I must admit initially I chose to watch only because I am dedicated to this series. I have never had nor been close to anyone who’s had endometriosis. And my understanding of it was too vague to put into words. This has got to be the best demonstration and instruction of endometriosis ever. I totally get it now. Interesting stuff. Thank you!
Well, you never know what you'll learn on this channel, Laura. I think you're addicted to knowledge, and that's a very good thing. I love educating you. And, thank you for having enough trust in me to watch even those things that don't seem very applicable to you. I love having you here.
Thank you so much for this valuable information. I think my gynecologist is great, but in no way does she have the time to explain things in an office visit the way you do. I really appreciate all you do to ! I love your videos. Thank you !
No gynecologist has the time, the desire, or the goofiness that I have. I'm a bit weird. But, it works for you, and that's all I care about. Besides, you probably spend about 10 - 15 minutes a year with your gynecologist. You can spend hours with me. In my consultations, I give women so much information they can't believe it.
This was an excellent explanation of endometriosis!!! I realized how little did I know about it. Thank you for the props, they helped a lot to understand all the information you shared so patiently. Thanks for your efforts. ❤
I was diagnosed with endometriosis when I was 13 and had my first surgery due to debilitating pain. I had a cyst that just kept filling with blood. It was so bad they had to remove my left ovary and fallopian tube. The cyst was the size of a large grapefruit. I'm now 35 going through perimenopause due to ovarian failure and on hrt. I just started 3 weeks ago so we'll see it goes. This video gave me a further understanding of something I've had for almost 2/3 of my life.
PLEASE, PLEASE, schedule a consultation with me at MenopauseTaylor.ME. You deserve to have everything tailored 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.
I can't thank you enough for your efforts . I was diagnosed with endometriosis seven years ago and had a laparoscopy to treat the scars. I am perimenoposal now and I still have very painful periods . I am 50 years old. I can't wait for your next video 😍😊😊
Don't hesitate to schedule a one-on-one consultation with me. I'll save you many more years of needless pain & suffering by really delineating your personal situation in a language you can understand. I'll "paint the picture" of what your future will be like with different types of management. That's the best way for you to choose your preference with full knowledge.
I'm 42 and two years ago I was diagnosed with endo. The symptoms were awful. I was in paralysing pain. I had two laparoscopyies : one for diagnose and fir for excision. I still had two nodules on my bladder and rectum . I am one year after my last laparoscopy and I feel good. I manage my symptoms with a strict anti inflammatory diet and it works for me. No children though which is a big sadness in my life. Looking forward to the other videos to find out more. Thank you for taking your time to post these videos.
Your story is classic. And if you want me to help you personally, schedule a consultation. Since you are only one year out from your laparoscopy, it would help you tremendously to know NOW what you can expect in different circumstances. I'd love to help you. You can schedule a MenopauseTaylor.ME.
Wow thank you so much , now i know what is Endometriosis. Some one on RUclips here told me to look for your channel. I just got diagnosed for endo 2 wks ago, and after searching Google& watched so many RUclips videos but non of them explained like the way you do. My Dr gave me Norethindrone to take but i never on birth control, so i asking him give me three months to change my diet. As of now no gluten, no diary, low carb, no soy, no red meat. I am drinking turmeric every morning with almond milk. Please forgive me English is my second language, i trying to explain the best. Found your video i be able to educate myself better about my symptoms. Thanks again ❤️❤️
PLEASE, PLEASE schedule a consultation with me at MenopauseTaylor.ME. I will make sure you know exactly what your options are and what each can and cannot accomplish. I do them all online.
Great job Dr. Taylor! Thank you for the in-depth explanation on Endometriosis. I was diagnosed and had a laproscoptic excision in 2012. No one ever explained it this thoroughly. Looking forward to the next two videos!!
@@najatskitchen I was symptoms free for a couple of years after the surgery. I was 48. Unfortunately the symptoms returned. I am menopausal now and anxiously waiting to learn what our good doctor will teach us . What about you?
@@ginacerto4790 I had a laparoscopy about five years ago for diagnosis and treatment. I am 50 now and perimenopausal. I have painful heavy and irregular periods . Thanks for your input.
Menopause Taylor I am absolutely blown away by your efforts and your props. So glad i was watching that video you did with Dominique Sachse where i found out about your RUclips channel. I have been learning from you ever since. You have made my journey to menopause much easier Thanks!!
I'm so glad you enjoyed it, Tracy. I strive to make sure I translate everything into a language you can understand and really use. If you watch my videos in order starting from the very first one, you'll be shocked at how much you didn't know and how easy it is to understand everything.
Don't count on it. Get this education and use it well. I am the only person on planet Earth doing anything like this. I hope I can do it for the rest of my life.
At age 31 I had major surgery after my gynecologist felt an abnormal mass. He asked if he could do a vertical incision which I agreed to. His first thoughts after opening me was I was full of cancer but then tested and turned out to be stage 4 endometriosis. One last look before closing me up, he discovered endometriosis on one of my ureters which then a urologist was called to splice and stent the ureter. My Dr. told me my kidney would have stopped functioning if much more time had passed. Today at age 59 that kidney is working at a moderate level with a slight decline lately. At age 38 I had a hysterectomy removing all including ovaries. Then at age 49 I had a resection of my sigmoid colon as a result of endometriosis growing around and blocking it. I chose not to take HRT after my hysterectomy as at that time there were worries with HRT & breast cancer which my mom passed away from. Endometriosis robbed me of a decade or more of feeling awful. Many appointments with Dr.'s & bouts with anxiety and drepression because I knew something was wrong but their tests always came up normal until my Gynecologist visit.
I hate stories like this. It is so unfortunate that you endured so much suffering. I'm glad that you treated the problem, but wish you had been able to do so earlier. It's my dream for these videos & all my other educational resources to prevent advanced disease like you had.
I love knowing this. You deserve to understand endometriosis and all its ramifications. If you ever want me to tailor everything specifically to YOU, just schedule a consultation with me at MenopauseTaylor.ME.
Woow very well explained. Learnt a bit in university while studying biology. Never understood this well.you are a great teacher doctor.Thankyou for explaining endometriosis. Tc
Thank you for this explanation. Your teaching skills are exactly what I need. I also was diagnosed with adenomyosis after becoming anemic. Was put on birth control for 6 months to help stop the bleeding. In May, I stopped the BC and now I haven’t had a period since November. Wonder if I am officially in peri menopause. Am seriously thinking of scheduling a consultation with you.
I had adenomyosis discovered after my hysterectomy which occurred because I wouldn't stop bleeding. Reminds me of that old bone song- The thigh bones connected to the...knee bone! Lol. 👯
And the very reason the diagnosis could not be made BEFORE your hysterectomy is because there's no way to see the endometriosis that is IN the wall of your uterus. It's diagnosed by the pathologist AFTER your uterus is out of your body and under his microscope.
@@MenopauseTaylor that's EXACTLY what the MD said. I didn't really believe it until you confirmed it for me. I'm more at peace with the hysterectomy now. You're a godsend!
