Emerging from the Meno fog, I’ve been watching (binging) on your channel, educating myself. I’m now up to #263, in order, yes (except for this present one, I confess). Now, I know exactly how I want my menopause and will be well prepared when I meet my health provider next month. Merci beaucoup professeur Taylor.
Barbie: How could a mere thank you be enough?? Thank you to someone who showed you the way to feeling yourself again. You made me dig and discover and I finally got to a great place in my menopause journey. I wish you a hundred healthy and happy lifetimes to share your important lessons. It's a disgrace that women have to be misinformed and told to grin and bear it. There is a way for each of us to feel ourselves again. Find your way, listen to Barbie. She will show you the way that is best for you. I found Barbie after 7 years of struggling. Ahhh the lucky ladies who find her in the beginning of their menopause journey. Barbie is not only beautiful on the outside but her stunning brain is a work of art. Thank you is not enough but humbly I thank you. -Ida xoxo
This is just about the kindest, most touching message I've ever received. Thank you so much for appreciating my efforts. I absolutely love delivering the menopause education you deserve. And you really "get it." My big dream is for all women to get this education in their 20s.
You are one amazing lady, Dr. Taylor, and I was so happy to discover this video you did for us. You are a real role model, and I will never forget you. Thank you so much for the education you provide for us women so faithfully and thoroughly. And I will tell you, you are teaching and inspiring so much more than 'just' menopause education and management!! Love from Toronto.
Just a quick thank you. I lost my mom at an early age and don’t have any family to turn to. You have been a great teacher and a wealth of information about a sensitive topic. I’m appreciative of all that you have done and continue to do. 💝
From one extremely introverted person to another, you don’t sound at all boring. You sound refreshing. I’ve been vegan for about fifteen years. It’s one of the best decisions I’ve ever made. After many years struggling with Anorexia, I now eat an abundance of healthy, whole foods. The health benefits are an added benefit, but weren’t a driving force. I just needed to discover what works best for me. Thank you for sharing with us. You’re a life saver!
"They might not need me, but they might. I'll let my smile be just in sight. A smile small as mine might be- Precisely their necessity." Emily Dickinson. Dr. Taylor, you are a gift. I hope and pray that more and more women find this channel and Listen!!! to you. Thank you so much for sharing yourself with us.
Thank you so much for continuing to give us the education even though you had such a sad turn of events with your divorce. You are such a great role model and inspiration.
You are far from boring Dr Taylor. Thank you for sharing with us. Herd mentality in the fitness world is an issue. People follow things without trying to figure out what works for them. I tried eating mostly plant based about 9 years. Still had animal products like butter cheese, Greek yogurt and I felt great. After a year or so I got deathly sick. Gut issues, the whole nine yards. Intermittent fasting tanked my metabolism. Keto did as well. Now finally at the age of 53, I eat 3 balanced meals that contain carbs, fat, and protein. I feel fantastic along with my HRT. I want to be healthy, have a strong body, dense bones, and to be able to think. These are my old lady body goals. I am no longer trying to look like I did in my 20's or 30's. I am trying to embrace this post menopausal body and to keep it healthy, strong, flexible and balanced.
You’re a breath of fresh air! Thanks for this little glimpse into your personal life and, beyond that, for all the wonderful information you provide weekly. You’re appreciated more than you know!
I’m so glad I skipped to todays video about you! I am looking forward to meeting you at my consultation on July 8. Although I won’t have the full menopause education, I know way more than I did 130 videos ago. Bless you for sharing your knowledge, your unwavering support and your beautiful essence with me!
I look so forward to meeting you and helping you, my dear. And, if you read the document you receive 4 days before your consultation, you'll know almost everything!
I love the way your natural beauty shines. I try to avoid a bunch of chemicals in my products and find makeup kinda disgusting. You're amazing thanks for sharing.
Much much gratitude to you Barbie 🎁 🎁 Thank you for sharing this much about you - I LOVE to listen to anything you have to say, it helps me to feel even more connected to you as a woman and introvert too since I believe I am an introvert myself! We are great people not neirds by the way 😊 Thank you for helping me seeing menopause as an opportunity to improve my well being, your positive and encouraging teaching inspire me to do better regarding menopause management - thanks for your precious guidance in this bit so easy process ❤️
Your hair is amazing! And it will look incredible no matter what color. Molasses - 1tbsp a day is known to stop grays. I just found out. Lots of vitamins and minerals.
Well, thank you, my dear. I'm just going to go with whatever Mother Nature gives me in the way of hair. I spent much too much of my life fighting my curls. And now I've just given up. No more fights.
You are amazing!! I aspire to be as organized and efficient as you are. Thank you for sharing some things about yourself. I appreciate the education you give us so much!
Thank you, Dr. Barbie for indulging us with this Q&A video in addition to all the education you are giving us. Might there be any chance you would be willing to share your piano playing and singing? I would love to hear a little of what you do… 🎶💛
U r faaaar from boring! I think this video was very inspiring .....I feel the same (not being a conformist) and i think that's why I was drawn to you! Thx for having a presence in this noisy electronic world! ❤🙏
I live in Vence, not too far from you. Lived in Cape Town, Los Angeles, Paris and Copenhagen. So glad you love the French Riviera. It is the best place.
You're like a magical fantasy character. I was smiling the entire time. Found you by looking for videos on menopause for my mom and to learn ahead of time for myself. I'm a lot like you with being an introvert and super organize. Glad to have found you.
Getting to know a bit more about you is so lovely! You are so similar to many of us. It's wonderful to hear how you research so much. Thank you for the video. I am amazed to learn you are 63! Wow.
