I went to my primary care physician with all these symptoms and even though my Gyn had access to all those visits and notes, no one mentioned that my issues could be peri-related. So I got the bucket diagnosis of "fibromyalgia" and offers for anti-depressants. Now that I know better and have educated myself I have started BHRT hoping that 9ish years past my last period and at the age of 59, that it's not to late to give my brain some help it desparately needs.
I've resisted HRT for about a year because of the increased chance of cancer, but when I got hot flushes interrupting my sleep 5 or 6 times a night... I'd take my chances with the cancer rather than die of sleep deprivation.
After a full year of chronic depression and dreadful mood swings I finally talked my gp into giving me hrt. That was nearly 11 months ago and wow….. hrt is fantastic. I’m on patches and will never give them back xx
@@dawnr8811 everyone I knew felt great after a few weeks. For me week 10 and I felt amazing, totally amazing. Will be praying for you Dawn. It’s a hard one but now you’re on HRT you’re working towards feeling you again. God bless and any questions, drop me a line…. Not that I’m an expert but I must have consumed hundreds of hours of reading learning about this so hopefully I can pass on a little lol xxx
Started hormones in my mid-40s to regulate menstruation, went off for 2 years around menopause, went on HRT at lower dose then and will likely stay on for the rest of my life. Given I have no other prescriptions and zero medical ailments, I don't mind having this one thing my body needs that doesn't come from food. Truly living my best life ever now post-menopause.
At 43 I was misdiagnosed with cirrhosis. I had used an IUD so did not ovulate anyway and when I removed it I never menstruated again. I thought it was the cirrhosis. I could not think. I had such severe brain fog I believed I had encephalopathy and was treated for it. I believed i was dying. I repeatedly asked all my doctors if these were menopause symptoms and was told no. Years later the symptoms gradually improved a nd I was eventually tested for cirrhosis and found out more than a decade later that there was nothing wrong with my liver. The entire thing was callously disregarded menopause symptoms. Thank you Dr Lisa for shedding light on this and your research. I am both happy and angry and hope that no one else has to suffer like this. I was refused hrt due to breast cancer risk.
Really good just loved the way this was explained . I am 52 and all this started at my 46/47 and I had to ask my doctor if he could check my hormones as I intuitively knew it was menopause! It is a shame that I had to change 3 times Ginecologists and still to many women pass all this with no help Although I have found a doctor in north Portugal that put me under progesterone, estrogen and estradiol I still have this not quite clear and regulated and do not fill secure about my decision to make the HT because if I go to other specialist and ask if o take any daily medication “ they always say look carefully to breast and uterus “ This is still tabu and I fill like the not safe person zone !! Why should women sill have this unclear safe zone ?
Thank you for making this I want to say that it needs to be made more public that a drop in oestrogen can cause a rise in cortisol and that may be the cause of some of the mood and anger symptoms as well as insomnia, a symptom that nearly caused me to take my life in 2022. 2 doctors disagreed that what I was experiencing was perimenopause and it wasn’t until I insisted and was put on HRT and my life was saved by a brilliant doctor, and I got to tell her so and thank her I’m now 48 running a successful business, due to diet, HRT, qigong and supplements not only do I have my life back but j in feel as good as I did in my 20s
I'm three years post-menopause and have had an easy time with it. I believe this is due to my lifestyle - Diet = carnivore (mostly fatty red meat). Sleep = approx 7.5 hours per night (sleep improved after going carnivore). Exercise = weight/resistance training 2-3 times per week; moderate cardio 5 days a week (walking and running); sprint intervals twice a week (20 seconds (these are very short sessions)), and mobility/stretching/yoga several times a week (short 10-20 min sessions). I have not needed to take any HRT or medication of any kind, and I feel very well. indeed. I would say that it is definitely worthwhile making lifestyle adjustments before taking any medication.
Also, there is new research which debunks the long-held belief that cholesterol is the enemy it's been portrayed as, that it's not the cause of heart disease (that's down to high sugar intake)
I had a medical menopause at 43yrs old and followed a strict Asian diet of fresh veg and fish for the first year. I had zero menapause symptoms. Now I eat what I like and still no symptoms. Why isn’t there more research in to this instead of pumping women with drugs. I’ve friends (I’m 57 now) who are using HRT with very mixed results.
Some women, such as yourself, don’t experience any symptoms during perimenopause or in full menopause, which is wonderful, but not the case for everyone. Every woman’s body is different and there are many women that experience debilitating symptoms that affect every aspect of their life. It’s important to discuss and present this type of content to give women the option and information in what is best for their bodies. There has been such a disparity in women’s health and wellbeing. Why not celebrate the fact that there are more specialist and experts talking about menopause and treatments that actually do help women that need it. HRT can be a real life saver for certain individuals, and it’s one of many choices women can make in their individual care. There are plenty of videos and content on different ways of dealing with menopause, with or without the help of hormone therapy.
So glad I had an easy-ish menopause. Yes, I had symptoms that were a bit of an inconvenience at times, but not enough for me to go down the medical route. It's not all bad for all women, but of course the Pharmaceutical companies would really like you to think it is!
I can't blame this male moderator, whom I respect, but this is such an abbreviated snapshot of the issues around menopause and HRT, that I urge all women to look further into all the recent research. There are many other genuine medical specialists with multiple explanatory videos on RUclips who go into more depth on this subject. Dr. Tassone and Dr Doug Lucas are just two who review this research and the different options, which will be different for each woman. Please ignore the many over-generalized opinions in this comments section!
I find it amazing that so much consideration is put into HRT for menapausal women but puberty blockers are encouraged for minors who want to transition. I know, alittle off topic but is it?
I'm 76. It never occurred to me to take HRT. I had lovely periods with no cramps or mood issues - and Menopause just happened while I was out to lunch. Never had a Hot Flash. No mood swings or depression or 'brain fog' or anything else. I've been slim but not skinny my whole life - never 'dieted.' My periods just tapered off and stopped at some point. I believe that good nutrition and healthy exercise is the key.
Lucky you! I've always been healthy, skinny and fit throughout my life but for having really painful, long periods. I was looking forward to menopause. But once it hit, and I'm now on my 4th year, I wish I had my periods back instead. So, being all the above didn't help in my case.
Its so refreshing to see so many comments from women who accept this is a natural process too 🙌 sometime i feel like an alien when people look at me baffled because I would prefer to work with what my body is doing instead of popping pills to stop it 🙄 go girls 👍👏x
Yes! I tried HRT for two years. I felt so much worse and gained 20 pounds. I had been in menopause for 8 years. My doctor should have never put me on the hormones because I had no remaining symptoms. It’s never a one size fits all solution for women. I am eating better and exercising and feel better than I ever did on the hormones.
@lorijane1973 good on you for finding a way that suits you 👌 I wish you well and the best health ..ps I stopped all sugars and lost all excess weight, energy back and aches and pains gone .. if you haven't already have a look into it , only if you need too of course 😊
Bio identical HRT is the only thing that resolved my brain fog and cognitive memory issues. It also resolved my anxiety. I started having symptoms at 38 and the primary symptom was anxiety. Never had night sweats.
Started HRT around 54 years, zero symptoms, aside from dryness…after three years and my blood pressure kept rising (exercised and ate well) I cold stopped it all. Continuing to seek healthiest lifestyle choices.
She lost me there when she said that we don’t need to eat Animal fat, for the brain health. Women been having great success on carnivore diet with menopause symptoms.Brain fog actually goes first out of the window.
I wonder how my grandma lived untill 93 yo, she was very lucid and had wit and never she took HRT.She just lived in country side, no stress and ate her own animals and vegetals.My mom is 75 again no HRT, she has also a sharp mind.She had some hot flushes and moved on. Maybe i a small dose of estrogen and progesteron are optimising health even more, but the base are eating habits and active lifestyle, workouts.
@@galinatushka1356 because you're missing all the vitamins, antioxidants, and fibre that is needed. And you don't need at all that saturated fat. Your gut microbiome plays a massive part in health, and especially with your brain
@@carolyn4407 you will be very surprised to know, that test showed ,my Microbiome is perfect . I get from meat everything my body needs, carbohydrates and fiber, not essential for the body.
It’s weird I’m 63 & didn’t experience any symptoms that really caused me big issues. Then I never took birth control either so no artificial hormones ever & I was always too busy to think about menopause & hot flashes. I had my only child at 38 I worked & studied gaining my final masters at 61. I think diet, keeping active & keeping our brains active is key !
It's nothing to do with being "too busy to have hot flushes " you are very lucky if you have not experienced being woken up all night with the sensation of being in a sauna, perhaps I was just "lazy " then
@@laurapearson3370 I did not state it was anything to do with being too busy !!! I stated “I WAS” too busy !!! Some women are indeed too busy to think about their bodies,their heath their symptoms a very sad fact. That helped me realise how incredibly powerful our minds are. So for ME keeping busy, active,a healthy diet not to mention being exhausted going to bed each night got me through it. I hope you find what’s helpful for you too.
@@jessicahitchens6926 Pardon? Are you disputing MY personal experience ? It certainly isn’t “ rot “ I’m fortunate NOT to have experienced any major symptoms & most of my friends likewise … btw we are all mental & medical health professionals. Who have supported women who are experiencing difficulties not always relying on pharmaceutical interventions! Thank you for your kind comment
@@eloramac6203 that's great but did you study what long term damage without these hormones can do? Have you done a bone analysis? I think the thr video is a bit misleading. It's not so much the symptoms rather than the long term issues that can be because of these low hormone (I.e. bone damage - which can lead to more back pain, auto immune diseases, heart disease, weight gain etc...).
