Meet the SERMs Family of Options for Menopause Management - 35
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- Опубликовано: 30 янв 2017
- Now that you know that SERMs exist, don’t you want to know their names and what they do? You can find a SERM for almost any situation. In this tutorial, I’ll present the SERMs one by one, showing you samples and explaining all their friendly and unfriendly characteristics.
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Dear Barbie all of this information is crucial and we would not know any of this only for you. That I thank you for so much.
Well, you DESERVE to know this, and I'll do everything I can to make sure you have everything you need to make your menopausal life wonderful. My only regret is that I didn't start doing this sooner.
Thank you but it is better late then never x
After reading your book and seeing how your life has come full circle back to doing what you absolutely love! What a testimony! It encourages me as I recently (the last 9 years) have been dealing with a severe neurological disease and the losses that come with that. I know that things can become good again. I'm not going to give up like you haven't. Thank you for being such a blessing when you yourself know what chronic pain and limitations can do to one's life.
Oh, Shell, 'm crying right now. I so appreciate your ability to relate. In many ways, I want to show menopausal women that they can manage their menopause just as I've managed my arthritis. It wasn't my choice, but I haven't let it stop me. And in some ways, it's made me even healthier and stronger.
I've learned that it's not what happens to you that matters. It's what you do about it. You and I will both be testaments to what's possible.
That you for reading our story.
All I can say is T H A N K Y O U for your generosity of spirit in Sharing your font of knowledge with us all. It is beyond invaluable. ❤️
You are the only person I have ever seen that has shared so much real information and this can really help with dealing with problems that no one is really talking about! Thanks 🙏
I've heard that a lot. What's different is that I have no product to sell you and no angle to push on you. I'm an educator, not an advertiser. I always say, "There's a fine line between "ed" and "ad." "Ed" os educating. "Ad" is advertising.
Many advertisers hook you with a morsel of education. But then they veer off into advertising, telling you anything in order to induce you to buy their product. The problem is that most people don[t know where the education ended and the advertising began.
So, if there's a product involved, run! You will never get the truth from anyone selling a product.
I'll always tell you the truth and I'll always tell you the whole story.
I've read comments and many already thank you for what you do. Thank you. I am already with osteopenia but doctors differ in opinions if taking or not taking SERMS. Still need to keep on learning from your tutorials. God bless you for what you do and provide you with many years for this purpose in your life.
Please schedule a consultation with me at MenopauseTaylor.ME. I will make sure you prevent a fracture, whereas the guidelines for osteoporosis will not. Do not be cavalier about this.
I started watching your videos from the beginning and I’m starting to feel hopeful and excited , because I am 62 and didn’t know any of this and I have been and am still suffering with many menopause symptoms. The way you teach, makes this easy to understand. Thank you for sharing your knowledge! Also, you are as cute as can be. ❤️
Anya,
You are so very kind. Thank you so much for your compliments and appreciation. I applaud you for watching these videos in order.
If you ever want a shortcut or your want me to tailor everything specifically to YOU, just schedule a consultation with aaa MenopauseTaylor.ME at any tome.
Thank you so much Dr Taylor for all your videos. I’m binge watching now and started from video no 1. I wish I found you two years ago when I was going through perimenopause. I was going insane and suicidal and I terrorised my family! It was bad!!! I’m hoping with the knowledge you impart to us, I’ll be able to make smarter choices for my menopause journey. Again, I want to thank you for your unselfish teaching.
I assure you that this education will empower you to make very wise choices for yourself.
If you ever want my help in tailoring all the information specifically to YOU, don't hesitate to schedule a consultation with me at MenopauseTaylor.ME.
I am so glad I learned about you when Dominique did a makeover on you Nov. 17, 2016. I have since been going back and watching your tutorials (in order) all the while watching the weekly current ones.
I never knew I would like learning something other than knitting, tatting, gardening, etc.
Fun! And thank you!
You're doing a Menopause University marathon!
Thank you for this info. You've given me so much more information than either my gyno or primary care doctor together! Thank you. The black is really pretty on you by the way.
I am so glad these videos are helping you. I always say, "Doctors are not teachers." And, since you only spend 10 minutes a year with them there is NO WAY they can educate you on this stuff. And, if they tried, you wouldn't understand a thing they say,
I'm an odd duck. I'm an M.D., but I'm also somewhat of a goofball. And all I do is educate now. So you can count on me to give you the whole story and the whole truth about everything. All you have to do wi watch the videos in order to understand.
Thank You Barbie. As a post menopausal woman I have suffered greatly over the years. No more I'm armed with info. Thanks you for all you do.
You are so very welcome, Laura. I know that I can help you make the rest of your life the best of your life. I love doing this for you.
All your videos are so awesome. Thanks you so much!!!I can’t even explain how much these videos are helping me. I’ve been wondering and no doc has explained to me the difference between Duavee and Miniville
I'll teach you everything. If you watch my videos in order, there's no way you won't understand.
No practicing doctor has time to explain things to you. This is all I do. I'm your educator.
What a great set of units on Estrogen - I never had any idea. We have so many options - we do ourselves (and our doctors) a service knowing this. Thank you Menopause Barbie !❤️
You are so very welcome, my dear. I like to think that everyone wins with this education. You get the education you deserve, and your doctor gets an informed patient that makes his or her job much easier.
Brilliant information, including the summary table!
I'm glad it's helping you.
Thank you for another fabulous tutorial. M B you are a wealth of information!
It's all my pleasure.
Thank you so much for this chart and all your charts. I will be making an appointment with you soon. I usually listen via podcast but came across this video while on my treadmill -somehow missed it in the podcast.
These videos are much more demonstrative than the podcasts. I make props to enhance your understanding that you cannot forget.
I'm so glad you're getting the menopause education you deserve. And I look forward to meeting you and helping you.
This is video number 35 and it was not until the 30 something video that I learned new material and now it is all new. It took me 4 years to research what you covered in the first 30 videos. I wish I found you sooner! My dentist told me I could not take Bisphosphonates . He is really knowledgable about Osteoporosis. I am going to keep this video to refer back to. I am seeing a new endo Monday. I never had an endo on my team but need to add one now. The last one I went to was a one trick pony and only prescribes Prolia regardless of who it is for or what is going on with them. She was very arrogant and said I am the doctor OI will tell you what to do. So we (me and my hubby) both deiced not to go back. This next one came highly recommended. Anyway I am going to refer back to this video. You are amazing! My hubby is very impressed and just by watching you answered questions he has had and taken to doctors (world famous doctors) who did not know half as much as you do! I cant wait to watch the next one!
I'll always do my best at presenting information to you. You can count on me to be complete, factual, and unbiased.
By the way, I have spent years looking for this information you have given us, and really I thing this is revolutionary, it doesn't get any better than this, very thorough:)
Donna, you are so right. The fact is that there is not a single other person on the planet who is doing what I'm doing. And I'm determined to make sure all women have what they need in terms of education and guidance in managing their menopause their way. I find it inexcusable that you've had to wait this long.
Education like this is worth its weight in Gold, I hope it reaches as many women as possible:)x
Thank you, Doctor. Very informative.
Thank you so much, very helpful!
I love knowing that. Keep watching. It's going to make such a difference in your future.