Not boring at all! 😉 Thanks to you I realized I lacked estrogen and I started on estrogen tablets (Progynova) 4 weeks ago. They work wonders mostly - but I feel bloated and as if I gained weight, and that’s not fun… except for reducing my wrinkles a bit 😄 but I hope It’ll pass! Lovely video - Thanks for sharing! ❤️
u ARE NOT BORING!! I wish u were my ObGYn!! You’re so darn INTELLIGENT! I’m so impressed by u! Thanks for being just like us for a lil bit! I’ll be in touch to set up consultation
@@MenopauseTaylor Do you know what kind of a video I would love to see that is sort of a break up of the monotony or the classroom session!! was another video of you doing your beautiful yoga. I remember the one video that you were outdoors and you were so impressive that I had to share you with my husband watching and you are so perfect and graceful and it was gorgeous and I’d love to see another video like that. You are impressive with all your arthritis issues to be able to do all the poses that you do. You are my idol. I practice yoga as well. I also walk about 3 miles every other day. I’ve had to curtail a lot of my workout sessions because I was a beast back in the day, and I’ve had a hip replacement and some knee issues as a result. Sorry for the chitchat Dr. Barbie but I am so impressed by you and proud of you and I love sharing you with all my friends. Compiling all the information necessary for my consultation
You are the most refreshing thing on youtube! I just love how how comfortable you are in your own skin. You provide such a valuable service/education to women. You present an amazing example to women of my age bracket on how to be.. I so agree with how unaffected you are by what others are doing. Love what you do , who you are and have great hobbies. Care little about conforming to what society dictates a woman of a certain age bracket should be or look like. You make your own rules. You are awesome!!
Well, I did fall out of order to watch this. But I appreciate your uniqueness so much. I am so glad that you are the nerd you are and share what you have discovered. Forever grateful
My Dear Angela, Thank you so much for appreciating me and my efforts to give you the menopause education you deserve. It's so wonderful to know that it's helping you.
Thank you for sharing, Miss Barbie! I don't think you are boring. You found your peace and balance in life. I never asked those questions, I am not that curious. Lol. But sometimes I like asking people I know what do they do to be .. (fill in blanks) ... only when I admire them and want to compare their does and don'ts to mine. )))
I confess, I watched only this one out of order. I can’t wait to meet you & go over my menopause -now -more than ever! I was hoping to hear about your HRT. The order you do the videos is absolutely perfect! You are making a difference in my life.
I always say that this channel is not about me or my menopause. It's about YOU and YOUR menopause. I love helping you. However, people who have nothing to hide hide nothing. And I have nothing to hide. I became suddenly and prematurely post-menopausal at age 34 due to surgery for endometriosis. I started taking high-dosage estrogen then. I've used pills, gels, and vaginal rings, and loved them all. I'm now 63 and I still take high-dosage estrogen.
Hello doctor, I really enjoyed this video. Thank you for sharing. I love your uniqueness and I think you ate fabulous in everything you do! God bless and will see you again in consultation soon. 🙂
Ooooo! I love to play the piano - and Scrabble is my fave! Thanks for giving a us a look in to your life. While we are here for the teaching, it makes it better when you get to know a little bit more about who is teaching you. Thank you Dr. Taylor! ❤️
Hola desde Madrid te saludo. Perdona si te escribo en español, pero como sé que pareces muy nerd seguro que sabes y entiendes. Yo entiendo perfectamente el inglés (pues soy autodidacta) pero lo hablo y escribo con dificultad. Me encantan tus vídeos y me siento identificada con tu s hobbies y tu introversión. Además soy enfermera de profesión y me encanta el autocuiado. Gracias por tus enseñanzas que son maravillosas.
I sure like you! You are super consistent too because your answers are the same as your last Q and A except for I did think you still lived in Texas. Thank you 😄😄😄
Dr Taylor, thank you for serving womenkind ❤ I am also an introverted workaholic - a scientist. I would love to hear about your productivity routine, and circadian rhythm: when is the best concentration for you to work, are you an early riser or a night owl? when do you rest, does a recommended eight-night sleep work for you, etc.? how do you nourish your brain?
@@MenopauseTaylor I was actually meaning to post this comment on your intermittent fasting video! I must have went to this one and commented. Thank you so much for all of your valuable information!!
Oh, you live on Cote d'Azur!! I have been to Nice a couple of times but I prefer Cannes. Looking at your videos I would have put you in Georgia.... Savannah, maybe. Where is Spain did you live? I used to live in Estepona and then moved to Barcelona. I love Spain. Moving back as soon as my son goes to college. Counting down the years! And I'm sure you're not boring at all! People who have lived all over the world are not boring - so I'm told as I am one of those people 😊 Here's another question: Judging from your accent you have American roots. How many languages do you speak? I'm a linguist so that's what interests me. It was nice to get to know you a bit. I love your energy! ❤ 😊
I always say that you should do ONE thing and do it the BEST you can! In your case, it's MENOPAUSE! I guess you call it specializing in something, but to be PASSIONATE about that ONE thing, is DIFFERENT than just "specializing" in it. When you hear someone speak about their passion, it's completely awesome and different that listening to an "expert" who has no oomph, no pep in their talk...Lol. I too am an introvert, and I completely get the work vs. social energies... I think women ask so many questions, because we just want to "connect" with the person behind the screen, we want to get to know some degree of personal life info to better relate and understand the person as a human being, not just someone giving us some awesome information! Lol
This surprise video was SO good! I loved learning a bit more about you because you learn about me in a consultation…and then you remember who I am in the subsequent consultations. Love you to pieces…💕
Hello Dr Barbie!! It's been a couple of years since I've been on here watching all your videos in order then & of course sharing. My most important share was to my daughter & teen granddaughter. All my other grown grandchildren are males. Your book, books as reprinted are fabulous and I do hope everyone who watches avails themselves to what you offer; a lifetime of good health. I wish we'd met (online) years ago before I went through menopause or could avail of appropriate hormonal treatment. However It's never too late to improve our eating & exercise. I enjoyed this q & a and am happy to hear you're in France. Many of all the questions women ask you are really answered throughout your videos. I do hope they're able to start at beginning and move forward but your book really outlines it perfectly. Best wishes this summer from the smoky mountains. 💕
Dr Barbie you truly are one of a kind!! Exceptional!! Keep doing what you do informing women of how to best care themselves. I love that you are natural and shows that you can look great through eating the way you do,exercising and not using expensive skin products. I definitely believe you will look great as a silver sister once you start turning gray 😀!!
