HRT Does & Don'ts: Testosterone for women (& men), oral vs topical Estrogen, testing....w Dr Mathis
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- Опубліковано 3 жов 2024
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In today's video Dr Robert Mathis is answering your questions on HRT. If you want to jump ahead to your question, there are timestamps below
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Timestamps:
00:53 what testing is required
03:00 Dutch test
05:34 how frequently should I test
06:02 Estrone
10:25 Estrogen positive cancer
16:00 topical vs oral estrogen
19:37 Testosterone for women: shoots, pellets...
22:38 Testosterone for men and risk of cancer and stroke
25:00 Pregnenolone and DHEA
28:00 Estrogen and Blot clots
31:00 Chance of pregnancy on HRT
33:00 Menopause symptoms
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God but I love Dr. Mathis. Thanks a million Claudia for bring him to us again. You're a gem. Both of you are.
Glad you are here Emer ❤️
This interview was full of so many golden nuggets of information regarding HRT! If only more doctors were this blunt and knowledgeable about women’s hormones. This discussion is much needed. Many thanks, Claudia and Dr. Mathis! ❤
I am glad it was helpful. Thank you for being here and for your thoughtful comment, Hillary
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This dude is knowledgeable, sensitive, responsive, respectful and genuinely curious about what's going on and why, willing to get to the source, independent of (often wrong or misguided) prevailing attitudes and opinions about women and HRT. You found a gem of a provider. Thanks for sharing him.
I agree with you, he is amazing ❤️
Thank you for being here
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Love Dr. Mathis. He has been a blessing to my healing journey.
That is great to hear ❤️
Thank you for having him on again! I am so thankful for him. 🙏🏻
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Dr Mathis is amazing, he is been a life saver, I’m so glad he is my doctor
I am so happy to hear that ❤️
Thank you Claudia for bringing us Dr. Mathis. Everytime I see one of his interviews, I have more questions. I'm glad you brought up the point that we get SO much conflicting information. Getting what we think is the right information is half the battle. The other half is convincing your doctor to go along with it. For years I was told I didn't need progesterone because I have no uterus. But according to him, I do. Also another surprise was the levels of Estrodiol, he suggests 85-200. I was started on .50 now at only .75. So that is another issue I will bring up at my next appointment. It never ends. Thanks again, Claudia!
Hi Deb, I know it can be so super confusing. I think by an Estradiol of 85-200 he meant blood levels. So if I were you I would ask your doctor for an Estradiol l test to see where your levels are.
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@@claudiaglows ooohh! Thanks for clearing that up. 👌
Thanks for bringing Dr M on your channel. Love listening to him. He exudes such calming aura! Bless you for introducing him to us.
Thank you for watching and for your kind comment ❤️
I love my shots for testosterone and estradiol wouldn’t want any other delivery method. Testosterone cypionate has a 7 day 1/2 life so does depo estradiol. I do twice a week injections nice steady consistent levels. I did a consult last year with Dr Mathis is is very knowledgeable but loves Wiley protocol and messy creams that can transfer to pets or kids not my delivery method of choice. Defy Medical is a great option for BHRT
It is great to hear that HRT shots work so well for you
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@blondebeautylush Im curious how much of the testosterone cypionate do you inject per week? I tried this also and loved it but was concerned about side effects .. would love to hear your thoughts
Thank you Claudia for another great video, I appreciate you! ♥️ Dr Mathis has been my Dr for a while now, thanks to you...and I absolutely love him and feel so much better
I am so happy to hear that Anna. Thank you for your thoughtful comment ❤️
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Dear Claudia, I always love and learn greatly with these talks! Dr. Mathis is a clear and direct communicator.
I have a question for Dr. Mathis, maybe for a future video.
Does he recommend Estriol as BHRT for menopausal women?
Thank you and take care❤
Hi Carol, I am glad you enjoyed this. I can def. ask Dr Mathis about Estriol in a future video, but I already know that he prefers Estradiol
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What an excellent resource you and Dr. Mathis are. Thank you so very much! ❤
Thank you for your lovely comment and for being here❤️
Dr Mathis is AMAZIING!