Thank you. Another great tutorial
You're so welcome!
These videos are so educational. Thank you for sharing them with us. My doc prescribed both Evista and estradiol inserts and said they were ok to use together 🤦🏼♀️ Maybe I’ll ask her for the fosamax instead since you advise not taking them together
Karen,
You should schedule a consultation with me at MenopauseTaylor.ME before you do anything. I need to tailor everything specifically to YOU.
I am so excited to learn about SERMS. I have osteopenia, hate taking calcium pills and Dr Ken Berry says our body can't absorb calcium pills. I'm also concerned about heart health and, since I have dense breasts, I'm a little concerned about that, too. I'm going to take the chart to my doctor and discuss this with her. I'm going to print one out for my sister, too. She has osteoporosis. Thank you!
xo~linda
Calcium does absolutely NOTHING for osteopenia or osteoporosis. You have been greatly misled, my dear.
PLEASE, please schedule a consultation with me at MenopauseTaylor.ME. I will school you in absolutely everything you need to know in order to avoid falling prey to the distorted system of osteoporosis.
You're such an amazing teacher. 😍 Just love your tutorials 😘
Ah, thank you, Cristina. I love making these videos for you.
Hello Menopause Taylor!
My apologies if this has already been addressed in your other videos but I am a recent convert to your spectacular videos (and watching in order!). One thing I noticed you said that Evista was indicated for hip fracture protection and not spine, but I believe it is the opposite. Raloxifene decreases the incidence of spine fractures 30-50% but has not shown a statistically significant decrease in hip and other non-spine fractures.
I just watched this and was wondering about this as well…
I was prescribed Actonel 2 months ago & was terrified after recently being put on HRT. Thanks for this information.
If you want the whole story on both of these as they pertain to YOUR personal situation, just schedule a consultation with me at MenopauseTaylor.ME. I do them all online. And I think a consultation would give you a lot of peace of mind and ensure that you really know what you're doing.
I really love listening your tutorials and am learning a lot Dr. Barbie. We are so blessed having you here. I am 47 and underwent TAHBSO at age 45. My gyne prescribed me to take tibolone. Since then i take it for almost 2 years now. Is it ok if i will have my tibolone and take phytoesteogen as my esteogen suppliment? And my other question is, can i take tibolone for the rest of my life because my gyne told me to have it for 5 years only. I will appreciate your reply to my concern Dr. Barbie. God bless you
Just can't thank you enough;)
Knowing that all this is helping you is thanks enough for me. Nothing could make me happier.
I love that outfit!!! I am looking for the right "SERM" for me! LOL! ;-P You're such a great educator, Barbara! If you ever consider teaching Law this way, you know I'd be your first 'subscriber!' :-)
Ha! I can teach just about anything this way. Are you in law school? Or are you a law professor?
Neither, I'm just a 'Dedicated Info-Junkie' hard@ work! I've learned to listen, so now listen to learn! LOL! :-)
We're kindred spirits. I believe that there you learn, the more you realize how little you know.
You know what they say, "GMTA!" (Great Minds Think Alike!) We are just what I've termed to be, of the "N.E.R.D." variety! (Never Even Rarely Dumb!) ;-) I only seem to "come down" with a case of the 'dumb' when I'm at the cosmetic counter! Go fig! {Giggles & a Cheshire Grin!} ;-)
You're very well balanced: wit and humor.
@Menopause Taylor Dear Barbara. Firstly - much appreciation for your great channel (and your site). Really impressive. You've got a new subscriber, thanks to @Dominique Sachse. I am trying to keep up, but since I've only joined recently after some first videos, I have skipped to the most burning issues for me, like this one. I will go back and try to complete the whole series
I've also downloaded the outline notes. I need some clarification related to this video (spec. on Tibolone) please
I am 57 yo. I've been on Birth Control Pills from my middle 30ies, have had an Intrauterine device installed between about 46 till about 52 and have been taking Tibolone since entered a post-menopausal stage. I felt really well with it, no side effects like bleeding or breast pain, it took away hot flashes, night sweats, vaginal dryness. My sex drive has stayed as it has been, and I've never experienced forgetfulness anyway (my husband thinks that my memory has always been TOO good).
I've had a minor stroke in September 2017 at the age of 55. Turned out that I've had a severe narrowing of the left carotid artery, so I went through catheterization and had a stent placed in LICA.
I was on Aspirin Cardio and Plavix for a year, since my blood tests have not shown excessive coagulation nor high homocysteine levels, now I am left with only Aspirin, and of course a statin. My neurologist has said that since it isn't estrogen it is fine for me to continue taking it.
I've listened to the video very carefully. especially reg. Tibolone and its side effects and disadvantages, and you DID NOT SAY that it Increases the risk of blood clots, NOR IT WAS WRITTEN ON THE SUMMARY SHEET YOU'VE SHOWN.
BUT - in the outline notes appears "e) Increases the risk of blood clots." on page 31. Where is the error?
And also - if I can take it - is it recommended forever?
It was important for me to feel well, look good and to prevent osteoporosis.
Thank you!
I apologize for the error in the Outline Notes. Tibolone does not increase your risk of blood clots.
As for duration, you just have to see how you do on it, how long you & your doctor think you need it, and what other products beacon available as time goes on. There is no "Standard duration" for taking Tibolone.
Bravo. Thank you.
You are so very welcome, my dear. You make me smile.
Excellent ! You should have taught pharmacology in this area .... I think there’s a recent SERM - Fareston but I think it’s a weaker form of tamoxifen(?) ... I tell ya - All these meds/supplements are so unique - just like us women ! Glad there are sooooo many options 😊
Exactly! And this is a video I shot back in 2016, so there will always be updates as we go along.
@@MenopauseTaylor will you be doing an update on your study on SERM?
@@nanatokyo26 You will see that the SERMs come up again in the unit on osteoporosis with everything focused on that aspect of their use.
This is why I tell you over and over again to watch all the videos in order. I will get to everything ... but not before you have the foundation you need to understand it all.
Amazing video!
I'm so glad it's helpful to you.
Thank you so much
I'm absolutely thrilled to do this.
I have been searching for information on Duavee (Duavive here in Canada), thank you for reviewing it too. I guess still too soon to know the risks.
I started it 3 weeks ago, as well as acupuncture, for hot flashes and have had excellent relief as I've shifted to the odd warm wave and even those are dissipating (I know it was dumb to start them together but I was desperate at 300 miserable surges /24 hrs). My other concern is osteoporosis as apparently I have extreme bone loss even though I'm STILL menstruating at the age of 55. It sounds like this one pill might kill those two big birds but hopefully not this bird.
You should seriously consider scheduling a consultation with me. I can make it all so much easier for you in terms of weighing all your options.
I'm in the business of educating you about everything you need to know and do in order to get exactly what you want for managing your menopause your way. So, here's how a consultation works:
1) You would schedule a one-on-one consultation at my website, MenopauseTaylor.ME, choosing a time that is convenient for you. I do consultations on Skype, FaceTime. Facebook Messenger, What’s App, and the phone.