I think you should make a show about Denmark study regarding fertility. 22% down since 2019… in man. Unfortunately studies weren’t done in 2020, 2021.. only between 2019-2022. Unfortunately only Denmark is the only country with this study.. so far. So they compared.
Companies have to up their production of HRT. There is such a shortage out there. In my country we are struggling to find any at a pharmacy. We are also competing with trans people who use them now so we have to go without at times. So upsetting.
Spent 12 years of regular dr.s not helping me with it at all. Found a natural dr. and started bioidentical HRT pelleting and wow! Went from a person getting 2-4 hrs a night to chunks of 4-6 and from shriveling up on myself to coming alive again with vitality. Thank you for sharing this with all the ladies out there. Wish I had gotten this info. a decade ago.
That was my Mom. High doses of hormones for over 50 years after hysterectomy! Then her doctor just STOPPED it. A nightmare of side effects for the many years after!
I remember stopping my HRT when this study first came out. I think I lasted a month. I went back to the doctor and said I didn’t care what the side effects were but I would rather die then continue with hot flashes.
My experience of menopause was 5 years of hot flushes and flooding - after a year of no periods - my Dr wanted me to go on HRT but when asked if they had the same problem which they did - they didn't use it - then I was told to go on antidepressants. After saying no to both - I went to a Chinese doctor who got rid of everything after 3 months - acupuncture - with better diet no alcohol no sugar. Interestingly I had a period after 18mths . My view is that we don't know how much hormones we have already - so pleased I took no drugs. I also think menopause is a time of life when our liver is getting full of toxins etc. Chinese doctor says everyone gets hot flushes - men and children but it's been attributed to women to sell us drugs!!
Ladies, you have to stop and ask yourselves, why would a hormone my body has produced all my life that has PROTECTED me from heart disease, breast cancer, kept my skin taut and youthful all of a sudden be harmful to me? Answer: it’s not. When used transdermally it is not metabolized in the liver and does not raise the risk of blood clots, which lead to heart attacks and strokes. Having optimal hormone levels protects you against heart disease, osteoporosis, Alzheimer’s disease, colon cancer, makes you feel better physically and slows down the rapid increase in aging that happens when our ovaries stop producing estrogen.
@debiwilkins1016 I used to feel the same way about HRT and took it for 6 yrs. I listened to all the doc's on you tube talk about how great and protective it is until one day I decided to read the insert in the box of my estradiol patches. It contradicts everything they are saying about HRT. Read the manufacturers of HRT s pamphlet inside the box said the side effects are, first one being Heart attacks, stroke, cancers, dementia ect.& many more. That scared me. I'm off now. There has been no new study since the screwed up WHI. Where is the new study saying that it protects me, when the manufacture says otherwise?
It concerns me..all these people I see now saying HRT is safe. Maybe estrogen isn’t the cause of breast cancer, but we know it definitely fuels it. So if a cell becomes cancerous for whatever reason, estrogen is going to cause it to grow. I know the menopause transition is tough. The hot flashes, weight gain, depression, etc. But it doesn’t go on forever. The symptoms do get better in time. Eating healthy and exercising helps a lot to keep our heart, minds, and bones strong. My grandmother was given estrogen in the 1960’s to help her with menopausal symptoms and she got ovarian cancer. I took the birth control pill for 15 years and got breast cancer. I wonder if in another 20 years, doctors will say we were wrong again if female cancers become prevalent in women on HRT.
There is a little detail you are not taking into account. Women taking HRT are going to be healthier on 20 years time because they are taking the good estrogen, estradiol, that can only be made by your ovaries and by adding it via patches or gels when in hrt during menopause. The bad estrogen is called estrone, it's pro cancer and inflammatory, made by your ovaries and by the fat cells, so in menopause if you are fat, like me, your risks of breast cancer is higher because your ovaries closed but your fat cells are a factory of estrone, you have the estrone all around your body but none of the good one, estradiol, if you are not in hrt. The risk of 1 in 7 women getting cancer during their life is still there no matter what you do. Your choice. I prefer to sleep well and feel good while on hrt treatment than being crap, anxious, unhappy, and depressed without it.
@@andreafabiana3161I get what you’re saying, but I believe the “good” estradiol also fuels breast cancer cells. But I also understand that everyone has to do what they think is right for them
@pbj91 The good estradiol does not increase the risk of cancer as much as the bad ones, that are all those estrogens that are not bioidentical. The contraceptive pills aren't good either, the reason why I never took them.. Actually, they put women health at risk by being given the bad pro inflamatory estrogens by pill, especially if from pregnant horses. In addition, the mini pill that has only a progestin is the worst thing on earth. But doctors prescribe them no problem, so hrt with an insignificant dose is the least of a problem for a woman taking anticonceptive pills all her life. It is a shame that this information is not given to them!
Full episode here - ruclips.net/video/Cgo2mD4Pc54/видео.html&ab_channel=TheDiaryOfACEO
I've learnt more from your channel and the doctors you've brought onto your show about Menopause than the 7 doctors I have visited in the past few years. It's utterly ridiculous and appalling at the lack of knowledgeable doctors for menopause in this day and age! Thank you for caring enough to bring women's health in the spotlight!!
I spent my 1st year after full hysterectomy trying to find specialist who actually understand and know what doing such a thing does to the body. Absolutely no idea. They are happy to rip out your organs without the knowledge of the after effects and leave you to fight for your own health. It took me a year of suffering and severe symptoms that no one understood before I actually found anyone who would prescribe me with BioIndentical HRT. Worst year of my life.
@@jodiesteward1758 it's just wrong and shouldn't be that way. Sorry for all youve had to suffer and endure. Bless that you have found a way through now ❤
Big pharma doesn't want women on HRT. It makes more money off selling osteoporosis drugs, alzheimers drugs, heart disease drugs, etc.
@poppet808 I completely agree with you!! I’m going through the same thing right now. I just don’t understand doctors not willing to pay attention to our needs.
Unfortunately drs are only given about an hour in menopause training. Source-Dr Mary Clair Haver. Hopefully that will all change.
Quality of life for women on pre-menopause & Menopause should be a priority since we are most likely loving half of our lives without periods! HRT is an essential component to protect our heart & mind
It’s perimenopause:)
I am so unwell I am meting tu get this hormone therapy doctors don’t see how debilitating it can be and stop we women are expected to continue . For me it had affected my stomach I get lots of red flux . Also my mind can’t concentrate as well and very irritated si yeah very no fun
As 45 Year old , I was preparing for menopause . To my Shock I have discovered I am 5 weeks pregnant .
Congratulations!
Congratulations! ❤
Caboose. Your life just got exciting.
Amazing! Congratulations
Congratulations! 😊
The fact that doctors think that it’s all in our head it’s mind blowing
They treat women like shit in the medical profession and our bodies are hardly studied, my younger female GP was completely disinterested in helping me manage my menopause. Thankfully I work in the local community women's health dept and they told me to get referred to them and they really helped me. The medical profession are colluding in the erasure of women as a sex based class they aren't our friends sadly.
@@fairislecat6413 how sad is that. A female doctor not helping. We need the health system to change and teach new med students about premenopausal symptoms and how every woman is different.
@@chicky895
I avoid female doctors if I can, especially gynecologists!!! I'm not sexist but female doctors have zero compassion towards other women. They KNOW what pain is, and they KNOW you can take it.
A man, because he doesn't know what's eg. an examination is like, he imagines it's very unpleasant, and he tries to be as compassionate as he can.
Unfortunately, in UK, they always try to provide women with female doctors, thinking women prefer that. It's difficult to avoid them.
@@chicky895 Many female GPs leave the profession around menopause age due to lack of managerial support of their menopause symptoms!! The med students are being taught that woman is a mere identity and Western medicine is racist so it'll be a long process in tackling medical misogyny and I think it might get worse. It's the lack of big picture thinking that annoys me, HRT is now proven to reduce osteoporosis and possibly protect against dementia, earlier prescribing of HRT to perimenopausal women would surely reduce the numbers of women suffering the above conditions in later life and save healthcare agencies money as a result? They just don't think that far and are blinded by their own sexist attitudes.
He’s not a doctor, can’t be😳🥺
Brain fog was the first thing HRT aleviated for me after two years of thinking I must have dementia. It took three weeks and it lifted!!😊
May I ask what dose you started on?
@@DeeDee-44 it depends on your dose it’s also different for women not everyone reacts the same way
@@DeeDee-44 you do realise everyone is different? Yours might require a higher dose ... Or a different combo! I'm glad hers has lifted..... Mine hasn't quite.... I'm still working on the dose!
So be nice yeh?
Exactly the same for me, still have it on occasion but it's way better!
@@DeeDee-44it alleviated my brain fog I just a few weeks. Maybe you should try again with a different dose or delivery method.
This is a very informative video. What might be even more interesting is the “medicine vs natural” discussion in the comments. We aren’t just talking about night sweats and hot flashes. What Dr. Mosconi didn’t cover in her video are the metabolic changes that can occur from the changes in estrogen and progesterone: high cortisol, high cholesterol, high blood pressure, insulin resistance or high glucose (due to high cortisol and low estrogen), weight gain etc. For many women, these metabolic changes are the real risk and the reason to consider HRT. That was me. I have my blood checked every 6 mos due to anemia, and within 6 mos of having a perfect CBC, my cholesterol was up. Within a year, my blood pressure was not responding to medication and my fasting glucose was pushing the far edge of normal. And these things happened to me even though I have always avoided processed foods, don’t smoke and exercise 4-5 times per week. For me, HRT wasn’t “popping pills” like someone below commented. It was a potential solution to AVOID popping pills for blood pressure, cholesterol and maybe even diabetes. If you haven’t experienced these metabolic changes, you might think that women should just muscle through the hot flashes and night sweats. For some women, menopause increases the risk of heart attack and stroke and the HRT helps the body adjust to the hormonal changes so that there metabolic processes aren’t shocked. So let’s be kind to one another - no one is better for choosing not to take HRT. Our medical decisions are our own and those who choose HRT should not be looked down upon.