Hi Barbie, I can't wait to see your upcoming videos, having watched all in order. It's been a tremendous eye-opener as I am one having been caught off-guard and thrown down the anti-estrogen black hole since the early 2000s. But due to your fascinating educational videos, I am seeing the light- MY light! You have a way that ENlightens in the true sense of the word. We can make our own choices based on the facts you've reasearched and presented in an easy to understand format - which I am sure takes a lot of time to prepare! Refreshing! I recently purchased your book, second edition....and I'm wondering, as I live a predominant German-speaking part of Europe, if you're planning on having your book translated? I believe it could be invaluable to the gynecology faculties in our German, Swiss and Austrian universities ...in addition to the public! Herzliche Grüsse aus der schönen Schweiz🇨🇭
Thank you so much for your ardent support, my dear. I am eager to have my book translated into multiple languages. The key is to find a medical translator who can understand the medical terms in addition to my layperson's translation. I'm working on it.
Hallo! 😊 I have been trying to find out about the status of menopause education among women and healthcare providers in Germany, specifically, and it seems like they’re still very much in the “dark ages”. (Not that things are great in the U.S. by the way. I live in the U.S.) The website of the Deutsche Menopause Gesellschaft is extremely sparse. I have asked about evidence based information sources for women, online or other, and haven’t found much at all! There is a book by a German gynecologist who seems to be in Dr Taylor’s “camp”, but I haven’t read it yet, just have listened to podcasts with her. Dr med Sheila de Liz and the book is called “Woman on Fire - Alles über die fabelhaften Wechseljahre“ … (wobei meine Wechseljahre alles andere als „fabelhaft“ waren!) 😁 From what I’ve gathered, the information is out there - mainly among interested scientists and doctors in the field of women’s health and menopause, but the problem is that the knowledge doesn’t make it into universities for some reason. It doesn’t get taught, from what I can tell. It is very frustrating. Have you been following what is going on in the U.K., by the way? There’s a great movement right now to turn things around for women. It’s exciting! I hope the German speaking countries will “catch on”! Alles Gute! 😊
@@cm1906 Menopause is THE most neglected topic on Earth ... by women, by medical professionals, and by society. There is no education on menopause in medical school. Four-year Ob/Gyn residencies devote only 1% of the four years to menopause. It's horrible!
@@MenopauseTaylor Yes, I’ve learned that from you, Dr Taylor. Thank you. My reply was meant for the Swiss lady who posted the comment above. By the way - I saw that there is another commenter with the initials “C M” complaining about the “judgmental quality of your recent posts” … just letting you know that it’s not me! 😊
@@cm1906 Hi 👋 Guten Abend! I'm experiencing like you that the websites of Menopause Associations in Germany are indeed sparse on content and the number of gynacologists offering specific solutions there in the website for peri- and menopausal women is lower than their counterpart website in the U.K. But I think before we jump to a 'conclusion' we'd have to conduct a survey of to really discover what Gynacologists are actually doing with regard to their peri- and menopausal patients. How are they being taught in university about the women's health - particularly about menopause? How actively are they implementing menopause education, expectation-management in their peri-menopause patient base? Are they themselves even aware of the options and for whom the options are applicable? What do these doctors wind up prescribing? Just because the Association isn't as 'large' or seemingly 'well organized' online as that in the U.K. ... doesn't mean that in German, Swiss or Austrian medical programs and doctor's offices there isn't a growing awareness and more happening on the ground than seems to be. They may have other channels of information sharing. If you go on youtube and type in Menopause und Oestrogen und Hormone Ersatz Therapie, you can find some interviews and information videos from German, Swiss (Austrian?...still looking...) gynacologists who talk at length about Hormon-Ersatz-Therapie - even pointing to the botched results' conclusion of the infamous billion-dollar Women's Health Initiative research ... but as in the US, and as in my own country of Switzerland with its fantastic health care and health insurance coverage.... much more needs to be done. In my opinion.. it starts in the medical schools but doesn't end there. (I happen to have a very informed and willing gynacologist here who goes along with what I want. She seems to know a lot about the HET and doesn't blink an eye prescribing pharmaceutical grade oestrogen und progesterone ... I think she does it automatically if her peri- and menopausal patients complain) What we need is a more PRO-active medical school and physician community in conjunction with fact-base awareness and information campaigns targeted to all women. But as you and I know, being German... our culture values authenticity and quality and longer planning time (we dislike sloppiness and hastiness) hence.... the uptake is a bit slower than evidenced in the Anglo-Saxon countries... but slow and steady has its value too. I would love to have gynacologists like Dr Taylor teach an entire semester in a Swiss or German or Austrian university for the first year students to open their eyes to the ENTIRETY of women's complex but fascinating hormone experiences. It would be ground-breaking
Dr. Taylor I find you to be so fascinating although I’ve never met you in person😊. Thank you for revealing these things about yourself today. I found inspiration in your simple self care routine as well as your work ethic. I am continually stunned that your channel doesn’t have millions of subscribers with the invaluable service you provide to so many women like me💕. I hope you continue this for a very long time, but even if you didn’t, the volume of knowledge I’ve gained from your wonderful teaching will benefit me for the rest of my life!
Thank you so much for appreciating this education. chose the most unpopular topic on Earth, and turned my UA-cam channel into a classroom. That's why it will probably never have millions of subscribers.
Was very surprised to hear you are 63! You look fantastic...especially since you don't have some elaborate routine lol And your personality is delightful 🤣
I do not have Rheumatoid Arthritis. I have Osteoarthritis with an autoimmune component. I took an anti-inflammatory medication for 20 years. Now I can't take it any more, so I am currently exploring other options. I haven't yet found the "sweet spot."
It’s very hard (or close to impossible) to find Vaseline in France because it’s a petroleum product made from crude oil. Vasoline rhymes with gasoline 😮 it doesn’t meet European Union’s standards. You’re beautiful! So whatever you’re doing is working for you tho!