2) I would send you an email to confirm that you are scheduled for the stated time, and invite you to send me as much information about yourself as you please. You can make it brimming with details and tell me about your reproductive life, any gynecologic problems you've had, your symptoms of peri-menopause, and your symptoms of post-menopause. You can include all your fears, concerns, and goals for your menopause management. You may also send me any labs, mammogram results, bone density results, etc. that you would like me to include in designing your protocol. For instance, if you want to adhere to a certain category of management options (herbs or diet & lifestyle, or whatever), you should tell me that. I will give you a deadline for sending all materials, and will not accept anything after that date.
3) I'll get busy creating a document that gives you all the education you need to understand absolutely everything, points out the pros and cons of each option, and tailors it all to YOU, using the information you have provided. The document will be loooooong. Most are over 30 pages.
4) I will send you the document by email 48 hours before your consultation. You will benefit greatly by reading it in advance. Light bulbs will go off like crazy, and if you're like most women, you'll feel that you've already gotten your money's worth.
5) During your consultation, we will review the document and address any issues you want in order to fine tune everything and determine your best options. I'll tell you exactly how to find the right kind of professional, how to have the conversation in order to get what you want, and the nuances of things like guidelines and insurance. I leave nothing unaddressed.
6) You will go to a professional of your choosing in order to get the actual hormones or whatever you choose to use.
7) After the first consultation, I'll hold your hand (forever if you want me to). In other words, you'll be able to schedule mini-consultations (15-minute or 30-minute, in addition to full consultations) whenever you need to. I'll keep records of your situation. Most women schedule mini-consultation whenever they go to the doctor and don't understand what he or she said, or why. I translate. I make sense of everything. Most schedule mini-consultation whenever they have a new test and they want me to explain the results. And all schedule mini-consultation whenever their situation changes and they need to re-weigh and re-balance their options.
The time you spend with me will make everything about working with any other professional so easy. And they will love the fact that you have an actual education rather than a bunch of misconceptions that you got from the Internet. If your initial hormone regimen is not right, you'll want to consult with me before going to your doctor. I can prepare you for what to expect and what to request.
So, that's my role. And nobody else on earth does this kind of thing but me. So, I hope you schedule a consultation and let me hold your hand (figuratively).
I hope to meet you soon!
Thank you! 🙏🏽💖
My pleasure!
Dr Taylor Thank you so much for your fantastic videos. May I request an update on this and other therapeutic options? Some of your videos are three or more years old and it would very helpful to know the state of the art. Once again thank very much and by the way happy New Year !
I cover everything in units. When I get to a unit that has updated information, I update the information.
The osteoporosis unit encompassed 35 videos from 196 - 231. In it, I re-presented all these options again, with information that is current.
I never shoot from the hip and present anything randomly.
@@MenopauseTaylor Dr Taylor Thank so much for your Answer and the Info provided. I didn't reach yet the 196 but I'll watch them with great interest too.
Certainly your videos are well structured, and pretty helpful in my unexepted und unpleasant journey of the perimenopause. Just trying to compile all Info possible about therapeutic options and solutions. Given my current circumstances it seems the best I can do.
In my opinion you're totally right about how menopause is still being handled in/by some medical sectors and society. Thus, I find very remarkable and valuable the pedagogic initiative of a well-known and experienced professional like yourself. Once again thank you !
@@rrlafleur1549 You are so welcome, my dear. And if you want a shortcut, just schedule a consultation with me at MenopauseTaylor.ME. I will give you a review of the entire education, tailor it all to you, and help you weigh all your options. Then you can watch the videos more leisurely.
Thank you Menopause Barbie for all you do! The knowledge you've imparted to me has allowed me to take charge of my menopause care and has given me my life back. The question I have is about SERMs. Do SERMs provide any benefit to urinary incontinence issues like estrogen does? Thanks you.
Unfortunately, SERMs do not have any benefit for your urinary tract. All SERMs except Osphena improve bone density. And some target or incidentally improve a symptom or two of menopause. But none of them can do everything like estrogen can.
If you have or bet my book, all of Chapter 23 is on urinary symptoms. Better yet, if you get the DVD of my seminar or attend a seminar, you'll learn about all the options for urinary symptoms. In the DVD, you'll also see them. In the seminar, you'll see & feel them.
It will be a long time before I get to them in these videos. That's the thing about RUclips: It's slow-going.
Thank you Barbie. I do have your book and I will reference Chapter 23. I have used your videos and book to manage my menopause and am now looking into this matter about urinary incontinence for my mother who is out of the estrogen window. You're the best!!
So much of the urinary incontinence after age 50 is due to mechanical factors.
Because we walk upright (instead of on all fours), and because we carry pregnancies for 9 months in a uterus that literally sits right on top of our bladders, and because we "push" the baby out of our vaginas, the muscles that support the bladder just give up eventually.
Not to mention that fact that coughing, sneezing, straining for bowel movements, & even laughing put pressure on those same muscles.
These all lead to Stress Urinary Incontinence (SUI). All these actions constitute "stress" for your poor bladder. And most of the treatments for it are surgical or mechanical. SUI. SUI results in leaking small quantities of urine with straining.
Contrast this with Urge Incontinence (UI), in which it's the neuronal aspects of the bladder that malfunction. And, with UI, you can have huge gushes of urine with no stress at all.
I am so glad to have found your channel through Angie over at Hot & Flashy. I've had Mirena for a little over 2 years now and it has stopped my periods so I have no idea if I am post-menopausal right now or not (or how many months I've actually gone without a period naturally). I had thought that I was in peri-menpause as I have hot flashes, night sweats, feel irritable a lot, vaginal dryness, trouble sleeping, etc., but now I'm starting to wonder which stage I'm actually in. My GP just ordered lab work for my hormone levels and I'll be seeing him later this week. Perhaps my hormone levels will indicate which stage I am in, although I think in an earlier video you had said that hormone levels don't mean much unless they are tested regularly to see the trend and that post-menopause can really only be confirmed after 12 consecutive months with no periods. I'm going to talk to him about starting estrogren now while I have the Mirena in.
You would benefit greatly fro a consultation with me, my dear. There's no need to be confused about anything. And a consultation will help you connect all the dots quite easily.
@@MenopauseTaylor I am seriously considering it. This is the first time that my Dr. has checked my hormone levels and I am seeing him tomorrow to discuss the results and see what he suggests. I am hoping that he will tell me a lot of the same information that I've learned from you as that will tell me that he is well informed.
@@jovicrazed If he's checking your sex hormone levels, he is not well-informed. You definitely beed a consultation with me.
@@MenopauseTaylor Saw my GP today to talk about my hormone levels for the first time and he immediately said that he was going to prescribe antidepressants. I said that I was not interested in that and wanted to discuss HRT. He's going to email me a study about these antidepressants that he wants me to read. I tried to talk about wanting more than just relief from hot flashes and wanted to protect my bones, brain, and heart, no family history of breast cancer, etc., and he just kept saying that estrogen is not used to prevent osteoporosis, alzheimers, etc. He wouldn't listen to anything (every Dr. that I've ever had has not appreciated me sharing information that I've learned from researching - one time a GP stopped and looked point blank at me and said "Did you go to med school?" Jerk.) and finally gave me Estradiol but only at 0.5mg. That's fine; I'll take this for 3 months and then go back to him but I am going to ask him to refer me to my ObGyn again (have to get a new referral if it's been more than a year since last appt) and I hope to have a better discussion and results with her.
