All Options for Osteoporosis Management DO NOT Provide the Same Benefits - 228 | Menopause Taylor
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- Using the right kind of management option for osteoporosis is like staying in your lane. Each option can accomplish certain goals. And, as long as your situation is one that is well served by those goals, you’ll be fine. But if you get in the wrong lane, you're doomed. Watch this video to get the details.
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Dr. Taylor, I was just diagnosed with osteoporosis AP Spine -3.9, neck-3.2, l hip -2.6. I have lost height and I am already short! I am 72 and had early menopause. They want me to take weekly fosamax. I am checking my options. I am happy that I found your channel. I have Hashimotos and take low dose levothyroxine and very high cholesterol but presently I am not taking statins.
You should definitely schedule a consultation with me at MenopauseTaylor.ME. I will make sure you understand all your options, what each can and cannot do, and help you tailor them all specifically to YOU.
Thank you! I am 59. I was diagnosed with osteoporosis in 2016. I was put on fosamax by my family Dr. Then discovered HRT options and found a Dr. I just started HRT (April 2020) I feel angry that I knew so little about this. I am on a compound of estrogen/ testosterone and a pharmaceutical progesterone...I am amazed at the changes in me. I went back to my gynecologist for a wellness exam and she is really not happy with this compound. ( not FDA approved)I am in the process of researching it all and learning so much from you! Thanks, again!!
Johanna,
Save yourself a lot of trial, error, and pitfalls. Schedule consultation with me at MenopauseTaylor.ME. I will make sure you know all the facts and all the options. And I'll tailor everything specifically to YOU.
Do we need to meet everything in the appropriately lane?
I’m 51 and fairly active so I was surprised to see low bone density (-2 on a t scale). I participated in a research study in a School of Medicine and was able to get a dexa at no cost. I’ll be sharing the report with my doctor next week.
Micky,
Please consider schedule consultation with me at MenopauseTaylor.ME. I guarantee that if your doctor follows the osteoporosis guidelines, he or she will tell you that you do not meet the eligibility criteria for treatment and that you should just take calcium, Vitamin D, & do weight-bearing exercise.
But, even if you do all that, you will continue to lose bone ... and probably fracture your spine or hip ... before they do anything to help you. But by then it will be too late.
That's the problem with the guidelines. They are not designed with your best interests in mind. I'll make sure you need fracture.
As always, love the content, the delivery, your wonderful props & attire 💕🧡!! Thank you 🙏
Well, thank you so much, my dear. I love making these videos for you.
The fear women have of weight gain is irrational! Being too skinny puts you at risk for fractures! I forced my doctor to prescribe a DEXA after my fracture, Nobody wanted to give it to me. I had a fracture at age 52 or 53. But they still did not want to give it to me but because I pushed and told them I had a fracture and if I didn't get the test there could be legal consequences I got it. But I should not have had to go through that! When I was looking for help I saw all of these videos of woman giddy about Progesterone. I also had to advocate for myself and bed doctors to help me with my parathyroid tumor. My hubby had to fight for me. If I was a man this would not be the case! Thank you for this education!
I am so sorry you've had these issues, but so glad you have your hubby. I like him!
This video with the scenarios is absolutely brilliant, Barbie.
I have a friend whose doctor has given her progesterone only-no estrogen.
I will tell her about you and send her this video.
I'm so glad this education helps you ... and your friend! I love it when a woman helps save another woman's life!
I was diagnosed with osteoporosis. I'm 57 (post-menopause) and have a history of PCOS and I've now learned (on my own) that the low estrogen from having that is likely the cause. That being said, my endocrinologist has recommended the 1x per week pill. I'm confused as she is only recommending Vitamin D, Calcium increase through foods or supplements, and exercise. When I mentioned estrogen or progesterone, she said given I'm in menopause it is not recommended - breast cancer, etc. I'm also concerned about the meds. but understand the risk of having a fracture is worse - although what can happen from the meds. is scary too. I have an appointment with a rheumatologist, functional medicine doctor, and a menopause specialist and I'm hoping I can get a solid plan from 1 of them (for supplements, diet, and exercise - in addition to the meds. or instead of). I'm on a see-saw of what to do. Now that I've discovered your videos, I'm learning so much and considering your consult as I understand everyone is different. Working through the videos so when I do seek consult, I am well informed.
Ronni,
Schedule a consultation with me sooner rather than later. In a consultation, I will tailor everything specifically to you so that you get what you need NOW. Of course, you can still continue watching the videos in order to get the detailed education. But do not feel as though you have to wait until viewing all the videos to have a consultation.
