I've discovered that whenever I sit and respond to these comments, I smile the entire time I'm doing it. That's because I can see what a difference it's making for all of you. I love knowing that I can help.
Menopause Barbie, you're an absolute gem! I feel like I found the ultimate Fairy Godmother to guide me through a tricky time in life. Your unique abilities to educate, engage, uplift and encourage are unlike anything I've ever encountered. You, dear lady, are an absolute gift and splendid human being. Thank you thank you thank you! MWAH! ♥
Just remember ladies: On your tombstone, there will be two dates. And everyone will read them. But all that really matters is that little dash between them.
Dr Taylor, I am actually a young family medicine physician from Amarillo and watching your videos and bought your book as well. You help not just the patients but the doctors as well. I am particularly learning from you how to explain to my patients in easy way what's going on with them, etc. My colleague raised his eyebrows after seeing your book: "Don't you know this already?" I said: " I do but I don't know how to explain it to my patients, they don't teach it in residency!" Anyway, big thank you! Will be referring my patients to your channel.
You are so right! When I talk to my medical colleagues about how much education they got in medical school on menopause, they can't remember receiving even one hour. The only physicians who receive any real education on menopause are Ob/Gyn residents. And many of them don't learn more than the basics. Please spread the word to your colleagues. I know you don't have time to give patients the kind of education I can give them. That's why I do this. I give a two-day seminar that covers everything ... in a language patients can understand. You should go to my website and see all the resources I have. It's MenopauseTaylor.ME. I strive to provide every educational resource fore every woman, regardless of her learning style, time line, or budget. Thank you so much for finding me and for helping women to find me.
Thank you all for offering such authentic, open, and honest comments. When we share our truths, we break barriers for all the other women who feel lost and alone. Keep speaking up, ladies.
44 and premenopausal. I'm bracing myself for this and feel so relieved to have found your channel. My mother is now 70 and still has hot flashes. I refuse to be ignorant to this. Thank you, thank you!
I am so glad you're here, my dear. I promise that, if you start with video 1 and watch them all in order, you will understand everything. And if you need my personal help with anything at all, don't hesitate to schedule a consultation with me at MenopauseTaylor.ME any time.
I will definitely not only consider it, but jump at the chance. I want to reach as many women as possible! Every woman deserves a complete education about menopause. Every man and young adult, too!
Well, if you watch all my videos in order, starting with the very first one, you'll see that you understand absolutely everything. I'll do whatever it takes to make you laugh and learn. You DESERVE to have this eduction, and it's my passion to give it to you. I'm really, really glad you're here.
I feel so deceived that I didn't know all of this before. I always looked for someone who could educate me on this but never found anyone. So happy to be learning this. You are fantastic!
This is the education you deserve, my dear. Unfortunately, there has never before been an education on menopause. And, currently, I am the ONLY person on earth providing one. Everybody else is marketing one product or approach, ad giving you all sorts of misinformation all the while. I call my channel "Menopause Taylor University." You'll find that if you start at the very first video (going by the number after each title), you'll understand absolutely everything. And you'll be shocked at what you didn't know, and delighted that you now do know. Each video builds on the last. It's just like school: You had to learn the alphabet before you could read. And nowadays, there are so many overwhelming misconceptions that women mistake as facts ... that you just don't know what you don't know. I respond to all comments here on RUclips daily. So, I will answer all your questions ... but I'll also know if you aren't watching the videos in order. (I'm like your mother. I have eyes in the back of my head!) And if you need me to help you tailor anything to your personal situation, you can schedule a one-on-one consultation at MenopauseTaylor.ME any time.
My peri has been BRUTAL! It hit hard out of no where…Crippling anxiety and depression, sporadic periods,night sweats, itchy skin, insomnia…. I thought I was dying. I went from being a super active mom of 5, to a bitchy sloth who has no quality of life. This information is,literally a life saver. Thank you💕
This is precisely the kind of thing for which I do one-on-one consultations. You definitely need one. I cannot tailor things specifically to you in a comment box. It requires much more information than you can give me here, and you deserve much more information than I can give you here. No two women are alike, and addressing your situation requires tailoring all the facts specifically to YOU. I do them all via online video conferencing. You can schedule at MenopauseTaylor.ME. I look forward to meeting you and helping you.
Menopause can occur at ANY age. That is precisely why my dream is for all women to get this education in their 20s. Every woman who has a consultation with me says that she wishes she'd gotten this education sooner.@@Celeste-.-marie
This is great information, thank you so much!!! I am feeling sad that I am getting closer to the age and symptoms that are not very respected in today's society. At least what I am observing. It is harder to get a job, be taken seriously, the face changes, hormone changes and all other symptoms to add to all that can make a woman really miserable. I am glad you are spreading awareness in an honest and unbiased manner that people can learn more about what women go thru and perhaps show more understanding to women in this age group.
I am on a mission to do just that! I'm paving the way for a better future for women everywhere. It's high time that society embrace menopause for the enlightened, wonderful extended lifespan that it is. I hope that by the time menopause starts for you, there's a whole new attitude about it.
I cant thank you enough. I lost my mom when she was 62 and dont have her to ask questions. You have given me so much information. I am 56 and have not had any major issues up to this point. Now everything is hitting... bloating, weight gain, depression. Though I found you at this late stage, I can't wait to continue to educate myself.
Welcome aboard to "Menopause Taylor University." You'll find that if you start at the very first video (going by the number after each title), you'll understand absolutely everything. You'll be shocked at what you didn't know, and delighted that now you do know. Each video builds on the last. It's just like school: You had to learn the alphabet before you could read. And nowadays, there are so many overwhelming misconceptions that women mistake as facts ... that you just don't know what you don't know. I respond to all comments here on RUclips daily. So, I will answer all your questions ... but I'll also know if you aren't watching the videos in order. (I'm like your mother. I have eyes in the back of my head!) And if you need me to help you tailor anything to your personal situation, you can schedule a one-on-one consultation at MenopauseTaylor.ME any time. I do them all online.
i literally just burst out into tears from the sadness and anger I've been experiencing around this issue in my life. Out of the blue in Nov 2015 (at age 45) my periods just stopped. Completely stopped. I had no irregular periods, no change in blood flow, nothing really. I'm now 49 years old (still having had no period. definitely post menopause I'd say) and have two older sisters who are still having their periods. I'm single with no kids. I wasn't ready for this and the symptoms have been intense. I'm full of shame and sadness that doesn't seem to go away. I am praying this tutorial will help me feel like I have some empowerment around this. Doctors are so blase about it. As are most of my girlfriends. Thank you Dr. Taylor. Thank you so much!
Jilann, Please, please schedule a one-on-one consultation with me. I don't want you feeling this way. And I really want to help you. Every woman has specific personal issues that she has to incorporate into her menopause management. You deserve someone who will give you the attention you deserve. That someone is me. I'm in the business of educating you about everything you need to know and do in order to get exactly what you want for managing your menopause your way. So, here's how a consultation works: 1) You would schedule a one-on-one consultation at my website, MenopauseTaylor.ME, choosing a time that is convenient for you. I do consultations on Skype, FaceTime. Facebook Messenger, What’s App, and the phone. 2) I would send you an email to confirm that you are scheduled for the stated time, and invite you to send me as much information about yourself as you please. You can make it brimming with details and tell me about your reproductive life, any gynecologic problems you've had, your symptoms of peri-menopause, and your symptoms of post-menopause. You can include all your fears, concerns, and goals for your menopause management. You may also send me any labs, mammogram results, bone density results, etc. that you would like me to include in designing your protocol. For instance, if you want to adhere to a certain category of management options (herbs or diet & lifestyle, or whatever), you should tell me that. I would need all these things at least 1 week before your consultation with me. 3) I'll get busy creating a document that gives you all the education you need to understand absolutely everything, points put the pros and cons of each option, and tailors it all to YOU using the information you have provided. The document will be loooooong. Most are over 30 pages. 4) I will send you the document by email 48 hours before your consultation. You will benefit greatly by reading it in advance. Light bulbs will go off like crazy, and if you're like most women, you'll feel that you've already gotten your money's worth. 5) During your consultation, we will review the document and address any issues you want to fine tune everything and determine your best options. I'll tell you exactly how to find the right kind of professional, how to have the conversation in order to get what you want, and the nuances of things like guidelines and insurance. I leave nothing unaddressed. 6) You will go to a professional of your choosing in order to get the actual hormones or whatever you choose to use. 7) After the first consultation, I'll hold your hand (forever if you want me to). In other words, you'll be able to schedule mini-consultations (15-minute or 30-minute, in addition to full consultations) whenever you need to. I'll keep records of your situation. Most women schedule mini-consultation whenever they go to the doctor and don't understand what he or she said, or why. I translate. I make sense of everything. Most schedule mini-consultation whenever they have a new test and they want me to explain the results. And all schedule mini-consultation whenever their situation changes and they need to re-weigh and balance their options. The time you spend with me will make everything about working with any other professional so easy. And they will love the fact that you have an actual education rather than a bunch of misconceptions that you got form the Internet. If your initial hormone regimen is not right, you'll want to consult with me before going to your doctor. I can prepare you for what to expect and what to request. So, that's my role. And nobody else on earth does this kind of thing but me. So, I hope you schedule a consultation and let me hold your hand (figuratively). I hope to meet you soon!
I’m now just learning I’m post menopausal for the last 7-8 years. I’ve only had 3 of the symptoms which I’m thankful for. I’m going through the rest of your videos to learn more. Thank you so much.
Loved this thank you I really look forward to your videos I'm perimenopausal ughhhh I'm trying so many different things to help with all the symptoms like I said I'm a nurse and wasn't taught about perimenpause I have told my fourteen yr old and of course my husband everything I'm going thru my husband is very supportive thank you again xoxo
I'm so glad you're involving your family with your menopause. It's important for them to know what you're going through and to support you. And, of course, you have me to support you, too.
I am a nurse at an integrated health care practice that deals with bio identical hormones. Equipping my patients with knowledge empowers them especially during crazy hormonal fluctuations. I love your props and demos on these videos and will be recommending them to my patients to watch. Thank you!
Then you're doing a lot of good for women. too. I'll be covering a lot about bioidentical hormones (of course). Thank you for contributing to the welfare of women.
I'm so glad I discovered your channel tonight. My mom just found out she's growing through menopause. She has been crying off and on all day today followed by headaches. This video helped me understand what she is going through.
You are such a good daughter! Oh I am so happy for both you and your mom. You have no idea how much better my videos will make things for both of you. You should get her my book. It has everything in it, and it will take a long time to release all my videos. Your mom need this information more quickly than that. Oh, and starting September, I'll be giving my seminar once every quarter. Make sure your mom comes to one.
Oh, good! Keep watching. I can help you so much. I love it that you're getting this critical education. Go to my website (menopauseTaylor.ME) to see all sorts of resources that will really hep you more than you can possibly imagine.
Love your videos! Just subscribed from seeing you on Hot and Flashy with Angie. I have a question. I had Uterine Abalation 8 years ago. Did not have a period after that. Not sure if I am peri- or post-menopausal, since I may have still had my period if I hadn’t had the procedure. Having many many night sweats every night and tried many vitamins, minerals, herbs, and healthy foods. Nothing is changing and I am very tired. Looking forward to watching all your videos.