@@jovicrazed You need to schedule a consultation with me at MenopauseTaylor.ME. Otherwise, you are going to burn all your bridges with ever doctor you encounter, You went about this in entirely the wrong way (which is commonly the case if you haven't watched all my videos in order).
I will school you in precisely HOW to have the conversation in order to get precisely what you want. It's YOUR menopause YOUR way, not YOUR menopause SOMEONE ELSE'S way.
Love all of the information, thank you!
Is there anyway to have Spanish Traslation?
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I am working on translation into other languages. The difficulty is that the translator has to know medical terminology AND understand my goofy analogies.
love the video so much knowledge
i was wondering would you be able to make a video regarding estetrol e4 found with Nextstellis please 😊
You should know that I shoot these videos 2 to 3 years in advance. I've already created and shot all the videos through the summer of 2025.
This is because it's a real education. I don't just randomly decide what to do each week.
This outfit is amazing! I love all your teaching and wonderful explanation, but at the same time it gets scarier and scarier. I wanted to control the symptoms with supplements and progesterone cream (I stil have all the parts and healthy), but the more I learn, the more I understand that you have to consider so many other things, that doing it with supplements does not look like a good idea any more. And if your insurance limits you with the doctor choice, then you are out of luck completely. I am having horrible hot flushes every 15-20 minutes and night sweats I am embarrassed to be in public with the red face and a shirt in winter.
First of all, it should not be scary. And my goal is to make everything easier for you. But, in order to make it easy, you have to learn all the facts and let go of any preconceived ideas about the best way to manage your menopause. As you learn more facts, you'll realize what's best for you, and you'll know what you're doing.
Your description of hot flashes tell me that you are entering POST-menopause.
So, let's review:
PERI-menopause is due to low progesterone. So, progesterone will help you during PERI-menopause.
But POST-menopause is due to low estrogen. And progesterone WILL NOT help you during POST-menopause. In fact, it will probably make it much worse.
Now for a review of the three hormones:
There are three sex hormones: Testosterone, Estrogen, and Progesterone. The three hormones are like The Three Bears. You know how each bear had his or her own bed, chair, & porridge? Well, each hormone belongs to only one member of the family, just like each bed, chair, & bowl of porridge.
Testosterone is the male hormone. It belongs to Papa Bear. Estrogen is the female hormone. It belongs to Mama Bear. Progesterone is the hormone of pregnancy. It belongs to Baby Bear.
So, progesterone is NOT YOUR hormone. It's the baby's hormone. Pro -gester-one literally means "hormone in support of pregnancy). (Video 9)
The ONLY reason you produce progesterone or ever needed progesterone was to support a pregnancy.
While you have all three in your body, the one that your body depends on more than anything is estrogen.
Progesterone’s only purpose before menopause is to support a pregnancy. Other than that, it has no other function. So, contrary to what most people assume, progesterone is not your hormone. It's for the baby.
Each month, during your menstrual cycles, estrogen thickens the lining inside your uterus and progesterone keeps it thick and ready to cushion a baby should you get pregnant. If you don’t get pregnant, progesterone drops, making the thick uterine lining shed. (It’s like estrogen is the fertilizer and progesterone is the lawnmower.)
Now that you're facing menopause, the ONLY reason to take progesterone is to protect your uterus from uterine cancer. Period.
If you do not have your uterus, there's no reason whatsoever to take progesterone. And progesterone is the hormone that makes women feel yucky. It's the hormone that gives you all those awful symptoms of early pregnancy (nausea, vomiting, breast tenderness, bloating, weight gain, acne, depression). And it's the hormone of PMS (moodiness, depression, bloating, cravings, etc.).
I think you'd benefit greatly from a one-on-one consultation with me. I will ensure that you understand absolutely everything and help you erase the fear. Most importantly, I'll tailor everything specifically TO YOU.
If you want a consultation, go to MenopauseTaylor.ME to schedule one. I do them on Skype, FaceTime, and Facebook Messenger.
You can include all the things you want to cover when you fill out the form, and then send me any labs or tests you've had. That way, I can incorporate everything into the session. I'll create a personalized document addressing all your concerns, and send it to you at least one day before our session. That way, you'll have time to read it in advance. It's usually 6 - 12 pages long.
Then, I'll have all sorts of props and models to show you during the consultation, and we'll make great headway. You'll understand everything and have all the options tailored specifically to YOU.
Thank you, my amazing Doctor, thank you for everything you do for so many of us. I am watching all your videos in order and that's how I learned so much! Everything you wrote I already know (thanks to you!:)) and it is a great feeling. I already looked how to have a consultation with you and when I am ready I will definitely schedule one.And thank you for keeping it affordable! I will see my OBG next month to see what she says and will contact you, because I know for sure she delivers babies and does not specialize on menopause (that knowledge is from your videos:)). I am also thinking that I am closer to post menopause, as I don't have depressions and mood swings (used to), but the hot flashes are killing me!!!! Your very grateful "student".
I am so proud of you! Learning how to manage your menopause (and the rest of your life) is the best thing you can possibly do for yourself.
You are so correct about your symptoms indicating that you are indeed in either late peri-menopause or early post-menopause.
Thank you so much for your great presentations! - Referring to the advantages and disadvantages, I wonder whether they apply equally well to all women who, for example, are well into post-menopause (5years since last period)? Is it not still a matter of trying and error for several years to find out which works best?
It's always a matter of trial and error.
But more important than anything is TIMING. Keep watching these videos in order. When you get to videos 80 - 90, you'll learn about something called "The Estrogen Window of Opportunity." It pertains to the fact that you run out of time in having the option of using HRT if you don't start taking it in the first 5 - 10 years of your post-menopause.
And the reason that's important is because, although most women focus on hot flashes as the big deal at menopause, it's really about heart attacks, osteoporosis, and Alzheimer's Disease. If you don't focus on these things, you'll be in real treble later on.
Advantages and disadvantages weigh differently for every single woman. No two women are alike. That's why I teach the way I do. I want you to learn in a systematic way so that you CAN apply the information to yourself and weight the benefits and risks as they apply to you. Without an education, you have no idea how to do that properly.
If you jump around rather than watching my videos in order, beginning with video 1, you're really shooting yourself in the foot (or the head).
Dear Dr. Taylor, regarding the SERMS you showed us the effects on the bones, breast, heart and uterus but what about their effects on the brain (Alzheimer's)? Thank you!
They do not have any effect on your brain, or else I would have included that!
thank you, great tutorial!
I'm happy to do this.
Do you also take estrogen (for antiaging)) with your SERMS? I am grateful for this contribution you have made to us women. I can see it is a labor of love for you. You show great joy in presenting the material.
Yes, I take estrogen because I have been menopausal since age 34. For me, menopause has higher long-term health risk than it would have had if I'd become menopausal at age 50.
Sorry for my ignorance but do you also take progesterone in addition to your estrogen and SERMS? I thought all women except those without uterus require both. Please tell us!
Thank you barbie
You are so very welcome, my dear.
are there any serms that will help with hair growth?