@@MenopauseTaylor I don’t detect “boring” either! 😊 And to be honest, it’s such a subjective “judgement” and typically says more about the person doing the judging. I find your work, hobbies and how you approach and manage your medical condition fascinating and inspiring. 🌸
Dr Taylor could you please give your medical advice regarding pulsed or sequential cyclic combined HRT for post menopausal women for optimal health outcomes. Dr Felice Gersh advise to post menopause women to benefit optimal benefits of HRT is to take only 14 days of progesterone of 200 mg. Please talk about this topic because it is very confusing. Thank you from Australia
There is nothing confusing if you learn the science on this rather than listening to marketers pushing their agendas. That's why I give you a real education. All the decisions are yours. You should be able to manage YOUR menopause nay way YOU want, but with facts, not marketing.
Thank you for all your hard work and devotion to the cause of menopause. Since the NHI study you referred to that put the fear in women towards HRT, would you be kind enough to provide a link of later research that counteracted that study, or any research since that to support HRT? Many thanks. 😊
I would love to have a full head of silver-white hair, too!! Since you don't spend any time on social media, I'm guessing you don't read these comments and any responses are not by you, but posted by your social media team?
Thank you for the Q & A and in my opinion, you are wonderfully interesting and so appreciate your efforts. Having lived all over the world, what is it about Nice that you like so much? I look forward to next week's video.
I love the lifestyle in Nice: No car, easy access to everything on foot, tiny businesses with face-to-face interaction with owners, fresh food, and quality of life.
Emerging from the Meno fog, I’ve been watching (binging) on your channel, educating myself. I’m now up to #263, in order, yes (except for this present one, I confess). Now, I know exactly how I want my menopause and will be well prepared when I meet my health provider next month. Merci beaucoup professeur Taylor.
You are so very welcome!
Barbie: How could a mere thank you be enough?? Thank you to someone who showed you the way to feeling yourself again. You made me dig and discover and I finally got to a great place in my menopause journey. I wish you a hundred healthy and happy lifetimes to share your important lessons. It's a disgrace that women have to be misinformed and told to grin and bear it. There is a way for each of us to feel ourselves again. Find your way, listen to Barbie. She will show you the way that is best for you. I found Barbie after 7 years of struggling. Ahhh the lucky ladies who find her in the beginning of their menopause journey. Barbie is not only beautiful on the outside but her stunning brain is a work of art. Thank you is not enough but humbly I thank you. -Ida xoxo
This is just about the kindest, most touching message I've ever received. Thank you so much for appreciating my efforts. I absolutely love delivering the menopause education you deserve.
And you really "get it." My big dream is for all women to get this education in their 20s.
You truly are a one of a kind...a gem. Thank you for all you do for this community XO
Thank YOU, my dear.
You are one amazing lady, Dr. Taylor, and I was so happy to discover this video you did for us. You are a real role model, and I will never forget you. Thank you so much for the education you provide for us women so faithfully and thoroughly. And I will tell you, you are teaching and inspiring so much more than 'just' menopause education and management!! Love from Toronto.
This is just the kindest, most touching comment! Thank you so much for appreciating my efforts. I thoroughly enjoy giving you this education.
Introvert to introvert I can relate to where you’re coming from. Thank you for all you do behind the scenes for our education. ❤️
You are so very welcome, my dear.
You are a phenomenal woman. Thank you for letting us get know you a little better today! 🇫🇷
Thank YOU for appreciating me and my efforts.
Just a quick thank you. I lost my mom at an early age and don’t have any family to turn to. You have been a great teacher and a wealth of information about a sensitive topic. I’m appreciative of all that you have done and continue to do. 💝
You are so very welcome, my dear. I love giving you the menopause education you deserve.
How lucky we are that you are the way YOU are❤ It is truly a blessing for us women, especially today😢
Thank you so much for your kind words and sentiments, my dear.
Well there it is- finally a video about you. Your work ethic is astounding! Wow! Keep sharing -the world needs more of everything you teach us.
I know, I know. I'm such a nerd, and, unlike most UA-cam channels, this one is not about me. It's about you. I guess I've turned it into a classroom.
From one extremely introverted person to another, you don’t sound at all boring. You sound refreshing. I’ve been vegan for about fifteen years. It’s one of the best decisions I’ve ever made. After many years struggling with Anorexia, I now eat an abundance of healthy, whole foods. The health benefits are an added benefit, but weren’t a driving force. I just needed to discover what works best for me. Thank you for sharing with us. You’re a life saver!
It’s so generous of you to share your personal story. Thanks for all that you have taught us!
You are so very welcome, my dear.
"They might not need me, but they might. I'll let my smile be just in sight. A smile small as mine might be- Precisely their necessity." Emily Dickinson. Dr. Taylor, you are a gift. I hope and pray that more and more women find this channel and Listen!!! to you. Thank you so much for sharing yourself with us.
You are so very kind, my dear. Thank you for appreciating my efforts. I really love giving you this education.
Thank you so much for continuing to give us the education even though you had such a sad turn of events with your divorce. You are such a great role model and inspiration.
You are so welcome, my dear. I am so much happier now. I prefer being married to all the women to whom I deliver this education!
You are far from boring Dr Taylor. Thank you for sharing with us. Herd mentality in the fitness world is an issue. People follow things without trying to figure out what works for them.
I tried eating mostly plant based about 9 years. Still had animal products like butter cheese, Greek yogurt and I felt great. After a year or so I got deathly sick. Gut issues, the whole nine yards. Intermittent fasting tanked my metabolism. Keto did as well.
Now finally at the age of 53, I eat 3 balanced meals that contain carbs, fat, and protein. I feel fantastic along with my HRT. I want to be healthy, have a strong body, dense bones, and to be able to think. These are my old lady body goals.
I am no longer trying to look like I did in my 20's or 30's. I am trying to embrace this post menopausal body and to keep it healthy, strong, flexible and balanced.
You're smart! Always listen to your body. It talks to you ... and it never lies.
You’re a breath of fresh air! Thanks for this little glimpse into your personal life and, beyond that, for all the wonderful information you provide weekly. You’re appreciated more than you know!
You make me feel so appreciated and accepted. Thank you so much, my dear. I love having you as my student.