I am 40 now and was first diagnosed peri-menopausal around 39, my first doctor was unsure about my treatment options. She tried a couple of things, giving me HRT and then letting me stop taking it to see if my periods come back to normal. They didn't!. Then I went to another doctor after a long research and watching your videos. She made me start taking progesterone but my periods didn't continue so my doctor suggested that I also take estrogen and a DEXA test. On my DEXA test, my T score is between-1.4 & -1.1 ( different bones) showing Osteopenia.
Anyhow, now I am on HRT ( bio-identical estrogen gel and 200 mg progesterone pills) . My doctor said, I will get a DEXA scan after a year on HRT. (By the way, I never ever want to stop taking HRT. It brought me back to me!) Anyhow, I am curious if this HRT only prevents more "bone loss", or is it possible to restore some back due to my age? I watched all your videos so far one by one in order. So sorry if I missed the answer for this but I am curious. Thank you for all you do for us! Educating us. It is priceless! Seriously! Thank you.
This is precisely the kind of thing for which I do one-on-one consultations. You definitely need one. Your situation definitely requires tailoring. 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.
Thanks you. You are the best teacher ever and the only one educating us about menopause.
What a sweet comment. Actually, I AM the only person on Earth providing a menopause education to women that they can actually use. It makes me cringe to write that, but it's true. Women deserve so much better. Hopefully, we'll start a menopause revolution.
Thank you so much, you teach me alots, without you i dont know were i would be with my manepouse. Your god send to womens😍😍😍😍
Well, thank you so much, my dear. This is the menopause education you deserve.
Thank you for this simple chart! I understand pictures easier than numbers. I have an apt with a menopause specialist next week. I'm interested in hearing what she has to say. I'm 60, my obgyn let me go off of HRT 2 years ago and I was diagnosed with osteopenia before that! 😡 My MD also knew and was happy about me going off because my BP was high from it. I'm pretty sure she is under the impression that if I eat right and work out that my bones will be okay. I have had a bone scan in the past, and I'm not due for one yet but I will pay for another one here soon no matter what. Thanks to you I am armed with information, and I'll also be bringing your book with me! Thank you!
Judy,
Consider scheduling a consultation with me at MenopauseTaylor.ME. I will save you a lot of pitfalls. There are more than you can possibly imagine. I'll school you so that you know precisely how to get exactly what you want.
@@MenopauseTaylor Thank you! I will do that!
@@MenopauseTaylor should I schedule a appointment with you if you have an opening prior to my appointment with my new Menopause specialist on December 14th? I don't have any blood tests or anything like that to share with you, never did get any blood test for menopause done in the past.
@@judys1340 You should definitely consult with me BEFORE seeing any doctor. I will save you more pitfalls than you can possibly imagine. However, I am fully booked well pastDecember 14. You should consider postponing you doctor's appointment.
It would be so great if the numbers of video was Before the title. UA-cam does not play in order and it is like an Easter egg hunt to find the next numbered lesson. If it’s a long title the numbers don’t show up without having to click through the videos.
I agree. But I had to fight with YOuTube to get them to put numbers on them at all! They said, "Nobody watches videos in order." I guess they'd never had anybody turn their channel into a classroom before I came along.
For easier access to the order, you can go to my website, MenopauseTaylor.ME. They're all lined up in order there.
Thanks for mentioning hypothyroidism increases the risk for osteoporosis I really appreciate being informed and I need to consider this fact
You are so welcome. And this is a critical risk factor for many women.
@@MenopauseTaylor I'm not at all surprised and will mention it.to a few friends who need to know this as well
When I go see the gyno to renew my happy gel, aka estrogen gel, I am going to ask about getting a bone density test. I faithfully use my estrogen replacement since surgical menopause set in while I was in the OR and the surgeon removed my girl parts. Good thing too cuz when pathology looked they found what everyone missed polyp with cancer.....
On the Facebook page I try to tell the other woman who had hysterectomies to research and drop your name. Some of the women are in their early 40s or older who refuse or are scared to take HRT.
Fear paralyzes people's brains. It inhibits their ability to think, act, or even ask questions. Keep trying to help other women.
Love, love this menopause education! I did not know I knew so little but I have changed that and am getting the education I need.
When Lane #2 crashed into the wall, you made a great sound for it! I have tried to make sounds like that when playing with my sons (and now grandsons). They just look at me like my car is sick. Lol
I will be scheduling my follow up DEXA scan and then a consultation with you.
Love and hugs to you. XO~Maria
My dear Maria,
No car of yours will ever be sick! I always smile when I read your messages. You are just so much fun. I look forward to seeing you again. And you'll get to schedule on my renovated website and have the consultation using my new video platform.
