Brain Fog and Menopause
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Difficulty concentrating and thinking clearly? Your cognition, move, and sleep go hand-in-hand with your experience through perimenopause. These symptoms are completely normal and I am here to help guide you through this with evidence-based solutions.
Your body is constantly undergoing hormonal changes, so there is not one specific answer but there are a number of solutions that will help improve the quality of your mental state, quality of sleep, and everyday functions. So, let's do this together! It's time to take control of your symptoms and learn how to adjust to these difficult patterns.
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- About Dr. Mary Claire Haver and The Galveston Diet -
Dr. Mary Claire Haver is board certified in Obstetrics and Gynecology and is a Certified Culinary Medicine Specialist from Tulane University. She is a Louisiana State University Medical Center graduate and completed her Obstetrics and Gynecology residency at the University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB). She is also a Certified Menopause Specialist through The Menopause Society.
Dr. Haver was a clinical professor at UTMB and The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston. Dr. Haver has served as a Hospitalist, Associate Residency Director, and Assistant Professor in her career. In 2021 she opened Mary Claire Wellness, a clinic dedicated to caring for the menopausal patient.
Dr. Haver has amassed over 3 million followers across social media by posting advice for women going through menopause. She understands that menopause healthcare is in dire need of change and is proud to be leading the conversation.
Her educational background and her own experience led Dr. Haver to develop the national bestselling book and online program, The Galveston Diet, a three-pronged lifestyle plan that encourages fuel refocusing, intermittent fasting, and anti-inflammatory nutrition to manage hormonal
symptoms, stabilize weight, and revitalize the body as it ages to provide benefits that will last a lifetime. Dr. Haver is working on her second book,
The New Menopause, which will be released in the Spring of 2024.
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I love your righteous anger! Cutting thru the BS and speaking the TRUTH! God bless you Dr. Haver ♥
My OBGYN did not believe me when I said I had brain fog (I am 46 years old). He told me instead “I am worried about your mental health”. I was so shocked about his comment. I rarely go to the doctor, I don’t like going to the doctor so if I go see one it is for a good reason. Having peri menopause symptoms is reels and should not be denied.
Omg! I fell at work and hurt my shoulder and the male nurse practioneer told me 3x he was concerned with my anxiety about not sleeping because it is in your head, you need to calm down.
After 2 more months of PT I said I was worse and got MRI at 13 weeks. I had 2 tears within the rotator cuff.
I filed a formal complaint and the Medical Board said he did nothing wrong.
😢
He sucks.
I've never been a follower, but I'd follow this woman anywhere. 💯
You are THE BOMB!!!!!! Thank you Dr. Mary! You are so accurate! Our pain has to be validated!!! Ridiculous! I didn’t know about brain fog until today! I thought I was experiencing severe cognitive decline! And silently suffered!
Peri menopause has been like the nail on the coffin for me, especially with my Adhd. And nobody talks about these things in my country!
Im only 15 mins in and Im SO grateful already for this video!! 🙏🏼🙏🏼 serious brain fog and no libido are my only symptoms but the brain fog as been so severe i started to think at 54 i have early alzheimers 😢
It’s the same that I experience while in the hospital having my children. If I say I’m in labor or in pain, I’m not believed. I was 8 cm once and my son was crowning the next. “She’s too calm..everyone thinks they are in labor”
Listening should be a requirement to be a medical professional. Thank you for talking about this and dedicating your talents toward women’s wellness. 🥰
You are most welcome.
That happened to me on my last child. I literally labored for 5 days. My son was bruised when he was born, from contractions. When I was having a c-section, I said, please give me something because (I can't recall now what it was, but it was serious). I wasn't listened to. I was later told, I was screaming and crying out. I was given something at that point, from what I'm told, because I don't recall anything. I reminded them, that I said I needed something for... The response was, but you didn't sound serious. I was so surprised that I wasn't believed because I had just labored for 5 days, my unborn sons heart rate was dropping and I was in the middle of an emergency c-section. Why couldn't I be believed, just because I sounded calm?
I thought it was just me, so I'm glad I'm not the only person.
The same happened to me.
Giving birth to my daughter.
They wanted to send me back home.
I was crying. twi hours later she was on earth lol
I have to bring my husband with me to every doctor appointment, because they listen to him and always question what I say!!!
That is shocking!!
That is BS! Fire that doctor!
Sad about your family for sure. So brave you chose the route to help yourself and then others. Thank you!