I’m so glad I skipped to todays video about you! I am looking forward to meeting you at my consultation on July 8. Although I won’t have the full menopause education, I know way more than I did 130 videos ago. Bless you for sharing your knowledge, your unwavering support and your beautiful essence with me!
I look so forward to meeting you and helping you, my dear. And, if you read the document you receive 4 days before your consultation, you'll know almost everything!
I love the way your natural beauty shines. I try to avoid a bunch of chemicals in my products and find makeup kinda disgusting. You're amazing thanks for sharing.
You are so welcome, my dear. I'm just the opposite of the beauty channels, I guess.
@@MenopauseTaylor Me too and that's OK. It's a good management option for skin and hair to not add anything we can't easily pronounce. 🌺
Much much gratitude to you Barbie 🎁 🎁
Thank you for sharing this much about you - I LOVE to listen to anything you have to say, it helps me to feel even more connected to you as a woman and introvert too since I believe I am an introvert myself! We are great people not neirds by the way 😊
Thank you for helping me seeing menopause as an opportunity to improve my well being, your positive and encouraging teaching inspire me to do better regarding menopause management - thanks for your precious guidance in this bit so easy process ❤️
Thank you for your diligence. I feel that your UA-cam channel is lifesaving and life giving.
What a wonderfully kind comment. Thank you so much for appreciating my craft.
You are such a delightful woman and so interesting. The best of the best. Thank you for being You!! In the world today, we need more YOUs!! ❤️
What a lovely thing to write. Thank you. I always say, "Be yourself. Everyone else is taken!"
Your hair is amazing! And it will look incredible no matter what color. Molasses - 1tbsp a day is known to stop grays. I just found out. Lots of vitamins and minerals.
Well, thank you, my dear. I'm just going to go with whatever Mother Nature gives me in the way of hair. I spent much too much of my life fighting my curls. And now I've just given up. No more fights.
Thank you from the bottom of my heart for the education you provide. I have my quality of life back thanks to you. May you be happy and well always! ❤
This is making me teary. It's the very reason I am passionate about giving you this education. Thank you.
You are amazing!! I aspire to be as organized and efficient as you are. Thank you for sharing some things about yourself. I appreciate the education you give us so much!
I am so glad that you're getting the menopause education you deserve, and I absolutely love delivering it.
Thank you, Dr. Barbie for indulging us with this Q&A video in addition to all the education you are giving us. Might there be any chance you would be willing to share your piano playing and singing? I would love to hear a little of what you do… 🎶💛
You'll get bits and pieces of my music hear and there. But I don't think I'll be giving any full-on concerts.
Full of gratitude for your life’s work-you’re a fascinating woman too! Thanks for sharing a bit about yourself! 🧡🧡
You are so welcome, my dear.
U r faaaar from boring! I think this video was very inspiring .....I feel the same (not being a conformist) and i think that's why I was drawn to you! Thx for having a presence in this noisy electronic world! ❤🙏
Thank YOU, my dear.
What an outstanding ,wonderful,unselfish , intelligent ,kind ,and beautiful Person you are !
Well, that is quite the compliment! Thank YOU, my dear.
I live in Vence, not too far from you. Lived in Cape Town, Los Angeles, Paris and Copenhagen. So glad you love the French Riviera. It is the best place.
Yes!
You're like a magical fantasy character. I was smiling the entire time. Found you by looking for videos on menopause for my mom and to learn ahead of time for myself. I'm a lot like you with being an introvert and super organize. Glad to have found you.
You are so very kind, my dear. Thank you for your sweet comment.
You are Not boring At All!!
Wow!! You are truly inspiring! You are not missing anything in social media!!!
Thank you. I prefer to dwell on education ... which does not include social media.
Getting to know a bit more about you is so lovely! You are so similar to many of us. It's wonderful to hear how you research so much. Thank you for the video. I am amazed to learn you are 63! Wow.
64 now! And thank you so much for wanting to know me.
Not boring at all! 😉 Thanks to you I realized I lacked estrogen and I started on estrogen tablets (Progynova) 4 weeks ago. They work wonders mostly - but I feel bloated and as if I gained weight, and that’s not fun… except for reducing my wrinkles a bit 😄 but I hope It’ll pass! Lovely video - Thanks for sharing! ❤️
You are so welcome, my dear. I'm so glad this education is enabling you to manage YOUR menopause YOUR way.
u ARE NOT BORING!! I wish u were my ObGYn!! You’re so darn INTELLIGENT! I’m so impressed by u! Thanks for being just like us for a lil bit! I’ll be in touch to set up consultation
You are so very kind. And I look forward to meeting you and helping you.
@@MenopauseTaylor Do you know what kind of a video I would love to see that is sort of a break up of the monotony or the classroom session!! was another video of you doing your beautiful yoga. I remember the one video that you were outdoors and you were so impressive that I had to share you with my husband watching and you are so perfect and graceful and it was gorgeous and I’d love to see another video like that. You are impressive with all your arthritis issues to be able to do all the poses that you do. You are my idol. I practice yoga as well. I also walk about 3 miles every other day. I’ve had to curtail a lot of my workout sessions because I was a beast back in the day, and I’ve had a hip replacement and some knee issues as a result. Sorry for the chitchat Dr. Barbie but I am so impressed by you and proud of you and I love sharing you with all my friends. Compiling all the information necessary for my consultation
@@MsVitaMaria You are so kind, my dear. I will definitely give you more yoga here and there. Thank you for appreciating it.
Love this, thanks for the inside scoop! We love learning more about you, thank you for being you!
Thank YOU for appreciating and accepting me.
You are the most refreshing thing on youtube! I just love how how comfortable you are in your own skin. You provide such a valuable service/education to women. You present an amazing example to women of my age bracket on how to be.. I so agree with how unaffected you are by what others are doing. Love what you do , who you are and have great hobbies. Care little about conforming to what society dictates a woman of a certain age bracket should be or look like. You make your own rules. You are awesome!!
100%, she is a woman of a class!
Thank you so very much, my dear.
I love that you don't spend anytime on social media & your lifestyle x
Me, too! And thank you.