@@MenopauseTaylor I am looking forward to scheduling on your renovated website. I, too, always smile as I listen intently to your lesson of the week. 😊😘❤️
Great video so true that an option for one thing probably isn't enough to treat another. For many years I have been eating to support thyroid and prevent diabetes as it happens to older women in my family and yes I need to do different things for both. Now my nutrition plan has been adjusted even more to manage perimenopause and it's different yet keeping up with the thyroid & blood sugar management even more important now. I enjoy my food and feed.my dog really well on a very low income. It can be done. Estrogen of some sort will certainly be added in here somewhere at some point. Thank you
You already realize that you have to use each option for its intended purpose rather than expecting miracles from something that can't possibly do what you need it to do. You're smart.
Well you look fantastic as always. I was little behind as there was a lot going on here, My mom wasn't well but all good now and my mind wasn't my own. Another great video as alway thank you. I hope you are well ❤️
Thank you, my dear. I'm so glad you're back in class.
These scenarios are so helpful and relevant! 🙌🏼
Thanks a lot for your efforts and give us such information .you teach every woman go and search for your options .
That's correct. The goal is to do what's right for YOU.
😍Thank you, Dr Taylor!
“ You friend, the hairstylist,told you….” 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣. Everyones an expert! 🙄🙄
Hi, Dr. Taylor. My T Scores are Spine = positive 1.2 and for my hips negative 1.0. I’m on estrogen .075 patch and progesterone . Have only been menopausal for about two years when I went on HRT. I’ve found good exercises for my hips and will continue my other exercise routine. I’m trying to find out if I can or should be taking other meds for my osteopenia too. I’m 57 now. Taking D3 and Calcium. Thanks.
I also take K2 which is in grass-fed beef and butter
Thank you, Dr Taylor!
It's my pleasure.
Dr. Taylor, a question in your comments made me think about this , when we take both estrogen and progesterone because we still have a uterus and you have told us the progesterone is the baby hormone but it also negates some of the beneficial effects of estrogen in other parts of the body, didn’t you tell us in another video to use a Mirena IUD (progesterone) so it stays in the uterus instead of traveling thru the whole body ? I’m asking because I want all of the benefits of estrogen without negating any.
Great video, as usual! On a funny note, you use a hairstylist as an example of telling their clients to be afraid of hormones. I’m a hairstylist and am the exact Opposite! I’m telling my women to watch all of your videos, buy your book, schedule a consult, etc. They look at me like, “Oh, bless her heart; she’s just an uneducated, simpleton.” Women are soooo afraid, even when the facts are right in front of them!
You're probably the most menopausally-educated hairstylist on Earth!
Have never found a dr that would give hormones or estrogen
Keep looking or pm Dr Taylor.
Yes,keep looking. live in a rural area in West Virginia and just happen to have a doctor that specializes in this..Though it was quite expensive and more testing than I wanted (not the hormone it’s self) Which is why I went back to my gynecologist for my annual wellness I think she’s going to be willing to give me hormones just FDA approved she said there’s a risk and she does prescribe to some people that insist.. I Contacted her to let her know I’m going to follow up
@@johannaalbright5017 wow! So is she treating you based on her opinion or your needs? I think Dr Tylor talked about that in a previous video, or something to that effect. I'm horrified that my gyno and regular doctor let me go off of my HRT knowing I have osteopenia! I have an apt with a menopause specialist next week. I'm armed with knowledge from watching Dr Taylor, plus I purchased her book, which is a bit pricey but not when you think of the valuable content. Good luck on your mission. Dont give up until your comfortable, or get the apt with Dr. Taylor.
PLEASE let me help you with this. Schedule a consultation with me at MenopauseTaylor.ME. I will school you in precisely how to get what you want. And I'll make sure you avoid al the pitfalls (of which there are more than you can possibly imagine).
@@judys1340 thank you! I appreciate the encouragement. Yes having the info helps tremendously. I haven’t purchased book, but plan to. Best wishes !☺️
I'm 54, have been taking progest/estradiol for 3 yrs now - wasn't in full meno when I started. I have exercised my entire life, eat super healthy and don't smoke - and I was shocked to find myself with ostopenia - got a dexa. I don't have the other risk factors either -that was mentioned here - at least, as far as I know genetically (parents passed). I am honestly not sure what to do now as I am already on HRT and apparently it either didn't help or help enough. *I'd love some feedback on how to prevent ostopenia from getting worse, or info on how likely it is to progess if you are taking all the right steps - These videos are really helpful but when you fall into 1 lane but you are already doing the suggested preventative etc...Also, seems from what I understand, this would be pretty common for most women, even the ones that were healthy before.