WOW , this video was amazing, I've been watching tons of videos and reading articles just to understand about endometriosis but I got fed up trying, I thought I never understand these issues because I am a man 😄 but this video made everything very clear now. So thank you very much. I feel sorry for for all women & thank God who didn't make me one 😂
Very interesting. What is the mechanism that causes the blood to go the wrong way? Backup? My sister suffered terribly at a young age and had a unilateral salpingo-oophorectomy (I learned that term from you 😊). Thank you Dr.Taylor.
You see! Not only are you learning, but you're learning so well that you're asking advanced questions. No one knows why the endometrial tissue goes backward. We call it "Retrograde Menstruation." However, the myths that it can be due to standing on your head or doing any other kind of inversion are false. I always scoffed when yoga teachers told students not to do inversions if they were menstruating.
I know I’m not watching these videos in order 😆, like suggested. I hope to go back from the beginning. I was in need of ASAP help to make a choice. I had a hysterectomy bc of my endometriosis and fibroids. I was able to keep my only ovary, however I’m having menopause symptoms, I was able to get my blood test and o have no estrogen (
If you want a short-cut so that you can learn what you need to learn quickly AND have it all tailored specifically to you, just schedule a consultation with me at MenopauseTaylor.ME. Then you can still watch the videos.
Its a saying that if u r really desparate for something then the whole universe tries its best to make that happen for u. I cud no longer hear ur radio shows as sportify nd iheart radio were unavailable in india nd guess what sportify is avaliable in india now. I m so happy now i have access to all ur radio shows. Listening to the one right now. Wao this is amazing... ❤👍
Thank you very much for informative video on endometriosis. It's so interesting, lively,clear and simple to watch your videos.i love your models. Please make videos on side effects of taking hormonal medicines to control endometriosis adenomysisis. Or the solution to it . Stay blessed
This is the kind of thing you will need to do in a consultation. When it comes to specifics, it is so important to tailor everything to YOU. That's what I do in consultations. You can schedule one at MenopauseTaylor.ME.
This was so informative 🤗 your props are the best visuals to understand what is happening and I have a much greater understanding of exactly what endometriosis is and how it forms, thank you! Is it genetic?? My Mom had it in her 30s and had to have surgery.
Thank you for your videos, Barbie! I was wondering if you are going to do one on the safety of using hrt if you have a history of migraines. I hope so..?
I will be covering headaches a looooooooong time from now (years). But I can help you now if you schedule a one-on-one consultation. Just go to MenopauseTaylor.ME. The fact is that no two women are alike. And, even if I had already published a video on migraines and HRT, it would not suffice for YOUR unique situation. So, you very best bet is to have a personalized session in which I can tailor everything specifically to YOU. That's what the consultations are all about. I do them on Skype, FaceTime, Facebook Messenger, What's App, and the phone.
Hello Dr. Taylor, Can preteen girls have endometriosis? We have taken my 12 year to the ER do to severe pelvic pain that will last up to a week. All does times she was diagnosed as having constipation. I'm beginning to wonder if that's not the case. When she experiences the pain she's about a week from starting her menstrual cycle, so I'm wondering if maybe she might have endometriosis or another condition other than constipation? Please advice....no pain killers ever helps her pain. Thank you!
They absolutely can, and many do! And the earlier your daughter learns about all her options, the better off she'll be FOR THE REST OF HER LIFE. Please believe me on this. Schedule a consultation with me for your daughter. This is precisely the kind of thing for which I do one-on-one consultations. Your daughter definitely needs one. No two women are alike, and addressing her situation requires tailoring all the facts specifically to HER. I cannot tailor things specifically to her in a comment box. It requires much more information than she can give me here, and she deserves much more information than I can give her here. Be sure to use all HER contact information even though you will be present for the consultation. Do not provide any of YOUR personal contact information (email, phone etc.). Otherwise, all her documents will be incorrect. I look forward to meeting her and helping her.
I never knew a lot of this and I had stage 4 (if there was a stage 5, I absolutely would be in that group). The results of my hysterectomy: Fibroids made my uterus the size of a 7mth pregnancy. The endo was so bad that it: - made my uterus petrified rock solid. - fully wilted one ovary like a dead flower. - surrounded and pulled all of my organs to the left side of my body, gluing them there. - pulled both ovaries completely under my uterus and glued the tips/ends together. - was a millimeter from eating into my colon. I managed to keep the one ovary that surprisingly fared extremely well. Post op, my gyne/surgeon said in her 28 years of doing those surgeries she'd NEVER seen anything even close to my case. Ever. She was shocked I was still standing, much less alive. If I would have waited a month longer I'd have been dead. The surgery was in 2013. From 1992 to around 2002 I saw many gynecologists about my severe cramps that lasted about 23 to 26 days a month and only stopped during my 3 day period. Every single DR said it was all in my head and /or normal period cramps. I finally believed them and suffered on. Thank God I tried one final time in 2013 and that gyne/surgeon believed me. She saved my life literally.
I only found out I’ve had endometriosis age 48 when I had a laparoscopy for a suspected ovarian cyst. Ended up having a Fallopian tube and scar tissue removed. I only had one more period and then no more since. I’m hoping this means the endometriosis can’t have come back since the op as I’ve not had any periods. Thanks for all the information Barbie.
Hazel, You should consider scheduling a consultation with me at MenopauseTaylor.ME. You need a full understanding of endometriosis to manage your menopause successfully. I'll make sure you take everything into account.
Excellent video!!!! You do a great service to many women. I had several surgeries dealing with this problem. One pregnancy after surgery. Finally a hysterectomy in my fifties. Surgery was a big deal at that time too. Does anyone know what triggers the endometrial tissue to go in reverse?
You see! Not only are you learning, but you're learning so well that you're asking advanced questions. No one knows why the endometrial tissue goes backward. We call it "Retrograde Menstruation." However, the myths that it can be due to standing on your head or doing any other kind of inversion are false. I always scoffed when yoga teachers told students not to do inversions if they were menstruating.
You are an encourager! Thank you. I did not know yoga instructors would say not to invert. . I would think the physiology of the body is more stable or else we may jolt other things out of place. I hope you have a super day today!!! 😁😁😁
You are correct. Just think of all the things that happen in your body regardless of your position: Blood runs upward from your heart to your head, sperm swims up your uterus and into your fallopian tube regardless of your position, etc. A yoga posture can't compete with Mother Nature.
That Tiffany Blue looks so lovely on you! I especially love the head band! I have heard of it but until now had no clue as to what it was. I was checked for it because of heavy bleeding but I didn't have it. This is so interesting! Sounds horrible though! `It's a lot more complicated than I thought! Pretty scary! So you can still have a period and have it. Great! So we can have this mess and not know it great again! Cant wait for the next video but I will have to! Swamped with life anyway. Another very educational video thank you Dr. Barbie!
I would have loved to help you. And, if you still need help, I can still help you. All you have to do is schedule a consultation with me at MenopauseTaylor.ME. I do them all online.