So increase metabolism B vitamins including B12 . Add progesterone and pregnenolone, B3 and aspirin. Don't believe me. Do the research. Pro metabolic lifestyle. Unfortunately I muscled through menopause. It was hell.
And women who go through it with ease shouldn't be looked down upon either. Yet, we're constantly having to listen to long diatribes about how we are "looking down on others."
Hi Natasha :excellent summary of the metabolic consequences of declining female hormones.
Cholesterol isn't an enemy it's a hormone too. And it is around your brain.
100% you just described my metabolic situation and HRT helped lower my BP and my glucose levels to normal after being high for several months prior to HRT. I feel more like “myself” and I am Hispanic and felt these changes early in 40’s. I waited until I was 48 and I’m turning 50 and thank goodness I started researching on my own! No one tells us this stuff!
48 year-old woman here, expressing my gratitude to you Steven for taking the time to talk about menopause. Thank you to your guest. Based on this interview, I suppose I'm in early perimenopause, and it's not exactly easy here in the trenches. I get angry with myself for not being healthier than I am (though I am reasonably fit, thin, etc.) The symptoms still feel like failures and it's frustrating. I need reminders to have compassion with myself.
The symptoms are natural and you don't get a medal for sucking it up or seeing how long you can go without treatment. If you have symptoms, consider getting them treated. There's no shame in going on HRT or mHT. Your body took away your hormones, you just put them back.
@@sophiayenmd My main symptom is short cycles (22 days). When I started using progesterone cream, it helped add a few days, but now it doesn't work that way anymore.
You would be middle or late depending on your first menses.
shouldn't it be in 51 ?
Same here!!!
I have AuDHD, and I struggle with self care on a good day- this is starting to really worry me, because I can't afford to go to a doctor for even an emergency, let alone something considered as niche as HRT...
I am honestly scared.
I have struggled with hormones affecting my mental health all my life, if it gets WORSE?
I am kind of scared OF MYSELF, and what I will do...
HRT changed me overnight and I've been on it now for 17 years. My headaches stopped and never had one since, hot flushes, never had another, more confident riding my horse, wrote 3 novels and painted over 100 paintings, never felt low or anxious, stopped crying, endless orgasms (self-inflicted!), glowing skin and thick hair. What's not to like?
May I ask what HRT you use? I have horrible headaches on my period. I’m praying for menopause because of it. I am researching HRT.
@@staceydalyn2947are you on combined contraceptive pill? I can’t take it, only progesterone based
Did you start taking it after menopause?
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@sandrajenkins6822 geeez hope that's my outcome next week! 🤨
As someone who went through early menopause last year I'm loving all of the specialists in this area. I had no symptoms but then out of the blue I spiralled into a bizarre depression and could not get enough sleep. I went to three doctors who tried to put me on anti-depreesants before I found a specialist menopausal doctor who took everything into account and was able to help me. It took me three months to make the decision to go on HRT and it's not for everyone and not everyone needs it but for me it saved my life. I've never experienced hopelessness like it so for me HRT is a life saver .......but the key is to look at your overall health, your nutrition and your muscle and make sure you're lifting weights. In addition anything you've suppressed through your life will come up......prepare for anger, rage and in my case sadness which is all connected to what you have been pushing down. Coming through menopause is incredible and now at 45 I'm medically considered post menopausal and am now educating women from 35 years to start learning and preparing for menopause.
I had pms symptoms entire life and two post partum depressiom following child birth. I am mixed up between progesterone which helped early pregnancy and noticed it smoothed out pms symptoms... I thought to avoid estrogen bc I was too high in estrogen.
You need both. But a higher dose of estradiol. Progesterone supports the Estrogens. Then you have Testosterone as well.
Similar experience but I was able to fix and optimize everything without being inconvenienced with creams, patches, pills, etc. My doctor in Switzerland said staying fertile and having easy menstrual periods for as long as possible is a symptom of optimal health.
Thank you for caring about women's health.
I’ve been on progesterone for the last year… SOOOO helpful! It helped with sleeping and terrible, terrible anxiety. I’m 45.
Me too, sister! Oh, the anxiety and rumination were debilitating.
@@marianneporter26 Better to start around 45 I believe.
@@shelley4417 I don't think there are different kinds of progesterone. I get mine compounded at a compounding pharmacy because it's 75 mg. Anything under 100 mg has to be compounded.
@@shelley4417 Bioidentical progesterone not progestin. Yes, balancing hormones has been very helpful for me. I tried everything else before going this route and it has helped me immensely in weight loss, muscle definition, anxiety relief, joint pain. The research is now showing benefits in bone density, heart health, Alzheimer’s disease prevention with HRT.
I am taking 100 mg Prescribed Oral Progesterone at night is amazing for sleep and anxiety.
I’m so very, very thankful that I was able to eliminate hot flashes by eliminating processed foods, sugar and carbohydrates from my diet - and lost 30lbs! It’s a very tough diet but, if adhered to, works very well for me. Much cheaper than doctor visits and trips to the pharmacy. I hope everyone here is able to find what works best for them.
Yes, I agree. When the menopause years come, we are meant to be living a gentler lifestyle, honoring our bodies and mind. I too honor my beautiful body with no caffeine, no alcohol, no processed foods…eating whole organic foods, intermittent fasting, and exercising everyday. I have more energy than you can imagine. Women who choose to believe that menopause is a disease, want to keep drinking, eating processed foods, working too hard, yes, indeed you’re going to need HRT. Both of my Grandmas also lived beyond 90, without any HRT, AND they were optimistic happy people, enjoying their friends and family, not complainers, with sharp minds to the end. What if our culture, the crap food, the stressful lifestyle is the real culprit. I know so many women on HRT that also have cancer….sooo many,..,I am natural and free! No doc visits! No checking my levels. Receiving menopause as the beautiful transition it is ❤
@@HeartWorkURelationalSoulCoach hello like-minded sister!
Can’t give up my caffeine 😵💫but definitely the untra processed foods, no sugar, no definitely NO seed oils👺Trying to eat just whole natural foods. Few treats here n there. Just takin it one day at a time ☀️
I usually have very awful periods and I'm still too young for menopause, but I recently discovered carnivore, and now I'm not worried about menopause at all. My whole body is doing so much better. Also lost weight (inches around arms and waist and everything else) and I am not in a ton of pain during that time of the month.
Sugar and healthy carbs are what helping me heal. It is the combination of high fat and carbohydrate that needs to be avoided. Small amount of fat is ok
Thank you for this discussion. I am so grateful that my daughter and others in her generation will have access to this information since we did not.
I started HRT at 65, 15 year after menopause and it has made a HUGE difference to my life
My doctor won't prescribe it for me.
I started at 60 and it changed my life. No joint pains, went off depression drugs and finally had a sex drive. I've been on it for 2 years and love it.
Can you tell me more. I'm 66 and am thinking about taking esterdial
@@MinnieBlues4444 then find another Dr. 🙂
Check out Mary Clare Haver. Good luck. 🌻
@@TeresaBryant-lq3ue check out Dr Mary Clare Haver, she’s brilliant. 🌻
Thank you Stephen for keeping "Menopause" on the dashboard and get awareness out there that women need more research!! 👏
As long as he doesn't propagate the idea that female elders are just clapped out cars if they don't take medicinal hormones.
It is not only about hot flashes and weight gain. HRT helps every cell in our body that has ertragen receptors, which is most places. I went through my perimenopause years implementing all the other pillars of health, they helped. But when I went through menopause, I started having anxiety that I have never had. It was so bad that I didn’t want to drive at night and I didn’t want my family to leave the house because I thought they would die, my symptoms were extensive. There are over 70 known symptoms related to menopause. Because they seem unrelated women think it’s just them getting old. Once on HRT I became my self again. I will be buried with a HRT patch on. Women didn’t survive past their 50’s, 60’s and beyond, they basically shrivelled up and died. Women today live longer because of diet and health care but elderly women are fragile and have poor quality of life. If you observe elderly couples, you will notice that the men are more mobile and the women are frail and have mobility issues and cognitive decline. It is not about just living longer. It’s about quality of life. HRT is not for everyone but I can honestly say it has profoundly improved life.
I was suicidal and HRT literally saved my life
❤ Thank you so much for this Stephen. My husband is a GP/family physician and I was an RN/midwife but both of us learned sweet bugger all about anything to do with menopause. It is deplorable really. I am 57 now and doing well on HRT but learning more so I can share with my younger female friends so they won’t have as hard a time of it.