I agree
What a great interview
glad you enjoyed it
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Thank you, Claudia, for another great interview! Dr Mathis's knowledge and wisdom is impressive.
Thank you for being here Stenia ❤️
Hi Claudia. Great information. I take DHEA on and off and I feel that it gives me energy. Take care Claudia, sending you love.
Hi gorgeous, glad you enjoyed this. And it is good to hear that you feel a difference from DHEA
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Always learning something new from you and Dr. Mathis. Appreciate the Information
Glad it was helpful Jo
Thank you for being here ❤️
I always learn stuff with him
So much great info! I just restarted the testosterone cream today. :)
Hi gorgeous
Glad you enjoyed it ❤️
@@claudiaglows ❤️🌹
amazing video! Thanks for doing this! I wish he was my doctor! XOXO
Glad you enjoyed it
Thank you for being here ❤
Hi Gorgeous, Many thanks to you and Dr. Mathis for taking the time to help us. I like the fact that there are independent/less expensive labs available. I had no idea that Estrodiol could be converted to Estrone. He is quite an expert and very thorough. I hope you're doing well! Are you back in OH? The projects continue here. Lots of love, xo
Hi beautiful, I’m glad you enjoyed this. Yes, he is quite an expert, and I really trust him, which is such a great feeling
No, currently in California, but heading back to the East Coast, Virginia, this weekend.
I hope you are well and you are enjoying your projects. Lots of love to you and a big hug.
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Thank you and smooth travels. @@claudiaglows
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@@claudiaglowsI'm in Southeastern Coastal Virginia, Claudia 👋🏻Do you live on the East Coast now? It's nice to know we're "neighbors". God bless you and thank you SO MUCH for all that you're doing for we "mature" ladies.
Hi Martha, thank you for your lovely comment. No, we are just visiting the east coast, but I will be living in CA@@marthaj67
Great info.‼️. I’m on Estradiol patches, progesterone cream & testosterone compounded……
He is a very good doctor! He knows so much! All this scares me so much. Eventually i will be to the point i will have to do all that and i don't know where to go for help. All i know is that my gynecologist and my regular doctor are not positive and i don't even think they know how to help me. I have something to ask you out of subject. What do you think of the calecim eye cream? Thank you for everything!! Love you ❤!!!
Hi gorgeous, I hope when the time comes, you find somebody you really like and that will be help
As far as the eye cream, I just got it, but I’m not currently using it as I’m testing something else. However, it does look very promising.
Glad you had Dr. Bob on again. That last guy you had on was kind of awful (the one who prescribes oral estrogen). His information was off and his company was charging ridiculous amounts of money.
Glad you enjoyed this ❤️
Thank you so much !
Please speak about rhythmic method in details .
Hi, thank you for watching. I have talked about it in several different videos with Dr Mathis if you go to playlists, you will be able to find them
Thank you for your answer. I think I watched them all already. But I still would like some more details, please. Like how do you mimic the natural circle? Do you change the dose of estradiol during each circle? And all others small details. Please speak about it .
Great information from Dr. Mathis however I’m on testosterone shots that are compounded for my body! He said he’s never seen this but it is out there.
Hi Susan, that is great to hear, thank you for letting us know
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Thank you for this super informative interview! Do you happen to know if we can use Dr Matthis testing from Europe? How do you do it?
Hi, I am glad this was helpful
Depending on where you live in Europe, you can just walk into a lab and ask to get tests
I would ask for estradiol, progesterone, free testosterone and free T3
I did testosterone shots. My face shape changed and I grew facial and body hair. My memory and libido were super great but my breasts thinned and sagged. Benefits v.s. cons.... a hard NEVER AGAIN for me.
Thank you for sharing your experience with it. Definitely sounds like the side effects outweigh the benefits.
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Hi Claudia, I just found your channel today and have been binge watching! So informative and interesting!!
On Dr Mathis…do you get your prescriptions compounded in France now ? Or one of his preferred compounding pharmacies and then shipped?