Omg Marie Clare , I have 3 brothers. You lost 3 brothers?! 😣. I’m so sorry. This is such a wonderful, informative podcast. I see why you’ve gone crazy (good crazy) with nutrition. Thank you so much.
And I DEFINITELY had brain fog and the estrogen helped.
Thank you for pointing this out. I turned 50 in June and months before that I noticed I couldn't concentrate or remember anything. It's now October and I notice I can't remember many things. I can do the basic things but I can't even do things I used to do. I don't drink or smoke never have. Lord please help me.
I’m so sorry about your brothers and dad, I lost my brother 2018, worst day of my life. I’m so glad I found you on utube , you’ve really helped me as I have just turned 52 🥴
I conssult a neuro psycjologyst , an OBG, my mom, a psychologist for having brain fog, lack concentration and loss memory. No one mention perimenopause😢 incredible.
Hi Marie : you will be interested in the lectures by Dr. Lisa Mosconi who has done PET scans on women's brains in perimenopause / postmenopause. The female brain has a 30 %drop in glucose utilization during perimenopause so of course the brain fog is real
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I've had such bad brain fog!! It's really scary!
Ordered the mag will try it-thank you! I can say that brain fog is super difficult when you are required to be super sharp at work as like before.
I bought the Life Extension brand of L Threonate on Amazon and felt better right away. I'm waking up feeling more lucid and I have more energy. One of the worst things about menopause for me was brain fog and fatigue. It can't be a coincidence that I'm not as forgetful and annoyed as I was before taking this form of magnesium. Now I'm really overdue for a visit to the gyno due to the pandemic and a bit of procrastination. I'm hoping she can help me more but it really feels like the fog is lifting. I feel so stupid about not preparing for menopause. My regular doctor didn't do anything for me. She even forgot to include my d3 level in my last blood test. I have a feeling that watching more of Dr. Haver's videos is going to be very beneficial in helping me recover from this absolute misery of loss of energy, concentration, and just not feeling like the old me.
Brain fog , wake up late night, difficulty to go back to sleep. Anxiety,headache, no orgasm , lack of sex, off balance,hot flashes.
I love this woman so much !
I feel better just listening to you! It's good knowing that iam not loosing my mind !
I thought I was going crazy. Thank you for all this info.
Any time!
@@maryclairehavermd8473 please help me
@@maryclairehavermd8473 please 🙏 help me
Thank you for what yo❤❤❤u do to help women. I think more doctors should take your approach with being certified in nutrition. Makes total sense where the end goal is healthy eating then followed by supplements before jumping to medication. Keep doing what you are doing. Thanks again!
Magnesium, L - threonate generally comes in 2000 mg, which is 144 mg of elemental. Do you recommend taking that dose all before bedtime if one suffers from menopausal, insomnia?
My father was a neurologist. No true dementia before menopause, so if you have memory issues, it's perimenopause.
I had every menopausal symptom possible until I started HRT. It saved my life. I still struggle with fatigue and low libido with very painful sex 🤷♀️
Are you using estradiol vaginal cream?
Love love LOVE your passion Dr. Haver! Thank you for sharing your wisdom and knowledge with us. So incredibly grateful. (Only disappointed that I live in Canada and can’t have you as my Doc.
We are running out of estrogen-it affects our neurotransmitters-HELLLLOOOOO BRAIN FOG! I’m a speech language pathologist who is in perimenopause and now have executive functioning issues!!!! I’m so I’ll by our healthcare system. Dr. Mary THANK YOU!!!!!!!!!!!
MHT helps with brain fog and sleep but I never imagined getting good sleep would be so much work.
Thank you doctor for all your support and help!
Love your passion for everything you do!! You have changed many people's lives, including mine ❤
Thanks to your advocacy, we are a little farther down the road.
I just got in the patch! I am so excited! I use to have hot flashes and they are already gone.❤
Woohoo, appreciate your passion especially it seems you have to be a menopausal woman to get it!
❤❤❤your passion and YOU!!!
Brain fog, insomnia, no orgasms, no desire, can't lose weight, muscle wasting. 😢
Queen! Thank you! We feel so alone!