This is a very important discussion and I want to read Dr. Mosoconi's book. I was one of the fortunate women who did not have any menopause symptoms or issues. Even at age 70, I have had no loss of libido, or suffered with hot flashes, night sweats, sleep disturbances or dry vagina. I am also a breath based posture educator and creator of FitAlign Posture Training. I have a theory that poor posture habits prevent the adrenals from making the androgens that contribute to libido, sexual arousal and orgasm by increasing dopamine levels in the central nervous system. The reason why people shrink and go forward is because of a weak and restricted breathing apparatus that affects most people in modern society. Chair sitting is one of the main reasons that the breathing apparatus weakens because the knees are positioned too high making it difficult for the diaphragm to descend and the ribs to expand. Most people age and go forward or collapse downward leading to a lack of blood and lymph flow starving and weakening many cells in the body including the kidneys and adrenals. The cells lack nutrition, oxygen and waste removal. So many women are under stress or even doing core exercises like keeping navel pulled to the spine. These exercises can create tension in the pelvic floor and lower back. There is also a gland in the pelvic floor of women called the Bartholin's gland which makes vaginal lubrication for the vaginal wall. This gland is parasympathetically mediated. In other words, people must be in a relaxation response in order for the gland to function.Poor posture habits signal the nervous system of danger or issues. I have seen by correcting posture at the nervous system level, people have less anxiety as well. The vagus nerve has branches in the neck that must carry the serotonin made in the gut to the brain. Weak spine and neck muscles restrict the serotonin flow. Also forward head posture restricts blood flow to the brain as people age and the brain is literally starved for oxygen creating plague in the cells that are not getting the nutrition, lymph flow and oxygen needed to thrive. Another set of glands called the Skene glands are two small ducts on either side of your urethra. They help lubricate your vagina during sex and protect it from certain infections. FitAlign uses breathing exercises that strengthen and lift the torso from the inside out supporting all cells in the body. I have clients telling me their sex drive is back and lubrication too. The answer is NOT doing kegels as the isolation of these sphincter muscles can actually weaken the pelvic floor. Another interesting piece of this puzzle is that some cultures do not even have a word for menopause and they are more indigenous people with stronger upright posture. Check out FitAlign. I have spent 30 years working with thousands of clients and developing these methods.
My understanding and personal experience of life and the menopause is very similar to yours. In the peri meno years I did a course on “conscious menopause” with Alexandra Pope. She talks about how the majority of women in the West arrive at menopause with burned out adrenals, which causes many of the symptoms. It was sobering - not that I was a drinker but an active woman who had always been into health and fitness. However, I’d had a stressful job as a physio. I upped my game when it came to stress management, cut out the occasional glass of wine/G&T and all refined sugar, spent my money on eating organic over going to restaurants serving crap food, and prioritised sleep like never before. Would it have been easier to take HRT? Probably but given the increasing global concerns about big pharma, I’m very happy with my health and fitness, now age 61. 😊
@@louloujames7905👏👏👏👏👏 I, too, had an easy transition through this stage of life. I feel the use of birth control contributes greatly to the hormonal imbalances today’s women endure as they approach menopause. And, consequently, their men and children endure this journey with her. I never used birth control, birthed 7 children, and am now very active with my grandchildren, keeping them daily while my daughter works. This, too, adds greatly to my overall wellbeing! Doing something we love is the best thing we can do for ourselves!
Bravo!!! I’m now 60 and had a very easy transition 10 years ago. I’ll be looking into your work for myself, and possibly to teach others, as well!! I also think that there’s a price women are paying for decades of birth control hormone manipulation. I never used them and went through menopause like a champ!
@@louloujames7905 - Congratulations on being pro-active and optimizing your health. Good to know about Alexandra Pope's work adressing burned out adrenals being a factor in adverse menopausal symptoms . The abnormal becomes normal and people accept without questioning or look to big pharma to address the symptoms. There is so much more that we can do to stay healthy and reduce suffering during the change. I also stopped eating processed food, red meat, chicken and pork at age 18. I do eat organic eggs from my laying hens and some fresh fish but mostly organic fresh fruits and vegetables. Also I have never consumed alcohol after getting drunk once in high school. Women need to avoid alcohol, sugar, plastic, and processed food.
I was more active before 43. Very interesting. I always breathe better and feel healthier when I keep my foundation centered and not slumping. Movement, diet, less stress, all help.
I had my ovaries removed. Lost all my hair, severe depression, anxiety, hot sweats, brain fog, chronic fatigue, insomnia, vaginal bleeding. Even with no ovaries !!!
HRT changed my life.
HRT brings my old self back!!! It kicks away - brain fog, hot flashes, night sweats, etc.
Please stop. You're headed for cancer, this doctor is fos.
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HRT took away the anxiety... but it was the Testosterone, that made me feel like I was back in my body... not just existing around it...
@@skinnysylvie9909 none of those symptoms are normal, and no one needs exogenous hormones.
e@@kelljAMy doctor just told me that my testosterone was low for my age. What form did you take that is helping you? They've said it could help me and offered shots
This message is fascinating. When I first started with brain fog I had the fear of Alzheimer's changed my diet and everything improved. This explains why different cultures as you mentioned have different symptoms because of the type of nutrients. I love working with women in their Menopause transition and helping them evaluate their habits to transition with ease.❤
My gut instinct says the difference for people who have more melanin may be a difference in the levels of Vitamin D in the body. Vitamin D is a hormone our body manufactures in conjunction with sun exposure. I went down a rabbit hole trying to learn more about Vitamin D and its role in immunity, and it was very eye-opening to me. I body is always seeking to be in a state of balance.
100%
That's a very smart hypothesis.
Do you mean melanin as opposed to melatonin?
@@wisewomaninsights Yes! Thank you :-)
Dr. Michael Holick on youtube has amazing info on VitD
Hrt is good helping women all over the world 🌎 to have a good quality of life
I have adhd, I was a super late diagnosis(37) I am medicated for that and it did work for me for years (life altering) I had severe PMDD and violent cramps (I had massive fibroids I was told to ignore for 15 years by gaslighting male gynos) Switched to female Gyno, had a hysterectomy (kept ovaries) My adhd meds weren’t working, I increased…had panic attacks…Heard this interview, started HRT 3 weeks ago and I SWEAR I have never slept this well, I have more energy, my mood is great, my meds seem to be working a bit better too ….soooo exciting! I am SO grateful for this woman, this podcast, my new physician AND this research ! ❤ty!!! (I’m taking progesterone and using 1 pump Estrogel …2 pumps were too much for now)
Wow that's interesting !
My mental health practitioner warned me that adhd would not work during menopause. They sent me to my gyno.
@@Galworld761I found that perimenopause made my adhd 10x worse and harder to manage. I changed my meds and I’m much better now! The Gyno is a good place to start for sure! Once you know if it’s your hormones that are causing you to feel off you’ll be able to figure out the rest. It’s a few months since I made this post and I’m so much better! Wishing you all the best ❤Be patient with yourself and gather as much evidence as you can for your doctors! Self advocacy saved my life literally!
I’m 13 years post menopause. My journey was really only hot flushes for about 6 years, no night sweats or anything else. I didn’t take HRT as my GP at the time said it could be a risk given I’d had possible TIA in my mid 30’s. She advised sage supplements which I took, they helped a bit. Looking back now with all I’ve learnt, I wish I had taken HRT because of the overall health advantages including brain health. Doctors still seem to think HRT is something to take for the shortest time possible to get you through to the other side but clearly oestrogen etc is something we still need for so many processes in the body. At least menopause & perimenopause are much more in the spotlight now with high profile people talking about it.
Could you go on it now? I started 8 years post-meno
@@lizsilvester4706Did it work for you at year 8 post menop?
Hair loss. Memory decline. Hot flashes. Increased appetite. Weight gain. Mood swings. So fun.
It doesn’t have to be that way. Search Barbara O’Neil and wild yam cream.
Natural, natural, natural, what God gave us on this earth, not man made.
Please talk about covid vaccine side effects on menstruation too.
@@DreemchserLove Barbara. ❤ Indoplex DM helps also (what my NP recommended & worked).
@@tanyasharadamba1264❤ My experience exactly! After the second shot I became a totally different woman.
Reading all the comments below and having seen other videos about how angry women can get, myself included, just makes me shake my head in disbelief we're all being treated like this and if black and Hispanic women get hit harder by this and this isn't being researched needs rectifying pdq because it's hell on earth. However, I'm equally relived and hopeful that there are so many positive stories below too. Thank you for covering this topic and keep it coming. We need to keep shining the light on this issue.
I'm 41. I started Hrt at 40. My symptoms were suicidal thoughts, sleep problems,my teeth started messing up,my hair was so dry,list goes on. I will die with hrt in my body 💯🙏
I’m at the point in my life at 52 that quality of life is out weighing quantity of life. I’m tired of feeling like crap all the time with ALL the symptoms of menopause.
Listen 72 baby I started HRT patches today having suffering hot flashes. I tried the natural way not working so went to my GP who was extremely sympathetic. On a low dose of Estidol lets see how I get on. My point don't suffer girl not worth it
This was a really helpful clip. I love her calm explanations.
My brain fog was awful. I was ready to see a neurologist because I thought I had something seriously wrong. I started HRT, and within days, I noticed an improvement of my brain fog. It was life changing!
My muscles an joints were so sore I could hardly move. Could not drive a car for I could not move my head. Let alone do sport activities. I was 50 yo. HRT saved my life.
joint pain, was no joke!
reudcing overall calorie intake, cutting sugar, alcohol, reduce starch, get some - exercise; it seems to be quite helpful to limit hot flashes and bad sleep. reaction to stessors is worse than before, so ideally reduce stressors, but it's not always possible.
Cutting out caffeine has helped me alot.
@@Arwen_Evenstars if you react to caffeine it is possible that cortisol is high
As a athlete 34 with menopause symptoms you can try everything sometimes medication only resort to managing it
Yes I read an article health food mag said that drunk enough no spicy food no sugar food caffeine and alcohol
Menopause is more than symptoms. If you watch this video, you will see that she is actually talking about bigger issues than the symptoms. The symptoms can be horrible for some people but underneath all of that is bone loss and estrogen receptors disappearing in the brain and all sorts of other things. It's not just about symptoms. You can already eat a healthy diet and still have really bad symptoms. Living a healthy lifestyle is important at all stages of life. But it doesn't replace the hormones that your body no longer makes. That's the issue with menopause
Yes HRT helped with my depression.. 100%!
When you say it is your depression, then you have taken ownership of it. never do that. the depression wasn't really there, it was a loss of hormones. replace and all is well. I know. I felt dreadful and doctor believed I was depressed, but I fought until I got HRT. been on it 14 years. never ever will stop. would rather be dead. I didnt have depression. I had undetectable hormone levels!