Dear Dr. Taylor. I ran across your video on Facebook. I'm 47 I think have endometriosis (I also think I'm in the beginning stages of menopause), I'm having really bad lower abdominal pain, all month long, pain with intercourse, and severe pain after orgasm. I also need to add that I have microadnomas on my pituitary, very large breasts (38 L), and my hormones are all screwed up. After my second (and last child) was born (in 2003), I had a BTL and an HTA. I've even had a RT Oophorectomy due to POCS. Several years later, I started having periods again (???!!). I don't really have any "tissue" with my cycles now, but bleeding, nonetheless. Here's my questions. #1. Did the lining grow back? #2. Is my microadnomas the cause of all this mess? And #3. Can, or will, I ever be normal again?? I'd really like your feedback, so that maybe, I can get a better handle on things. Thank you for your time and help.
Kris, This is precisely the kind of thing that warrants a one-on-one consultation. There's a lot more to it than you can possibly tell me here in this comment box. And you absolutely need to know and fully understand all the ramifications of YOUR specific situation. I'd love to help you, and I can ... with a consultation. Please don't shortchange yourself by denying yourself the opportunity to really address this properly. 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 over 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). I hope to meet you soon!
@@MenopauseTaylor I got your great big book from Amazon .. very informative. I was diagnosed with a endometrioma in my left ovary 3 cm. My gynaecologist/ oncologist said it’s benign and will probably shrink now that I’ve stopped my periods for nearly a year. I don’t know if I can have HRT as he’s on sabbatical until August. I bought some organic miso for now but will this increase my estrogen but not what’s left of my progesterone ?..so it may increase my womb lining and or my endometrioma? When are you in the UK next for a seminar? KR Julia
@@Freedom2Roam. Julia, I am not giving seminars any more. But the very best way to get the information you need AND have it all tailored specifically to YOU is to schedule a consultation with me at MenopauseTaylor.ME. There's nothing better for your situation, and you definitely need more information than your doctor has given you!
It depends on the precise thickness. I can help you with this in a consultation, which you can schedule at MenopauseTaylor.ME. I will tailor everything specifically to YOU in a consultation, which is something I cannot do in a comment box.
Treatments are individual. I intentionally left it out because it's not general enough to cover in a video. If you need to address your personal situation, I will be happy to do that, but it will require a one-on-one consultation in which I can tailor all the information specifically to YOU. Now two situations are alike. If you need a consultation, you can schedule one at MenopauseTaylor.ME.
I just went through all kinds of blood work, an ultrasound, an attempt at an in office biopsy (very painful) and a D & C because of bleeding that is occurring every three weeks. They found nothing. My gynecologist cut the Estrogen component of my HRT in half to .25 and she has told me I'll have to stop HRT altogether when I turn 60 in a year and a half. She says Kelsey Seybold doesn't allow HRT after 60. She supports that position and has been opposed to me being on HRT from the beginning. When I question this she cites the WHI study says I am a smart woman who should understand the stroke risks and such. I respond by saying I have done the research and am comfortable with my decision. We are heading toward a collision of patient and doctor. I like her, but I am frustrated. If I go to a different gynecologist outside of Kelsey Seybold for the HRT, will I then have to lie about taking HRT when I am being treated by Kelsey doctors? Is this age 60 cut off standard among doctors or just at Kelsey?
It's just Kelsey, and this is the first time I've heard of their arbitrary cut-off at age 60. It must be a money-saving maneuver. In any case, I think you'll save yourself a lot of battles and headaches if you just fine a menopause specialist. Do this: Go to www.menopause.org (North American Menopause Society). Click on the tab "For Women." Click on the drop-down menu item "Find a Menopause Practitioner." Put in your zip code. All the menopause specialists near you will pop up. Even if you have to pay cash once a year to see your menopause specialist, you'll be able to get what you want. Already, your lowered dosage of 0.25 mg of estrogen isn't doing a thing to prevent any of the diseases of menopause. And in a year-and-a-half, you'll be dealing with all your symptoms again when you stop estrogen altogether. With a menopause specialist, you won't have to lie about anything!
By definition endometriosis is implants of endometrial uterine tissue where it does not belong. Most commonly, it is confined to the pelvis and abdomen. If you want help understanding your situation, please schedule a consultation with me at MenopauseTaylor.ME. I do them all online.
So happy that I found your channel so I have a question I have not had my. For almost 2 years and all of a sudden I started to bleed again not heavy no pain but I'm wondering is that okay and is that normal my mom had ovarian cancer my sister had uterine I had breast can you help with this thank you
Reaan, I'm not sure I understand your question. But, more significantly than that, you have brought up 5 different issues, all of which require a very deep & personal discussion. I can't hep you with any of this here in this little comment box. But I do one-on-one consultations, and I can help you ferret out all these issues if you schedule one. You deserve answers to each of these things, and I do have them for you. So, please, if at all possible, go to MenopauseTaylor.ME to schedule one. I do them on Skype, FaceTime, Facebook Messenger, What's App, and the phone.
@@MenopauseTaylor Thank U ! So Much for your Time I Realy appreciate it I have a appointment to have a altrasoumdd and see my Doc to check things out Will let u know how it goes!
I had endometriosis years ago. I found out because I had infertility issues. I had surgery and two months later, I was pregnant. I had two daughters back to back and then the endometriosis started coming back. I was around 28 and had a hysterectomy with salpingo oophorectomy because of the pain. Now, I am 65 and having pain in my intestinal area, back, and bladder. Could this be from scar tissue from the endometriosis? Thank you.
Yes, it could be. But, it's not that straight-forward. And you should see your doctor, or have a consultation with me, or both. You can't get a diagnosis in a comment box.
Go to my website, which is MenopauseTaylor.ME. Click on the top, centrally-located menu item that says "One-on-One Consultation." Then you can schedule it at your convenience. As soon as you've scheduled it, you will receive an email from me inviting you to send me any information about yourself you want to send. I'll use that information to create a document tailored specifically to your needs. I'll send the document to you 48 nurse before your consultation so that you have time to read it beforehand. (Expect it to be over 30 pages.) Then, we'll meet each other when it's time for your session.
This is a question that is much too broad to answer in this comment box. I'm sure I could answer it in a jiffy and give you all sorts of additional information if I had a consultation with you and considered all your personal information. So, if you want a consultation, just schedule one. 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 over 30 pages. 4) I will send you the document by email 48 hours before your consultation. You will benefit greatly by reading it in advance. Light bulbs will go off like crazy, and if you're like most women, you'll feel that you've already gotten your money's worth. 5) During your consultation, we will review the document and address any issues you want to fine tune everything and determine your best options. I'll tell you exactly how to find the right kind of professional, how to have the conversation in order to get what you want, and the nuances of things like guidelines and insurance. I leave nothing unaddressed. 6) You will go to a professional of your choosing in order to get the actual hormones or whatever you choose to use. 7) After the first consultation, I'll hold your hand (forever if you want me to). In other words, you'll be able to schedule mini-consultations (15-minute or 30-minute, in addition to full consultations) whenever you need to. I'll keep records of your situation. Most women schedule mini-consultation whenever they go to the doctor and don't understand what he or she said, or why. I translate. I make sense of everything. Most schedule mini-consultation whenever they have a new test and they want me to explain the results. And all schedule mini-consultation whenever their situation changes and they need to re-weigh and balance their options. The time you spend with me will make everything about working with any other professional so easy. And they will love the fact that you have an actual education rather than a bunch of misconceptions that you got form the Internet. If your initial hormone regimen is not right, you'll want to consult with me before going to your doctor. I can prepare you for what to expect and what to request. So, that's my role. And nobody else on earth does this kind of thing but me. So, I hope you schedule a consultation and let me hold your hand (figuratively). I hope to meet you soon!