Thank you for your wonderful videos! I had a Hysteroscopy with ablation so i haven’t had a period since then. Is there any other way to determine where I am in menopause since I don’t get my period?
Your periods are only 1 of 22 signs & symptoms of menopause. So, instead of relying on your periods, you'll rely on the other 21 symptoms, which I enumerate in video 11. You don't have to "diagnose" menopause any more than you had to "diagnose" puberty. It's gonna happen. If you know what to expect (because you're a student of Menopause Taylor University), you'll have no trouble recognizing the signs when they appear. And I'll be here to help you. Watch my videos in order, starting with the very first one, and I can promise that you'll understand absolutely everything. Not only that; you'll be shocked to discover how much you didn't know. Menopause can be the greatest time in your life ... but only if you're prepared for it and educated about it. If not, it can be the most miserable time off your life.
Same here! I do remember the peri start though. Doc told me to hang onto my hat cause it could go for 10 years! Then I had an ablation because the super heavy periods were causing anemia... they thought (turned out to be leukemia). But I've been so confused since then with no periods. Thanks for the video.
What a blessing you are, like having private time with your doctor for hours and hours with the best explanations! I'm 55-1/2 still in peri-menopause!! Ugh! lol Thank you for your teachings :)
@@MenopauseTaylor can you explain how you do this? I am 53, but still prone to blemishes and I am afraid that putting Vaseline on my skin would break me out.
Dr. Barbie! Soooo glad I've found you. This year at 41, around half way, I began with some weird sweat nights which I thought was a nightmare that I had, but it was not... then I start feeling dryer than before and so on, then 2 months before my 42 bday my period came twice that month with a crazy swing in moods. Those crazy mood changes haven't left. Glad to find you and learn that I am not crazy just in need of education to make a better decision. Sharing your channel already!
Carmen, Welcome to "Menopause University." If you start with video 1 and watch all my videos in order, you will understand everything. If you watch them randomly, you will sabotage your menopause education. And if you ever want a shortcut or want me to tailor everything specifically to YOU, just schedule a consultation with me at MenopauseTaylor.ME.
Barbie, Have you made any videos on PCOS? Please address PCOS in depth for the large population that don't fit the standard rules! Teach in detail like you do with props and explainations! PCOS is greatly ignored and not being treated well in the medical community! We PCOS women are being failed! What little PCOS info that is out there identifies it, diagnoses it, prescriptions thrown at it (by the way not one pharmaceutical has actually been developed with the specific use to treat PCOS directly), in which the meds prescribed cause additional problems and don't really solve the root of the issue, leaving women with PCOS in worse condition and "customers for life." Most Docs, PAs, and NPs don't know much about PCOS!!! It's hard to find anyone who can actually help!!! In addition, most PCOS stuff out there is centering around fertility (20-30 yr olds), but what about PCOS Peri-menopause (40-50's) as well as PCOS Menopause(50 & beyond)?!! Crickets from the medical community!!! PCOS women don't fit the definitions established around pre, peri, and post menopause! Our hormones are all over the place! The feedback loop is all messed up in us, and we can't find the education to understand what is happening in our bodies! No one has the time to spend with us to help us help ourselves! How do we do PCOS our way? How can we do PCOS menopause our way? Please help us PCOS women of middle age and beyond!!!
Barbie you are a god send! Thank you so much for all this information. I have watched 10 of your tutorials to date and I am so grateful that finally all the "wacky stuff",as you call it, that I've been going through for a couple of years all now makes sense. Menopause is such a silent torture chamber when we don't know what is happening and why. Nobody talks about it so there were days when I thought I was going crazy! And although I wish that I had seen these videos years ago I am thrilled now to be learning from you and it's helping so much. Thank you again a and again. God bless you
Thank you so much, Cathy. I hate it that it's silent torture for women. That's exactly why I'm doing these videos. We're going to break the silence. Start speaking up. You're not going crazy. And we're going to make up for all those years that you didn't have the information you deserve.
Great video, Barbara! I entered menopause suddenly, experiencing my first hot flash about eight hours post op after a partial emergency hysterectomy, and final oophorectomy at age 45. That was ten years ago, and I continue to struggle with annoying symptoms of frequent daily hot flashes, cold night sweats, difficulty sleeping, tearfulness, difficulty concentrating, etc. I am unable to take any form of HRT as I was diagnosed with Triple Negative Breast Cancer just a year after my surgery. Virtually all alternative treatments, and therapies that I have tried instead, have been futile. I look forward to learning something helpful in this series of lectures on menopause. Thanks for sharing your expertise, and experience, Sherrey in Southern Ontario❤
I'll have all sorts of suggestions for you. Don't worry. For every single symptom of menopause I'll give you a whole slew of options in every category.
Thanks, Barbara! I am going to make a more intense effort to mitigate some of this symptomatology now that you've inspired me again! Before I retired, I always used to tell my patients to put themselves first, and keep working at being well; duh! I likely should follow my own nursing advice since frustration, and failure has crept in, and temporarily kept me from giving this my best efforts lately! Have a fabulous evening, as I go order your book, Sherrey❤
Menopause Barbie Thanks, Barbara, and I just ordered your book, so I will be eager to receive it by the 19th! Onward & Upward; a decade is long enough of this foolishness! Have a great weekend, Sherrey❤
Absolutely love your videos! My question is how do I determine the stage I'm going through as I've had a hysterectomy 7 years ago at age 47? I do still my ovaries though....Thank you so much for your enlightment...😊🌺
You'll have to base your phase on your symptoms. You'll probably notice something (hot flashes, moodiness, insomnia, etc.) When you do, assume that you're peri-or post-menopausal (it doesn't matter which), and manage your symptoms any way you want, taking into consideration any other health issues you have.
OMG! Had. No. Freakin. idea.! Thank you. Am now postmenopausal at 59, started at 56 and looking for a doctor That I can relate to. Thanks for awakening my journey. Will keep watching.
Welcome aboard to "Menopause Taylor University," Marjorie. You'll find that if you start at the very first video (going by the number after each title), you'll understand absolutely everything. And you'll be shocked at what you didn't know, and delighted that you now do know. Each video builds on the last. It's just like school: You had to learn the alphabet before you could read. And nowadays, there are so many overwhelming misconceptions that women mistake as facts ... that you just don't know what you don't know. I respond to all comments here on RUclips daily. So, I will answer all your questions ... but I'll also know if you aren't watching the videos in order. (I'm like your mother. I have eyes in the back of my head!) And if you need me for anything, I do one-on-one consultations on Skype, FaceTime, Facebook Messenger, WhatsApp, and the phone. All you have to do is schedule at MenopauseTaylor.ME.
It can happen that way. My goal is to make it better from here on out. Please stay tuned, come to a seminar, or get the seminar on DVD from my website (MenopauseTaylor.ME). I'm determined to help you.
Post here but during the 5-10 year of peri, my period was light but spot on predictable. It's almost like I could set a clock to it! "I really miss having my period" said no one EVER!!!
Thank you so much for your series. It is so informative. If a woman has had a total hysterectomy in her 40's and she no longer has periods it seems it is more difficult to determine what phase of menopause she is in. As I continue in the series this may become more clear to me. Thank you.
Thank you so much for all the education. I am 46 and when I was 45, my fsh level was 96. I started hrt right away. (Almost 1 1/2 yrs ago). My doctor says I’m post menopausal because of the fsh levels and I can’t get pregnant. I still get random light periods and spotting. Am I peri or post? Thank you.
You are probably still peri-menopausal. Remember, a blood test is but a snapshot of one point in time. Peri-menopause is a time when all your reproductive hormones are like a rollercoaster. If you drew the levels every day, you wouldn't know what to make of it. Your life is not a snapshot in time. So, I believe YOU more than I believe a lab test. Do NOT assume you can't get pregnant. This is a misconception had by many woman who has a "menopause baby"!
My gynecologist said when you’re going through this it’s like a “going out of business sale” from your ovaries and you can accidentally get pregnant. Don’t give up! I had my last baby in my 40’s and I have to be very careful not to get accidentally pregnant again!
Would it make sense then to take only progesterone when in peri-menopause (because estrogen is high} and then in post menopause take estrogen and progesterone since both are low at that stage?
Yes! Many women do it that way. Be aware of the signs and symptoms of progesterone excess, though, because most likely you're going to get to a point where the side effects of progesterone make things worse, not better. Be ready to add estrogen then. Progesterone causes mood swings, depression, fatigue, drowsiness, and possibly weight gain.
Great, thank you. I will ask my doctor to give me estrogen then. I don't need birth control but if it will help with this, sure :) Will my doctor know how much estrogen to give without the blood work?
Thanks you Barbie for all the thought you put in these videos and the amount of time and energy. It’s so obvious that you really care. I’ve got a question. I am almost 53. I have been regular with my periods all this time but a year ago, they went to last from 5 to 3 days. But other than drier skin, I had 0 symptoms of pero menopause. All of the sudden, a couple of months ago I stopped having a period. And I feel sometimes as if I had taken a pill of Niacinamide, like a mini tingling flush. Does this mean that I just started peri menopause or I am way into it? I got scared when you mentioned pregnancy because I went from normal cycles into absolutely nothing. Thank you for listening.
Hi, I am reading your book - love it! I am feeling a little overwhelmed. I know the info in the book and tutorials will help. Like you said it is a process
Absolutely! Just take in a little bit at a time. That's why I break the video tutorials into little chunks. You'll find that it's easiest if you watch the videos just before reading the book. You're great, Helen.
I'm trying to figure out where I'm at in this M thing. I'm 51 and feel miserable due to fatigue, deep depression, increase in weight. Had partial hysterectomy at 47. Few years prior to that, an ablation. I can't afford a $500 Dutch test.
How do u know if your done with Menopause I'd your on estrogen patches, progesterone pills, and IUD that has stopped your bleeding, it's been 5 years since my first symptom
I am 47 just recently and been going through the change for 4 and a half years.Please are your books sold in Australia.You should be named Patron Saint of Menopause.Alot of women would pray to you.
Oh, how profound! I pray that I can help every woman! My book is available on Amazon.com. And soon, you'll be able to get my live seminar on DVD and in other on-demand formats. I think you would LOVE the seminar. If you can't come all the way from Australia, it can come to you. I am so honored to be able to help you. Please make sure your friends know that I want to help them, too.
Hi Barbie, I want to get your book and looked on your website and Amazon. The books look different, are they they same? Also , there is a big price difference, is there a reason for that? Thanks for the clarification. I am absolutely devouring these videos. Thank you!!!
The new second edition, which just came out in May 2019, is 11 years more current, 100 pages longer, and a little more expensive ... but worth it. It's the light pink one, where I'm wearing a hat.
Thank you for teaching us this valuable information Barbie! I am 52 and pre menopausal with no symptoms and regular periods. I'm taking the proactive approach to prepare myself for what's to come. You're a great teacher! I'm also following along in your book. Love you!