My depression had gotten so bad that HRT actually saved my life.
@loneranger7573 I'm glad you feel better within yourself. I have been suffering with night sweats lack of sleep hot flushes the list goes on. I have been prescribed HRT patches today with Progesterone tablets so I'm going to take it tonight and put the patch on. I hope it works for me. Could I ask you a question when having a shower or bath will it come off? Thank you
@LeilaisabellaHart-fn3bk I've forgotten they are and have used a exfoliating cloth over them and they didn't come off. Yet they are so easy to peel off your skin. I've also had no issues with swi.ming in the beach or pool or spa
@oki158 Thank you for replying back, Good to know it won't come off. I just put my patch on, ts my 1st day so let's see how I get on with the HRT. Hopefully the hot flushes declines in time.
kudos to you for being genuinely interested in what happens to people in and around menopause. it's wonderful for all of us to be as respectfully curious about what happens neurologically and physically to people whose life changes differ from our own. it increases empathy and equality. well done.
I told this story of this specific study to a provider after suffering my many perimenopausal symptoms and wanted to get onto hormonal replacement therapy and she looked at me like she had never heard of this and said good luck trying to get this approved.
I’ve since started adding soy milk to my collagen protein shakes (as it helps with estrogen) and starting taking magnesium and my hot flashes have stopped. It’s truly sad though that you have to jump through hoops to take care of yourself during this trying time in a woman’s life
Can you not change provider? At my end, stories like this smack of "Weaponised incompetence" from medical providers, which is unsettling.
"soy isoflavones are plant estrogen. It is structurally different from the estrogen in our bodies, and plant-based estrogen does not convert into the estrogen our bodies make when we eat it."
Maybe you just are very lucky to have a short conversion hahahaha. Hot flashes are a symptom, but estorgen deficiency is a whole body condition. Wait till you can't enjoy sex or have an orgasm because everything has atrophied... soy sent gonna help with that. Doctors in America seem to be very strange about HRT in America. My mother has been on it over 60 years in Australia since surgical menopause. Find a new doctor!
You need a new healthcare provider. She should get sacked for speaking to you that way. And she is a woman!. I'm sorry you had to experience that.
You need a new dr!
I just went through this in my last annual. My female dr, probably similarly aged to me, I’m 40, looked at me like I was crazy. I only asked if she could direct me towards a functional medicine resource to help me test my hormones and things to can do now since I’ve started with onset insomnia, hair loss, shorter periods. Said, “there’s not enough research on this, it’s just part of life, and that’s not covered anyway”. Wtf. What I wanna pay but out of pocket ? I just asked for resources of knowledge. I’m changing Dr’s
Fortunately when I started having hormone problems I went to my naturopath. He prescribed Indoplex DM and after taking it for one month I never had problems again. Thankful for this remedy!
Good to know , thank you .
What is it?
My grandma 94, mom 70, & me 46. Neither of them took anything and neither will I. I don’t want to mess with something so serious.
Sometimes you have to unfortunately. My situation is an example. At 42 my periods just started going without a break... And no, it's not endemetriosis, it's hormonal disbalance because of pre-menapause. So I had to start taking one hormone since last month. Otherwise, I would continue bleeding non-stop... Waiting for my blood test results to figure out what to do next.
I'm 45 and feel the same way. My mother is 65 and is healthy and never went on HRT. I plan to try herbal remedies if things get bad.
My Dr finally listened to me after I went 180 days with no period and many symptoms. I now have HRT patches and haven't had night sweats or many of my other symptoms since I started. That was about 3 years ago now. I am currently 44 but my symptoms started early, at about 37 years old.
I was happy to see the documentary by Davina McCall (apologies if that’s the incorrect spelling).
This is great also. Thank you.
As I make my way through all the perimenopause videos I am seeing the same type of comment from the “natural” older woman. It’s a boasting of not using medication and a shaming for those who have. I’m tired of it.
Ladies, we should support each other and make informed decisions based on our own personal experience.
We have no idea if people leaving comments are being honest or getting feedback by their loved ones. Maybe they never married? Maybe they lived a quiet life? Maybe they were diligent about their health? Maybe they dont have children?
We don’t know the whole situation so take it with a grain of salt and make sure you make decisions for you. This truly is a journey and worth educating yourself about it.
I am a bit biased as I clearly remember my mom going through this and I was very concerned about her but 20 years later she claims it was smooth and easy 😂
I’m a witness that it was NOT.
Are you calling those women liars just because they said that there are some who didn't experience serious symptoms and a need for medication? I don't think that's fair.
My mother is one of those women who claims menopause was a breeze for her. In reality, I think she’s in denial or has a bad memory… she was NOT easy to be around during those years. She was anxious, angry and short tempered for many years. She also had an incredibly hard time doing basic things (like pay her bills or remember to file her taxes). I thought she was just stressed from her recent divorce, but looking back it is pretty clear she was menopausal. Personally, I think women were so conditioned to deal with “women’s issues” on their own that it became their normal. The rest of us, having experienced the other side of it, know better.
Well you have to stop whining at some point
Exogenous hormones are insane and dangerous. I support women not being lied to and fed poison. I support women thriving.
Yes to this, i have seen my mam and it was not smooth! I have realy bad problems in my stage and thinking of HRT
Being in the late perimenopausal phase I have experienced all these symptoms. In the last 3 months I have eliminated gluten and have lost weight, have more energy and NO hit flushes. It is worth adjusting your eating habits and lifestyle
reduced fat is important as well
You need fats. Its absolutely crucial for women. So many people are brainwashed since the 1980's. Fatty acids like flaxseed oil and eggs and butter. Avocados etc. Real whole even raw milk. Your gut health is all linked to your endocrine system.
Agreed but I think that as much as diet and lifestyle does the whole point of hrt (once you dive more into it) is the damage that a lack of estrogen and progesterone can do to our overall health after a long period of time.
@@binathere2574Fat is fine as long as it’s healthy. It’s the sugar and ultra processed foods that cause problems.
@@andrearomanczuk5062 exactly!
For people having the sleep issues due to low progesterone, at least in the US, bioidentical progesterone cream is available over the counter at "health food stores" and can be ordered over the internet. It's the real stuff, and you don't need to convince a doctor to prescribe it, although it does cost money. Prescriptions are usually covered by insurance.
Each woman responds very different in any of the phases (during premenopause, perimenopause, that one day of menopause and in the post-menopausal phase). For me it all started with tinnitus and osteoporosis (both lasting), frozen shoulders and triangular fibrocartilage complex issues (on and off) initially for over a period of 14 years, after that came a few years of severe sleep disturbances, my periods were normal until a very stressful period were I skipped them for one month, then had two months of more regular flows (2/month) and 1 month of weekly flows, the very last day of my periods was when my dad passed away. Symptoms worsening by the day after that, as if a switch was turned off, even had a cardiac event whilst I take very good care of my health (as young dementia and cardiovascular diseases are common in my family, with genetic predispositions). Yet my GP’s diagnosis was “depression” (euh, guess he never heard of grief and perimenopause…). I had no energy, extreme brain fog, didn’t sleep a wink (it was true torture), had severe dizzy spells, anxiety driving, didn’t want to socialize, I wasn’t present and couldn’t follow conversations or even concentrate. I just needed to take a sabbatical in order to cope with life and being able to get through the day. By the time I eventually could see a gynaecologist (long waiting lists), we were 6 months in pure survival modus. I never experienced vasomotor symptoms or night sweats (the only symptoms my GP would take seriously). My initial response to bHRT made my symptoms worse (too low dosage) and in that first week of using bHRT I had those “identifying symptoms”; a hot flash every hour. I felt nauseous, got very pale, felt as though I was about to faint, and had a surge of fever. They lasted a few minutes, but would definitely drain me. After that gruesome week, this (luckily) ended. Slowly, because it takes forever to optimise the individual bHRT doses, I started sleeping again for the first time in months. However, our bodies adapt and old symptoms crept back in… and lots of symptoms never went away in the first place… Finding a gynaecologist that listens, takes you seriously, knows what they are talking about, look beyond recommendations, … is like searching for a needle in a haystack. I’m far from myself yet, but definitely not giving up on myself and the journey of getting better ❤️🩹 I still cannot believe what a struggle women have to go though to get help, receiving HRT should be a woman’s right, just like back in the 1940s (and for life once they started it). I am thrilled that there is slowly more ongoing research (and finally more research which include women in general - I recall one of my professors telling me, when asked why all research was done on white males in the prime of their lives, that he wouldn’t have a problem including women in research, as long as they didn’t have a womb, ovaries and they weren’t so emotional 🤯
Thank you for this podcast and educating more people on such important matters!
Have you ever had cravings for salt or licorice, or unquenchable thirst? If so, adrenal problems could be the cause.
@@tatianagolitsyn675 No, no cravings. I’ve always preferred sour and salty flavours over any other, but nothing in any extreme way.
Tinnitus is caused by high frequency hearing loss. I'm all about HRT but sick of reading about it causing tinnitus. Sadly it can start around the same time as per-menopause kicks in so women think it's hormone related but that's not it. Go see an ENT. There are hearing aids that may help stop it if caught early enough.
@@carolyngoatley24 I’ve done it all, lots of various therapies, none worked. My ENT: “it’s just part of old age, you need to start slowing down”. Excuse me? Although the role of oestrogen in hearing is not fully understood, it’s known to influence the functioning of your auditory system and may help protect against a loss of hearing sensitivity.
There are oestrogen receptors in many areas of our brain and auditory pathways, including in special cells called ‘hair cells’ that turn sound impulses into electrical signals to your brain. Damage to these hair cells is thought to be one of the main causes of tinnitus.