Thank you excellent information❤❤❤
I love your passion
Super super helpful video. Lots of love from India 🇮🇳
I have different medical conditions which already come with brain fog and cognitive issues. In the past few months I almost feel like I'm dealing with a brain injury (I've had post-concussive syndrome more than 1x so I know what that feels like). I also have ADD, and so it's all really frustrating. I paused your video and emailed my new PCP right away to see if he'll rx HRT. I'm 54 and have been taking Estroven night time formula. It helps a little less lately. I can't exercise b/c I have severe MECFS, so it's a bit of a shit show. Luckily my weight is under control. Because of the MECFS (and pandemic) it's extremely hard for me to get to any medical appts, and haven't been to IRL primary care or OBGYN since late 2019 (virtual PCP, yes). I appreciate your video and also the emphasis that many women's complaints are "waste basket" complaints. Just look at the severity of debility of MECFS and lack of tx/research/funding to combat this devastating condition. Oh, btw, more women than men get MECFS (just proportionally). Thanks for taking the time for the info. I'm 54 and no one has offered HRT yet. 🤷♀ Haven't had a period since around March, I think. I've started to have more heart palpitations which I can't tell are POTSy or menopausal. My guess is it's probably a combo. Thanks again, it's very hard having compounding medical issues.
Thank you for helping us a lot.Your face is like a silk.Share with us your beauty routine pls❤❤❤
Yes I am having those symptoms an I’m only 38. These symptoms along with many others
You are such a fountain of knowledge! All this information is s helpful and makes us feel slightly more human! Thankyou so much for you suggestions, they're all so helpful xx
You are so welcome!
Just set a reminder to change my patch as per the schedule that came with the patches…brain fog is real
I love your passion ❤
Yup, yup, yup, you are 1000% right!!!!!!
My ob ordered estrogen and progesterone for me.
Thank you so much for all your feedback !!!
Nutrition is the best..Continue learning new things and have positive in life .
Agree! Learn more at our blogs at www.galvestondiet.com
I wished I had insurance that you accept I’m in Houston and I’m not yet on HRT and I’m needing it badly . I’m suffering from joint , bone issues , hot flashes, brain fog all that . I’m so over it .
I’ve been going threw menopause now for a year. It’s not fun. I’m only 46 and love watching you explain different things we can do. The magnesium you was taking about is there a current brand I need to get. I’m tired in the afternoon and I don’t sleep well.
I hope it helps! Learn more at our blogs: www.galvestondiet.com
@Mary Claire Haver, MD, Thanks so much for the very informative video! I have been on HRT for about a year now…it has been a lifesaver. I am also on Losartan/HCTZ for my blood pressure. That said, can I safely take a 250 mg magnesium citrate supplement? I look forward to your response.
Yes! I’m on combined continuous HRT and I’m in peri. I was on phone with a contractor the other day and when asked my address, I drew a blank! I’ve lived here for 12 years and couldn’t remember my darn address! This is one of many similar occurrences. It’s bad..depressing. It’s like I’m walking through life in a fog. When will this go away! HRT does not help this. I am very fit and eat low inflammation. I do IF.. I’m suspecting an adrenal issue.
@TAZSWIGCHARM What kind of dose is your HRT?
@@muse3241 Combipatch 50/140
Hi,
Thank you! 🗣We are obviously not believable 🙄😡. I have been healthy and fit all my life. Never had a problem with PMS and except for painful periods- my body has been like a clock. 4 children all born naturally. I am now in menopause, had my last period over a year ago. Going in to menopause totally changed my life!
Night sweats was part of it, no sleep. But worst of all brain fog, I thought I had an early onset of Alzheimer’s. I even lost my job due to not functioning normally. That of course put extreme stress and did not help the symptoms at all. I finally found a good doctor that understood my problem and put me on HRT. I am functioning a lot better now (a lot) but, I have a problem with weight gain have had the same weight since 16. I do intermittent fasting about 16 hrs, and still the weight keeps creeping on. Still I do not feel like I use to. I feel low, no energy. Even though I am on the highest HRT dose. I want to feel normal again! Want my sexdrive back. Should I try testosterone?
I so relate to this, Anna. I hope Dr. Mary answers. I will say though that I have found IF to be helpful but if I wander out of “my zone” for just a couple of days, it’s like climbing back up a mountain.
Omg I freaking love you!
Yes
Here in the UK we can get HRT for free. In my experience the GP was very supportive and suggested the Mirena coil and oestrogen gel, both of which are provided free of charge. The government issues a certificate which permits the pharmacy to dispense monthly oestrogel. I’m sorry to hear it’s not the same in the US.
❤thank you
So helpful, thank you
My grandmother and mother were in 50s and my last menstrual cycle was age 53.
Love you Mary
Great information! Thank you!
Glad it was helpful!