I'm replying here because I meant to clarify - it seems - that anyone with ostopenia would need to take a Serm for prevention - as testosterone dosage would be too much? Is this for the rest of your life? Still would love to know about how likely it is to progess -
This is precisely the kind of thing that warrants a consultation, which you can schedule at MenopauseTaylor.ME. That is the ONLY way I can tailor everything specifically to YOU. There is no way I can help you in a video or a comment box with your particular unique situation.
Thanks I learn from the best 👼
You are so very welcome, my dear.
I’m a little confused. I thought testosterone was papa bears hormone. However, according to the chart, we should use testosterone as prevention. 🤔
Testosterone IS Papa Bear's hormone.
Testosterone does for men what estrogen does for women. Your bones have estrogen receptors. If you lose your estrogen you lose bone.
Men's bone has testosterone receptors If a man loses his testosterone, he loses bone.
Dear Dr Barbie,
I am so grateful for your videos as I have learned so much! What do you think about the study linking gut microbiome and bone resorption? I believe it is specifically Lactobacillus reuteri. I don't think it has been translated into a defined treatment yet but there are websites touting it's cures!
Jen,
I do not generally address individual studies. You'll see that, when I address studies on a topic, I present them all so that you can see the big picture. If you want me to help you with this, please schedule a consultation with me at MenopauseTaylor.ME. It is not a part of the osteoporosis unit (which consists of 35 videos).
Thank you 😘
You are so very welcome!
I have a uterus and my ovaries still so I’ve been taking both estrogen and progesterone for about 10yrs. I am 64 and post menopausal. I’ve been told that if you have a uterus,progesterone is necessary to prevent uterine cancer. So my question is, Is the progesterone negating the benefits of the estrogen in terms of bone loss??
No, the progesterone simply protects your uterus from developing too thick a lining which could become cancerous now that you're no longer shedding that lining in the form of a period. The oestrogen isn't negated by this.
No. The progesterone is not negating the benefits of estrogen on your bone. It does negate some (but not all) of the beneficial effects on some other parts of your body, though.
I heard Dr. Taylor in another video talking about using a mirena so the progesterone only travels to the uterus instead if the whole body.
@@Cristina-qn2in This is true. The IUD is the only progesterone option that does not travel throughout your body and cause all the progesterone side effects.
I have been searching your channel on the top of postmenopausal bleeding. I have started bleeding after 5 years on HRT, and 15 years after going into menopause. My gyn saw me in the office right away and did a biopsy. I am scheduled for an ultrasound in one week. I was told to immediately stop the HRT. Do you have further information about this issue as I am very worried?
Karen,
Schedule a consultation with me at MenopauseTaylor.ME. Every situation is different, and a consultation is the only way I can tailor everything specifically to YOU. I'll give you all the information you need to know exactly what to expect.Peace of mind is everything. And peace of mind comes from being informed. Please let me help you.
If you have osteopenia at 66 I exercise walk and hot yoga have not taken estrogen can I start now
Carrie,
What you need is a consultation with me. I will tailor all the information specifically to YOU. Most likely, you have a whole smorgasbord of options. The key is to know what each one can and cannot do for you. And that's what I'll specify in a consultation. You can schedule at MenopauseTaylor.ME.
Dr. Paul Mason talks about reversing osteoporosis by eating more protein
Well, good luck with that!
Let's see:
Protein is protein; Hormones are hormones.
Oh my! They are two completely different things!
Trying to reverse osteoporosis with protein would be like trying to correct your academic grades by playing sports.
How do I get in touch ? I messaged her and it says not valid email! Any help???
You can schedule a consultation with me at MenopauseTaylor.ME.
What's the diet & vitamin & minerals??
she has extensive videos on that if you go through all the videos you will see it
Tina,
I cover every topic in units. This osteoporosis unit encompasses 35 videos in all. They started with video 196 and go all the way through video 231. You definitely need to watch ALL my videos in order if you want to understand everything. Otherwise, you are rally sabotaging your menopause education.
Video 216 is on dietary options.
Videos 217 - 220 are on vitamin & mineral options
Video 221 is on herbal options.
Does the type of testosterone matter? Is it best to use the lowest strength of T?
@@whoatethechocolate There are no testosterone products made for women. The ones made for men are 10 times as strong as what women want or need (if hey need testosterone at all).
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Salvia,
This is the kind of thing that warrants a consultation. I never tailor information to the individual in a comment box. You deserve much better than that.
@@MenopauseTaylor And we'll do that after I see the gyn and do my mammogram and next DEXA. Looking forward to it!
@@salviaprezzemolo2165 Perfect!