I’m considering trying to book a consultation with him but he’s a few hours away so when it comes to getting prescriptions I just wondered how it works when you’re not in his area.
He sounds like such a knowledgeable and caring dr and willing to work with us older women ..very rare around here and unheard of with my particular insurance hmo and md.
Love your skin care videos as well..inspiring !
TIA…Lori from Northern California
Hi Lori, I am really happy you are here and that you are enjoying some of my videos.
So I actually did have (we are back in the US now) an American address at the Embassy in France, where my prescription was being sent to.
If you are in Northern California, it can be send to you very easily, in just a couple of days. Or there might even be a pharmacy in your area that has the protocol Dr Mathis prefers.
Thank you for your kind words, I look forward to connecting with you more under future videos. Also, never hesitate to reach out via email if you need further help: ClaudiaGlows3@gmail.com
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Thank you so much for replying !
Do you have a video of what was going on with you when you first saw Dr Mathis?
I know you said you felt like he saved your life ..
I'm just so fed up with my MD and insurance .. I feel very dismissed ..
What about testosterone for hairline loss? Yay or nay
That is a great question and I will try to ask Dr Mathis next time
Im dealing with rapid heart rate and chest pain since starting bioavailable hormones. My d-dimer is high .72. What homrone wouid cause that?
Hi, I am sorry to hear that. I’m not certain, it could be an imbalance, or one of the hormones you are on. I would suggest you talk to your doctor and ask for blood test to see where your level are at.
Thank you for this!!! ❤
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I wish he could be my doctor. 🙏🥰 I need guidance.
You could give home a call and hopefully he can help
@@claudiaglows I’m ordering all the labs from LifeExtension they’re in my cart. I was going to order through Ultimate Human but the price is three times as much for less labs. I was excited to hear him mention it because I already have an account with them. The weight management labs include everything and also the MTHFR/COMP. Thank you for the wonderful questions you did a great job. 🥰💫
Hi Claudia, I could not find the cobalt drops on Amazon. Do you know how I can find it?
Hi, I just looked and could not find them either
Let me ask Dr Mathis
I think maybe it's Copal drops? I found them on Amazon.
I did some research and I think he is saying cobal b-12 as it helps methylate estrogen. They do have these drops on Amazon.
Im dealing with rapid heart rate and chest pain since starting bioavailable hormones. My d-dimer is high .72. What homrone wouid cause that?
Hi, I’m sorry to hear that. It could be an imbalance or one of the hormones you are on. I would suggest talking to your doctor and asking for a blood test to see where your levels are at.
Would love the online lab list ❤
I asked Dr Mathis about it several times but unfortunately he has not gotten around to it
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I wish he was in the UK! 😭😭😭😭😭
I know, we need to clone him 😉
Thank you beautiful. The interview was amazing . Even I am not taking the hormone replacement approach, It’s great to know… I have been tired and kind of short of breath for a week or so. And I sleep so much and deep sleep. I don’t know if I just tired from all years of being caregiver or I don’t eat enoug🤔 I might need to go to see my nature doctor 🤔 I don’t think I lack testosterone, I do scream on my husband 😝😂🤣Have a blessed day🙏❤️
Hi beautiful, I’m very sorry to hear that you’ve been so tired. Like you said your body might just need rest from taking care of your loved one for so long
Take good care of yourself ❤️
@@claudiaglows ❤️❤️❤️
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Can you show us a chart of what our HRT levels should be?
I think that is really hard to say, since we are all different. It is something you will have to decide with your doctor.
Do you use progesterone cream as well ?
Hi Kelly, yes I do.
Thanks for posting these videos! I'm in Ventura, which is around 30 minutes away from Dr. Mathis and I'm seriously thinking of booking a consult with him. I'm 43 years old. Recently, I've noticed a change. My PMS has gotten much worse and I'm getting night sweats. I've also noticed what feels like hot flashes. Does this mean I'm in perimenopause? My periods are still very regular.