@@MenopauseTaylor Sending you warmest wishes from Ireland from a similar soul x
@@niamhbyrne4036 Ahh, this is so kind. Thank you, my dear.
Thank you Dr Taylor for introducing yourself 😊
You are so welcome, my dear.
I absolutely am so impressed with you. Thank you for taking the time to share.
You are so kind, my dear. Thank you for appreciating me.
How lucky for us that you are a workaholic. You have enriched and enlightened so many women.
Thank you so much for appreciating my efforts. I truly love every minute of creating and providing this education.
Well, I did fall out of order to watch this. But I appreciate your uniqueness so much. I am so glad that you are the nerd you are and share what you have discovered. Forever grateful
My Dear Angela,
Thank you so much for appreciating me and my efforts to give you the menopause education you deserve. It's so wonderful to know that it's helping you.
Thank you for sharing, Miss Barbie! I don't think you are boring. You found your peace and balance in life. I never asked those questions, I am not that curious. Lol. But sometimes I like asking people I know what do they do to be .. (fill in blanks) ... only when I admire them and want to compare their does and don'ts to mine. )))
Thank you so much, my dear.
Loved to know more about you , since I had a consultation and it was wonderful 🙏🏻💝✨
I agree. I always love getting to know my students in consultations. There's always a special bond therafter.
I confess, I watched only this one out of order.
I can’t wait to meet you & go over my menopause -now -more than ever!
I was hoping to hear about your
HRT.
The order you do the videos is absolutely perfect!
You are making a difference in my life.
I always say that this channel is not about me or my menopause. It's about YOU and YOUR menopause. I love helping you.
However, people who have nothing to hide hide nothing. And I have nothing to hide.
I became suddenly and prematurely post-menopausal at age 34 due to surgery for endometriosis. I started taking high-dosage estrogen then. I've used pills, gels, and vaginal rings, and loved them all. I'm now 63 and I still take high-dosage estrogen.
Hello doctor, I really enjoyed this video. Thank you for sharing. I love your uniqueness and I think you ate fabulous in everything you do! God bless and will see you again in consultation soon. 🙂
Thank you so much for wanting to get to know me, my dear.
What a wonderful human being you are! ❤️
And what a kind human being you are! Thank you.
Thank you Dr.Barbie for sharing about yourself, for your honesty! Love your videos, love you!
And I love you, too!
I love silver white hair too!
Thank you for your videos! You are so beautiful and talented
This is so kind of you. Thank YOU.
Ooooo! I love to play the piano - and Scrabble is my fave! Thanks for giving a us a look in to your life. While we are here for the teaching, it makes it better when you get to know a little bit more about who is teaching you. Thank you Dr. Taylor! ❤️
Thank YOU, my dear. I love knowing we had interests in common.
Can’t thank you enough for all you do. 😊
Well, I can't thank you enough for appreciating my efforts. And I absolutely love doing it.
I love your content. I have learned so much a look forward to the journey of learning more from you. - 39 y/o NICU nurse from Spring, Texas
Thank you for all you for us women on women health!
It's my pleasure!
Hola desde Madrid te saludo.
Perdona si te escribo en español, pero como sé que pareces muy nerd seguro que sabes y entiendes.
Yo entiendo perfectamente el inglés (pues soy autodidacta) pero lo hablo y escribo con dificultad.
Me encantan tus vídeos y me siento identificada con tu s hobbies y tu introversión. Además soy enfermera de profesión y me encanta el autocuiado.
Gracias por tus enseñanzas que son maravillosas.
I sure like you! You are super consistent too because your answers are the same as your last Q and A except for I did think you still lived in Texas. Thank you 😄😄😄
You are so welcome, my dear. I'm both consistent and boring!
Thank you dear Dr. Taylor for sharing part of yourself with your audience
You are so welcome, my dear. This is more difficult for me than teaching.
Dr Taylor, thank you for serving womenkind ❤ I am also an introverted workaholic - a scientist. I would love to hear about your productivity routine, and circadian rhythm: when is the best concentration for you to work, are you an early riser or a night owl? when do you rest, does a recommended eight-night sleep work for you, etc.? how do you nourish your brain?
I am a very routine, creature of habit. I just listen to my body, keeping my sleep and meals at regular intervals ... just like a baby!
Your absolutely right! I'm tired of the fasting cures everything push. I'm one hangry person if I don't eat regularly!
That's your own body talking to you! And it doesn't lie.
@@MenopauseTaylor absolutely!
@@MenopauseTaylor I was actually meaning to post this comment on your intermittent fasting video! I must have went to this one and commented. Thank you so much for all of your valuable information!!
@@marlarangeloff5163 You are so welcome, my dear.
I love this! It’s so great to learn more about u!
I'm so glad you enjoyed this. My channel is not about me. So I rarely share in this way.
@@MenopauseTaylor despite that, people like to know WHO is providing their information. It does make a difference.
Bless YOU!! So glad I discovered your channel....So very informative and empowering!!!
I am so glad you're here, getting the menopause education you deserve, my dear.
Oh, you live on Cote d'Azur!! I have been to Nice a couple of times but I prefer Cannes. Looking at your videos I would have put you in Georgia.... Savannah, maybe. Where is Spain did you live? I used to live in Estepona and then moved to Barcelona. I love Spain. Moving back as soon as my son goes to college. Counting down the years!
And I'm sure you're not boring at all! People who have lived all over the world are not boring - so I'm told as I am one of those people 😊
Here's another question:
Judging from your accent you have American roots. How many languages do you speak? I'm a linguist so that's what interests me.
It was nice to get to know you a bit. I love your energy! ❤ 😊
Thank you for finding me interesting, my dear.
Fascinating.. absolutely 💯 fascinating ! 👏 Thank you for gift of knowledge to all women!
I always say that you should do ONE thing and do it the BEST you can! In your case, it's MENOPAUSE! I guess you call it specializing in something, but to be PASSIONATE about that ONE thing, is DIFFERENT than just "specializing" in it. When you hear someone speak about their passion, it's completely awesome and different that listening to an "expert" who has no oomph, no pep in their talk...Lol.
I too am an introvert, and I completely get the work vs. social energies...