Yes. Even the WHI in 2002 (the one that scared everyone about HRT) showed that estrogen ALONE (without progesterone) lowers your risk for breast cancer. This makes perfect sense when you consider the risk factors for breast cancer. Four of the strongest risk factors for breast cancer are the following: 1) Age at the time of your 1st full-term pregnancy. The older you were, the greater your risk. 2) Number of pregnancies. The fewer you've had, the greater your risk. 3) Age at which you had your first period. The younger you were, the greater your risk. 4) Age at which you began post-menopause. The older you were, the greater your risk. NOTE: All four factors are about only one thing: The number of menstrual periods (estrogen PLUS progesterone) you've had in your lifetime. The more you've had, the greater your risk, period! But, if you've had really high levels of estrogen without progesterone or no cycles of high estrone ALTERNATING with progesterone, your risk is lower. Now, think about how ironic that is. The women who have had the highest levels of estrogen are the women who have had the most pregnancies. Yet, they are the women with the lowest risks of breast cancer. If estrogen caused breast cancer, the reverse would be true.
In relation to HRT, The Times in the UK published an article today referencing a recent study led by Toni Mikkola of Helsinki University. The study seems to suggest that taking HRT long-term “might be accompanied with an overall increased risk for Alzheimer’s disease”. I thought that HRT had the opposite effect on Alzheimer’s. Still feel confused with available information. Thank you for all the support.
Yes, I know Dr. Mikkola. They do a lot of studies in Helsinki because they have a registry that enables them to capture all sorts of information. Whenever you hear about a study, pay close attention to words like, "might" "accompanied," "may," "possibly," etc. These are words of uncertainty. Do not let them sway you. As far as Alzheimer's in concerned, just think about the brain fog that occurs when you lose your estrogen. Imagine that in the long term. And the real truth is the YOU have the greatest impact in determining whether or not you'll get Alzheimer's. Unfortunately, most adults do not challenge their brains enough. They stick with the familiar. If you make your bran work hard at the things you are NOT good at, it will preserve your brain. So, learn a new language, learn to play an instrument, go back to school and take the courses that are hardest for you. THAT'S what will prevent Alzheimer's.
I had to have an ovary removed which was full of endometriosis about 12 years ago. I remember asking a nurse what might cause this. She asked me if I had had sex during periods. I said yes as I had. She said that was the reason. Have you ever heard of this being a reason. I suppose it makes sense that the motion might force the blood up the tubes. She did not know me or my boyfriend and couldn’t possibly have known I was doing this. Needless to say I have never done that again!
@@MenopauseTaylor Do you mean endometriosis can stay in the body even though the surgeons said it had been taken away? I’m worried now and confused. Can you explain.
Barbara, Endometrial cancer is one of many different kinds of cancers that can develop in the uterus. But it does not develop FROM endometriosis. I will be giving you an entire unit on endometrial cancer. But it comes after the big units on heart attack, osteoporosis, and Alzheimer's. If you need to address it sooner, schedule a consultation with me at MenopauseTaylor.ME.
In some instances, there is confusion on the issue. However, it is incorrect to lead other women to think that endometriosis typically becomes cancerous. That would be incorrect and cruel. If endometriosis can undergo cancerous transformation (which is a big IF), it does so very rarely.
I must admit initially I chose to watch only because I am dedicated to this series. I have never had nor been close to anyone who’s had endometriosis. And my understanding of it was too vague to put into words. This has got to be the best demonstration and instruction of endometriosis ever. I totally get it now. Interesting stuff. Thank you!
Well, you never know what you'll learn on this channel, Laura. I think you're addicted to knowledge, and that's a very good thing. I love educating you. And, thank you for having enough trust in me to watch even those things that don't seem very applicable to you. I love having you here.
Thank you so much for this valuable information. I think my gynecologist is great, but in no way does she have the time to explain things in an office visit the way you do. I really appreciate all you do to ! I love your videos. Thank you !
No gynecologist has the time, the desire, or the goofiness that I have. I'm a bit weird. But, it works for you, and that's all I care about. Besides, you probably spend about 10 - 15 minutes a year with your gynecologist. You can spend hours with me. In my consultations, I give women so much information they can't believe it.
This was an excellent explanation of endometriosis!!! I realized how little did I know about it. Thank you for the props, they helped a lot to understand all the information you shared so patiently. Thanks for your efforts. ❤
You are absolutely welcome! I just love making props for this education.
I’ve never heard anyone explain what endometriosis is so clearly. Thank you!
I'm so glad you understand it now. That's my goal.
I was diagnosed with endometriosis when I was 13 and had my first surgery due to debilitating pain. I had a cyst that just kept filling with blood. It was so bad they had to remove my left ovary and fallopian tube. The cyst was the size of a large grapefruit. I'm now 35 going through perimenopause due to ovarian failure and on hrt. I just started 3 weeks ago so we'll see it goes. This video gave me a further understanding of something I've had for almost 2/3 of my life.
PLEASE, PLEASE, schedule a consultation with me at MenopauseTaylor.ME. You deserve to have everything tailored 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.
This is the first time I understood this after reading 50 articles and a million youtube videos. You are a great teacher
This makes me soooo happy. My goal is to teach in a way that you will definitely understand everything.
I can't thank you enough for your efforts . I was diagnosed with endometriosis seven years ago and had a laparoscopy to treat the scars. I am perimenoposal now and I still have very painful periods . I am 50 years old. I can't wait for your next video 😍😊😊
Don't hesitate to schedule a one-on-one consultation with me. I'll save you many more years of needless pain & suffering by really delineating your personal situation in a language you can understand. I'll "paint the picture" of what your future will be like with different types of management. That's the best way for you to choose your preference with full knowledge.
I'm 42 and two years ago I was diagnosed with endo. The symptoms were awful. I was in paralysing pain. I had two laparoscopyies : one for diagnose and fir for excision. I still had two nodules on my bladder and rectum . I am one year after my last laparoscopy and I feel good. I manage my symptoms with a strict anti inflammatory diet and it works for me. No children though which is a big sadness in my life. Looking forward to the other videos to find out more. Thank you for taking your time to post these videos.
Your story is classic. And if you want me to help you personally, schedule a consultation. Since you are only one year out from your laparoscopy, it would help you tremendously to know NOW what you can expect in different circumstances. I'd love to help you. You can schedule a MenopauseTaylor.ME.
This was a great video! You explained it perfectly. A lot better than my gynecologist did. Thank you!