The best part of being post... I can walk past that section of the store, and laugh, and laugh (ok maybe not laugh that hard) I thought I would miss it...but I don't
Any bleeding counts as a "period" and means that you are PERI-menopausal rather then POST-menopausal. You can't declare yourself "Post-menopausal" until you have had 12 consecutive months with no bleeding at all. (Of corse, by the time you've had no bleeding at all for 12 consecutive months, you've really been "post-menopausal" for 12 months. But you cannot know that prospectively.) If you want help figuring out where you are in the process, don't hesitate to schedule a consultation with me at MenopauseTaylor.ME. I do them all online.
Another great video.....thank you Barbie❤️ I'm 42 & had partial hysterectomy 3 years ago because of massive fibroids. How am I suppose to know if my peri menopause has started🙄🙃
You'll rely on symptoms other than your periods fading away. In tutorial 11, I'll be giving you the list of 22 symptoms that tell you menopause is knocking on your door. The only difference for you is that you won't know precisely when you transition from peri- to post-menopause. But that's okay because you don't have a uterus. Don't worry! If you watch the videos and/or read my book, I'll make it really easy for you.
I don’t know where to start. It was such a blessing to find your channel through Dominique Sache . I have been so confused for the last several years feeling hopeless. I started having whacky periods at age 37 with a high FSH diagnosed by my gynecologist . I’m 42 and thanks to you I know I’m Peri-menopausal. I still have my periods. Having the knowledge makes me feel empowered and hopeful. It is mind blowing to know that I will be dealing with menopause for the rest of my life, BUT I fear not anymore because you are guiding me along this journey. I can’t stress enough my gratitude for doing these tutorials to help empower us through this difficult and unpredictable stage of our lives. Bless your heart ❤️ looking forward to keep on learning. You’re such a joy to listen, plus you’re doing a terrific job in explaining everything.
I love this information and the way you present it! I'm 50 and still getting irregular periods but definitely having symptoms. Do these hormones change gradually throughout perimenopause?
Yes, it is a constant roller-coaster. Knowing where you are on the rollercoaster is but an academic exercise (often of futility). If you want my help with anything, just schedule a consultation at MenopauseTaylor.ME.
I cannot thank you enough for this. My doctor never explained any of this, slapped an estrogen patch on me and sent me on my way. I had a partial hysterectomy and just a few months ago had my second ovary removed. I think I'm post menopausal but cannot wait for your next video. I am sitting here crying because you have no idea how much this is helping us women!!!!!!! So thankful for you! I am 51 and my biggest issue is joint pain. Sometimes I feel so helpless.
Oh Colleen, You're making me cry. I'm so happy to be of help. Joint pain is very common. Please go see a rheumatologist to make sure you don't have anything more significant than joint pain of menopause. I have severe arthritis, and I know what you're going through. Please don't feel helpless. I'll be giving tutorials on joint pain and all the things you can do for it. I'l also be giving videos on exercises that are good for women our age.
I am 48...my perimenopause started in 2020 with my first hot flash..since then..i currently have tons of symptoms every day :/ my newest symptom is swollen knees :/ muscle cramps and muscle twitching. Thanks for your information it is very helpful. Blessings to all Women experiencing these horrible symptoms ❤❤❤ any health tips would be appreciated ❤
I can help you lot, my dear. But YOUR menopause is a journey. And since no two menopause journeys are the same, you need to tailor everything specifically to YOU. This is precisely the kind of thing for which I do one-on-one consultations. You definitely need one. I cannot tailor things specifically to you in a comment box. It requires much more information than you can give me here, and you deserve much more information than I can give you here. No two women are alike, and addressing your situation requires tailoring all the facts specifically to YOU. I do them all via online video conferencing. You can schedule at MenopauseTaylor.ME. I look forward to meeting you and helping you.
Due to the hush hush nature of menopause, when I was younger, I mistakenly thought it would be like an on and off switch. So going through the peri menopausal stage confused me and I kept wondering when it would just be over with already. Further confusing matters is the variables involved with the onset and the duration of the change. As for puberty, I began at 9, with further changes until I was about 18 or 19, so 10 years. Peri menopause was over 5 years, perhaps longer, when factoring in the less obvious signs.
Thank you so much Dr Barbie for such a wealth of information. Now I know that I am post menopausal, I’m 47 years old and haven’t seen my periods well over two years now. I wish you were still in Cape Town so I can come see you, I’m in Johannesburg. I got excited to hear that you were filming from Cape Town. May you be truly blessed. 🥰🙏
I can still have a consultation with you I do them with women all over the world by video conferencing. All you have to do is schedule one at MenopauseTaylor.ME. It will be the best thing you could possibly do to get the tools for managing your menopause your way.
Hi, I have been having injections and or on the pill for years, so haven't had a period for over 11yrs. I will be 49 this December. How will I know when it's my time?? These videos are so informative and I thank you x
You are right at the cut-off point, but you should really weigh all the benefits and risks as they apply to YOU. That's what I do in consultations, and you would benefit greatly from having one with me. Please consider scheduling one at MenopauseTaylor.ME. The entire rest o your life could depend on it.
I had peri-monopause for about 10 years. I also had 2 huge fibroids. My puberty was nothing hardly noticeable expect for my terrible periods. I started when i was 10 and half or 11. I see 24 thumbs down. Whats wrong with people, get a life.! Normal people just keeping looking at videos until they find something they like! You are a blessing and it seems anyone with a gift that is huge to bless others gets persecuted. Going to tell my friends to watch you!
I started trying to watch her videos and started becoming terrified from the beginning. I've been jumping from video to video looking for timestamps and summaries. My fear is making her irritating. Get to the point! I know when I calm down, I'll appreciate her efforts to inform this ignorant....me😭....women of what she needs to know.
If you’d like a more efficient delivery of this menopause education, you should do one of the following: • Read my book • Watch the webinars in order • Watch the DVD entitled Your Menopause Your Way They all give you the complete education without the fluff of the videos. You can get any of these from my website, MenopauseTaylor.ME. And if you want the fastest track, schedule a consultation with me, and you'll get the education along with tailoring of it specifically to YOU. You can schedule a consultation at MenopauseTaylor.ME. These videos cover only one piece of information in each video. That’s intentional. If you only use these videos to get your education, it will be very complete, but it will take a looooooong time. My goal is to meet the needs of all women, regardless of their learning style, and regardless of their command of the English language. Many of my viewers speak English as a second, third, or fourth language. You may not care about them, but I do. I am the only person providing a complete and unbiased education on menopause. So, I’m trying to serve the needs of all women. I’m sorry I haven’t served yours well. But I think one of the other options listed above will.
I have just found you and vids are great and so informative. I have a question I am 48 and I had a micro ebilation when I was 32 and sterilised at same time so I don't have periods. I have been having all peri symptoms for last 4 years and they are increasing hot flushes moods etc, but how will I know when I am post menopause ?
You'll go by your symptoms. Its ends to me like you're already peri-menopausal. You can start your menopause management any time, the sooner the better. You needn't be miserable or entire the symptoms. Go to your gynecologist., Describe your symptoms. Ask for options. Please, please, watch these videos. Since you need this information sooner than you'll get it in the videos, you might want to (1) Attend my two-day seminar on February 10 & 11, or (2) Buy the seminar on DVD from my website (MenopauseTaylor.ME), or (3) Buy my book from my website. The goal is for you to get this education NOW, while you can make such a difference in your entire future. I'm here to help you any way I can.
I'm post menopausal. Have been for years. I'm 68. I have no idea when I became Perimenopausal and I don't remember when I had my last period. Do I have to know these things??? xo~linda
You don't have to know these things. What you have to know is the consequences of losing your estrogen and being estrogen deficient. That's what this education teaches you.
I know. Mu dream is for ALL women to get this education long before they need it. Can you imagine how much better women's lives would be if they all learned about this in their 30s, and knew what to expect beforehand? I'll work on this for the rest of my life doing everything I can to make that happen.
I can help you with this in a consultation. It requires tailoring (just like weight gain). You may have something other than menopause causing your weight loss, and I can help you decipher that. Please schedule a consultation with me at MenopauseTaylor.ME. Ido them all online.
I'm post menopausal... Yipeeeee!! :) I'll be vacationing for the next 2 weeks & spending some quality time with my eldest daughter. She doesn't know it yet, but we're going to get a BIG bowl of popcorn & marathon watch these videos. I'm bringing your book too, but she'll probably confiscate it. LOL That's OK, I'll buy another one for me... and one for my younger daughter... and one for my daughter-in-law. Spreading the love & the information! Have a great week! ~Susanne
You crack me up, Susanne. I love your comments. Have fun with the popcorn. Your daughter is going to love you for this (as well as for many other things). Just think about what a difference you're making in her life. If only all moms were like you!
Yuo don't know how much you are helping me, thank you soo much for what your doing for us. I'm sorry but I'm not able to print the worksheets can you help me. Thank you so much.
Pina, Go to my website: MenopauseTaylor.ME There, you'll see the Outline Notes and the Worksheet for you to print out. Plus, you'll see all the other resources I have to help you. These videos are just one a week. On the website, you'll find my two-day seminar. It's the very best way for you to get the whole eduction in just two days. If you can't attend the seminar, you can get it on DVD. My goal is to give you all the information you need to make great choices for yourself. I love knowing that it's helping you.
I was in peri menopause at 47, and then post menopause by 50. IT was the worst time of my life because at the same time my symptoms were very confusing because I also had MS, and didn't know it yet! I didn't get diagnosed with MS until age 53. A lot of my MS symptoms got mixed up with my menopause symptoms. Unfortunately because of my age my Drs. just thought it was all menopause, and a little low blood sugar. So for the last 4 years its been a huge job finding a good MS specialist, and getting my MS under control, and in remission so I could get my life back. Im now 57, and hope to get my post menopause hormones under control, and that part of my life good again. Thank you for all the information, and awesome videos! Sandy
Oh Sandy, I'm sorry you had that confusion. Your story is not uncommon. Now that you have the two diagnoses separated, I hope you can address them individually. You can certainly get them both under control. Don't give up.
I am so happy to have found your videos Dr. Taylor! Thank you so much! I have been struggling with menopausal symptoms for the last 5 years, but because I still have periods, doctors ignore my complaints. Migraines and insomnias are the worst, stopping me frequently from having a functional life. After watching your videos, I have booked an appointment with a gynecologist to try bio- identical hormones... not sure if she will prescribe them, but I am hoping she will at least prescribe a blood test to check hormone levels. Could I take hormones during peri menopause? Doctors always say no HRT before menopause, but I know my mother started HRT before menopause and had a smoother transition than me. Many thanks!!!