Hi Megs, if you are that close to Dr Bob, it might be a good idea to see him. He can let you know what to test for and where to go from there.
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@@claudiaglows I'm seriously thinking about it. I had severe endometriosis in my 20s and have been through my fair share of doctors who didn't know what they were doing. Don't want to run into that with this stuff.
I did on line with him and that works great. - I am 56 and wish I had started at age 43 , period creeps up on us it’s a little worse every few montah, how much better the last decade would have been with less fatigue, better mood, less joint pain , better weight management, less dry skin fuller hair… better libido etc - serious anti ageing
Great talk. Does Dr Mathis know any clinics or services in the UK equivalent to life extension to do the lab test he suggests?
Glad this was interesting and thank you for being here Gillian. I can ask Dr Mathis, but I would say do a quick google search as well, or call your local compounding pharmacy, they might have some insight
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Thank you so much lovely Claudia x @@claudiaglows
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I’m based in Uk and now on Wiley thanks to Claudia’s videos - life changing wish I had started 10 years ago when the first tiny signs of peri started. Randox in UK does a female hormone panel home test kit for £39. It’s great as on Wiley , my practitioner wants dual 11 and Day 21 testing done as we increase the doses - I went from 50% to 75% to now 100%. It looks like I might end up going above 100% dose as my levels are still a bit low. Super comforting that we can monitor it so easily . Just prick my finger and sent the prepared box in and 2-3 days later I have my results
@@karenberchem That is so great to hear! Thank you for sharing your experience
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There are pharmacies that compound lower dose T injections. I use 50mg/ml and inject 8mg per week, this keeps my levels low, total 54pg free 5.8ng this works well for me. I also use E injections and keep my E round 130pg. Feel great.
that is great to hear, thank you
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Could you tell me who your Dr. is and if he does telemedicine. I have not been successful with the estrogen creams. My E stays low. Ready for injections!!!
@@leslieharari8755 I use Defy Medical out of Florida and it is telemedicine.
Anything that can help hair loss with testosterone?
Hi Kelly, this is a great question for Dr Mathis
Hi Kelly, this is a great question for Dr Mathis
Hello, lovely Claudia, these are some of my favorite types of videos from you. You and Dr. Mathis make a great team. Would you know if there is a FB group for women on hormones, specifically the Wiley protocol? I tried looking on FB, but the Wiley protocol's page is pretty inactive. I wonder if someone else has been through my dilemma with the Wiley protocol. I've been on the Wiley protocol, and I am not having an easy transition. I keep getting my period on day 18, and my hormone levels are good; I am also working with Dr. Mathis, but he is stumped as well. Do you know if there is anyone else I could reach out to?
Hi, I’m glad you enjoyed this video
Unfortunately, I’m not familiar with a Facebook group. That really is strange, if you’re home on levels are good, I wonder what is going on. I would suggest to keep working with Dr Mathis. Hopefully together you can figure out what is happening. You might want to explore if there’s something you taking or you eating, that could be blocking some of the estrogen or progesterone. But knowing Dr Mathis, he probably has already looked into that
That really is puzzling, I wish I could be of help. But please keep me posted on what happens
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@@claudiaglows Thank you for responding Claudia, no I wasn't asked about the supplements or the food I eat. I am vegan and do consume tofu and flax oil but I just stopped those to see if that helps. It doesn't seem like the Wiley protocol is working for me, I am not sure what to do next.
@@MISSYMINX261 I am so sorry to hear that. In the beginning I avoided flax and soy, but now I eat lots of it and it seems to be ok. I would not give up yet. Keep working with Dr Mathis and hopefully it will get better
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Does Dr Mathis see out of state clients ?
Hi Kelly, I would suggest giving Dr Mathis a call. He will be able to answer all your questions.
I would suggest to give him a call
Why don't medical students get the training for this?
HRT would vastly help and save women's lives!
I agree!
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Thank you!