I have lost some of my hair in the front when I stopped using my estrogen/progesterone. I heard about Tibolone, and glad you mentioned it, I tried to find it and found out that it is used in Europe they didnt sell it in the states
SERMs do not help hair growth. But there are all sorts of intra-red gadgets that do.
Hi,
Thanks to you I have learned a lot of about menopause, you are the best!!!. Tomorrow, after several years I have an appointment with a new Doctor, I hope she can be empathetic and can help me with my issues.
Any of these SERM any can be helpful or recommended for hair loss?
I am very interested in to have an appointment with you. Can you please tell me what are the most important laboratory test to show you?
Thanks in advance
Rose,
The very best thing you could do is to have a consultation with me BEFORE seeing your doctor. I will help you prevent making a ton of mistakes that will impair your ability to get what you want. I can assure you that you do not have enough knowledge to address these things with your doctor yet if you've only watched videos up to video 35.
You do not need any labs for a consultation with me, and it's better that you do not get any hormone studies before meeting with me. That, too, could burn bridges for you.
I wish your appointment wasn't so soon. I imagine that you'll definitely need me afterward to clear up a lot of confusion.
I'm in the business of educating you about everything you need to know and do in order to get exactly what you want for managing your menopause your way. So, here's how a consultation works:
1) You would schedule a one-on-one consultation at my website, MenopauseTaylor.ME, choosing a time that is convenient for you. I do consultations on Skype, FaceTime. Facebook Messenger, What’s App, and the phone.
2) I would confirm that you are scheduled for the stated time, and invite you to send me as much information about yourself as you please. You can make it brimming with details and tell me about your reproductive life, any gynecologic problems you've had, your symptoms of peri-menopause, and your symptoms of post-menopause. You can include all your fears, concerns, and goals for your menopause management. You may also send me any labs, mammogram results, bone density results, etc. that you would like me to include in designing your protocol. For instance, if you want to adhere to a certain category of management options (herbs or diet & lifestyle, or whatever), you should tell me that. I would need all these things at least 1 week before your consultation with me.
3) I'll get busy creating a document that gives you all the education you need to understand absolutely everything, points put the pros and cons of each option, and tailors it all to YOU using the information you have provided. The document will be loooooong. Most are 25 - 30 pages.
4) I will send you the document by email at least 24 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).
Does beginning a SERM , Tibolone specifically... past the “window “ (I am 11 years post menopausal and sadly too late to begin HRT) cause the same concerns as beginning Estrogen past the window? Seems like that would be the only downside. I have done “nothing “ to manage my menopause so far. Thanks to watching ALL your videos I have gotten the education I have missed out on. So grateful I found you. Thank you for all you do!
As with everything else about the SERMs, some aspects of Tibolone are like estrogen if you take it beyond your window of opportunity, and others are not. Knowing how this pans out FOR YOU would require a consultation in which I can tailor everything specifically TO YOU.
If you've watched all my videos, you would benefit greatly from a consultation. (And I'd love to meet you!)
I'm in the business of educating you about everything you need to know and do in order to get exactly what you want for managing your menopause your way. So, here's how a consultation works:
1) You would schedule a one-on-one consultation at my website, MenopauseTaylor.ME, choosing a time that is convenient for you. I do consultations on Skype, FaceTime. Facebook Messenger, What’s App, and the phone.
2) I would confirm that you are scheduled for the stated time, and invite you to send me as much information about yourself as you please. You can make it brimming with details and tell me about your reproductive life, any gynecologic problems you've had, your symptoms of peri-menopause, and your symptoms of post-menopause. You can include all your fears, concerns, and goals for your menopause management. You may also send me any labs, mammogram results, bone density results, etc. that you would like me to include in designing your protocol. For instance, if you want to adhere to a certain category of management options (herbs or diet & lifestyle, or whatever), you should tell me that. I would need all these things at least 1 week before your consultation with me.
3) I'll get busy creating a document that gives you all the education you need to understand absolutely everything, points put the pros and cons of each option, and tailors it all to YOU using the information you have provided. The document will be loooooong. Most are 25 - 30 pages.
4) I will send you the document by email at least 24 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).
Thank you so much! I will be scheduling a consultation! What an honor it will be to meet you! I have watched all your videos (in order)and I am now bouncing around and re watching again the ones that really speak to me in my journey. It is such a gift to have all this info at our fingertips! A thank you is simply not enough to express the gratitude for the education you are offering to us all! You are truly changing lives! So...Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!
I assure you that your consultation will be excellent. Looking forward to it.
Hi, I’ve just seen your video and it’s so informative. I was wondering what women can take for menopausal low mood and anxiety instead of oestrogen? Is there any alternatives or Seams? X
Kristy,
This is precisely the kind of thing for which I do one-on-one consultations. You definitely need one. I cannot tailor things specifically to you in a comment box. It requires much more information than you can give me here, and you deserve much more information than I can give you here. No two women are alike, and addressing your situation requires tailoring all the facts specifically to YOU. I do them all via video conferencing. You can schedule at MenopauseTaylor.ME. I look forward to meeting you and helping you.
Either I'm looking in the wrong place on your website, Dr. Barbie, or I need new glasses (which is always a possibility). I can't find where this chart is on the URL you provided. Please help! Thank you!! Also, thank you for AWESOME information!! :-)
You're very welcome. :) Thank you for the link!
We love to find out whether you take any HRT? And what’s your experience like? Or are you doing it natural way?
I became surgically & suddenly post-menopausal at age 34. I started taking estrogen then.
I will be 65 in a few days. I still take it.
Hi thanks for all of the great info. I have been following every video. Question: I am 56 years old, i had a partial hysterectomy at 29 (no uterus) and family history (mom) of breast cancer, and family history of heart attacks. is it a high risk to use the FEM Ring? I am leaning towards this. Any suggestions ? Thank you I have very severe symptoms of menopause.
Christine,
You are asking simple question for which there are layers and layers of things to consider & balance against one another. If I were addressing this with you i a one-on-one consultation, I would write about 24 pages to make sure you have all the information you need. And I would tailor all the information to YOU.
All the options are available to you. And the Femring is certainly fine. But there are so many other things you need to know, like the dosage to use. And, it's not enough to tell me your age and your uterine status. I need to know all sorts of other things in order to give you the information you deserve.
Is there any way you can schedule a one-on-one consultation with me? I just love helping women, and I just know that I can help you a lot.
If you want a consultation, go to MenopauseTaylor.ME to schedule one. I do them on Skype, FaceTime, and Facebook Messenger.
You can include all the things you want to cover when you fill out the form, and then send me any labs or tests you've had. That way, I can incorporate everything into the session. I'll create a personalized document addressing all your concerns, and send it to you at least one day before our session. That way, you'll have time to read it in advance. We'll make great headway during your session, and you'll proceed with great confidence and peace of mind. You'll understand everything and have all the options tailored specifically to YOU.
Plus, I want to meet you.
@@MenopauseTaylor Thanks I will think this over, Christine
I'm here whenever you need me
My question is....is Bazedoxifene safe to take if you have passed that window of opportunity (age 63) since it has estrogen in it?? (to treat osteoporosis)....
Because the dosage of estrogen is so low, Bazedoxifene is considered safer than if you were taking estrogen alone or in the usual dosage necessary to gain the benefits of the estrogen window. But, the main benefit is to your bones. It does nothing for your heart or brain, like higher dosages of estrogen does. So, you're preventing osteoporosis, but not heart attack or Alzheimer's Disease.