So, you give me an A+! I love A+s. Thank you, my dear.
I am now educated on Endometriosis. Thank you, dear Barbie!
You are becoming quite a resource on menopause, my dear! You're at the head of the class.
My daughter was just diagnosed with this.... showing her this asap!
You should seriously consider scheduling a one-on-one consultation for her with me. I can help her so much, and save her so much suffering.
Wow thank you so much , now i know what is Endometriosis. Some one on RUclips here told me to look for your channel. I just got diagnosed for endo 2 wks ago, and after searching Google& watched so many RUclips videos but non of them explained like the way you do. My Dr gave me Norethindrone to take but i never on birth control, so i asking him give me three months to change my diet. As of now no gluten, no diary, low carb, no soy, no red meat. I am drinking turmeric every morning with almond milk. Please forgive me English is my second language, i trying to explain the best. Found your video i be able to educate myself better about my symptoms. Thanks again ❤️❤️
PLEASE, PLEASE schedule a consultation with me at MenopauseTaylor.ME. I will make sure you know exactly what your options are and what each can and cannot accomplish. I do them all online.
Great job Dr. Taylor! Thank you for the in-depth explanation on Endometriosis. I was diagnosed and had a laproscoptic excision in 2012. No one ever explained it this thoroughly. Looking forward to the next two videos!!
Same case here. Are you still having symptoms?
@@najatskitchen I was symptoms free for a couple of years after the surgery. I was 48. Unfortunately the symptoms returned. I am menopausal now and anxiously waiting to learn what our good doctor will teach us . What about you?
@@ginacerto4790 I had a laparoscopy about five years ago for diagnosis and treatment. I am 50 now and perimenopausal. I have painful heavy and irregular periods . Thanks for your input.
Well, you know me! I'll do whatever it takes to make absolutely sure you understand. Mostly it's because of my props ... which I make myself.
Menopause Taylor I am absolutely blown away by your efforts and your props. So glad i was watching that video you did with Dominique Sachse where i found out about your RUclips channel. I have been learning from you ever since. You have made my journey to menopause much easier Thanks!!
Wow, this was an excellent video! I appreciate the visual aids and the pace of your delivery. Very informative.
I'm so glad you enjoyed it, Tracy. I strive to make sure I translate everything into a language you can understand and really use. If you watch my videos in order starting from the very first one, you'll be shocked at how much you didn't know and how easy it is to understand everything.
We get such a top-notch education from you! I appreciate all the effort you put into these videos. I wish other doctors would catch up!
Don't count on it. Get this education and use it well. I am the only person on planet Earth doing anything like this. I hope I can do it for the rest of my life.
At age 31 I had major surgery after my gynecologist felt an abnormal mass. He asked if he could do a vertical incision which I agreed to. His first thoughts after opening me was I was full of cancer but then tested and turned out to be stage 4 endometriosis. One last look before closing me up, he discovered endometriosis on one of my ureters which then a urologist was called to splice and stent the ureter. My Dr. told me my kidney would have stopped functioning if much more time had passed. Today at age 59 that kidney is working at a moderate level with a slight decline lately. At age 38 I had a hysterectomy removing all including ovaries. Then at age 49 I had a resection of my sigmoid colon as a result of endometriosis growing around and blocking it. I chose not to take HRT after my hysterectomy as at that time there were worries with HRT & breast cancer which my mom passed away from. Endometriosis robbed me of a decade or more of feeling awful. Many appointments with Dr.'s & bouts with anxiety and drepression because I knew something was wrong but their tests always came up normal until my Gynecologist visit.
I hate stories like this. It is so unfortunate that you endured so much suffering. I'm glad that you treated the problem, but wish you had been able to do so earlier.
It's my dream for these videos & all my other educational resources to prevent advanced disease like you had.
@@MenopauseTaylor Great video.
And you're a great student!
This is so brilliant, Thank you. A long-time endometriosis sufferer, I have never understood it so well.
I love knowing this. You deserve to understand endometriosis and all its ramifications. If you ever want me to tailor everything specifically to YOU, just schedule a consultation with me at MenopauseTaylor.ME.
Thank you so much for explaining this. My mother at age 45 had endometriosis. Had all.removed because he doctor at the time said it was cancerous.
After watching your videos Dr. Barbie things finally start making sense. You are so informative. Thank you!!!
YOU ARE BRILLIANT DOCTOR!!
You are so very kind, my dear. Thank you for the compliment. I love helping you.
Woow very well explained. Learnt a bit in university while studying biology. Never understood this well.you are a great teacher doctor.Thankyou for explaining endometriosis. Tc
Thank YOU for appreciating my efforts. I just love it when you understand everything.
Thank you for this explanation. Your teaching skills are exactly what I need. I also was diagnosed with adenomyosis after becoming anemic. Was put on birth control for 6 months to help stop the bleeding. In May, I stopped the BC and now I haven’t had a period since November. Wonder if I am officially in peri menopause. Am seriously thinking of scheduling a consultation with you.
You really should schedule one with me, Elizabeth. You have unanswered questions, and that's what I can help with so much.
Great information as usual!!! Did not know much about endometriosis until now!! Thanks to you:))))
Isn't learning wonderful! I love your enthusiasm.
I had adenomyosis discovered after my hysterectomy which occurred because I wouldn't stop bleeding. Reminds me of that old bone song- The thigh bones connected to the...knee bone! Lol. 👯
This is what I have and my Dr. suggested I should have a hysterectomy but do to work I can't so She's wants to try the IUD for now.
And the very reason the diagnosis could not be made BEFORE your hysterectomy is because there's no way to see the endometriosis that is IN the wall of your uterus. It's diagnosed by the pathologist AFTER your uterus is out of your body and under his microscope.
Well, at least you now understand the nature of the problem.
Thank you for all the info, I'm off to the Dr's today ,
@@MenopauseTaylor that's EXACTLY what the MD said. I didn't really believe it until you confirmed it for me. I'm more at peace with the hysterectomy now. You're a godsend!
WOW , this video was amazing, I've been watching tons of videos and reading articles just to understand about endometriosis but I got fed up trying, I thought I never understand these issues because I am a man 😄 but this video made everything very clear now. So thank you very much.
I feel sorry for for all women & thank God who didn't make me one 😂
You are very welcome. And thank you for appreciating my work and women.
@@MenopauseTaylor 💐
What a wonderful video. Thank you!!
You are so welcome, my dear.
Thank you very much for another great video!
Very well explained?
Thanks dr barbie❤ looking forward to next one.
You are very welcome, my dear Pooja.
Very interesting. What is the mechanism that causes the blood to go the wrong way? Backup? My sister suffered terribly at a young age and had a unilateral salpingo-oophorectomy (I learned that term from you 😊).
Thank you Dr.Taylor.
You see! Not only are you learning, but you're learning so well that you're asking advanced questions.
No one knows why the endometrial tissue goes backward. We call it "Retrograde Menstruation." However, the myths that it can be due to standing on your head or doing any other kind of inversion are false. I always scoffed when yoga teachers told students not to do inversions if they were menstruating.