Isabel, Please, schedule a consultation with at MenopauseTaylor.ME BEFORE seeing any doctor. I will make sure you know everything you need to know in order to get precisely what you want. It is not as straight-forward as it seems. And be absolutely sure to watch all my videos in order so that you understand everything.
im having headaches, joint pain, mood swings, anxiety attacks, heart flutters, pelvic pain, knee pain, hot flashes, insomnia, and dropping things. also brain fog, and sudden panic attacks. until i researched it all, i thought i was going crazy or had some terrible illness. but after going to the hospital they told me everything was normal. thats when i found out it was all perimenopause symptoms. i missed my first period last year, and the symptoms started a few years before that when i was in my early forties. Im totally nuts lately, and cant imagine what the next few years is going to be like until it finally ends.more woman should talk about this, and more research should be done. hormones are not the answer. their is too many risks and side effects. its nature, nothing to do but get through it. i'll never take hormones. a few beers helps me. and marijuana can relax the nerves if its legal where you live. I also find that what i eat makes a difference. when i eat too much salt or processed foods, i find the symptoms get worse. when i eat healthier i feel healthier. STAY AWAY from hormones, its unnatural for woman to put that into their bodies. its made from horse urine(pregnant mares). and perimenopause last for 8-10 years peeps! thats a long time! noone ever told us that.
I sure hope you watch my video in order. You have some very distorted information here. I have nothing to "push," and only want you to know the facts. The choices are all yours. But I would love to help you get the information you need to make decisions based on facts and your preferences rather than on fear and misconceptions.
Hello doctor I’m 34years old married women and I don’t have periods since 5 months . Before 5 months I had on and off periods like spotting . My AMH level is less then 0.8 ng/ml and FSH level is 160.0 Mau/ml. And I don’t have kids😞. Can I get pregnant with my own eggs? Is there any chance? Please help me doctor 🙏🏼
Thank you so very much for these videos. You are a wealth of information.......I started peri symptoms at about age 40, however I did not become post until age 56. P.S. I was so happy to de done with my miserable periods! Thanks again.
Dear Barbie first I want to thank you for your amazing knowledge and charm!! ! Second I want to tell you that you are an amazing teacher and a gorgeous woman!! And third I want you to know that I am a perimenopause woman and I am making this time of my life a period of selfcomprenhension and selflove!! Love you !!! Thanks for crossing my pathway of life!!
You make me so happy! I wish all women had your attitude about menopause. The way I see it, menopause is the ONLY time in your entire life when you can take control and do things your way. And thank you for the kind compliments. I love making these videos for you. You deserve this education.
Thank you, glad I found you. I will be looking up your website. I'm on my 22nd day of this period. I flowed somewhat correctly for my first week, then spotted this whole time , in last few days back to flowing again. 🤦♀️. It really is frustrating for me.
Krystal, Schedule a consultation with me at MenopauseTaylor.ME. I will help you with everything. And be sure to watch all my videos in order to ensure your understanding.
Started perimenopause at 36. Symptoms were getting unbearable. My doctor started me on low dose BC pills to manage symptoms. Husband has vasectomy so dont need actual birth control but it seems to be helping my symptoms.
Hi! Thank you for being here for women everywhere! I found you because of Angie from Hot and Flashy. What are the episode numbers for the beginning of this series/for questions 1&2? I’m nearing my 50th birthday and am very definitely peri menopausal. I have been since 47. My question is do we wait until post menopause to start HRT? I ask bc there are times when my hot flashes/night sweats, and saddest of all low libido are killing my quality of life. I also have some joint/feet aches and gain weight in the 2+ years, whereas before weight was never a problem. My ObGyn is younger than me and seems a bit insensitive to my stage at times. Her only option is low dose bc pills and I haven’t wanted to bite on that. Help!
If you watch these videos in order, starting from the very first one, you will understand absolutely everything! That little number after each title tells you the order. Or, you can go to my website, MenopauseTaylor.ME and click on the RUclips Video Tutorials tab. There, you'll see them all lined up in order & you can just click on the thumbnails & watch the videos. As for your personal circumstance, it warrants a consultation. You can schedule one at MenopauseTaylor.ME. Please let me help you by scheduling one. There is no way I can give you the help you ned intros comment box.
Great tutorial, can I ask is it possible to continue with night sweats ect when your post menopausal? I don't menstruate due to my contraception the implanon implant. Thanks again.
It is absolutely possible to continue having night sweats and any other symptoms of menopause after you're post-menopausal. The goal is to find a way to manage them. Your way.
Thank you so much for these videos! I'm on year 3 deep in the trenches of Perimenopause 😥 Why does nobody teach us this or tell us anything about it. I feel like I've been lied to my whole life.
In a way, you have been the victim of lies ... but lying by omission. Menopause is THE most neglected topic on Earth ... even though 1/2 of the world's population spends 1/2 of their lives in the state of menopause. I am the first and the only person to ever deliver a true education on menopause to women in a language they can understand and use. Please consider scheduling a consultation with me at MenopauseTaylor.ME. I'll tailor all the facts specifically to YOU, and help you assess all your options.
It's not a likely or common symptom of peri- or post-menopause. It is something for which you should have an evaluation by your internal medicine doctor.
thankyou. now I no I'm perimenopausel. love the way uv described this..but if u buy Ur book does it let me no what to do in perimenopause..and can perimenopause woman take hrt because.
Karen, Your question is incomplete, but I can tell that it warrants a consultation. It requires much more information than you can give me here, and you deserve much more information than I can give you here. No two women are alike, and addressing your situation requires tailoring all the facts specifically to YOU. I do them all via video conferencing. You can schedule at MenopauseTaylor.ME. I look forward to meeting you and helping you.
Misty, Welcome aboard to "Menopause Taylor University." You'll find that if you start at the very first video (going by the number after each title), you'll understand absolutely everything. And you'll be shocked at what you didn't know, and delighted that you now do know. Each video builds on the last. It's just like school: You had to learn the alphabet before you could read. And nowadays, there are so many overwhelming misconceptions that women mistake as facts ... that you just don't know what you don't know. I respond to all comments here on RUclips daily. So, I will answer all your questions ... but I'll also know if you aren't watching the videos in order. (I'm like your mother. I have eyes in the back of my head!) And if you need me to help you tailor anything to your personal situation, you can schedule a one-on-one consultation at MenopauseTaylor.ME any time. I do them all online.
I m post menoupsl, my last period was 19 months ago, So why anm i still having brain fog, cognitive issues, memory loss, confusion severe hot fulshes, insommnia, irribility, depression, anxiety, secreased sex drive, and severe emotion l meltdowns? pain, sorenes and achiness,, I m a migraine sufferer and ive tried all the hrt that i coukd try . i had to stop taking as thye made my symptom worse or he migraines were disabling. Is it true that over time the body adjusts to not hivinf g the hormones there , if so how long doe this take from the time of the last period please?
Your question reveals a lack of understanding of the most basic things about peri-menopause and post-menopause. I can help you with everything in a consultation: the teaching and the tailoring. This is precisely the kind of thing for which I do one-on-one consultations. You definitely need one. I cannot tailor things specifically to you in a comment box. It requires much more information than you can give me here, and you deserve much more information than I can give you here. No two women are alike, and addressing your situation requires tailoring all the facts specifically to YOU. I do them all via online video conferencing. You can schedule at MenopauseTaylor.ME. I look forward to meeting you and helping you.
I am working through your videos from beginning to end and just love them. I appreciate you and your gentle kind nature! This video talked about how to identify when you've reached Peri and Post menopause. My problem is I has a Hysterectomy 5 years ago so I have no idea when my periods stopped or went bonkers. You will probably address that in a future video. Just left question 3 on the worksheet blank until later.
Your best course of action is to schedule a consultation with me at MenopauseTaylor.ME. There are some things that you just can't get from any video. And this is one of them because it requires me to tailor everything specifically to YOU. that's precisely what I do in consultations.
You must realize by now that you are an angel sent from heaven. You hit the nail on the head, all of the information out there is so biased. I have been post menopausal for 7 long hot-flashy, emotional years. I have gone a la natural the whole time waiting for this to end. I am sad to learn from your video that this will never end but glad to know I will have true unbiased honest options now. Sitting on the edge of my seat for your next video. By the way, I have 3 sisters, we all have daughters, they will all get this link and hopefully will fell as lucky as I do discovering your channel. It's about time that the mothers are given the tools to educate their daughters on menopause so they won't have to go through so much uncertainty and stress.
I am thrilled that I can make such a difference for you and so many other women in your family. Please don't feel defeated. You're going to discover so many viable options that really work for you. I'm certain.
I scrolled down to see if anyone else asked this question, but have you ever known a 50 year old woman who actually got pregnant without fertility treatments?
I've discovered that whenever I sit and respond to these comments, I smile the entire time I'm doing it. That's because I can see what a difference it's making for all of you. I love knowing that I can help.
Menopause Barbie
My greatest passion is helping women. I'm so glad that you're one of them.
Menopause Barbie, you're an absolute gem! I feel like I found the ultimate Fairy Godmother to guide me through a tricky time in life. Your unique abilities to educate, engage, uplift and encourage are unlike anything I've ever encountered. You, dear lady, are an absolute gift and splendid human being. Thank you thank you thank you! MWAH! ♥
This channel is God sent! Keep up the good work! You are an angel believe it or not!
Yes,Í do believe that you enjoying reading the comments as we enjoy writing them!!
Just remember ladies:
On your tombstone, there will be two dates.
And everyone will read them.
But all that really matters is that little dash between them.
Your correct did you ever listen to the bible sermon called the dash??
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I’ll take it .
Dr Taylor, I am actually a young family medicine physician from Amarillo and watching your videos and bought your book as well. You help not just the patients but the doctors as well. I am particularly learning from you how to explain to my patients in easy way what's going on with them, etc.
My colleague raised his eyebrows after seeing your book: "Don't you know this already?" I said: " I do but I don't know how to explain it to my patients, they don't teach it in residency!"
Anyway, big thank you! Will be referring my patients to your channel.
You are so right! When I talk to my medical colleagues about how much education they got in medical school on menopause, they can't remember receiving even one hour. The only physicians who receive any real education on menopause are Ob/Gyn residents. And many of them don't learn more than the basics.
Please spread the word to your colleagues. I know you don't have time to give patients the kind of education I can give them. That's why I do this. I give a two-day seminar that covers everything ... in a language patients can understand. You should go to my website and see all the resources I have. It's MenopauseTaylor.ME.
I strive to provide every educational resource fore every woman, regardless of her learning style, time line, or budget.
Thank you so much for finding me and for helping women to find me.
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Thank you all for offering such authentic, open, and honest comments. When we share our truths, we break barriers for all the other women who feel lost and alone. Keep speaking up, ladies.
44 and premenopausal. I'm bracing myself for this and feel so relieved to have found your channel. My mother is now 70 and still has hot flashes. I refuse to be ignorant to this. Thank you, thank you!
I am so glad you're here, my dear. I promise that, if you start with video 1 and watch them all in order, you will understand everything. And if you need my personal help with anything at all, don't hesitate to schedule a consultation with me at MenopauseTaylor.ME any time.
Please consider doing your presentation on TED talks you will reach a larger audience for your valuable information
I will definitely not only consider it, but jump at the chance. I want to reach as many women as possible! Every woman deserves a complete education about menopause. Every man and young adult, too!
Helena Burnett yes, Ted talks!!!!
This is absolutely the best explanation of perimenopause that I’ve ever seen or heard! Thank you thank you! You’re an amazing teacher.
Well, if you watch all my videos in order, starting with the very first one, you'll see that you understand absolutely everything. I'll do whatever it takes to make you laugh and learn. You DESERVE to have this eduction, and it's my passion to give it to you.
