Hoorah! It is about time we had a dynamic and fabulous woman talking about Menopause. It was great to see Dr Newson talking about Menopause as a longterm oestrogen deficiency. We need to deal with the negative thoughts around HRT and support those women who wish to take it. As a society we need to recognise that Menopause is an endurance event. It lasts every day and night for years and can be devastating. We need to invest in research in how it affects women both in the short and long term and develop new treatments. As women we need to stand together and demand a step change in opinion.
I was on hrt but the doctors made it so hard and bullied me so much that I decided to stop taking hrt because I hated going for the reviews and being threatened by the doctors that they were going to take me off it at the next review. The stress alone caused my blood pressure to rise and my depression to worsen. So I decided to quit. I still have night sweats and brain fog but my blood pressure is back to normal again. Doctors (I had a female doctor too) still give us women a hard time because of that article. It’s very sad.
Im not sure what's going on I've just turned big 50 .I have brain fog nights sweats .Been told I'm not even pre menopause pause as still having periods .So what is happening my moods up and down to .Is any help for me .
I am going through this right now I'm 41 and going through this really bad to all women and young people going through this right now my empathy and sympathy goes with you. I'm on primenopausal patches twice a day they are my life savers not every one can take patches and hrt but keep trying to find what's best for you and keep on going to. All the best to you all take care and stay safe and well
There are hormones which do not increase the risk for breast cancer and in fact studies show today that women on HRT recover faster from breast cancer compared to women who did not receive any hormonal treatment. Thank you very much for helping to increase awareness in such a wonderful and creative way.
Thank you for bringing the awareness so desperately needed. How can those of us here in the USA watch the full documentary? I've tried downloading the app for you channel but it says that it's not available in my country. Thank you again for helping bring awareness to this critical issue we woman face.
I’ve been tracking information on bio-identical hormones since I was in my 30’s. Now in perimenopause I’m using bio-identical hormones and I have no doubts whatsoever that I am doing right by my body. Thank you for helping women understand the very badly done WHI study which I believe was spearheaded by a cardiologist not a hormone specialist.
You said that for women in their 50's & late 50's , But what about the women who are in their 60's ? What are their chances of getting cancer from HRT?
@@petitehippie7064 Yes it's awful and sometimes unbearable. Doctor's don't help, I'm beginning to accept the fact that I'm going to have to live with this condition but, it's very difficult at times.
@@deebest4202 You're absolutely right. It is unbearable, and I haven't found doctors helpful. I really hope it doesn't last years,I don't think I could cope with that.
It just means not on the right dose. It honestly has helped me so much. I very much recommend watching RUclips videos by Liz Earle and Doctor Louise Newson. You probably aren't on high enough dose and need more estrogen
The combined HRT in that report is oestradiol and progestin and not bio-identical progesterone. Progestins are not bio-identical and cause a lot of side effects and illnesses.
I was very open to the information and insights in this, but was left with a sense that it was weighted in favour of HRT - almost like an advert. What I really wanted to learn about was the full spectrum of options, but alternatives weren't fully discussed, and I felt it was a plug for the official NHS treatment. Conventional HRT used to be made from pregnant mare's urine. My mother got a deep vein thrombosis within months of taking it, and she was an otherwise fit and healthy woman. Bioidentical/body identical options are out there now, but it was unclear in the programme as to how to obtain them.
@@manekakapoor1612 I didn't know that. That's so wrong. I didn't even know it was still being produced. I might look in to herbals, as taking even bioidentical HRT feels like giving in. I just cannot bear the hair loss, and the vulval changes are equally distressing.
@@yogatribeandculture I'm still not taking it. Black cohash works perfectly fine for me. I find it more in tune with my body. People who have bipolar disorder like me are best to leave too many yams alone. I took yam based fertility pills for years, besides the fact they didn't work, they almost caused me to have a nervous breakdown. I took soy based fertility pills and didn't have the effect of yams, I got pregnant at 47 with no fertility drugs. My daughter Tasha is 11 years old now. I should point out that what happened to me from the yam based fertility pills, seven, yes seven psychiatrists confirmed it. Here's an interesting question, why don't Asian women have as many problems with menopause? It's thought it's the soy and fish based diet.
@@yogatribeandculture my gyn who recommended the black cohash is also an ayurvedaic practitioner. I'm a yogani BTW, despite being very disabled below the waist by osteoarthritis.