The two are not necessarily connected, but some people tend to connect them. A uterus that tilts backwards is called "retroverted and retroflexed."
@@MenopauseTaylor I had no idea it could travel like that. Sounds so painful and so difficult to live with. Hope you're feeling better now.
I know I’m not watching these videos in order 😆, like suggested. I hope to go back from the beginning. I was in need of ASAP help to make a choice. I had a hysterectomy bc of my endometriosis and fibroids. I was able to keep my only ovary, however I’m having menopause symptoms, I was able to get my blood test and o have no estrogen (
If you want a short-cut so that you can learn what you need to learn quickly AND have it all tailored specifically to you, just schedule a consultation with me at MenopauseTaylor.ME. Then you can still watch the videos.
Its a saying that if u r really desparate for something then the whole universe tries its best to make that happen for u.
I cud no longer hear ur radio shows as sportify nd iheart radio were unavailable in india nd guess what sportify is avaliable in india now. I m so happy now i have access to all ur radio shows. Listening to the one right now. Wao this is amazing... ❤👍
You make me smile, Pooja.
Thank you for all the information 🙏🙏🙏😊😊😊❤️❤️. You are awesome and appreciated❤️❤️
Thank you very much for informative video on endometriosis. It's so interesting, lively,clear and simple to watch your videos.i love your models.
Please make videos on side effects of taking hormonal medicines to control endometriosis adenomysisis. Or the solution to it .
Stay blessed
This is the kind of thing you will need to do in a consultation. When it comes to specifics, it is so important to tailor everything to YOU. That's what I do in consultations. You can schedule one at MenopauseTaylor.ME.
This was so informative 🤗 your props are the best visuals to understand what is happening and I have a much greater understanding of exactly what endometriosis is and how it forms, thank you! Is it genetic?? My Mom had it in her 30s and had to have surgery.
You are so welcome, my dear. And, no, endometriosis is not genetic.
@@MenopauseTaylor great to know and I really appreciate you’r reply-you are so kind ☺️
@@alicenicolai2323 I love helping you.
Thank you for your videos, Barbie! I was wondering if you are going to do one on the safety of using hrt if you have a history of migraines. I hope so..?
I will be covering headaches a looooooooong time from now (years). But I can help you now if you schedule a one-on-one consultation. Just go to MenopauseTaylor.ME.
The fact is that no two women are alike. And, even if I had already published a video on migraines and HRT, it would not suffice for YOUR unique situation. So, you very best bet is to have a personalized session in which I can tailor everything specifically to YOU. That's what the consultations are all about. I do them on Skype, FaceTime, Facebook Messenger, What's App, and the phone.
It was a scary episode 😦thanks for sharing 💕
I certainly didn't mean to scare you, my dear.
Hello Dr. Taylor, Can preteen girls have endometriosis? We have taken my 12 year to the ER do to severe pelvic pain that will last up to a week. All does times she was diagnosed as having constipation. I'm beginning to wonder if that's not the case. When she experiences the pain she's about a week from starting her menstrual cycle, so I'm wondering if maybe she might have endometriosis or another condition other than constipation? Please advice....no pain killers ever helps her pain. Thank you!
They absolutely can, and many do! And the earlier your daughter learns about all her options, the better off she'll be FOR THE REST OF HER LIFE. Please believe me on this.
Schedule a consultation with me for your daughter.
This is precisely the kind of thing for which I do one-on-one consultations. Your daughter definitely needs one. No two women are alike, and addressing her situation requires tailoring all the facts specifically to HER. I cannot tailor things specifically to her in a comment box. It requires much more information than she can give me here, and she deserves much more information than I can give her here.
Be sure to use all HER contact information even though you will be present for the consultation. Do not provide any of YOUR personal contact information (email, phone etc.). Otherwise, all her documents will be incorrect.
I look forward to meeting her and helping her.
I never knew a lot of this and I had stage 4 (if there was a stage 5, I absolutely would be in that group).
The results of my hysterectomy:
Fibroids made my uterus the size of a 7mth pregnancy.
The endo was so bad that it:
- made my uterus petrified rock solid.
- fully wilted one ovary like a dead flower.
- surrounded and pulled all of my organs to the left side of my body, gluing them there.
- pulled both ovaries completely under my uterus and glued the tips/ends together.
- was a millimeter from eating into my colon.
I managed to keep the one ovary that surprisingly fared extremely well. Post op, my gyne/surgeon said in her 28 years of doing those surgeries she'd NEVER seen anything even close to my case. Ever. She was shocked I was still standing, much less alive. If I would have waited a month longer I'd have been dead.
The surgery was in 2013. From 1992 to around 2002 I saw many gynecologists about my severe cramps that lasted about 23 to 26 days a month and only stopped during my 3 day period. Every single DR said it was all in my head and /or normal period cramps. I finally believed them and suffered on. Thank God I tried one final time in 2013 and that gyne/surgeon believed me. She saved my life literally.
I only found out I’ve had endometriosis age 48 when I had a laparoscopy for a suspected ovarian cyst. Ended up having a Fallopian tube and scar tissue removed. I only had one more period and then no more since. I’m hoping this means the endometriosis can’t have come back since the op as I’ve not had any periods. Thanks for all the information Barbie.
Hazel,
You should consider scheduling a consultation with me at MenopauseTaylor.ME. You need a full understanding of endometriosis to manage your menopause successfully. I'll make sure you take everything into account.
@@MenopauseTaylor I’m in England so it might be tricky?
@@hazelold2882 No, it will be divine. I do all consultations via video conferencing on my own video platform. It doesn't matter where you live.
Excellent video!!!! You do a great service to many women. I had several surgeries dealing with this problem. One pregnancy after surgery. Finally a hysterectomy in my fifties. Surgery was a big deal at that time too. Does anyone know what triggers the endometrial tissue to go in reverse?
You see! Not only are you learning, but you're learning so well that you're asking advanced questions.
No one knows why the endometrial tissue goes backward. We call it "Retrograde Menstruation." However, the myths that it can be due to standing on your head or doing any other kind of inversion are false. I always scoffed when yoga teachers told students not to do inversions if they were menstruating.
You are an encourager! Thank you.
I did not know yoga instructors would say not to invert. . I would think the physiology of the body is more stable or else we may jolt other things out of place. I hope you have a super day today!!! 😁😁😁
You are correct. Just think of all the things that happen in your body regardless of your position: Blood runs upward from your heart to your head, sperm swims up your uterus and into your fallopian tube regardless of your position, etc. A yoga posture can't compete with Mother Nature.
Wow, amazing thank you
You are very welcome!
That Tiffany Blue looks so lovely on you! I especially love the head band! I have heard of it but until now had no clue as to what it was. I was checked for it because of heavy bleeding but I didn't have it. This is so interesting! Sounds horrible though! `It's a lot more complicated than I thought! Pretty scary! So you can still have a period and have it. Great! So we can have this mess and not know it great again! Cant wait for the next video but I will have to! Swamped with life anyway. Another very educational video thank you Dr. Barbie!
I love your enthusiasm about learning. I'm turning you into a nerd like yours truly!