I'm really, really glad you're here.
I feel so deceived that I didn't know all of this before. I always looked for someone who could educate me on this but never found anyone. So happy to be learning this. You are fantastic!
This is the education you deserve, my dear. Unfortunately, there has never before been an education on menopause. And, currently, I am the ONLY person on earth providing one. Everybody else is marketing one product or approach, ad giving you all sorts of misinformation all the while.
I call my channel "Menopause Taylor University." You'll find that if you start at the very first video (going by the number after each title), you'll understand absolutely everything. And you'll be shocked at what you didn't know, and delighted that you now do know.
Each video builds on the last. It's just like school: You had to learn the alphabet before you could read. And nowadays, there are so many overwhelming misconceptions that women mistake as facts ... that you just don't know what you don't know.
I respond to all comments here on RUclips daily. So, I will answer all your questions ... but I'll also know if you aren't watching the videos in order. (I'm like your mother. I have eyes in the back of my head!)
And if you need me to help you tailor anything to your personal situation, you can schedule a one-on-one consultation at MenopauseTaylor.ME any time.
My peri has been BRUTAL! It hit hard out of no where…Crippling anxiety and depression, sporadic periods,night sweats, itchy skin, insomnia…. I thought I was dying. I went from being a super active mom of 5, to a bitchy sloth who has no quality of life. This information is,literally a life saver. Thank you💕
This is precisely the kind of thing for which I do one-on-one consultations. You definitely need one. I cannot tailor things specifically to you in a comment box. It requires much more information than you can give me here, and you deserve much more information than I can give you here. No two women are alike, and addressing your situation requires tailoring all the facts specifically to YOU. I do them all via online video conferencing. You can schedule at MenopauseTaylor.ME. I look forward to meeting you and helping you.
I can relate 💯 and I am 37. Didn't expect it so soon.
Menopause can occur at ANY age. That is precisely why my dream is for all women to get this education in their 20s.
Every woman who has a consultation with me says that she wishes she'd gotten this education sooner.@@Celeste-.-marie
This is great information, thank you so much!!! I am feeling sad that I am getting closer to the age and symptoms that are not very respected in today's society. At least what I am observing. It is harder to get a job, be taken seriously, the face changes, hormone changes and all other symptoms to add to all that can make a woman really miserable. I am glad you are spreading awareness in an honest and unbiased manner that people can learn more about what women go thru and perhaps show more understanding to women in this age group.
I am on a mission to do just that! I'm paving the way for a better future for women everywhere. It's high time that society embrace menopause for the enlightened, wonderful extended lifespan that it is.
I hope that by the time menopause starts for you, there's a whole new attitude about it.
Me too I am 41 and have entered peri menopause. I really wanted to have another baby 😔
I am SO glad I found your channel!!! Thank you for doing this xo
It's fun for me and informative for you. Everybody wins!
I am sorry. It was only meant as a joke. I forget that intention is lost in text.
I love him. lol
Dr. Barbie I have told all my menopausal friends to watch your great videos. We all feel so uninformed by our doctors.
It's unfortunate that doctors simply don't have the time to educate. But you have me! And I have all the time in the world. Plus, I love doing it.
Cindy Staff Me 2!!!!!!
This has been sent by God! Thank you!
What a fantastic video. You are a wonderful woman and thank you for doing these videos, I am learning so much x
If you're learning then I'm satisfied.
I cant thank you enough. I lost my mom when she was 62 and dont have her to ask questions. You have given me so much information. I am 56 and have not had any major issues up to this point. Now everything is hitting... bloating, weight gain, depression. Though I found you at this late stage, I can't wait to continue to educate myself.
Welcome aboard to "Menopause Taylor University." You'll find that if you start at the very first video (going by the number after each title), you'll understand absolutely everything. You'll be shocked at what you didn't know, and delighted that now you do know.
Each video builds on the last. It's just like school: You had to learn the alphabet before you could read. And nowadays, there are so many overwhelming misconceptions that women mistake as facts ... that you just don't know what you don't know.
I respond to all comments here on RUclips daily. So, I will answer all your questions ... but I'll also know if you aren't watching the videos in order. (I'm like your mother. I have eyes in the back of my head!)
And if you need me to help you tailor anything to your personal situation, you can schedule a one-on-one consultation at MenopauseTaylor.ME any time. I do them all online.
I’m bawling my eyes out🥺💕
i literally just burst out into tears from the sadness and anger I've been experiencing around this issue in my life. Out of the blue in Nov 2015 (at age 45) my periods just stopped. Completely stopped. I had no irregular periods, no change in blood flow, nothing really. I'm now 49 years old (still having had no period. definitely post menopause I'd say) and have two older sisters who are still having their periods. I'm single with no kids. I wasn't ready for this and the symptoms have been intense. I'm full of shame and sadness that doesn't seem to go away. I am praying this tutorial will help me feel like I have some empowerment around this. Doctors are so blase about it. As are most of my girlfriends. Thank you Dr. Taylor. Thank you so much!
Jilann,
Please, please schedule a one-on-one consultation with me. I don't want you feeling this way. And I really want to help you.
Every woman has specific personal issues that she has to incorporate into her menopause management. You deserve someone who will give you the attention you deserve. That someone is me.
I'm in the business of educating you about everything you need to know and do in order to get exactly what you want for managing your menopause your way. So, here's how a consultation works:
1) You would schedule a one-on-one consultation at my website, MenopauseTaylor.ME, choosing a time that is convenient for you. I do consultations on Skype, FaceTime. Facebook Messenger, What’s App, and the phone.
2) I would send you an email to confirm that you are scheduled for the stated time, and invite you to send me as much information about yourself as you please. You can make it brimming with details and tell me about your reproductive life, any gynecologic problems you've had, your symptoms of peri-menopause, and your symptoms of post-menopause. You can include all your fears, concerns, and goals for your menopause management. You may also send me any labs, mammogram results, bone density results, etc. that you would like me to include in designing your protocol. For instance, if you want to adhere to a certain category of management options (herbs or diet & lifestyle, or whatever), you should tell me that. I would need all these things at least 1 week before your consultation with me.
3) I'll get busy creating a document that gives you all the education you need to understand absolutely everything, points put the pros and cons of each option, and tailors it all to YOU using the information you have provided. The document will be loooooong. Most are over 30 pages.
4) I will send you the document by email 48 hours before your consultation. You will benefit greatly by reading it in advance. Light bulbs will go off like crazy, and if you're like most women, you'll feel that you've already gotten your money's worth.
5) During your consultation, we will review the document and address any issues you want to fine tune everything and determine your best options. I'll tell you exactly how to find the right kind of professional, how to have the conversation in order to get what you want, and the nuances of things like guidelines and insurance. I leave nothing unaddressed.
6) You will go to a professional of your choosing in order to get the actual hormones or whatever you choose to use.
7) After the first consultation, I'll hold your hand (forever if you want me to). In other words, you'll be able to schedule mini-consultations (15-minute or 30-minute, in addition to full consultations) whenever you need to. I'll keep records of your situation. Most women schedule mini-consultation whenever they go to the doctor and don't understand what he or she said, or why. I translate. I make sense of everything. Most schedule mini-consultation whenever they have a new test and they want me to explain the results. And all schedule mini-consultation whenever their situation changes and they need to re-weigh and balance their options.
The time you spend with me will make everything about working with any other professional so easy. And they will love the fact that you have an actual education rather than a bunch of misconceptions that you got form the Internet. If your initial hormone regimen is not right, you'll want to consult with me before going to your doctor. I can prepare you for what to expect and what to request.
So, that's my role. And nobody else on earth does this kind of thing but me. So, I hope you schedule a consultation and let me hold your hand (figuratively).
I hope to meet you soon!
Still having periods in their 50's?!? Heck no!
I’m now just learning I’m post menopausal for the last 7-8 years. I’ve only had 3 of the symptoms which I’m thankful for. I’m going through the rest of your videos to learn more. Thank you so much.
Loved this thank you I really look forward to your videos I'm perimenopausal ughhhh I'm trying so many different things to help with all the symptoms like I said I'm a nurse and wasn't taught about perimenpause I have told my fourteen yr old and of course my husband everything I'm going thru my husband is very supportive thank you again xoxo
I'm so glad you're involving your family with your menopause. It's important for them to know what you're going through and to support you. And, of course, you have me to support you, too.
I am a nurse at an integrated health care practice that deals with bio identical hormones. Equipping my patients with knowledge empowers them especially during crazy hormonal fluctuations. I love your props and demos on these videos and will be recommending them to my patients to watch. Thank you!
Then you're doing a lot of good for women. too. I'll be covering a lot about bioidentical hormones (of course). Thank you for contributing to the welfare of women.
I'm so glad I discovered your channel tonight. My mom just found out she's growing through menopause. She has been crying off and on all day today followed by headaches. This video helped me understand what she is going through.
You are such a good daughter! Oh I am so happy for both you and your mom. You have no idea how much better my videos will make things for both of you. You should get her my book. It has everything in it, and it will take a long time to release all my videos. Your mom need this information more quickly than that. Oh, and starting September, I'll be giving my seminar once every quarter. Make sure your mom comes to one.
Absolutely wonderful
Oh, good! Keep watching. I can help you so much. I love it that you're getting this critical education. Go to my website (menopauseTaylor.ME) to see all sorts of resources that will really hep you more than you can possibly imagine.
Love your videos! Just subscribed from seeing you on Hot and Flashy with Angie. I have a question. I had Uterine Abalation 8 years ago. Did not have a period after that. Not sure if I am peri- or post-menopausal, since I may have still had my period if I hadn’t had the procedure. Having many many night sweats every night and tried many vitamins, minerals, herbs, and healthy foods. Nothing is changing and I am very tired. Looking forward to watching all your videos.
Thank you for your wonderful videos! I had a Hysteroscopy with ablation so i haven’t had a period since then. Is there any other way to determine where I am in menopause since I don’t get my period?
Your periods are only 1 of 22 signs & symptoms of menopause. So, instead of relying on your periods, you'll rely on the other 21 symptoms, which I enumerate in video 11.
You don't have to "diagnose" menopause any more than you had to "diagnose" puberty. It's gonna happen. If you know what to expect (because you're a student of Menopause Taylor University), you'll have no trouble recognizing the signs when they appear. And I'll be here to help you.
Watch my videos in order, starting with the very first one, and I can promise that you'll understand absolutely everything. Not only that; you'll be shocked to discover how much you didn't know.
Menopause can be the greatest time in your life ... but only if you're prepared for it and educated about it. If not, it can be the most miserable time off your life.
Same here! I do remember the peri start though. Doc told me to hang onto my hat cause it could go for 10 years! Then I had an ablation because the super heavy periods were causing anemia... they thought (turned out to be leukemia). But I've been so confused since then with no periods. Thanks for the video.
What a blessing you are, like having private time with your doctor for hours and hours with the best explanations! I'm 55-1/2 still in peri-menopause!! Ugh! lol Thank you for your teachings :)
Amanda E I’m 54 and still have my cycle every month right on time. Will it ever end. Lol
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Look how beautiful her skin is!! I want whatever she’s had!! Beautiful.