@@shadearistotle1136 so is black cohash, which was recommended by my gyn, who is also an ayurveda practitioner as well. I take the ayurvedaic approach to my health.
Most gynecologists do not study hormones. My OBGYN admitted to me that she didn’t know anything about hormones. You have to look for a menopause specialist.
"done lots in her life" . . .except get a PhD in endocrinology. This "celeb" knows squat about the harmful and oncogenic actions of sex steroids yet believes her own rhetoric . Shameful really.
@@alanhall2795 in the UK a Professorship is the highest level of education you can have. This is higher than a PhD. Dr Newson (who was featured in the documentary) works with Professor James Simon, who is Professor of Reproductive Endocrinology. They have also created a podcast together talking about the WHI study.
@@alanhall2795to fully understand HRT you need to have tried it to see if it actually works to know the effects - this is something that a PhD can't teach you. Unfortunately God didn't bless you with the wonderful complexities of being a woman. I don't need a few letters after my name (or a male who can't trial it) to know that it works. The odds of the positives heavily outweighed the negatives for me, which was the difference of being here or not. Please explain again why I wouldn't listen to someone with a Professorship - which exceeds a PhD? As we do, of course, rely on these people for safety of medicines.
Hoorah! It is about time we had a dynamic and fabulous woman talking about Menopause. It was great to see Dr Newson talking about Menopause as a longterm oestrogen deficiency. We need to deal with the negative thoughts around HRT and support those women who wish to take it.
As a society we need to recognise that Menopause is an endurance event. It lasts every day and night for years and can be devastating. We need to invest in research in how it affects women both in the short and long term and develop new treatments.
As women we need to stand together and demand a step change in opinion.
I was on hrt but the doctors made it so hard and bullied me so much that I decided to stop taking hrt because I hated going for the reviews and being threatened by the doctors that they were going to take me off it at the next review. The stress alone caused my blood pressure to rise and my depression to worsen. So I decided to quit. I still have night sweats and brain fog but my blood pressure is back to normal again. Doctors (I had a female doctor too) still give us women a hard time because of that article. It’s very sad.
Please go back onto your hrt and don't be bullied by these quacks....find an empathetic doctor.
Im not sure what's going on I've just turned big 50 .I have brain fog nights sweats .Been told I'm not even pre menopause pause as still having periods .So what is happening my moods up and down to .Is any help for me .
Ask your GP for a referral to a menopause clinic.
I am going through this right now I'm 41 and going through this really bad to all women and young people going through this right now my empathy and sympathy goes with you. I'm on primenopausal patches twice a day they are my life savers not every one can take patches and hrt but keep trying to find what's best for you and keep on going to. All the best to you all take care and stay safe and well
Yes don't suffer ladies ....I'm 55 don't leave it like I did xxx
There are hormones which do not increase the risk for breast cancer and in fact studies show today that women on HRT recover faster from breast cancer compared to women who did not receive any hormonal treatment. Thank you very much for helping to increase awareness in such a wonderful and creative way.
Thank you for bringing the awareness so desperately needed. How can those of us here in the USA watch the full documentary? I've tried downloading the app for you channel but it says that it's not available in my country.
Thank you again for helping bring awareness to this critical issue we woman face.
I’ve been tracking information on bio-identical hormones since I was in my 30’s. Now in perimenopause I’m using bio-identical hormones and I have no doubts whatsoever that I am doing right by my body. Thank you for helping women understand the very badly done WHI study which I believe was spearheaded by a cardiologist not a hormone specialist.
You said that for women in their 50's & late 50's , But what about the women who are in their 60's ? What are their chances of getting cancer from HRT?
thanks for this documentary that put light on women health issue
Nothing works for me!...tried 3 different ones!...disrupted sleep pattern . Not going there again!
I feel you! Me either. Insomnia is awful. I am still awake when the sun comes up.
@@petitehippie7064 Yes it's awful and sometimes unbearable. Doctor's don't help, I'm beginning to accept the fact that I'm going to have to live with this condition but, it's very difficult at times.
@@deebest4202 You're absolutely right. It is unbearable, and I haven't found doctors helpful. I really hope it doesn't last years,I don't think I could cope with that.
My sleep has been disrupted since I began perimenopause at the age of 44. I’m now 57, and it’s still broken.