@@MenopauseTaylor LOL! Before I was in darkness and so much was hidden from us until now! Thank you!
No more darkness, my dear!
I wish you had been my OBGYN because I had to research this disease created havoc for me for 13 years. Birth control did not help.
I would have loved to help you. And, if you still need help, I can still help you. All you have to do is schedule a consultation with me at MenopauseTaylor.ME. I do them all online.
Dear Dr. Taylor. I ran across your video on Facebook. I'm 47 I think have endometriosis (I also think I'm in the beginning stages of menopause), I'm having really bad lower abdominal pain, all month long, pain with intercourse, and severe pain after orgasm. I also need to add that I have microadnomas on my pituitary, very large breasts (38 L), and my hormones are all screwed up. After my second (and last child) was born (in 2003), I had a BTL and an HTA. I've even had a RT Oophorectomy due to POCS. Several years later, I started having periods again (???!!). I don't really have any "tissue" with my cycles now, but bleeding, nonetheless. Here's my questions. #1. Did the lining grow back? #2. Is my microadnomas the cause of all this mess? And #3. Can, or will, I ever be normal again?? I'd really like your feedback, so that maybe, I can get a better handle on things. Thank you for your time and help.
Kris,
This is precisely the kind of thing that warrants a one-on-one consultation. There's a lot more to it than you can possibly tell me here in this comment box. And you absolutely need to know and fully understand all the ramifications of YOUR specific situation. I'd love to help you, and I can ... with a consultation.
Please don't shortchange yourself by denying yourself the opportunity to really address this properly.
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 over 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).
I hope to meet you soon!
Excellent !
I'm so glad this has helped you.
@@MenopauseTaylor I got your great big book from Amazon .. very informative. I was diagnosed with a endometrioma in my left ovary 3 cm. My gynaecologist/ oncologist said it’s benign and will probably shrink now that I’ve stopped my periods for nearly a year. I don’t know if I can have HRT as he’s on sabbatical until August. I bought some organic miso for now but will this increase my estrogen but not what’s left of my progesterone ?..so it may increase my womb lining and or my endometrioma? When are you in the UK next for a seminar? KR Julia
@@Freedom2Roam. Julia,
I am not giving seminars any more. But the very best way to get the information you need AND have it all tailored specifically to YOU is to schedule a consultation with me at MenopauseTaylor.ME. There's nothing better for your situation, and you definitely need more information than your doctor has given you!
Thank you so much 🏝🌴🤗
you're fantastic
Well, so are you, my dear Robin. I love knowing that you're getting this education.
Thank you!
I have been using progesterone cream and my dr also increased my estradiol. My vision seems blurrier. Is this a dude effect of either?
Not usually. Visual problems are part of aging, not menopause.
Can you please clarify whether endometrium thickness is a sign of Cancer in post menopausal.
It depends on the precise thickness. I can help you with this in a consultation, which you can schedule at MenopauseTaylor.ME. I will tailor everything specifically to YOU in a consultation, which is something I cannot do in a comment box.
If this has already been answered, my apologies. What is the treatment for endometriosis? Thanks.
Treatments are individual. I intentionally left it out because it's not general enough to cover in a video. If you need to address your personal situation, I will be happy to do that, but it will require a one-on-one consultation in which I can tailor all the information specifically to YOU. Now two situations are alike.
If you need a consultation, you can schedule one at MenopauseTaylor.ME.
I just went through all kinds of blood work, an ultrasound, an attempt at an in office biopsy (very painful) and a D & C because of bleeding that is occurring every three weeks. They found nothing. My gynecologist cut the Estrogen component of my HRT in half to .25 and she has told me I'll have to stop HRT altogether when I turn 60 in a year and a half. She says Kelsey Seybold doesn't allow HRT after 60. She supports that position and has been opposed to me being on HRT from the beginning. When I question this she cites the WHI study says I am a smart woman who should understand the stroke risks and such. I respond by saying I have done the research and am comfortable with my decision. We are heading toward a collision of patient and doctor. I like her, but I am frustrated. If I go to a different gynecologist outside of Kelsey Seybold for the HRT, will I then have to lie about taking HRT when I am being treated by Kelsey doctors? Is this age 60 cut off standard among doctors or just at Kelsey?
It's just Kelsey, and this is the first time I've heard of their arbitrary cut-off at age 60. It must be a money-saving maneuver.
In any case, I think you'll save yourself a lot of battles and headaches if you just fine a menopause specialist. Do this:
Go to www.menopause.org (North American Menopause Society).
Click on the tab "For Women."
Click on the drop-down menu item "Find a Menopause Practitioner."
Put in your zip code.
All the menopause specialists near you will pop up.
Even if you have to pay cash once a year to see your menopause specialist, you'll be able to get what you want. Already, your lowered dosage of 0.25 mg of estrogen isn't doing a thing to prevent any of the diseases of menopause. And in a year-and-a-half, you'll be dealing with all your symptoms again when you stop estrogen altogether.
With a menopause specialist, you won't have to lie about anything!
Thank you! I will seek out someone else. I love your videos. They have informed and educated. I always look forward to the next one.
Well, that's my goal ... to do for you what NOBODY else on planet Earth is doing. You deserve this education.
Is it possible for endometriosis to travel to other parts of the body? I have read it can go to the brain?
By definition endometriosis is implants of endometrial uterine tissue where it does not belong. Most commonly, it is confined to the pelvis and abdomen.
If you want help understanding your situation, please schedule a consultation with me at MenopauseTaylor.ME. I do them all online.
@@MenopauseTaylor Many thanks.
Thank You Dr Barbie for always teaching technical lessons in a fun and easy to grasp fashion!🥑
I love your avocado at the end of your comment. So apropos!
@@MenopauseTaylor 🤗
So happy that I found your channel so I have a question I have not had my. For almost 2 years and all of a sudden I started to bleed again not heavy no pain but I'm wondering is that okay and is that normal my mom had ovarian cancer my sister had uterine I had breast can you help with this thank you
Reaan,
I'm not sure I understand your question. But, more significantly than that, you have brought up 5 different issues, all of which require a very deep & personal discussion. I can't hep you with any of this here in this little comment box. But I do one-on-one consultations, and I can help you ferret out all these issues if you schedule one. You deserve answers to each of these things, and I do have them for you. So, please, if at all possible, go to MenopauseTaylor.ME to schedule one. I do them on Skype, FaceTime, Facebook Messenger, What's App, and the phone.
@@MenopauseTaylor Thank U ! So Much for your Time I Realy appreciate it I have a appointment to have a altrasoumdd and see my Doc to check things out Will let u know how it goes!
Yes, and it might be ideal to have a consultation with me after your appointment when you have your results. I can help make sense of everything.
@@MenopauseTaylor Thank U!
It's my pleasure to help you.
I had endometriosis years ago. I found out because I had infertility issues. I had surgery and two months later, I was pregnant. I had two daughters back to back and then the endometriosis started coming back. I was around 28 and had a hysterectomy with salpingo oophorectomy because of the pain. Now, I am 65 and having pain in my intestinal area, back, and bladder. Could this be from scar tissue from the endometriosis? Thank you.