You are very kind. Thank you, I've had nothing. I wear no make-up, but do apply Vaseline to my skin.
@@MenopauseTaylor can you explain how you do this? I am 53, but still prone to blemishes and I am afraid that putting Vaseline on my skin would break me out.
@@DebbieDooo "How" I do it? I just lather it all over my face, and I love the way it makes my skin feel.
Dr. Barbie! Soooo glad I've found you. This year at 41, around half way, I began with some weird sweat nights which I thought was a nightmare that I had, but it was not... then I start feeling dryer than before and so on, then 2 months before my 42 bday my period came twice that month with a crazy swing in moods. Those crazy mood changes haven't left. Glad to find you and learn that I am not crazy just in need of education to make a better decision. Sharing your channel already!
Carmen,
Welcome to "Menopause University." If you start with video 1 and watch all my videos in order, you will understand everything. If you watch them randomly, you will sabotage your menopause education.
And if you ever want a shortcut or want me to tailor everything specifically to YOU, just schedule a consultation with me at MenopauseTaylor.ME.
Barbie, Have you made any videos on PCOS? Please address PCOS in depth for the large population that don't fit the standard rules!
Teach in detail like you do with props and explainations!
PCOS is greatly ignored and not being treated well in the medical community! We PCOS women are being failed!
What little PCOS info that is out there identifies it, diagnoses it, prescriptions thrown at it (by the way not one pharmaceutical has actually been developed with the specific use to treat PCOS directly), in which the meds prescribed cause additional problems and don't really solve the root of the issue, leaving women with PCOS in worse condition and "customers for life."
Most Docs, PAs, and NPs don't know much about PCOS!!! It's hard to find anyone who can actually help!!!
In addition, most PCOS stuff out there is centering around fertility (20-30 yr olds), but what about PCOS Peri-menopause (40-50's) as well as PCOS Menopause(50 & beyond)?!! Crickets from the medical community!!!
PCOS women don't fit the definitions established around pre, peri, and post menopause! Our hormones are all over the place! The feedback loop is all messed up in us, and we can't find the education to understand what is happening in our bodies! No one has the time to spend with us to help us help ourselves! How do we do PCOS our way? How can we do PCOS menopause our way?
Please help us PCOS women of middle age and beyond!!!
Barbie you are a god send! Thank you so much for all this information. I have watched 10 of your tutorials to date and I am so grateful that finally all the "wacky stuff",as you call it, that I've been going through for a couple of years all now makes sense. Menopause is such a silent torture chamber when we don't know what is happening and why. Nobody talks about it so there were days when I thought I was going crazy! And although I wish that I had seen these videos years ago I am thrilled now to be learning from you and it's helping so much. Thank you again a and again. God bless you
Thank you so much, Cathy. I hate it that it's silent torture for women. That's exactly why I'm doing these videos. We're going to break the silence. Start speaking up. You're not going crazy. And we're going to make up for all those years that you didn't have the information you deserve.
Great video, Barbara! I entered menopause suddenly, experiencing my first hot flash about eight hours post op after a partial emergency hysterectomy, and final oophorectomy at age 45. That was ten years ago, and I continue to struggle with annoying symptoms of frequent daily hot flashes, cold night sweats, difficulty sleeping, tearfulness, difficulty concentrating, etc. I am unable to take any form of HRT as I was diagnosed with Triple Negative Breast Cancer just a year after my surgery. Virtually all alternative treatments, and therapies that I have tried instead, have been futile. I look forward to learning something helpful in this series of lectures on menopause. Thanks for sharing your expertise, and experience, Sherrey in Southern Ontario❤
I'll have all sorts of suggestions for you. Don't worry. For every single symptom of menopause I'll give you a whole slew of options in every category.
Thanks, Barbara! I am going to make a more intense effort to mitigate some of this symptomatology now that you've inspired me again! Before I retired, I always used to tell my patients to put themselves first, and keep working at being well; duh! I likely should follow my own nursing advice since frustration, and failure has crept in, and temporarily kept me from giving this my best efforts lately! Have a fabulous evening, as I go order your book, Sherrey❤
You're on the come-back!
Menopause Barbie Thanks, Barbara, and I just ordered your book, so I will be eager to receive it by the 19th! Onward & Upward; a decade is long enough of this foolishness! Have a great weekend, Sherrey❤
Cheers!
Absolutely love your videos! My question is how do I determine the stage I'm going through as I've had a hysterectomy 7 years ago at age 47? I do still my ovaries though....Thank you so much for your enlightment...😊🌺
You'll have to base your phase on your symptoms. You'll probably notice something (hot flashes, moodiness, insomnia, etc.) When you do, assume that you're peri-or post-menopausal (it doesn't matter which), and manage your symptoms any way you want, taking into consideration any other health issues you have.
OMG! Had. No. Freakin. idea.! Thank you. Am now postmenopausal at 59, started at 56 and looking for a doctor That I can relate to. Thanks for awakening my journey. Will keep watching.
Welcome aboard to "Menopause Taylor University," Marjorie. You'll find that if you start at the very first video (going by the number after each title), you'll understand absolutely everything. And you'll be shocked at what you didn't know, and delighted that you now do know.
Each video builds on the last. It's just like school: You had to learn the alphabet before you could read. And nowadays, there are so many overwhelming misconceptions that women mistake as facts ... that you just don't know what you don't know.
I respond to all comments here on RUclips daily. So, I will answer all your questions ... but I'll also know if you aren't watching the videos in order. (I'm like your mother. I have eyes in the back of my head!)
And if you need me for anything, I do one-on-one consultations on Skype, FaceTime, Facebook Messenger, WhatsApp, and the phone. All you have to do is schedule at MenopauseTaylor.ME.
I've been going through perimenopause since I was 35 and I'm 51
It can happen that way. My goal is to make it better from here on out. Please stay tuned, come to a seminar, or get the seminar on DVD from my website (MenopauseTaylor.ME). I'm determined to help you.
Post here but during the 5-10 year of peri, my period was light but spot on predictable. It's almost like I could set a clock to it! "I really miss having my period" said no one EVER!!!
Thank you so much for your series. It is so informative. If a woman has had a total hysterectomy in her 40's and she no longer has periods it seems it is more difficult to determine what phase of menopause she is in. As I continue in the series this may become more clear to me. Thank you.
Your most definitely in post menopause. You had surgery unless the ovaries were left.
Thank you so much for all the education. I am 46 and when I was 45, my fsh level was 96. I started hrt right away. (Almost 1 1/2 yrs ago). My doctor says I’m post menopausal because of the fsh levels and I can’t get pregnant. I still get random light periods and spotting. Am I peri or post? Thank you.
You are probably still peri-menopausal.
Remember, a blood test is but a snapshot of one point in time. Peri-menopause is a time when all your reproductive hormones are like a rollercoaster. If you drew the levels every day, you wouldn't know what to make of it.
Your life is not a snapshot in time. So, I believe YOU more than I believe a lab test.
Do NOT assume you can't get pregnant. This is a misconception had by many woman who has a "menopause baby"!
My gynecologist said when you’re going through this it’s like a “going out of business sale” from your ovaries and you can accidentally get pregnant. Don’t give up! I had my last baby in my 40’s and I have to be very careful not to get accidentally pregnant again!
Would it make sense then to take only progesterone when in peri-menopause (because estrogen is high} and then in post menopause take estrogen and progesterone since both are low at that stage?
Yes! Many women do it that way. Be aware of the signs and symptoms of progesterone excess, though, because most likely you're going to get to a point where the side effects of progesterone make things worse, not better. Be ready to add estrogen then. Progesterone causes mood swings, depression, fatigue, drowsiness, and possibly weight gain.
Oh boy..I'm already experiencing mood swings and feeling really low.
See abut taking some estrogen. It will make a huge difference. You can even take birth control pills if you want.
Great, thank you. I will ask my doctor to give me estrogen then. I don't need birth control but if it will help with this, sure :) Will my doctor know how much estrogen to give without the blood work?
Yes, if you go to a gynecologist, he or she will know exactly how much to give you, and you can tweak it from there.
Thanks you Barbie for all the thought you put in these videos and the amount of time and energy. It’s so obvious that you really care.
I’ve got a question. I am almost 53. I have been regular with my periods all this time but a year ago, they went to last from 5 to 3 days. But other than drier skin, I had 0 symptoms of pero menopause. All of the sudden, a couple of months ago I stopped having a period. And I feel sometimes as if I had taken a pill of Niacinamide, like a mini tingling flush. Does this mean that I just started peri
menopause or I am way into it?
I got scared when you mentioned pregnancy because I went from normal cycles into absolutely nothing. Thank you for listening.
Hi, I am reading your book - love it! I am feeling a little overwhelmed. I know the info in the book and tutorials will help. Like you said it is a process
Absolutely! Just take in a little bit at a time. That's why I break the video tutorials into little chunks. You'll find that it's easiest if you watch the videos just before reading the book. You're great, Helen.
I'm trying to figure out where I'm at in this M thing. I'm 51 and feel miserable due to fatigue, deep depression, increase in weight. Had partial hysterectomy at 47. Few years prior to that, an ablation. I can't afford a $500 Dutch test.
A natural teacher-a descriptive intelligent voice in gynaecology
Oh, thank you! I love teaching as much as I love learning.
How do u know if your done with Menopause I'd your on estrogen patches, progesterone pills, and IUD that has stopped your bleeding, it's been 5 years since my first symptom
I am 47 just recently and been going through the change for 4 and a half years.Please are your books sold in Australia.You should be named Patron Saint of Menopause.Alot of women would pray to you.
Oh, how profound! I pray that I can help every woman! My book is available on Amazon.com. And soon, you'll be able to get my live seminar on DVD and in other on-demand formats. I think you would LOVE the seminar. If you can't come all the way from Australia, it can come to you. I am so honored to be able to help you. Please make sure your friends know that I want to help them, too.
Hi Barbie,
I want to get your book and looked on your website and Amazon. The books look different, are they they same? Also , there is a big price difference, is there a reason for that? Thanks for the clarification. I am absolutely devouring these videos. Thank you!!!
The new second edition, which just came out in May 2019, is 11 years more current, 100 pages longer, and a little more expensive ... but worth it. It's the light pink one, where I'm wearing a hat.
Thank you for teaching us this valuable information Barbie! I am 52 and pre menopausal with no symptoms and regular periods. I'm taking the proactive approach to prepare myself for what's to come. You're a great teacher! I'm also following along in your book. Love you!
Your timing is perfect. I'll keep you informed about everything, and it will be a breeze for you.
The best part of being post... I can walk past that section of the store, and laugh, and laugh (ok maybe not laugh that hard)
I thought I would miss it...but I don't
Exactly! You're so much freer now. I always say that you have more control over your hormones at post-menopause than you ever have before.
Absolutely fabulous video! Thank you for allowing us to really understand what the heck is going on! Brava!
Yippee! You understand. That makes me so happy.
Dr. Barbie, Another great & informative video!!! Love the props & your demos to make the medical information perfectly clear!!!
That's my goal! All you have to do is watch the videos in order to get the menopause education you deserve.