Large-scale observational studies have found that women with irregular menstrual cycles - who may be experiencing increased fluctuations in oestrogen levels - are more likely to have tinnitus.
Other research, involving women who have reached menopause, suggests that those with lower oestrogen levels have a greater risk of hearing loss, which is often associated with tinnitus.
Our sex-hormones have receptors everywhere, and we only recently starting to scratch the surface of E2, P and T’s (as the main ones) impact in our cells throughout the body. Education is crucial and dismissing tinnitus as not being a potential symptom is dismissing women’s complaints, not understanding the amazing complex system that is our body and not being up-to-date with the latest findings on hormone receptors.
@@carolyngoatley24Tinnitus is one of MANY random things that can occur with an estrogen deficiency, and guess what? It goes away with HRT. If you're sick of hearing about the symptoms of peri/menopause, then stop reading about it.
I just stopped menstruating at 46 and that was that. No symptoms. 67 now and fit and strong. Every woman is different.
So lucky. My friend was like that too. I wish it was me.
It was like that for me. Very easy and smooth….then 10 years later tons of symptoms.
The 'fancy pants rich McGee' meme was created especially for you I guess ..
It is so important to realize how much variation there is in menopausal symptoms. Some woman cruise through, to others it is a living hell. Some women have a family history of osteoporosis, others of estrogen positive breast cancer. All these will indicate whether HRT will have an overall benefit or possible increase risk for the individual woman. Personally I have had a very positive experience with HRT, but completely respect anyone who prefers to go down the natural route.
and many envious of women like you. How very fortunate. I think I have and aunty who is like you, still going in her early 90s. Living alone in her own home.
I am on my way to 64. I have only had some bioidentical hormones, but what happened with that I had fibroids growing as soon as I stopped I’ve got better. The main thing is to keep active with exercise and good food, and not listen to What it’s supposed to happen to you in menopause our minds are greater than we can fathom.
I don’t subscribe to decline on aging. I subscribe to vitality at all ages, I rarely got hot flushes nor any of the other symptoms that people go through. I look at least 10 years younger, and no it’s not genetic my sisters who are younger look older than me but they are on medication and don’t exercise . The key is nutrition good health practices ,exercises good mindset…I not on any medications the most effective, but takes longer is Anna’s Wild Yam cream, and also Vitex chaste berry…. every time you put things in your body that are synthetic. Your body will not work the way nature intended. Hope this helps someone❤
Hey sister of the 60s!!! I agree... the older we get the increased movement and activity is important❤
Agree! Movement, food and low stress.
But what about the heart and neuro-generative protective effects which you are missing out on. Best to eat very healthy, exercise and engage in a productive hobby whilst ensuring you don’t get Alzheimer’s disease or a stroke or heart attack!
@@11kwright yes I agree I'm doing art and I love it it gives me joy it's something I discovered only 5 years ago no problems with my heart or brain
I’m 61 and did BIHT for 10 years and also ended up w3 large uterine fibroids- took progesterone to stop constant bleeding. Had fibroids growing on my septum- had it removed and now one is seen in my pancreas.
I’m so happy that you are doing so well w nutrition…
Currently at 62, I’m back at having a cycle- I have a week of wonderful, then the inflammation starts, (lupus), then 10 days of migraines and entire body inflammation.
After 31 days. Every thing goes back to normal - PMS is 300% worse than as a younger-
I went to 1 gyno and she gave me Dhea, 200 progesterone, and estrogen inserts for cervex. No one heard I cannot have soy or estrogen or anything that will help my estrogen. So no one has ever heard this and I loose days by all the pain
Even some of what she presents here is outdated by more recent research that shows there is no required cutoff at ten years for those taking it longer. It's been shown to be protective overall.
She said it’s best to start HRT within the first ten years not that it should be cut off after ten years.
@nmandowa Where are the new studies that say that ? You-Tube gynocologist are saying that but how do they know? We need new studies but from what I'm hearing studies are too expensive so it may never happen.
lol. Check google scholar yourself and don’t trust RUclips.
Yea, I went cold turkey through menopause and suffered because of the flawed data.
Me too. I wish I had known more about it at the time as it may have prevented me getting osteoporosis.
Great interview! I am 52 and now having late stage symptoms including joint problems extreme brain fog, and leg swelling😢
I will start HRT soon before my receptors dry up and go away.
The truth is HRT WORKS.
Hysterectomy aged 26. Worked for me
It does work !!
I agree, it certainly did for me. Went through hell In perimenopause but now feel like a new woman on it
Yep!
Research how they make HRT. The poor horses 😞
I m beyond grateful for this episode. Steven you ask such great questions, listen with your full attention and your checking for understanding to allow further explanation is making for great content. Your guest is a rock star. I've been consuming all content menopause I can find and I had yet to learn so much in one seating. Thank you for diving into such topics at this depth and level of detail.
Only just found this video and this is the most I've learnt about the menopause in the last 18 years. My menopause was confirmed when I was 32 and I was terrified to take HRT due to all the scare mongering and I never have and I have suffered/wasted the last 18 years of my life with various issues from mental health issues, anxiety, depression, lethargy, muscle aches and pains, poor memory and all I was ever told by doctors was take HRT and my concerns were brushed aside. Nothing was ever explained and I wish I had this information back then
I have read and listened to a lot about menopause and I have learned something new today I’ve never heard that black and Hispanic women had more severe symptoms, thank you menopause doctor for informing us.
I love my HRT it gave me my life back.
2AlexSmith-oq5wo Alex, may I ask if you take progesterone and estradiol ? Thanks
I much appreciate Dr Mosconi's work but Urinary incontinence also occurs during peri
Estradiol localized pellets.. you need to be on good supplements as well. Flaxseed oil...
I started combipatch 7 months ago and it has madea HUGE difference in my life. More energy, sleeping better, no hot flashes and the biggest....I was having pain like arthritis with menopause. Everytime I got up, I hurt. Within 2 months of taking HRT, it is gone, with exception of minimal pain in my hands in the morning. It was shocking to me how much better I felt after going on combipatch.
I've been trying to find a utube on muscle aches. I have so much neck & back pain plus a pain in my wrist. Thinking is it still that my oestrogen is low. I've just started on the gel plus a tablet of progesterone. I'm wondering ..is it too soon to change anything, although I've Dded an dose of oestrogen. Then I'm thinking coyid it be I'm not absorbing it very well through the skin. I did read that the patch might be better for that reason of absorption challenges. I have another month before I see my dr. So dd use the gel plus a patch?
47 had my last period. Now I'm 48 and waiting to celebrate my 1 year ~ freedom from periods! I had to educate myself and advocate hard for my Estrogen patch & Progesterone... but it took away the hot flashes (which I didn't get until my period stopped) but the weight gain, low energy and low-grade depression was brutal. My mental health and overall optimism for life is much better with my little patch!!
Honey you need testosterone. Declare sexual dysfunction to a doctor, ask for a referral to a specialist and you can get compounded testosterone cream in a low dose. It will give you energy, confidence, reduce anxiety and build muscle! Also improves libido if you care about that but to me it’s just a side effect…not being anxious and having self confidence is everything at this time of my life. Muscle is what helps be strong and burn fat and feeling well is motivation in itself 🤍 go change your life-get the triad going!
For me testosterone treatment gave me terrible acne
Testerone was the missing link for me... the feeling of chronic fatigue was insane, even with E & P, testosterone was the last piece of the puzzle in getting back to myself.
@@Rebajn I'm interested in the type of T you were given, the one in Australia is 1% cream formulated for women. And I've had zero side effects
@@kelljADitto. I love my estradiol, but testosterone was a game changer. I couldn't even run up my stairs without feeling like I was dying, which is NOT normal for me (I'm healthy and fit). Testosterone fixed that, I'm in a better mood, my memory is working again and I have no problem getting through the workday without taking a lunchtime nap.
Women in Japan, Korea & China have been using placental extract for decades with great success. It's also used to expedite healing after surgeries, skin grafts, etc. Many men & women also use it for regrowth of hair, as well as skin rejuvenation when administered sub dermally.
They also consider it a positive time of life and have far fewer symptoms that western women due to diet and attitude I believe 🤔
@@ericamee5285 Diet, attitude and placental extract therapy. 🙂 From what I've read, doctors prescribe it and it's covered by insurance. But, yes, I've recently read that it's considered a new chapter & thought of in positive terms.
Where do you get placental extracts?
@@VKat I replied to your question only to find it's been deleted. I purchase Certified KFDA placenta extract from Estaderma. If you choose to purchase from any online retailers, be sure to scan barcode to verify it's authentic. Only other option I'm aware of would involve Medical Tourism (travel to 🇯🇵 or 🇰🇷).
@@tranquilityinchaos8462 thank you so much for your reply!! I will look into your resources for placenta! Very excited to learn about this to mitigate symptoms :)
Going through perimenopause, I see a functional med dr who prescribes my BHRT. Best thing I ever did for myself because I was suffering from so many symptoms. I felt relief within a couple of days and my brain fog lifted. On it almost 2 yrs and I love it.
@cathy3878 Do you take progesterone also ? Thank you
we can thrive naturally too, we just have to prioritise phytoestrogens which have been demonised. Peptide bioregulators are great too to support us through the change
THANK YOU
Had a few tears watching this as it was such a low time in my life and never wish on anyone. 55 now. HRT really works thank goodness. Don’t put yourself through the bad times it’s not worth it ❤️
I can confirm that hrt helped reduce my brain fog and anxiety
Same
Can you tell us if it is bio identical or synthetic hrt and is estrogen and Progesteron and doses??