For your list: Dr. Pattamokam in Ventura and Camarillo is an excellent menopause doc and also urogynecologist Dr. Takese-Sanchez in Ventura!! They are treating me and are sooo good!!
Depth perception and balance issues
Yes.
Dr has HRT improved your anxiety and depression?
Can people with HBP take Magnesium L-Threonate for Menopause ( brain fog 🧠 )
What if I have ibs and gastritis and jave to eat low fodmap. So many foods give me bloating and tummy issues. The fiber thing is hard, fiber gives me issues.
44years old had a historectomy, iam 63,quality live everyday what to use.?pretty healthy.
Thanks
Julia sa
So, my mom is 82, African-American, has had 5 kids. Long story short. A surgeon gave her a full hysterectomy including fallopian tubes at about 80.5 years old. She has always looked about 20 years younger than her age even right before the surgery. Well after the surgery she aged very quickly and she feels like she is dying. Not only is her hair thin, skin extremely lax and wrinkling, but she has anxiety, balance issues, diabetes, high blood pressure, brain fog, and emotional. Doctors will not refer her for bioidentical HRT or any HRT because "it could cause cancer". She is in Las Vegas. Can she get a telephone appointment with you?
My heart goes out to your mom. I hope you can find the right doctor who can give her what she needs to be well. There is a doctor out there. Don’t give up!
Hope you were able to find help for your mom ❤
Surgery like that on an 82 yr old!!! Omg! What an unethical doctor. Sounds like the doctor needed to be paid for an unnecessary surgery. Despicable!
Hi this is true..Base on my experiences i had these brain fog.. I make my sleep habit and eat less at night.stay happy and do some exercises daily.
Thanks for sharing. Learn more at our blogs at www.galvestondiet.com
Texas is about to be the statistic State for the longest living and most healthy women in history in about 20 years.
Mary Claire, what are your thoughts about bio identical hormone replacement therapy? Thank you
She’s on the E patch and oral P. I am too.
I've been going through multiple symptoms for over 20 years after my uterus was taken out. Even told my doctors my symptoms. Wanted my hormones checked, all she checked was estradiol. Growing hair 2 years after my uterus taken out. Finally going to a hormone specialist this summer even though I have to pay out of pocket cause my doctor has no clue about anything! I just use her to get my yearly blood work that she wants me to get.
Also, I cannot fast, I get light headed, very hungry and almost pass out. There is no hope, lol.
I'm in the UK I was suffering alot, nobody told me about even the perimenopause it was not even a thing, but even when I was young I suffered from fainting with periods. I thought finishing periods would be great for me. It took me 4 yrs to get onto HRT cos I was going through terrible life symptoms but my doctor wouldn't give me HRT cos I had a lump in my breast, but luckily nothing. I've had depression all my life. Too many things to tell you, my father just died he's in texas of dementia. I cannot sleep at all. I think it's more I have lots of trauma in life. I'm trying to get out of it.
HELL YES!!!! Thank you!! So tired of the fucking side eye when I talk about this! Even with personal trainers!!!
what should I do? Menopause hit me like a ton of bricks at age 48, threw my thyroid out of balance for a whole year (hashimotos), gained a ton of unwanted weight really fast, at the same time discovered I have metabolic syndrome, insulin resistance, pre-diabetes. I'VE NEVER BEEN MORE SICK IN MY LIFE! It's been going on for 3 years. I am on HRT, metformin, statin & synthroid. Healthy diet, intermittent fasting & exercise are helping some of the symptoms, but NOT enough to lose ANY weight or ANY of this belly! So what should I do? Just more healthy eating & exercise?
Can menopause be affected by having a micro pituitary adenoma? How can HRT help if you are estrogen dominant that led to fibroids and endo.?
I had all sorts of tests done for Alzheimers - that is how bad my hrain fog has been! 🤣 Does it get better once one is 'through' menopause? If there is such a thing!
I have the same brain fog
It’s absolutely horrible and embarrassing
Almost cost me my job
I wonder what we can do
@@cald3216 I also feel very embarrassed when I forget things! I have started intermittent fasting 2 days ago and am going back to really watching what I'm eating! I had become soooo bad! Eating total rubbish as I had got so despondent! Listening to Dr Marie-Clare has given me some hope that it can be reversed! Hope you get some inspiration too from her videos?
Me too
No it won't get better. Take hrt. That will help
At what time of day do your take Magnesium L-Threonate? Before bed? As always a brilliant & informative video. Thank you 🙏🏻
magnesium l-threonate
My dr put me on gabapentin for sleep and pain. ugh! Makes me feel like crap. cant do it!!