I'm going to assume that spotting here and there throughout the year after a last full period does not count as a full period.
Any bleeding counts as a "period" and means that you are PERI-menopausal rather then POST-menopausal.
You can't declare yourself "Post-menopausal" until you have had 12 consecutive months with no bleeding at all. (Of corse, by the time you've had no bleeding at all for 12 consecutive months, you've really been "post-menopausal" for 12 months. But you cannot know that prospectively.)
If you want help figuring out where you are in the process, don't hesitate to schedule a consultation with me at MenopauseTaylor.ME. I do them all online.
8.40 How do we have a period if we are experiencing ovarian failure?
Another great video.....thank you Barbie❤️
I'm 42 & had partial hysterectomy 3 years ago because of massive fibroids. How am I suppose to know if my peri menopause has started🙄🙃
You'll rely on symptoms other than your periods fading away. In tutorial 11, I'll be giving you the list of 22 symptoms that tell you menopause is knocking on your door. The only difference for you is that you won't know precisely when you transition from peri- to post-menopause. But that's okay because you don't have a uterus. Don't worry! If you watch the videos and/or read my book, I'll make it really easy for you.
I don’t know where to start. It was such a blessing to find your channel through Dominique Sache . I have been so confused for the last several years feeling hopeless. I started having whacky periods at age 37 with a high FSH diagnosed by my gynecologist . I’m 42 and thanks to you I know I’m Peri-menopausal. I still have my periods. Having the knowledge makes me feel empowered and hopeful. It is mind blowing to know that I will be dealing with menopause for the rest of my life, BUT I fear not anymore because you are guiding me along this journey. I can’t stress enough my gratitude for doing these tutorials to help empower us through this difficult and unpredictable stage of our lives. Bless your heart ❤️ looking forward to keep on learning. You’re such a joy to listen, plus you’re doing a terrific job in explaining everything.
I love this information and the way you present it! I'm 50 and still getting irregular periods but definitely having symptoms. Do these hormones change gradually throughout perimenopause?
Yes, it is a constant roller-coaster. Knowing where you are on the rollercoaster is but an academic exercise (often of futility).
If you want my help with anything, just schedule a consultation at MenopauseTaylor.ME.
I cannot thank you enough for this. My doctor never explained any of this, slapped an estrogen patch on me and sent me on my way. I had a partial hysterectomy and just a few months ago had my second ovary removed. I think I'm post menopausal but cannot wait for your next video. I am sitting here crying because you have no idea how much this is helping us women!!!!!!! So thankful for you! I am 51 and my biggest issue is joint pain. Sometimes I feel so helpless.
Oh Colleen,
You're making me cry. I'm so happy to be of help. Joint pain is very common. Please go see a rheumatologist to make sure you don't have anything more significant than joint pain of menopause.
I have severe arthritis, and I know what you're going through. Please don't feel helpless. I'll be giving tutorials on joint pain and all the things you can do for it. I'l also be giving videos on exercises that are good for women our age.
😢 my hope is to get pregnant, doesn't matter if it is Twins or not ...but I am already 55
I just want my wife to stay horney and happy forever.
Thanks, i have learned more from you than my Dr. where have you been!!!! Thanks Dr. Barbie
Oh, I love knowing that I'm making a difference for you, Judy. I'm here now, and I'm not going away.
You are so AWESOME for doing this for us! I thank you so much for your kindness in sharing. You are making such a difference in all of our lives.
That's exactly what I want to do. I won't let you down.
I am 48...my perimenopause started in 2020 with my first hot flash..since then..i currently have tons of symptoms every day :/ my newest symptom is swollen knees :/ muscle cramps and muscle twitching. Thanks for your information it is very helpful. Blessings to all Women experiencing these horrible symptoms ❤❤❤ any health tips would be appreciated ❤
I can help you lot, my dear. But YOUR menopause is a journey. And since no two menopause journeys are the same, you need to tailor everything specifically to YOU.
This is precisely the kind of thing for which I do one-on-one consultations. You definitely need one. I cannot tailor things specifically to you in a comment box. It requires much more information than you can give me here, and you deserve much more information than I can give you here. No two women are alike, and addressing your situation requires tailoring all the facts specifically to YOU. I do them all via online video conferencing. You can schedule at MenopauseTaylor.ME. I look forward to meeting you and helping you.
Due to the hush hush nature of menopause, when I was younger, I mistakenly thought it would be like an on and off switch.
So going through the peri menopausal stage confused me and I kept wondering when it would just be over with already.
Further confusing matters is the variables involved with the onset and the duration of the change.
As for puberty, I began at 9, with further changes until I was about 18 or 19, so 10 years.
Peri menopause was over 5 years, perhaps longer, when factoring in the less obvious signs.
I love all your wacky props because I’m a communication designer and because they help! Thank you!,
You make me smile. I have such fun coming up with props to make your learning experience fun and memorable.
I will be 50 next month and I just had my period this month. I guess it will be awhile for me.
Yep, keep counting. But it doesn't mean you can't treat symptoms if you have them.
Thank you so much Dr Barbie for such a wealth of information. Now I know that I am post menopausal, I’m 47 years old and haven’t seen my periods well over two years now. I wish you were still in Cape Town so I can come see you, I’m in Johannesburg. I got excited to hear that you were filming from Cape Town. May you be truly blessed. 🥰🙏
I can still have a consultation with you I do them with women all over the world by video conferencing. All you have to do is schedule one at MenopauseTaylor.ME. It will be the best thing you could possibly do to get the tools for managing your menopause your way.
Hi, I have been having injections and or on the pill for years, so haven't had a period for over 11yrs. I will be 49 this December. How will I know when it's my time?? These videos are so informative and I thank you x
I’m 63, is it to late to start estrogen and progesterone, I stopped having periods at 54? I’m really scared right now, I have brain fog so bad!
You are right at the cut-off point, but you should really weigh all the benefits and risks as they apply to YOU. That's what I do in consultations, and you would benefit greatly from having one with me. Please consider scheduling one at MenopauseTaylor.ME. The entire rest o your life could depend on it.
Menopause Taylor how much does it cost for a personal session.
@@reanndonaghy1433 It's $200 per hour, and you choose 1, 2, or 3 hours. You can do it all at MenopauseTaylor.ME
I had peri-monopause for about 10 years. I also had 2 huge fibroids. My puberty was nothing hardly noticeable expect for my terrible periods. I started when i was 10 and half or 11. I see 24 thumbs down. Whats wrong with people, get a life.! Normal people just keeping looking at videos until they find something they like! You are a blessing and it seems anyone with a gift that is huge to bless others gets persecuted. Going to tell my friends to watch you!
I love having you here, and I love knowing that I can make a positive difference in women's lives.
I started trying to watch her videos and started becoming terrified from the beginning. I've been jumping from video to video looking for timestamps and summaries. My fear is making her irritating. Get to the point! I know when I calm down, I'll appreciate her efforts to inform this ignorant....me😭....women of what she needs to know.
If you’d like a more efficient delivery of this menopause education, you should do one of the following:
• Read my book
• Watch the webinars in order
• Watch the DVD entitled Your Menopause Your Way
They all give you the complete education without the fluff of the videos. You can get any of these from my website, MenopauseTaylor.ME.
And if you want the fastest track, schedule a consultation with me, and you'll get the education along with tailoring of it specifically to YOU. You can schedule a consultation at MenopauseTaylor.ME.
These videos cover only one piece of information in each video. That’s intentional. If you only use these videos to get your education, it will be very complete, but it will take a looooooong time. My goal is to meet the needs of all women, regardless of their learning style, and regardless of their command of the English language. Many of my viewers speak English as a second, third, or fourth language. You may not care about them, but I do.
I am the only person providing a complete and unbiased education on menopause. So, I’m trying to serve the needs of all women. I’m sorry I haven’t served yours well. But I think one of the other options listed above will.
I have just found you and vids are great and so informative. I have a question I am 48 and I had a micro ebilation when I was 32 and sterilised at same time so I don't have periods. I have been having all peri symptoms for last 4 years and they are increasing hot flushes moods etc, but how will I know when I am post menopause ?
You'll go by your symptoms. Its ends to me like you're already peri-menopausal.
You can start your menopause management any time, the sooner the better. You needn't be miserable or entire the symptoms. Go to your gynecologist., Describe your symptoms. Ask for options.
Please, please, watch these videos. Since you need this information sooner than you'll get it in the videos, you might want to (1) Attend my two-day seminar on February 10 & 11, or (2) Buy the seminar on DVD from my website (MenopauseTaylor.ME), or (3) Buy my book from my website. The goal is for you to get this education NOW, while you can make such a difference in your entire future.
I'm here to help you any way I can.
I'm post menopausal. Have been for years. I'm 68. I have no idea when I became Perimenopausal and I don't remember when I had my last period. Do I have to know these things???
xo~linda
You don't have to know these things. What you have to know is the consequences of losing your estrogen and being estrogen deficient. That's what this education teaches you.
WOW. That was excellent. Thank you. New here. So glad I found you!!
Excellent video. I wish I had all this knowledge before entering menopause. I would have been managing my phases better.
I know. Mu dream is for ALL women to get this education long before they need it. Can you imagine how much better women's lives would be if they all learned about this in their 30s, and knew what to expect beforehand? I'll work on this for the rest of my life doing everything I can to make that happen.
Going through menopause I lose weight and Im already skin and bones and nobody talks about weight loss
I can help you with this in a consultation. It requires tailoring (just like weight gain). You may have something other than menopause causing your weight loss, and I can help you decipher that.
Please schedule a consultation with me at MenopauseTaylor.ME. Ido them all online.
Thank you for your video. You have explained it so clearly for me, and have subscribed
I'm post menopausal... Yipeeeee!! :) I'll be vacationing for the next 2 weeks & spending some quality time with my eldest daughter. She doesn't know it yet, but we're going to get a BIG bowl of popcorn & marathon watch these videos. I'm bringing your book too, but she'll probably confiscate it. LOL That's OK, I'll buy another one for me... and one for my younger daughter... and one for my daughter-in-law. Spreading the love & the information! Have a great week! ~Susanne
You crack me up, Susanne. I love your comments. Have fun with the popcorn. Your daughter is going to love you for this (as well as for many other things). Just think about what a difference you're making in her life. If only all moms were like you!
Yuo don't know how much you are helping me, thank you soo much for what your doing for us. I'm sorry but I'm not able to print the worksheets can you help me. Thank you so much.
Pina,
Go to my website: MenopauseTaylor.ME
There, you'll see the Outline Notes and the Worksheet for you to print out. Plus, you'll see all the other resources I have to help you. These videos are just one a week. On the website, you'll find my two-day seminar. It's the very best way for you to get the whole eduction in just two days. If you can't attend the seminar, you can get it on DVD.
My goal is to give you all the information you need to make great choices for yourself. I love knowing that it's helping you.
Menopause Taylor your an angel, thank you
I was in peri menopause at 47, and then post menopause by 50. IT was the worst time of my life because at the same time my symptoms were very confusing because I also had MS, and didn't know it yet! I didn't get diagnosed with MS until age 53.
A lot of my MS symptoms got mixed up with my menopause symptoms.