Dr Taylor Thanks so much for all your videos ! Can I use a serm for the HRT purpose and BMD not an issue?
I'm sorry, my dear. I just do not understand your question. But it sounds like something that warrants a consultation since I'll need to tailor the situation specifically to yOU. You can schedule at MenopauseTaylor.ME. I do them all online.
@@MenopauseTaylor I don't have bone issues .. or not now lol i'm low risk .. like Duavee (serm i meant above)
Thank you I may
With Tibolone you mentioned vaginal bleeding. Would it be like a irregular menstrual cycle? Is the bleeding a function of shedding the uterine lining like a menstrual would?
It's due t a buildup pf the lining inside your uterus ... the same lining that used to build up and shed as a period. But, with Tibolone, it is not a period, and it has to be evaluated.
Does women use these SERM drugs at all? How many percent and how often? I don’t seem to “like” these SERMS options
Do SERMS have a window of opportunity like the estrogen replacement therapy?
No. SERMS are unrelated to how long you have been without estrogen.
Dear Barbie, can you please tell me if I can take progesterone with livial? I no livial has progesterone but can’t sleep taking it. Thank you for your videos they are brilliant. Iv watch every one. Thank you so much.
My dear,
This warrants tailoring in a consultation. I need much more information from you and I need to deliver much more information to you that we can accomplish in a comment box. Please go to MenopauseTaylor.ME to schedule. I do them all online.
Deae Ms Taylor Is there a Serm that guards against Alzheimers' and hair loss. Also i heard that it was possible to regain Receptors with BioHRT. I think it may have Suzanne Somers or TS Wiley who said this but I'm not certain as i have brain fog
No, there is no SERM for prevention of Alzheimer's or hair loss. And you should not use an actress as your menopause expert.
If you want my help with your personal situation, schedule a consultation with me at MenopauseTaylor.ME. I will give you the entire education, tailor it all specifically to YOU, and help you manage your menopause your way. All consultations are via video conferencing, so it doesn't matter where you live.
Dr barbie .I am taking estrogel 1 pump but it's doesn't make any difference for me .my dr give me 2 option ,1 is increased the dose from 1 to 1 pump and start 2.5 mg tibilone .I want to know how s tibilone make any difference with my window of opportunity.hope I frame my question properly.
Ashu,
You absolutely HAVE to schedule a consultation in order for me to tailor anything to you properly. You have posed so many questions that indicate that you need one badly. Tibolone is not estrogen. It cannot substitute for estrogen.
Thank You Barbie for so much information . I have been taking Duavee every other day ,i know it says everyday . but i feel fine with that.. Is that ok??
I understand your desire to adjust the dosage schedule, but you need to know that you're defeating the purpose. This is the case with any drug. What is it about Duavee that makes you want to take a lower dosage?
What's happening when you take a medication every other day rather than every day is not what you might expect. You're probably trying to "take half the dose." But you're not. Instead, you're putting your body on somewhat of a rollercoaster. One day, you're getting a full dose. The next, you're getting nothing.
Instead of benefitting from a steady dosage level to provide the benefits of taking the drug in the first place, you're revving up to get the benefit and then bottoming out to negate the benefit.
You should understand that Duavee consists of a very, very, very low dose of estrogen plus a SERM (videos 34 & 35). The very, very, very low dose of estrogen in Duavee is NOT a high enough dosage to prevent osteoporosis. The only reason it does prevent osteoporosis is because of the SERM component that accompanies it.
So, by taking it every other day, you're using an already-super-low-dose product only half the time. I just don't want you to miss out on the benefits for which you're taking it in the first place.
Tell me more so I can help you more.
Your fears are shared by many women, Maria. I want to replace your fear with accurate facts. Then, you'll make rational decisions that will serve you in the long term.
Hi Barbie
I was wondering if it is okay to take low dose tibolone along side of a low dose oestrogen patch in general of course I found tibilone gave me great muscles but on estradiol patch I lose the muscle. Can SERMS help with muscles as well?
That's interesting. I'm no familiar with Tibolone increasing muscle mass. You've taught me something. I know of no prohibitions against taking both Tibolone and estrogen. It will most certainly depend on your doctor's comfort level with giving you both.
Thanks for the tip about muscle-plumping. I'll research it further. (I could use some muscle. Mine are really tiny.)
They maybe tiny but they look great, look forward to your research:)
Do any of these SERMs have an effect on insomnia or sleep disturbances?
No, they are irrelevant to sleep.
If you use Tibolone, can it be used with vaginal estrogen tablets or creams???? Please answer. Thanks!!!
Dr. Taylor do you know where to purchase Tibolone online ? It is not prescribed in the states. Also ... Is there an estrogen window for SERMs, too?
There is no estrogen window for SERMs. They are not estrogen.
And Tibolone is by prescription only.
@@MenopauseTaylor To avoid causing confusion since we're having a consultation soon, I'm only asking about this for a friend. I found a Dutch study published in Lancet, circa 2009, on Livial, which contains Tibolone, that I don't have access to right now, but its summary on consumer.healthday.com is saying that it's contraindicated for people with high risk of breast cancer. Perhaps the study is old?
It doesn't sound like a very valid study!
Is there a video about what to do in premature, surgical menopause (all reproductive organs gone)? I'm thinking estrogen + bisphosphonates.
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.
How do we know if we are at high risk for blood clots?
Here are the risk factors:
If you've had a blood clot in the past
If you are obese
If you are sedentary
If you take a medication that increases your risk for a blood clot
If you're a smoker
You mention Tibolone may cause begins bleeding. What is you have has a hysterectomy , do you still get the bleeding?
No, it will cause bleeding from the uterus. If you have no uterus, you'll have no bleeding.
Menopause Barbie thank you so much. I just got your book and going to study it very throughly. I'm desperate to stop this horrible hot flashes. I had a full hysterectomy last October and in late November they got really bad. I'm taking pills that are called Hotfash and Evening Primerose but nothing is helping. I see my doctor at the end of February and hope she can put me on something to help. Thank you again
Lupe, I think you'll find that herbal and botanical products will not be strong enough to alleviate your symptoms of menopause. What you're currently taking is herbal therapies. They definitely won't be strong enough to prevent osteoporosis. Talk to our doctor about your short-term symptoms (now) AND your long-term health risks (later). And be sure you go to your GYNECOLOGIST. A Family Practitioner, GP, or Internist is not trained in managing menopause the way a gynecologist is. You need an expert.
In the synthetic estrogen video you listed who can not use any of them. Bazedoxifene has estrogen. Does that same list apply?
I'm sorry, I just don't understand your question.
But it sounds like this will require 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 video conferencing. You can schedule at MenopauseTaylor.ME. I look forward to meeting you and helping you.
@@MenopauseTaylor Some people should not take synthetic estrogen. Can they take bazedoxifene (which contains estrogen)?
@@unknownalien3882 It all depends on the particular person and the particular situation. This definitely requires tailoring in a consultation. ("People" are irrelevant. A:; that matters is "YOU.")
If you have had uterus removed then you can't have vaginal bleeding?