I used evening primrose supplements and it took the hot flashes away
HRT is the best is one of the best things I've ever done for my health
The Dr won't give me hrt or anything else for that matter apart from antidepressants 😵💫I had them for 30 years,in UK there's no awareness or help,like we should sail thru it but it's been two years of hot flushes brain fog and the joint pains n the temper tantrums so much I was never told about,I had to self medicate but watching this channel had helped me so much🙏🙏🙏❤️🫂🥵
I can certainly empathise, it took me over 2 years to get my doctor to give me medication for monthly migraines caused by hormonal migraines and over 1 year to get them to give me HRT, then they gave me one that caused my migraines to be worse, ie a tablet form yet everything on the internet said not to have it. They also wanted to give me antidepressants, for my mood and brain fog, so wrong. I am in a very senior managerial positon this was not helpful. Hope you find someone to help you. I had to be firm and keep pushing and went through 3 different doctors to get someone to listen and then they just gave in to what I wanted, also not good but at least I had researched on line first as to what I probably needed.
Check out the work of Tanya Borwoski. She is a huge womens advocate in the UK and I studied functional medicine with her, with the emphasis on on womens health. The best we can do as women is educate ourselves and support each other. And don't let "healthcare" providers bully you. If they are not offering you any help it is likely that they are not educated in womens health so they just don't know how to help you. But then you should be referred xx
She's a UK doctor specializing in treating menopause.
@@asa-mariajonsson4228 thank you I will definitely look into Tanya borwoski, and I continue to find self help without doctors that don't understand,
@@samgdalton 🫶🙏🙏🫂 thank you I hope you're very well
I have never taken anything to replace hormones and I’m 63 years old and feel great but definitely had a decline of motivation to workout 🏋️♀️ , walk and exercise. I find that if I pray 🙏🏽, give my day to God he empowers me daily and I do 10,000 to 22,000 steps a day.
I agree. I am almost 54. Eat healthy, pray, exercise, read, learn new things, stay active, lots of water. I feel great.
Bio identicals you need them. It will continue to decline in your 60s.
Please ask why a woman can’t or shouldn’t STAY on HRT until the end of life? Why not? & please also address full hysterectomy women & the use/need of all HRT? Thank
You
I know I will be on it till I am no longer able to buy it myself
"You want to take the hormones (in peri-memopause) when you have the symtoms...." That makes perfect sense; however, I went to my primary care physician with all these symptoms and even though my Gyn had access to all those visits and notes, no one mentioned that my issues could be peri-related. So I got the bucket diagnosis of "fibromyalgia" and offers for anti-depressants. Now that I know better and have educated myself I have started BHRT hoping that 9ish years past my last period and at the age of 59, that it's not to late to give my brain some help it desparately needs.
I've resisted HRT for about a year because of the increased chance of cancer, but when I got hot flushes interrupting my sleep 5 or 6 times a night... I'd take my chances with the cancer rather than die of sleep deprivation.
After a full year of chronic depression and dreadful mood swings I finally talked my gp into giving me hrt. That was nearly 11 months ago and wow….. hrt is fantastic. I’m on patches and will never give them back xx
Great
I’m 3 weeks in on patch and progesterone, how long before you started feeling better? I’ve heard 3-6 months, hoping sooner 🙏 thx
@@dawnr8811 everyone I knew felt great after a few weeks. For me week 10 and I felt amazing, totally amazing. Will be praying for you Dawn. It’s a hard one but now you’re on HRT you’re working towards feeling you again. God bless and any questions, drop me a line…. Not that I’m an expert but I must have consumed hundreds of hours of reading learning about this so hopefully I can pass on a little lol xxx
I told my doctor that if she took me off them I’d buy them on the black market. 😂
@@dawnr8811 how are you feeling now pet?
@@lesleydickson7746 haha, just right sweetie xx
Started hormones in my mid-40s to regulate menstruation, went off for 2 years around menopause, went on HRT at lower dose then and will likely stay on for the rest of my life. Given I have no other prescriptions and zero medical ailments, I don't mind having this one thing my body needs that doesn't come from food. Truly living my best life ever now post-menopause.
At 43 I was misdiagnosed with cirrhosis. I had used an IUD so did not ovulate anyway and when I removed it I never menstruated again. I thought it was the cirrhosis. I could not think. I had such severe brain fog I believed I had encephalopathy and was treated for it. I believed i was dying. I repeatedly asked all my doctors if these were menopause symptoms and was told no. Years later the symptoms gradually improved a nd I was eventually tested for cirrhosis and found out more than a decade later that there was nothing wrong with my liver. The entire thing was callously disregarded menopause symptoms. Thank you Dr Lisa for shedding light on this and your research. I am both happy and angry and hope that no one else has to suffer like this. I was refused hrt due to breast cancer risk.
Really good just loved the way this was explained .
I am 52 and all this started at my 46/47 and I had to ask my doctor if he could check my hormones as I intuitively knew it was menopause! It is a shame that I had to change 3 times Ginecologists and still to many women pass all this with no help
Although I have found a doctor in north Portugal that put me under progesterone, estrogen and estradiol I still have this not quite clear and regulated and do not fill secure about my decision to make the HT because if I go to other specialist and ask if o take any daily medication “ they always say look carefully to breast and uterus “
This is still tabu and I fill like the not safe person zone !!
Why should women sill have this unclear safe zone ?
@Analucas1972 I totaly agree with you. There needs to be more new studies on this topic.
I quit my job during perimenopause. My emotions were all over the place and i couldn't deal with my jerk boss any longer.
I read somewhere that 1 in 5 women quit their job. I feel for you. I hope you are feeling bettter.
@bilubini I am. Got thru menopause, mostly. Found out a month after I quit they fired my old boss. Kicked myself for that move after 16 years wasted.
Thank you for making this
I want to say that it needs to be made more public that a drop in oestrogen can cause a rise in cortisol and that may be the cause of some of the mood and anger symptoms as well as insomnia, a symptom that nearly caused me to take my life in 2022. 2 doctors disagreed that what I was experiencing was perimenopause and it wasn’t until I insisted and was put on HRT and my life was saved by a brilliant doctor, and I got to tell her so and thank her
I’m now 48 running a successful business, due to diet, HRT, qigong and supplements not only do I have my life back but j in feel as good as I did in my 20s
I'm three years post-menopause and have had an easy time with it.
I believe this is due to my lifestyle -
Diet = carnivore (mostly fatty red meat).
Sleep = approx 7.5 hours per night (sleep improved after going carnivore).
Exercise = weight/resistance training 2-3 times per week; moderate cardio 5 days a week (walking and running); sprint intervals twice a week (20 seconds (these are very short sessions)), and mobility/stretching/yoga several times a week (short 10-20 min sessions).
I have not needed to take any HRT or medication of any kind, and I feel very well. indeed.
I would say that it is definitely worthwhile making lifestyle adjustments before taking any medication.
Have you checked your cholesterol?
@@Ilovedachshunddogs yes, it's all good. Had a battery of blood tests which were fine
Also, there is new research which debunks the long-held belief that cholesterol is the enemy it's been portrayed as, that it's not the cause of heart disease (that's down to high sugar intake)
You don’t mention sex. Having a below zero libido is difficult.
The protective benefits of HRT seem worth it to me, but well done to you for doing it your way. Lifestyle choices have such a big part to play.
As a 50 year old black woman whose mom has dementia…I can’t thank you enough for this video! I’m
exhibiting every symptom and have appt set for HRT.
I had a medical menopause at 43yrs old and followed a strict Asian diet of fresh veg and fish for the first year. I had zero menapause symptoms. Now I eat what I like and still no symptoms. Why isn’t there more research in to this instead of pumping women with drugs. I’ve friends (I’m 57 now) who are using HRT with very mixed results.
Thank you 🙏🏼
@@marigee3741 Absolutely spot on. We know who sponsors her
I agree - more people should speak up for other options beside taking hormones
and that's great that worked for - but like with hrt and everything else in life, someone else's results may vary.
Some women, such as yourself, don’t experience any symptoms during perimenopause or in full menopause, which is wonderful, but not the case for everyone. Every woman’s body is different and there are many women that experience debilitating symptoms that affect every aspect of their life. It’s important to discuss and present this type of content to give women the option and information in what is best for their bodies. There has been such a disparity in women’s health and wellbeing. Why not celebrate the fact that there are more specialist and experts talking about menopause and treatments that actually do help women that need it. HRT can be a real life saver for certain individuals, and it’s one of many choices women can make in their individual care. There are plenty of videos and content on different ways of dealing with menopause, with or without the help of hormone therapy.
So glad I had an easy-ish menopause. Yes, I had symptoms that were a bit of an inconvenience at times, but not enough for me to go down the medical route. It's not all bad for all women, but of course the Pharmaceutical companies would really like you to think it is!
I can't blame this male moderator, whom I respect, but this is such an abbreviated snapshot of the issues around menopause and HRT, that I urge all women to look further into all the recent research. There are many other genuine medical specialists with multiple explanatory videos on RUclips who go into more depth on this subject. Dr. Tassone and Dr Doug Lucas are just two who review this research and the different options, which will be different for each woman. Please ignore the many over-generalized opinions in this comments section!
This is a snip of a 2 hour discussion, same channel
this is literally a clip of a much longer interview. chill.
@nmandowa But I think we need more studies so the doctors know what they are talking about.
I find it amazing that so much consideration is put into HRT for menapausal women
but puberty blockers are encouraged for minors who want to transition. I know, alittle
off topic but is it?
I'm 76. It never occurred to me to take HRT. I had lovely periods with no cramps or mood issues - and Menopause just happened while I was out to lunch. Never had a Hot Flash. No mood swings or depression or 'brain fog' or anything else. I've been slim but not skinny my whole life - never 'dieted.' My periods just tapered off and stopped at some point.
I believe that good nutrition and healthy exercise is the key.