Unfortunately because of my age my Drs. just thought it was all menopause, and a little low blood sugar.
So for the last 4 years its been a huge job finding a good MS specialist, and getting my MS under control, and in remission so I could get my life back. Im now 57, and hope to get my post menopause hormones under control, and that part of my life good again.
Thank you for all the information, and awesome videos!
Sandy
Oh Sandy, I'm sorry you had that confusion. Your story is not uncommon. Now that you have the two diagnoses separated, I hope you can address them individually. You can certainly get them both under control. Don't give up.
I am so happy to have found your videos Dr. Taylor! Thank you so much! I have been struggling with menopausal symptoms for the last 5 years, but because I still have periods, doctors ignore my complaints. Migraines and insomnias are the worst, stopping me frequently from having a functional life. After watching your videos, I have booked an appointment with a gynecologist to try bio- identical hormones... not sure if she will prescribe them, but I am hoping she will at least prescribe a blood test to check hormone levels. Could I take hormones during peri menopause? Doctors always say no HRT before menopause, but I know my mother started HRT before menopause and had a smoother transition than me. Many thanks!!!
Isabel,
Please, schedule a consultation with at MenopauseTaylor.ME BEFORE seeing any doctor. I will make sure you know everything you need to know in order to get precisely what you want. It is not as straight-forward as it seems.
And be absolutely sure to watch all my videos in order so that you understand everything.
im having headaches, joint pain, mood swings, anxiety attacks, heart flutters, pelvic pain, knee pain, hot flashes, insomnia, and dropping things. also brain fog, and sudden panic attacks.
until i researched it all, i thought i was going crazy or had some terrible illness. but after going to the hospital they told me everything was normal. thats when i found out it was all perimenopause symptoms.
i missed my first period last year, and the symptoms started a few years before that when i was in my early forties.
Im totally nuts lately, and cant imagine what the next few years is going to be like until it finally ends.more woman should talk about this, and more research should be done.
hormones are not the answer. their is too many risks and side effects. its nature, nothing to do but get through it. i'll never take hormones. a few beers helps me. and marijuana can relax the nerves if its legal where you live.
I also find that what i eat makes a difference. when i eat too much salt or processed foods, i find the symptoms get worse. when i eat healthier i feel healthier.
STAY AWAY from hormones, its unnatural for woman to put that into their bodies. its made from horse urine(pregnant mares). and perimenopause last for 8-10 years peeps! thats a long time! noone ever told us that.
I sure hope you watch my video in order. You have some very distorted information here. I have nothing to "push," and only want you to know the facts. The choices are all yours. But I would love to help you get the information you need to make decisions based on facts and your preferences rather than on fear and misconceptions.
my information is NOT distorted. taking hormones have side effects and ill health effects for woman
Okay.
Hello doctor I’m 34years old married women and I don’t have periods since 5 months . Before 5 months I had on and off periods like spotting . My AMH level is less then 0.8 ng/ml and FSH level is 160.0 Mau/ml. And I don’t have kids😞. Can I get pregnant with my own eggs? Is there any chance? Please help me doctor 🙏🏼
Thank you so very much for these videos. You are a wealth of information.......I started peri symptoms at about age 40, however I did not become post until age 56. P.S. I was so happy to de done with my miserable periods! Thanks again.
Isn't it true that menopause can be a very welcome event! I'm glad you're rejoicing in it.
Thank you so much for the video series! It's such a blessing to have the correct information when dealing with this hormonal craziness.
You're welcome, Kristi. I love being helpful to as many people as I can.
Dear Barbie first I want to thank you for your amazing knowledge and charm!! ! Second I want to tell you that you are an amazing teacher and a gorgeous woman!! And third I want you to know that I am a perimenopause woman and I am making this time of my life a period of selfcomprenhension and selflove!! Love you !!! Thanks for crossing my pathway of life!!
You make me so happy! I wish all women had your attitude about menopause. The way I see it, menopause is the ONLY time in your entire life when you can take control and do things your way.
And thank you for the kind compliments. I love making these videos for you. You deserve this education.
Thank you, glad I found you. I will be looking up your website. I'm on my 22nd day of this period. I flowed somewhat correctly for my first week, then spotted this whole time , in last few days back to flowing again. 🤦♀️. It really is frustrating for me.
Krystal,
Schedule a consultation with me at MenopauseTaylor.ME. I will help you with everything. And be sure to watch all my videos in order to ensure your understanding.
Started perimenopause at 36. Symptoms were getting unbearable. My doctor started me on low dose BC pills to manage symptoms. Husband has vasectomy so dont need actual birth control but it seems to be helping my symptoms.
You would benefit greatly from a consultation with me, which you can schedule at MenopauseTaylor.ME. I do them all online.
Hi! Thank you for being here for women everywhere! I found you because of Angie from Hot and Flashy. What are the episode numbers for the beginning of this series/for questions 1&2? I’m nearing my 50th birthday and am very definitely peri menopausal. I have been since 47. My question is do we wait until post menopause to start HRT? I ask bc there are times when my hot flashes/night sweats, and saddest of all low libido are killing my quality of life. I also have some joint/feet aches and gain weight in the 2+ years, whereas before weight was never a problem. My ObGyn is younger than me and seems a bit insensitive to my stage at times. Her only option is low dose bc pills and I haven’t wanted to bite on that. Help!
If you watch these videos in order, starting from the very first one, you will understand absolutely everything! That little number after each title tells you the order. Or, you can go to my website, MenopauseTaylor.ME and click on the RUclips Video Tutorials tab. There, you'll see them all lined up in order & you can just click on the thumbnails & watch the videos.
As for your personal circumstance, it warrants a consultation. You can schedule one at MenopauseTaylor.ME. Please let me help you by scheduling one. There is no way I can give you the help you ned intros comment box.
Great tutorial, can I ask is it possible to continue with night sweats ect when your post menopausal? I don't menstruate due to my contraception the implanon implant. Thanks again.
It is absolutely possible to continue having night sweats and any other symptoms of menopause after you're post-menopausal. The goal is to find a way to manage them. Your way.
Thank you so much for these videos! I'm on year 3 deep in the trenches of Perimenopause 😥
Why does nobody teach us this or tell us anything about it. I feel like I've been lied to my whole life.
In a way, you have been the victim of lies ... but lying by omission.
Menopause is THE most neglected topic on Earth ... even though 1/2 of the world's population spends 1/2 of their lives in the state of menopause. I am the first and the only person to ever deliver a true education on menopause to women in a language they can understand and use.
Please consider scheduling a consultation with me at MenopauseTaylor.ME. I'll tailor all the facts specifically to YOU, and help you assess all your options.
Ahh....and your props described my 30s ☺️
You won't forget them, then ... the props or your 30s!
I am learning so much! Thank you, Thank you!! Can dizziness be a symptom of peri-menopause? Have you ever heard of that before?
It's not a likely or common symptom of peri- or post-menopause. It is something for which you should have an evaluation by your internal medicine doctor.
thankyou. now I no I'm perimenopausel. love the way uv described this..but if u buy Ur book does it let me no what to do in perimenopause..and can perimenopause woman take hrt because.
Karen,
Your question is incomplete, but I can tell that it warrants a consultation. It requires much more information than you can give me here, and you deserve much more information than I can give you here. No two women are alike, and addressing your situation requires tailoring all the facts specifically to YOU. I do them all via video conferencing. You can schedule at MenopauseTaylor.ME. I look forward to meeting you and helping you.
I just subscribed to your newsletter!! Thank you so much!! ❤
You ar so very welcome, my dear!
Oh my word! My first hot flash and night sweats- 32. I'm going to be 45 soon... oy!
Misty,
Welcome aboard to "Menopause Taylor University." You'll find that if you start at the very first video (going by the number after each title), you'll understand absolutely everything. And you'll be shocked at what you didn't know, and delighted that you now do know.
Each video builds on the last. It's just like school: You had to learn the alphabet before you could read. And nowadays, there are so many overwhelming misconceptions that women mistake as facts ... that you just don't know what you don't know.
I respond to all comments here on RUclips daily. So, I will answer all your questions ... but I'll also know if you aren't watching the videos in order. (I'm like your mother. I have eyes in the back of my head!)
And if you need me to help you tailor anything to your personal situation, you can schedule a one-on-one consultation at MenopauseTaylor.ME any time. I do them all online.
Question does the same happen to the PG/LH feedback loop? Where LH goes high since the PG drops?
Yes! You are such a good student.
I m post menoupsl, my last period was 19 months ago, So why anm i still having brain fog, cognitive issues, memory loss, confusion severe hot fulshes, insommnia, irribility, depression, anxiety, secreased sex drive, and severe emotion l meltdowns? pain, sorenes and achiness,, I m a migraine sufferer and ive tried all the hrt that i coukd try . i had to stop taking as thye made my symptom worse or he migraines were disabling. Is it true that over time the body adjusts to not hivinf g the hormones there , if so how long doe this take from the time of the last period please?
Your question reveals a lack of understanding of the most basic things about peri-menopause and post-menopause. I can help you with everything in a consultation: the teaching and the tailoring.
This is precisely the kind of thing for which I do one-on-one consultations. You definitely need one. I cannot tailor things specifically to you in a comment box. It requires much more information than you can give me here, and you deserve much more information than I can give you here. No two women are alike, and addressing your situation requires tailoring all the facts specifically to YOU. I do them all via online video conferencing. You can schedule at MenopauseTaylor.ME. I look forward to meeting you and helping you.
I am working through your videos from beginning to end and just love them. I appreciate you and your gentle kind nature! This video talked about how to identify when you've reached Peri and Post menopause. My problem is I has a Hysterectomy 5 years ago so I have no idea when my periods stopped or went bonkers. You will probably address that in a future video. Just left question 3 on the worksheet blank until later.
Your best course of action is to schedule a consultation with me at MenopauseTaylor.ME. There are some things that you just can't get from any video. And this is one of them because it requires me to tailor everything specifically to YOU. that's precisely what I do in consultations.
You must realize by now that you are an angel sent from heaven. You hit the nail on the head, all of the information out there is so biased. I have been post menopausal for 7 long hot-flashy, emotional years. I have gone a la natural the whole time waiting for this to end. I am sad to learn from your video that this will never end but glad to know I will have true unbiased honest options now. Sitting on the edge of my seat for your next video. By the way, I have 3 sisters, we all have daughters, they will all get this link and hopefully will fell as lucky as I do discovering your channel. It's about time that the mothers are given the tools to educate their daughters on menopause so they won't have to go through so much uncertainty and stress.
I am thrilled that I can make such a difference for you and so many other women in your family. Please don't feel defeated. You're going to discover so many viable options that really work for you. I'm certain.
I scrolled down to see if anyone else asked this question, but have you ever known a 50 year old woman who actually got pregnant without fertility treatments?
Yes. I've had a few as patients and delivered their babies.
So informative!
Thanks for caring❤️
How does a 51 year old have the energy to take care of twins? I didn't have to worry, because my husband had had a vasectomy when I was 35.
It isn' easy! That's why it's such a shocking thing when it happens.
at 12:25 marker... ROFLPIP!!! Thank you for the laughs Menopause Taylor!!!