I think women ask so many questions, because we just want to "connect" with the person behind the screen, we want to get to know some degree of personal life info to better relate and understand the person as a human being, not just someone giving us some awesome information! Lol
I hope you can see my passion.
This surprise video was SO good!
I loved learning a bit more about you because you learn about me in a consultation…and then you remember who I am in the subsequent consultations.
Love you to pieces…💕
The love is mutual, sweet Maria. One of my great joys is getting to really know you. You're a doll.
@@MenopauseTaylor 💕
I’m so behind on my menopause videos! 😂
It was fun getting to know you!
Thank you, my dear. The great thing is that all the videos will be there when you're ready to watch them.
Thank you Menopause Taylor from Stockholm! I really liked how you did this video in a sympathetic (?) way! 👋🏼
Thank you, my dear.
Hello Dr Barbie!! It's been a couple of years since I've been on here watching all your videos in order then & of course sharing. My most important share was to my daughter & teen granddaughter. All my other grown grandchildren are males. Your book, books as reprinted are fabulous and I do hope everyone who watches avails themselves to what you offer; a lifetime of good health. I wish we'd met (online) years ago before I went through menopause or could avail of appropriate hormonal treatment. However It's never too late to improve our eating & exercise. I enjoyed this q & a and am happy to hear you're in France. Many of all the questions women ask you are really answered throughout your videos. I do hope they're able to start at beginning and move forward but your book really outlines it perfectly. Best wishes this summer from the smoky mountains. 💕
Thank you so much, my dear I just love having you as my student.
Dr Barbie you truly are one of a kind!! Exceptional!! Keep doing what you do informing women of how to best care themselves. I love that you are natural and shows that you can look great through eating the way you do,exercising and not using expensive skin products. I definitely believe you will look great as a silver sister once you start turning gray 😀!!
Thank you so much, my dear. I really appreciate the fact that you value my "beauty neglect plan."
Thank you for your honesty. It's very refreshing.
You are so very welcome, my dear.
Thank you for taking the time to share a little bit about yourself with us. Nice, France! I'm so jealous! 🥰
It's really the most wonderful place I've ever been. Put it on you list of "must sees."
Thank you Dr Barbie ✨💕💖✨
Love you for being you and all the great info you give us! 💕
Thank you so much for appreciating my efforts and accepting me as I am. I am really touched.
Hi Barbie, I can't wait to see your upcoming videos, having watched all in order. It's been a tremendous eye-opener as I am one having been caught off-guard and thrown down the anti-estrogen black hole since the early 2000s. But due to your fascinating educational videos, I am seeing the light- MY light! You have a way that ENlightens in the true sense of the word. We can make our own choices based on the facts you've reasearched and presented in an easy to understand format - which I am sure takes a lot of time to prepare! Refreshing! I recently purchased your book, second edition....and I'm wondering, as I live a predominant German-speaking part of Europe, if you're planning on having your book translated? I believe it could be invaluable to the gynecology faculties in our German, Swiss and Austrian universities ...in addition to the public! Herzliche Grüsse aus der schönen Schweiz🇨🇭
Thank you so much for your ardent support, my dear.
I am eager to have my book translated into multiple languages. The key is to find a medical translator who can understand the medical terms in addition to my layperson's translation. I'm working on it.
Hallo! 😊
I have been trying to find out about the status of menopause education among women and healthcare providers in Germany, specifically, and it seems like they’re still very much in the “dark ages”. (Not that things are great in the U.S. by the way. I live in the U.S.) The website of the Deutsche Menopause Gesellschaft is extremely sparse. I have asked about evidence based information sources for women, online or other, and haven’t found much at all!
There is a book by a German gynecologist who seems to be in Dr Taylor’s “camp”, but I haven’t read it yet, just have listened to podcasts with her. Dr med Sheila de Liz and the book is called “Woman on Fire - Alles über die fabelhaften Wechseljahre“ … (wobei meine Wechseljahre alles andere als „fabelhaft“ waren!) 😁
From what I’ve gathered, the information is out there - mainly among interested scientists and doctors in the field of women’s health and menopause, but the problem is that the knowledge doesn’t make it into universities for some reason. It doesn’t get taught, from what I can tell. It is very frustrating.
Have you been following what is going on in the U.K., by the way? There’s a great movement right now to turn things around for women. It’s exciting!
I hope the German speaking countries will “catch on”!
Alles Gute! 😊
@@cm1906 Menopause is THE most neglected topic on Earth ... by women, by medical professionals, and by society. There is no education on menopause in medical school. Four-year Ob/Gyn residencies devote only 1% of the four years to menopause. It's horrible!
@@MenopauseTaylor Yes, I’ve learned that from you, Dr Taylor. Thank you. My reply was meant for the Swiss lady who posted the comment above.
By the way - I saw that there is another commenter with the initials “C M” complaining about the “judgmental quality of your recent posts” … just letting you know that it’s not me! 😊
@@cm1906 Hi 👋 Guten Abend! I'm experiencing like you that the websites of Menopause Associations in Germany are indeed sparse on content and the number of gynacologists offering specific solutions there in the website for peri- and menopausal women is lower than their counterpart website in the U.K. But I think before we jump to a 'conclusion' we'd have to conduct a survey of to really discover what Gynacologists are actually doing with regard to their peri- and menopausal patients. How are they being taught in university about the women's health - particularly about menopause? How actively are they implementing menopause education, expectation-management in their peri-menopause patient base? Are they themselves even aware of the options and for whom the options are applicable? What do these doctors wind up prescribing? Just because the Association isn't as 'large' or seemingly 'well organized' online as that in the U.K. ... doesn't mean that in German, Swiss or Austrian medical programs and doctor's offices there isn't a growing awareness and more happening on the ground than seems to be. They may have other channels of information sharing. If you go on youtube and type in Menopause und Oestrogen und Hormone Ersatz Therapie, you can find some interviews and information videos from German, Swiss (Austrian?...still looking...) gynacologists who talk at length about Hormon-Ersatz-Therapie - even pointing to the botched results' conclusion of the infamous billion-dollar Women's Health Initiative research ... but as in the US, and as in my own country of Switzerland with its fantastic health care and health insurance coverage.... much more needs to be done. In my opinion.. it starts in the medical schools but doesn't end there. (I happen to have a very informed and willing gynacologist here who goes along with what I want. She seems to know a lot about the HET and doesn't blink an eye prescribing pharmaceutical grade oestrogen und progesterone ... I think she does it automatically if her peri- and menopausal patients complain)
What we need is a more PRO-active medical school and physician community in conjunction with fact-base awareness and information campaigns targeted to all women. But as you and I know, being German... our culture values authenticity and quality and longer planning time (we dislike sloppiness and hastiness) hence.... the uptake is a bit slower than evidenced in the Anglo-Saxon countries... but slow and steady has its value too.