I agree with you 100%. When you are eating well and you have food nutritional levels, it’s not supposed to be hell.
Lucky you! I've always been healthy, skinny and fit throughout my life but for having really painful, long periods. I was looking forward to menopause. But once it hit, and I'm now on my 4th year, I wish I had my periods back instead. So, being all the above didn't help in my case.
I honestly think it has to do with anxiety and maybe not accepting aging. Stress makes everything worse.
I think you were just lucky tbh.
5 billion women are very envious of you. I think you should offer someone to study your biology. Best wishes for your long healthy life.
You got her on! She is brilliant, dedicated and unique.
Its so refreshing to see so many comments from women who accept this is a natural process too 🙌 sometime i feel like an alien when people look at me baffled because I would prefer to work with what my body is doing instead of popping pills to stop it 🙄 go girls 👍👏x
Yes! I tried HRT for two years. I felt so much worse and gained 20 pounds. I had been in menopause for 8 years. My doctor should have never put me on the hormones because I had no remaining symptoms. It’s never a one size fits all solution for women. I am eating better and exercising and feel better than I ever did on the hormones.
@lorijane1973 good on you for finding a way that suits you 👌 I wish you well and the best health ..ps I stopped all sugars and lost all excess weight, energy back and aches and pains gone .. if you haven't already have a look into it , only if you need too of course 😊
Very personal decision. It's true, it is against nature. However, so is most of the medical professions interventions in life
@@ads13924 I agree , and do all I can to avoid if possible 👍
It might be against nature but if it wasn’t for HRT I would have ended my life by now.
Bio identical HRT is the only thing that resolved my brain fog and cognitive memory issues. It also resolved my anxiety. I started having symptoms at 38 and the primary symptom was anxiety. Never had night sweats.
Aside from medical intervention, there are lifestyle changes you can make to help break the cycle and reset your hormones...
Started HRT around 54 years, zero symptoms, aside from dryness…after three years and my blood pressure kept rising (exercised and ate well) I cold stopped it all. Continuing to seek healthiest lifestyle choices.
I want to know who funds and sponsors who research? THIS is the key question here. Is she funded by a pharmaceutical industry?
She lost me there when she said that we don’t need to eat Animal fat, for the brain health. Women been having great success on carnivore diet with menopause symptoms.Brain fog actually goes first out of the window.
I wonder how my grandma lived untill 93 yo, she was very lucid and had wit and never she took HRT.She just lived in country side, no stress and ate her own animals and vegetals.My mom is 75 again no HRT, she has also a sharp mind.She had some hot flushes and moved on. Maybe i a small dose of estrogen and progesteron are optimising health even more, but the base are eating habits and active lifestyle, workouts.
@@galinatushka1356 because you're missing all the vitamins, antioxidants, and fibre that is needed. And you don't need at all that saturated fat. Your gut microbiome plays a massive part in health, and especially with your brain
@@carolyn4407 you will be very surprised to know, that test showed ,my Microbiome is perfect . I get from meat everything my body needs, carbohydrates and fiber, not essential for the body.
@@fg9223 yes all that helps but it's also G E N E T I C S.
Love Lisa and her work and of course you too! Thanks for having her❤
It’s weird I’m 63 & didn’t experience any symptoms that really caused me big issues. Then I never took birth control either so no artificial hormones ever &
I was always too busy to think about menopause & hot flashes.
I had my only child at 38
I worked & studied gaining my final masters at 61.
I think diet, keeping active & keeping our brains active is key !
It's nothing to do with being "too busy to have hot flushes " you are very lucky if you have not experienced being woken up all night with the sensation of being in a sauna, perhaps I was just "lazy " then
@@laurapearson3370 I did not state it was anything to do with being too busy !!!
I stated “I WAS” too busy !!!
Some women are indeed too busy to think about their bodies,their heath their symptoms a very sad fact.
That helped me realise how
incredibly powerful our minds are. So for ME keeping busy, active,a healthy diet not to mention being exhausted going to bed each night got me through it.
I hope you find what’s helpful for you too.
What rot... you would know if you had severe symptoms you simply would cease to function.
@@jessicahitchens6926 Pardon?
Are you disputing MY personal experience ?
It certainly isn’t “ rot “ I’m fortunate NOT to have experienced any major symptoms & most of my friends likewise … btw we are all mental & medical health professionals.
Who have supported women who are experiencing difficulties not always relying on pharmaceutical interventions!
Thank you for your kind comment
@@eloramac6203 that's great but did you study what long term damage without these hormones can do? Have you done a bone analysis? I think the thr video is a bit misleading. It's not so much the symptoms rather than the long term issues that can be because of these low hormone (I.e. bone damage - which can lead to more back pain, auto immune diseases, heart disease, weight gain etc...).
I think you should make a show about Denmark study regarding fertility. 22% down since 2019… in man. Unfortunately studies weren’t done in 2020, 2021.. only between 2019-2022. Unfortunately only Denmark is the only country with this study.. so far. So they compared.
Companies have to up their production of HRT. There is such a shortage out there. In my country we are struggling to find any at a pharmacy. We are also competing with trans people who use them now so we have to go without at times. So upsetting.
Spent 12 years of regular dr.s not helping me with it at all. Found a natural dr. and started bioidentical HRT pelleting and wow! Went from a person getting 2-4 hrs a night to chunks of 4-6 and from shriveling up on myself to coming alive again with vitality. Thank you for sharing this with all the ladies out there. Wish I had gotten this info. a decade ago.
That was my Mom. High doses of hormones for over 50 years after hysterectomy! Then her doctor just STOPPED it. A nightmare of side effects for the many years after!
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She could have gone to another doctor that would have given her HRT
I remember stopping my HRT when this study first came out. I think I lasted a month. I went back to the doctor and said I didn’t care what the side effects were but I would rather die then continue with hot flashes.
You did very well!
My experience of menopause was 5 years of hot flushes and flooding - after a year of no periods - my Dr wanted me to go on HRT but when asked if they had the same problem which they did - they didn't use it - then I was told to go on antidepressants. After saying no to both - I went to a Chinese doctor who got rid of everything after 3 months - acupuncture - with better diet no alcohol no sugar. Interestingly I had a period after 18mths . My view is that we don't know how much hormones we have already - so pleased I took no drugs. I also think menopause is a time of life when our liver is getting full of toxins etc. Chinese doctor says everyone gets hot flushes - men and children but it's been attributed to women to sell us drugs!!
Ladies, you have to stop and ask yourselves, why would a hormone my body has produced all my life that has PROTECTED me from heart disease, breast cancer, kept my skin taut and youthful all of a sudden be harmful to me? Answer: it’s not. When used transdermally it is not metabolized in the liver and does not raise the risk of blood clots, which lead to heart attacks and strokes. Having optimal hormone levels protects you against heart disease, osteoporosis, Alzheimer’s disease, colon cancer, makes you feel better physically and slows down the rapid increase in aging that happens when our ovaries stop producing estrogen.
@debiwilkins1016 I used to feel the same way about HRT and took it for 6 yrs. I listened to all the doc's on you tube talk about how great and protective it is until one day I decided to read the insert in the box of my estradiol patches. It contradicts everything they are saying about HRT. Read the manufacturers of HRT s pamphlet inside the box said the side effects are, first one being Heart attacks, stroke, cancers, dementia ect.& many more. That scared me. I'm off now. There has been no new study since the screwed up WHI. Where is the new study saying that it protects me, when the manufacture says otherwise?
This Doctor is fantastic. Some interviewers, like this one, make the absolute most of her.
This interview lets the good Doc really shine. Fantastic!
It concerns me..all these people I see now saying HRT is safe. Maybe estrogen isn’t the cause of breast cancer, but we know it definitely fuels it. So if a cell becomes cancerous for whatever reason, estrogen is going to cause it to grow. I know the menopause transition is tough. The hot flashes, weight gain, depression, etc. But it doesn’t go on forever. The symptoms do get better in time. Eating healthy and exercising helps a lot to keep our heart, minds, and bones strong. My grandmother was given estrogen in the 1960’s to help her with menopausal symptoms and she got ovarian cancer. I took the birth control pill for 15 years and got breast cancer. I wonder if in another 20 years, doctors will say we were wrong again if female cancers become prevalent in women on HRT.
There is a little detail you are not taking into account. Women taking HRT are going to be healthier on 20 years time because they are taking the good estrogen, estradiol, that can only be made by your ovaries and by adding it via patches or gels when in hrt during menopause. The bad estrogen is called estrone, it's pro cancer and inflammatory, made by your ovaries and by the fat cells, so in menopause if you are fat, like me, your risks of breast cancer is higher because your ovaries closed but your fat cells are a factory of estrone, you have the estrone all around your body but none of the good one, estradiol, if you are not in hrt. The risk of 1 in 7 women getting cancer during their life is still there no matter what you do. Your choice. I prefer to sleep well and feel good while on hrt treatment than being crap, anxious, unhappy, and depressed without it.
@@andreafabiana3161I get what you’re saying, but I believe the “good” estradiol also fuels breast cancer cells. But I also understand that everyone has to do what they think is right for them
@pbj91 The good estradiol does not increase the risk of cancer as much as the bad ones, that are all those estrogens that are not bioidentical. The contraceptive pills aren't good either, the reason why I never took them.. Actually, they put women health at risk by being given the bad pro inflamatory estrogens by pill, especially if from pregnant horses. In addition, the mini pill that has only a progestin is the worst thing on earth. But doctors prescribe them no problem, so hrt with an insignificant dose is the least of a problem for a woman taking anticonceptive pills all her life. It is a shame that this information is not given to them!
One thing that definitely increases cancer risk of all kinds, including breast, is alcohol. I don't really hear people talking about that so much.
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