Can you take Bazedoxefine (instead of progesterone) + "real" estrogen? Would this decrease the risk of breast cancer caused by the combination of estrogen & progesterone together or would this extra dose of estrogen make things riskier??
My dear, your question warrants more than I can give you in a comment box. More than anything, it requires tailoring of the information 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 video conferencing. You can schedule at MenopauseTaylor.ME. I look forward to meeting you and helping you.
@@MenopauseTaylor Thank you and I do keep that in mind. I am 43 and the only symptom I have had so far is much lighter periods for a couple of months. But I am watching all your tutorials to prepare for what I can see is coming! When I am further down my menopause journey and I am about to start HRT, I will book a consultation with you for sure!
@@eugeniakyriakopoulou5212 I will be happy to help you.
Does a woman with a uterus need to take progesterone if she takes a SERM?
No, SERMs are estrogen imposters. SERMs behave like estrogen in some ways and not in others.
However, some of the SERMs can increase your risk for uterine cancer, specifically, Tamoxifen and Ospemifene. All the others have no effect on your uterus. Definitely watch videos 34 & 35 on the SERMs.
Since i had a premature surgical menopause and I don’t want hormones should i try tibolone
You are completely missing the boat if you think Tibolone can do what you need in the face of premature surgical menopause. You really need a consultation with me badly. It will definitely affect your entire future in a very positive way.
Premature surgical menopause is a critical matter. If you don't learn what you need to know about it now, you'll be in trouble for the rest of your life.
Menopause Taylor I belong to a poor country +family so how can i pay 20000for one hour
My doc says u only need calcium and low does Estrogen
My gynecologist took me off Fosamax after taking for 4 years saying that was the maximum time and after 4 years it lost its effect. This was 15 years ago. Has that changed?
PLEASE schedule a consultation with me at MenopauseTaylor.ME. You have shortchanged yourself. All bone-building meds have a recommended time limit. But that does not mean you should take nothing! But you only build bone WHILE you are taking them. As soon as you stop, you stop building bone.
I can help you assess your situation and your options in a consultation.
Thank you. I have scheduled an appointment with you.
@@pinktiptoes7491 I look forward to meeting you and helping you.
I took Evista for over ten years then stopped. Glad i did because I developed a Parathyroid tumor which would have been a problem with Evista. Had the tumor removed Jan 2017, and feel like I am ten years younger. I am almost 71 Should I start Evista again and can you take it with Duavee for vaginal dryness.
Patricia,
This is the kind of unique situation that requires one-on-one consultation. You have many factors to weigh and balance, which is too much to do in any comment box. But you really deserve to have someone take the time and address all the facts and details. 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 will give you a deadline for sending all materials, and will not accept anything after that date.
3) I'll get busy creating a document that gives you all the education you need to understand absolutely everything, points out the pros and cons of each option, and tailors it all to YOU, using the information you have provided. The document will be loooooong. Most are over 30 pages.
4) I will send you the document by email 48 hours before your consultation. You will benefit greatly by reading it in advance. Light bulbs will go off like crazy, and if you're like most women, you'll feel that you've already gotten your money's worth.
5) During your consultation, we will review the document and address any issues you want in order to fine tune everything and determine your best options. I'll tell you exactly how to find the right kind of professional, how to have the conversation in order to get what you want, and the nuances of things like guidelines and insurance. I leave nothing unaddressed.
6) You will go to a professional of your choosing in order to get the actual hormones or whatever you choose to use.
7) After the first consultation, I'll hold your hand (forever if you want me to). In other words, you'll be able to schedule mini-consultations (15-minute or 30-minute, in addition to full consultations) whenever you need to. I'll keep records of your situation. Most women schedule mini-consultation whenever they go to the doctor and don't understand what he or she said, or why. I translate. I make sense of everything. Most schedule mini-consultation whenever they have a new test and they want me to explain the results. And all schedule mini-consultation whenever their situation changes and they need to re-weigh and re-balance their options.
The time you spend with me will make everything about working with any other professional so easy. And they will love the fact that you have an actual education rather than a bunch of misconceptions that you got from the Internet. If your initial hormone regimen is not right, you'll want to consult with me before going to your doctor. I can prepare you for what to expect and what to request.
So, that's my role. And nobody else on earth does this kind of thing but me. So, I hope you schedule a consultation and let me hold your hand (figuratively).
I hope to meet you soon!
Menopause Taylor Thank you It will take me awhile to gather all my info since at this moment I am not at my home. I have learned so much already. you are a gift to all women. My daughter like your info also. Hope to get home in a few weeks.
@@patriciahankel4078 I'm here any time you need me, my dear Patricia.
Why would Evista be a problem with a parathyroid tumor? I can't see the connection. I had 3 removed and no HRT.
I took osphena and it worked great, however it was sooo expensive and insurance wouldn’t cover it. 🥴
There are many other options that are very affordable. If you want to assess what's best for you, just schedule a consultation with me at MenopauseTaylor.ME.
Amazing stuff - thank you Barbie 💜. Do u take SERMS? Would the estrogen here make one gain weight! Another fear is that one gets weight gain from hormones, however is this also untrue??
Terri,
Hormones don't make you gain weight. Menopause does! And SERMs do not cause any weight gain (unless they build up your bone, and that's the kind of weight gain we welcome)!
I have taken SERMs, both Boniva and Fosamax. I became menopausal at the age of 34, so I'm at high risk for osteoporosis, and I have severe osteoarthritis. My bones need all the help they can get.
Dr. Taylor, I am on your 190 video now and found them really helpful! Thanks so much! I also enjoy rewatching some older videos to make sure I get the most of them.
Tibilone is a SERM which by taking it alone only prevent osteoporosis but it does not prevent diseases Like heart attack and Alzheimer’s , so do I need to supplement it with an estrogen ? If so , what is the dosage I should take ? What about the dosage of progesterone I need to balance the estrogen? as I still have my uterus
You cannot take both Tibolone AND estrogen. The only category of SERMs that you can take with estrogen is the bisphosphonates.
If you schedule a consultation with me at MenopauseTaylor.ME, I will tailor everything to your situation and preferences, and make it all really easy for you.
@@MenopauseTaylor thanks for your reply Dr. Taylor , so if I want to protect my heart and brain , I should change back to a continuous regime of estrogen and progesterone?
@@nanatokyo26 Estrogen is what matters in protecting your heart, brain, and bone. But it has to be an estrogen that travels throughout your entire body and it has to meet at least the minimal necessary dosage requirement.It only works WHILE you take it. So, if you ever stop it, you stop gaining the protection.
There is just so much more to this than you can get with bits and pieces of information in a comment box. That's why I implore you to schedule a consultation.
Is it safe to take bisphosphonates if you have TMJ? Thanks ~
TMJ is not the same thing as ONJ.
Temporo-Mandibular Joint (TMJ) is merely the joint between your skull and your jaw. It does not designate any kind of abnormality. People misconstrue TMJ to indicate a disorder. The fact is there are a variety of TMJ disorders. Most involve mal-alignment that causes grinding of the test or pain in the joint.
Osteonecrosis of the Jaw (ONJ) is death of jaw tissue as a rare side effect of using a bisphosphonate. It usually occurs 10 years after bisphosphonate use. And it has nothing to do with the temporo-mandibular joint itself.