Yes, it could be. But, it's not that straight-forward. And you should see your doctor, or have a consultation with me, or both. You can't get a diagnosis in a comment box.
How does one get a consultation with you?
Go to my website, which is MenopauseTaylor.ME.
Click on the top, centrally-located menu item that says "One-on-One Consultation."
Then you can schedule it at your convenience.
As soon as you've scheduled it, you will receive an email from me inviting you to send me any information about yourself you want to send.
I'll use that information to create a document tailored specifically to your needs.
I'll send the document to you 48 nurse before your consultation so that you have time to read it beforehand. (Expect it to be over 30 pages.)
Then, we'll meet each other when it's time for your session.
My period comes after 3-4 months what could be the problem
This is a question that is much too broad to answer in this comment box. I'm sure I could answer it in a jiffy and give you all sorts of additional information if I had a consultation with you and considered all your personal information.
So, if you want a consultation, just schedule one.
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 over 30 pages.
4) I will send you the document by email 48 hours before your consultation. You will benefit greatly by reading it in advance. Light bulbs will go off like crazy, and if you're like most women, you'll feel that you've already gotten your money's worth.
5) During your consultation, we will review the document and address any issues you want to fine tune everything and determine your best options. I'll tell you exactly how to find the right kind of professional, how to have the conversation in order to get what you want, and the nuances of things like guidelines and insurance. I leave nothing unaddressed.
6) You will go to a professional of your choosing in order to get the actual hormones or whatever you choose to use.
7) After the first consultation, I'll hold your hand (forever if you want me to). In other words, you'll be able to schedule mini-consultations (15-minute or 30-minute, in addition to full consultations) whenever you need to. I'll keep records of your situation. Most women schedule mini-consultation whenever they go to the doctor and don't understand what he or she said, or why. I translate. I make sense of everything. Most schedule mini-consultation whenever they have a new test and they want me to explain the results. And all schedule mini-consultation whenever their situation changes and they need to re-weigh and balance their options.
The time you spend with me will make everything about working with any other professional so easy. And they will love the fact that you have an actual education rather than a bunch of misconceptions that you got form the Internet. If your initial hormone regimen is not right, you'll want to consult with me before going to your doctor. I can prepare you for what to expect and what to request.
So, that's my role. And nobody else on earth does this kind of thing but me. So, I hope you schedule a consultation and let me hold your hand (figuratively).
I hope to meet you soon!
Interesting....the pathology said my necrotic ovarian cyst had adhered to the fallopian tube. They had to take the left tube with the cyst
"Adhered" means that there were "adhesions." They form with many different kinds of disease processes inside your body.
Happy birthday i am Hamna khan following you on Facebook
Thank you, my dear. Actually, it's the Mattel Barbie Doll's birthday. Mine is not for about 40 days. But I thank your kindness.
Ok then happy birthday in advance
I came to read one study that shows that Estrogen alone (ert)can reduce the risk of breast cancer is it true?
Yes. Even the WHI in 2002 (the one that scared everyone about HRT) showed that estrogen ALONE (without progesterone) lowers your risk for breast cancer.
This makes perfect sense when you consider the risk factors for breast cancer. Four of the strongest risk factors for breast cancer are the following:
1) Age at the time of your 1st full-term pregnancy. The older you were, the greater your risk.
2) Number of pregnancies. The fewer you've had, the greater your risk.
3) Age at which you had your first period. The younger you were, the greater your risk.
4) Age at which you began post-menopause. The older you were, the greater your risk.
NOTE: All four factors are about only one thing: The number of menstrual periods (estrogen PLUS progesterone) you've had in your lifetime. The more you've had, the greater your risk, period!
But, if you've had really high levels of estrogen without progesterone or no cycles of high estrone ALTERNATING with progesterone, your risk is lower. Now, think about how ironic that is. The women who have had the highest levels of estrogen are the women who have had the most pregnancies. Yet, they are the women with the lowest risks of breast cancer. If estrogen caused breast cancer, the reverse would be true.
Menopause Taylor i am shocked to know that thanks a lot
Learning facts can be a relief. Often, it reduces your concerns that were misplaced.
In relation to HRT, The Times in the UK published an article today referencing a recent study led by Toni Mikkola of Helsinki University. The study seems to suggest that taking HRT long-term “might be accompanied with an overall increased risk for Alzheimer’s disease”. I thought that HRT had the opposite effect on Alzheimer’s. Still feel confused with available information. Thank you for all the support.
Yes, I know Dr. Mikkola. They do a lot of studies in Helsinki because they have a registry that enables them to capture all sorts of information.
Whenever you hear about a study, pay close attention to words like, "might" "accompanied," "may," "possibly," etc. These are words of uncertainty. Do not let them sway you.
As far as Alzheimer's in concerned, just think about the brain fog that occurs when you lose your estrogen. Imagine that in the long term. And the real truth is the YOU have the greatest impact in determining whether or not you'll get Alzheimer's. Unfortunately, most adults do not challenge their brains enough. They stick with the familiar. If you make your bran work hard at the things you are NOT good at, it will preserve your brain. So, learn a new language, learn to play an instrument, go back to school and take the courses that are hardest for you. THAT'S what will prevent Alzheimer's.
Thank you Dr. Taylor. I appreciate you taking the time to respond and offer such invaluable advice. It’s always very reassuring. Thank you.
I'll always respond ... daily, here on RUclips. I love that you're learning.
I had to have an ovary removed which was full of endometriosis about 12 years ago. I remember asking a nurse what might cause this. She asked me if I had had sex during periods. I said yes as I had. She said that was the reason. Have you ever heard of this being a reason. I suppose it makes sense that the motion might force the blood up the tubes. She did not know me or my boyfriend and couldn’t possibly have known I was doing this. Needless to say I have never done that again!
You need a consultation, my dear. I cannot help you in a comment box.
@@MenopauseTaylor The endometriosis has been taken away. I was just curious to know if you had heard of this phenomenon?
@@smileygirl1742 It warrants a consultation. There are more ramifications to this than you can possibly imagine.
@@MenopauseTaylor Do you mean endometriosis can stay in the body even though the surgeons said it had been taken away? I’m worried now and confused. Can you explain.
I understand now better about endometriosis, what then is Endometrial cancer?
Barbara,
Endometrial cancer is one of many different kinds of cancers that can develop in the uterus. But it does not develop FROM endometriosis.
I will be giving you an entire unit on endometrial cancer. But it comes after the big units on heart attack, osteoporosis, and Alzheimer's.
If you need to address it sooner, schedule a consultation with me at MenopauseTaylor.ME.
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It CAN turn into Cancer, because mine did and I had to have a total hysterectomy!
I had 3 children and it was found with my third child...I also breast feed then all.
In some instances, there is confusion on the issue. However, it is incorrect to lead other women to think that endometriosis typically becomes cancerous. That would be incorrect and cruel. If endometriosis can undergo cancerous transformation (which is a big IF), it does so very rarely.