My sleep sucks! I take hrt, progesterone, l-theorinate!
It’s medical gaslighting and it happens in every aspect of medicine. It happens in pediatrics, it happens in oncology, etc. I don’t think most physicians are bad people but we have a real problem in our society. It seems to begin in college/med school. Most of the time they’re not going to spend any significant money or time on studies unless there are some real profit opportunities to be had. What’s your take, Dr. Haver?
There is a lot of truth here.
how do I know if my estradial patch is high enough??
Can you share the studies with links?
Sleep! What’s that? I no longer sleep as a result of menopause 😢
I had trouble with Word finding
How long do you stay on HRT? Does insurance cover it?
Hi DR Haver , can you please link the supplement form Amazon ( Zinc) you mentioned? Thanks 🤗
Please stop using foul words 🙊
LOVE your energy, LOVE your passion, hate the swearing!
What can I do if I can't take estrogen
I’ve “heard” that HRT should be avoided due to stroke risk. Can you comment somewhere on this?
There is no increased clotting risk with transdermal/transmucosal forms of estrogen
Can you start HRT at 56 of age? You mentioned why is a 70 yr old still on HRT. Can I start HRT at 56 and continue for how long?
Great content- you are intense- man when u tap it looks and feels and sounds like you have a bat in your hand and ur abt to take off. Love your content.
How do I integrate the diet into daily meals for my husband and 28 year daughter that also need to lose some weight?
I had a moment a week ago where I looked at my son and was like "Oh yeah, he has braces". My anxiety has been so bad it's been so it's making it so much worse. I have an appt with my OB next Friday. I hate it! You mentioned not to do HRT with liver disease. Does that mean "fatty liver"?
I happen to go to a place that specializes in LGBTQ community and because of if this they are way more informed about hormones. My Male Dr. listens to me and prescribed me T gel with no argument. My female gyno (not affiliated with same clinic) told me to go to a pellet place because she won’t prescribe T as it’s not FDA approved for women. She also tried to get me to switch my bio identical hormones to Premarin! The trans community is pushing women’s menopausal health forwards!
I am 54 shy of 55 in September 2022 and still get my period. I was diagnosed with Ulcerative Colitis in August 2015 at 48 years old, 1 month shy of 49 years of age. My mother passed away the month prior, July 2015. I was hospitalized in a severe flare of my UC in March 2017, got a DVT blood clot April 2017, and have been on Warfarin since. So, I am a catch 22 patient, that in the height of Peri Menopause that cannot use HRT, leafy green, vitamin K because of blood thinners. I used to be a athlete, gym rat, and worked out all the time until my diagnosis of Ulcerative Colitis. I have extreme symptoms of Peri Menopause on top of a chronic disease. Symptoms, fatigue, mood swings, period short and long, migraine with it, heart racing and slowing (Afib), bloating, and feel like some days are just out of control. So, I am that unique patient, and have to suffer. I am already higher risk of colorectal cancer from UC. I am checked routinely with colonoscopies.
Wow! Big hugs to you.
@@maryclairehavermd8473 I wish I was in Texas to see you. I live in Boston, MA. I am so glad I came across your videos. They are spot on and made me feel better. I knew I wasn't going crazy, but feel like it sometimes. Love your videos and continue to talk about this subject. I have told my daughter because it is not talked about at all. It's your in peri menopause and then your period will stop for 12 months and then your in menopause. Thank you for what you do!!
Hi dr Haver
I have terrible brain fog going through meno , it’s terribly embarrassing
It is effecting my job . I’m on hrt
Don’t think it’s helping much … help !!!
Time to see your PCP to rule out other causes.
Did you have a covid infection? It could be a form of post-viral syndrome if you've had covid. But, yeah, talk to your dr. I'm just a random person.
@@maryclairehavermd8473 If my hrt dose is low I have brain fog and many other symptoms!!!! The right dose is so important. Love your channel!!!
I heard what you said about tamoxifen. Would you say the same about Raloxifene? I’m postmenopausal and on that due to high risk of breast cancer and secondarily, osteopenia.
It is great for bones and spares the breast tissue.
I am worried about taking HRT because of my mom’s breast cancer
They always leave out progesterone.
According to this great information, German doctors are malpracticing....i am about to fly abroad to get a normal ethich OB gyn. That is so unfair for us women....having an under low quality of life during all these years.