So, the two have nothing to do with each other. Your question is like asking if it's safe to use toothpaste if you have teeth. In other words, the TMJ is a normal part of your anatomy (just like your teeth). The toothpaste is something you use to keep your teeth clean (and a bisphosphonate is something you use to keep from losing bone).
I take it that's a yes then. I was always told I had 'TMJ' due to Ehlers Danlos Syndrome.
With Ehlers Danlos, you have a lot of loose joints, don't you. Bisphosphonates are not off limits because of either TMJ Syndrome or Ehlers Danlos Syndrome.
I certainly do so I can sympathise with your arthritis because of the limitations EDS puts on me, and OK thanks very much :)
I probably wouldn't be a good candidate for the biphosphonates because I take thyroid medication Synthroid first thing in the morning?
There is nothing about thyroid mediation that impairs your ability to take a bisphosphonate.
You just stagger the timing a bit.
@@MenopauseTaylor I usually take the thyroid medication at 7 a.m. every morning. Would I take the biphosphinate at 8 a.m.?
@@dianathomas6262 There are bisphosphonates that you take once a year, once a month, & once a week. You're supposed to take thyroid medication first thing in the morning, before eating. And you're supposed to take a bisphosphonate first thing upon waking up and with nothing else in your stomach.
So, you'd probably be better off taking the bisohosphonate first.
@@dianathomas6262 - I know this is a late post, but from what I have been told about my thryoid meds, I need to take on an empty stomach of at least 3 hours and a couple hours between other medicine. Dr. Taylor do you agree?
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Can you take estrogen with osphena?
Yes, you can take both. Osphena can actually cause some symptoms of estrogen deficiency.
Thank you so much for responding!
@@tracycollins9413 It's my pleasure.
Hi :) So, would taking Bazedoxifene (for example) have any more benefits to me than taking bio-identical hormones? I'm trying to understand the difference between SERMs and bio-identical hormons. Does this mean that bioidents.( something like biest or triest) are more dangerous and have more side effects than bazedoxifene? And do SERMs help with anti aging just like regular estrogen and progesterone does? I hope all this makes sense hahaha..Thank you so much
Bazedoxefine contains estrogen, but it's a low dose of combination estrogens, and they are not bioidentical. It also contains the SERM Bazedoxifene.
Bioidentical estrogen can come in many different dosages and does not contain a SERM.
It's not that one is better or safer than the other. However, if you are at high risk for osteoporosis, you might get more protection from osteoporosis with Duavee (Bazedoxifene). SERMs do not help you with the anti-aging aspects that estrogen takes care of. And progesterone does not have anti-aging properties.
Think of it like this:
If you want the most protection for your bones, use a SERM.
If you want the most anti-aging protection and relief of the majority of symptoms of menopause, use estrogen.
If you have your uterus and need to prevent uterine cancer, use progesterone.
You can use some SERMs with estrogen.
You can use some SERMs with progesterone.
You can use some SERMs with estrogen and progesterone.
You can use estrogen with progesterone.
Menopause Taylor you have helped so much. God bless
@@MenopauseTaylor Can you use Duavee with a low dose estradiol patch with or without very low dose progesterone ?
@@cami5054 It all depends on your situation. And assessing your situation properly requires a consultation. Please schedule one at MenopauseTaylor.ME. I do them all via video conferencing.
so Barbie if I only have vagina problems and nothing else what would you recommend? I don't want those pros and cons of these serms either...does that mean I can just say good by to having a sex life .
Maria,
This is precisely the kind of thing that warrants a consultation. I cannot tailor anything specifically to you (or anybody) in a comment box.
But, there is much more to this than you realize. Please consider scheduling a consultation at MenopauseTaylor.ME.
@@MenopauseTaylor thank you for my reply my Barbie what if im in Australia?
@@mariatrimboli3467 I do video consultations with women all over the world. In fact, video conferencing is the only way I do them. I have my own video platform embedded in my website.
how old were u when u started serms? and how old r u know? thank you! u look amazing!
I will be 58 in April. I became menopausal when I was 34. I'm at high risk for osteoporosis. So I have taken SERMs, both Boniva and Fosamax. I also have severe osteoarthritis, so my bones need al the help they can get!
Thank you for the compliment.
My goal with these videos is to make it possible for every woman to find HER OWN best way to look and feel fantastic during her menopausal years.
Menopause Taylor o
PS I make charts too and had to do it without your help before and annoyed al the doctors I went to with them. LOL! Too bad!
Non-chart-makers are just jealous.
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Serms are not for surgical menopause
Is this a question?
SERMs can be used for any type of menopause.
Thank you dear for replying me.you are an angel of mercy I love you so much that i keep on watching your videos all day
You're learning more and more, and that's what this channel is all about. I'm always here to help you.
Serm is not for me.
The beauty of this education is that you can learn ALL the facts, tailor them specifically to YOU (By weighing the benefits against the risks) and do whatever you please. I'll always help you no matter what you choose to do.
I hope that anyone considering bisphosphonates, including fosmax, researches side effects before beginning. It’s my understanding that these drugs prevent bone loss but make bones brittle at the same time. One side effect - “unusual thigh bone fractures” which has lead to lawsuits. I have a friend who rolled over in bed and broke her femur after taking Fosamax. After emergency surgery, She has a rod in her leg and walks with a cane. Yes, everyone can and should make their own decision about their menopause care and journey. Not including this kind of information has opened my eyes and makes me question how safe are the various hormones and drugs you have presented in your other RUclips videos. I’m sorry, but I don’t feel you have included all the facts in order to make wise decisions compared with the details presented about problems with botanicals, herbals, etc.
Hi Deby,
I share your concern about Fosamax since I have heard the same thing about it causing weak bones as well as other problems. My mother, who had osteoporosis, took it and it did not benefit her. She continued to suffer terribly. I also have concerns about the information on Tamoxifen. My sister-in-law had to take it as part of her breast cancer treatment after a lumpectomy in order to block the estrogen receptors in her body. Now, a few years later, she has been diagnosed with osteoporosis and she is only in her 50s. However, none of these risks/side effects were mentioned in the video.
If you want to know the actual facts, I will be happy to tell you all the pros and all the cons. It will be much more accurate that "what you've heard." You can schedule a consultation at MenopauseTaylor.ME.
Never substitute "what you've heard" or what your little circle of friends and family have had as your fund of knowledge or true statistics. The key is to get a real education, with all the pros AND all the cons. That's what I give you.
My osteoporosis unit of videos started on April 21. It consists of 35 videos. You should watch them all in order if you want a real education.
@@MaryBethMcCoy f you want to know the actual facts, I will be happy to tell you all the pros and all the cons. It will be much more accurate that "what you've heard." You can schedule a consultation at MenopauseTaylor.ME.
Never substitute "what you've heard" or what your little circle of friends and family have had as your fund of knowledge or true statistics. The key is to get a real education, with all the pros AND all the cons. That's what I give you.
My osteoporosis unit of videos started on April 21. It consists of 35 videos. You should watch them all in order if you want a real education.
@@MaryBethMcCoy This video pertained only to an introduction of these drugs. I address them specifically in the unit on Osteoporosis.