I would love to have gynacologists like Dr Taylor teach an entire semester in a Swiss or German or Austrian university for the first year students to open their eyes to the ENTIRETY of women's complex but fascinating hormone experiences. It would be ground-breaking
Thank you for sharing 💗
You are so welcome, my dear.
Dr. Taylor I find you to be so fascinating although I’ve never met you in person😊. Thank you for revealing these things about yourself today. I found inspiration in your simple self care routine as well as your work ethic. I am continually stunned that your channel doesn’t have millions of subscribers with the invaluable service you provide to so many women like me💕. I hope you continue this for a very long time, but even if you didn’t, the volume of knowledge I’ve gained from your wonderful teaching will benefit me for the rest of my life!
Thank you so much for appreciating this education. chose the most unpopular topic on Earth, and turned my UA-cam channel into a classroom. That's why it will probably never have millions of subscribers.
@@MenopauseTaylor I guess so…🤷🏻♀️ I personally have always loved school and you are one incredible teacher!
@@sayuriisme9728 You make me feel very useful, my dear.
@@MenopauseTaylor you are indeed 😁
@@sayuriisme9728 How very kind of you!
Such a compliment that you love Silver hair! :)
Exactly! And yours in absolutely gorgeous (in this photo).
Was very surprised to hear you are 63! You look fantastic...especially since you don't have some elaborate routine lol And your personality is delightful 🤣
I smiled and laughed through this video.
You are the absolute best!!!! Thank you so much for everything that you give us including yourself! ❤️
Well, thank you so much for this. I really appreciate it, and I love giving you the menopause education you deserve.
I love your educational videos. You're the best!!
I am so glad you're here, getting the menopause education you deserve.
I love your educational videos and you! Not boring at all and it's wonderful to see you love what you do to keep you going.Have fun 😘
Thank you so much for your kind words, my dear.
Nice is a gorgeous place! ❤️ So fantastic you can live there, envious! I have a question: do you take any medication for your RA?
I do not have Rheumatoid Arthritis. I have Osteoarthritis with an autoimmune component.
I took an anti-inflammatory medication for 20 years. Now I can't take it any more, so I am currently exploring other options. I haven't yet found the "sweet spot."
Thanks for sharing a bit about yourself . Look forward to your upcoming videos.
Thank you, my dear.
You are amazing💃 thank you🌹
Well, thank YOU, my dear.
thank you for being you and telling us more about yourself. c u during a consultation in the future. ❤
I look forward to meeting you and helping you, my dear.
It’s very hard (or close to impossible) to find Vaseline in France because it’s a petroleum product made from crude oil. Vasoline rhymes with gasoline 😮 it doesn’t meet European Union’s standards. You’re beautiful! So whatever you’re doing is working for you tho!
I find Aquaphor here in France as a substitute for Vaseline.
Love you Dr Barbie ❤
The feelings are mutual.
I love Q & A videos! Ty for this one with you
You are so welcome, my dear.
Gracious of you!
Thank you Dr. Taylor
Appreciate you sharing and you're not boring.:)
Thank you so much for this!
@@MenopauseTaylor I don’t detect “boring” either! 😊 And to be honest, it’s such a subjective “judgement” and typically says more about the person doing the judging. I find your work, hobbies and how you approach and manage your medical condition fascinating and inspiring. 🌸
@@cm1906 Thank you so much, my dear. I agree that judgement is never accurate.
@@MenopauseTaylor I love the saying “The difference between a flower and a weed is a judgement.”
@@cm1906 That's lovely ... and profound!
Your definitely are a unique lady.
Dr Taylor could you please give your medical advice regarding pulsed or sequential cyclic combined HRT for post menopausal women for optimal health outcomes.
Dr Felice Gersh advise to post menopause women to benefit optimal benefits of HRT is to take only 14 days of progesterone of 200 mg.
Please talk about this topic because it is very confusing.
Thank you from Australia
There is nothing confusing if you learn the science on this rather than listening to marketers pushing their agendas. That's why I give you a real education. All the decisions are yours.
You should be able to manage YOUR menopause nay way YOU want, but with facts, not marketing.
Thank you for all your hard work and devotion to the cause of menopause. Since the NHI study you referred to that put the fear in women towards HRT, would you be kind enough to provide a link of later research that counteracted that study, or any research since that to support HRT? Many thanks. 😊
My dear, nearly every study that has been done for the last 20 years has countered it. The problem is that you've never heard about all that!
Thank you very much ❤️.
You are so welcome.
Thank you for sharing 😊
It's my pleasure.
Thank you for sharing yourself with us
You are so welcome.
Thank you🙏🙏🙏
I would love to have a full head of silver-white hair, too!! Since you don't spend any time on social media, I'm guessing you don't read these comments and any responses are not by you, but posted by your social media team?
I respond to all these comments here on UA-cam, myself. But not on social media.
Thank you for the Q & A and in my opinion, you are wonderfully interesting and so appreciate your efforts. Having lived all over the world, what is it about Nice that you like so much? I look forward to next week's video.
I love the lifestyle in Nice: No car, easy access to everything on foot, tiny businesses with face-to-face interaction with owners, fresh food, and quality of life.
@@MenopauseTaylor Wonderful!
Just love you to pieces Barbie 💕❤️💞 I will donate my silver hair that I color to you! 🤍🤍🤍
I'll take it!