It just means not on the right dose. It honestly has helped me so much. I very much recommend watching RUclips videos by Liz Earle and Doctor Louise Newson. You probably aren't on high enough dose and need more estrogen
The combined HRT in that report is oestradiol and progestin and not bio-identical progesterone. Progestins are not bio-identical and cause a lot of side effects and illnesses.
I feel better on combined patch
I was very open to the information and insights in this, but was left with a sense that it was weighted in favour of HRT - almost like an advert. What I really wanted to learn about was the full spectrum of options, but alternatives weren't fully discussed, and I felt it was a plug for the official NHS treatment. Conventional HRT used to be made from pregnant mare's urine. My mother got a deep vein thrombosis within months of taking it, and she was an otherwise fit and healthy woman. Bioidentical/body identical options are out there now, but it was unclear in the programme as to how to obtain them.
Also mares and their foles are being killed for hrt. I take black cohash. For the past four years. I feel better than many women who take HRT.
@@manekakapoor1612 I didn't know that. That's so wrong. I didn't even know it was still being produced. I might look in to herbals, as taking even bioidentical HRT feels like giving in. I just cannot bear the hair loss, and the vulval changes are equally distressing.
@@manekakapoor1612 Not true. Body identical HRT comes from plants - the yam plant.
@@yogatribeandculture I'm still not taking it. Black cohash works perfectly fine for me. I find it more in tune with my body. People who have bipolar disorder like me are best to leave too many yams alone. I took yam based fertility pills for years, besides the fact they didn't work, they almost caused me to have a nervous breakdown. I took soy based fertility pills and didn't have the effect of yams, I got pregnant at 47 with no fertility drugs. My daughter Tasha is 11 years old now.
I should point out that what happened to me from the yam based fertility pills, seven, yes seven psychiatrists confirmed it.
Here's an interesting question, why don't Asian women have as many problems with menopause? It's thought it's the soy and fish based diet.
@@yogatribeandculture my gyn who recommended the black cohash is also an ayurvedaic practitioner.
I'm a yogani BTW, despite being very disabled below the waist by osteoarthritis.
Just look up WHERE it is derived. If you're vegan you might want to know. If it's for you, it's for you though
You can get biodentical HRT that comes from plants.
@@shadearistotle1136 so is black cohash, which was recommended by my gyn, who is also an ayurveda practitioner as well. I take the ayurvedaic approach to my health.
Yhis is yhe same sigma for TRT for men. Hormone deficiency which happens a lot more in society
How are the hormones created? Are they made in a lab, or are they still collected from the urine of constantly impregnated mares?
From plants , the horses urine was the old pill type of hrt
This is like a big pharma promotional video for HRT!! I wonder how much they pay her?
Even gynicologist's advice you not to take it because of breastcancer or heartdiseases possibly going to happen
Most gynecologists do not study hormones. My OBGYN admitted to me that she didn’t know anything about hormones. You have to look for a menopause specialist.
@@crh251 Thanks, I will look for one, although I am not sure that exists here in my country!
Endocrinologist deals with hormones, probably a good place to start ?
Thanks for the advice and for caring! I'll look in to it!
"done lots in her life" . . .except get a PhD in endocrinology. This "celeb" knows squat about the harmful and oncogenic actions of sex steroids yet believes her own rhetoric . Shameful really.
She did speak to a Dr Newson menopause specialist. Who is more than a PhD.
@@timtreefrog9646 You are easily influenced by ignorant people. No use relying on the internet. Ph.D is top qualification my friend!
@@alanhall2795 in the UK a Professorship is the highest level of education you can have. This is higher than a PhD.
Dr Newson (who was featured in the documentary) works with Professor James Simon, who is Professor of Reproductive Endocrinology. They have also created a podcast together talking about the WHI study.
@@alanhall2795to fully understand HRT you need to have tried it to see if it actually works to know the effects - this is something that a PhD can't teach you. Unfortunately God didn't bless you with the wonderful complexities of being a woman. I don't need a few letters after my name (or a male who can't trial it) to know that it works. The odds of the positives heavily outweighed the negatives for me, which was the difference of being here or not. Please explain again why I wouldn't listen to someone with a Professorship - which exceeds a PhD? As we do, of course, rely on these people for safety of medicines.