You are very welcome! Thank you ❤️
Hi, I am happy he offered these cheaper options for labs but when I called a few doctors in my area no one will allow me to use them they all want to take their own bloodwork instead of just charging me for the office visits. Does Dr. Bob do online or phone consultations using these labs. I don't live in California. The online company you had on before I looked up does Oral estrogen and I rather do it the way you are doing it. I see his link you added I will contact them and ask. Thank u
Hi Terry, yes Dr Bob does online consults. His info is below this video. Please let me know if you can not find it
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@@claudiaglows thank u I have contacted him
I doubt that my HMO does any hormone testing yet I’ve been prescribed estradiol vaginally for years
It is frustrating to hear, that they prescribe without testing :(
Thank you for the interview. 😊
I wonder what your optimal hormone levels (pmol/l) should be on hrt?
Hi Helga, I am glad you enjoyed it.
Dr Mathis and some other doctors I have talked to like to see an estrogen level of at least 100 and progesterone of at least 3
But on a rhythmic replacement, levels vary throughout the month
Is it 100 pmol/l at least? The reason why I wonder is that there are different conventional units. Thanks a lot. @@claudiaglows
@@helgatoser5142 that is a great question and I will have to ask dr Mathis . Usually it gives a range for several different units on the lab slip
@@claudiaglows Thank you very much. Let me know pls.
Claudia, when you say topical estrogen do you mean cream or the patch?
Hi Ann, really either one. But personally, I use a cream and I do believe that is Dr Mathis preferred delivery.
Can you find out what testing is suitable before Sculptra? I had cheek fillers once and it did not last; hence, I want to know my deficiencies before I get Sculptra. Some people did not get any results from Sculptra and I refuse to get cheek fillers to avoid having an unpleasant puffy face. Also, why do you think HRT cream like Estradiol is not suitable for women who still get their menstrual cycle? Isn't Estradiol thicken the dermis? Please respond to all three questions. 😢❤
Hi
I am not sure we know why some people trains well to sculptra and others don’t
I only know that if you have an autoimmune disease, you do not want to use it
As far as the estrogen, you could use it, but it might be a waste of money if your body still produces enough estrogen
Hi Claudia, so estradiol transdermal or patches doesn't convert so much into Estrone? Whereas estradiol orally is converted into estrone too much? Did I get this right?🤔
Hi Carol, to my understanding yes. Oral estrogen gets converted into too much Estrone, as it has to go through the liver, vs topical does not
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Thank you, this interview did solves some of my questions. Does ethinylestradiol also converts into estrone?
Hi, glad this was helpful. That is a good question and honestly I do not know but you might be able to google it
@@claudiaglowsI have one more question, when you are talking about the numbers of estradiol what unit are you referring to pg/ml or pmol/L? My blood test after takingvoral estradiol is 46 pg/ml, is that considered low? Thank you!
@@Gladeeez I believe for estradiol it is pg/ml. 46 is quite low. That was about where mine was when I first started on this journey and I felt horrible.
@@claudiaglows thank you Claudia!
What does he recommend natural for prostate cancer and enlarged prostate ? Thx
I am not sure, but you can call him and ask
Hi Claudia. Dr Mathis mentioned he had an online lab list he could share. How do we find that information?
Hi Renae, I reached out to Dr Mathis to ask him to please share the list with me. As soon as he does, I will put it in the description box of this video, so please check occasionally. However, in the meantime, you could also do a quick Google search online for online laps. I know that life extension was one Geer recommended.
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Yes please share - I would like to do a detailed test once a year and check in with Dr Mathis - his description of glutathione , MTHFR etc was so interesting but over my head - to save time and money I would like to get his list have the testing done and then book in a session with him - I’m in the UK and need a European doctors prescription for the only Wiley pharmacy in Europe but I’d like to do a consult once and while with ‘Dr Bob’
I have the online lab list from him. Where can I send it to you?
Awesome! Can you please email it to me at ClaudiaGlows3@gmail.com
Thank you Leslie!
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Hi again is there a way to email you directly? Does your dr see clients out of state ? What causes the bleeding and you are ok with it ? I feel like I have a period again and I don’t like it lol I keep reading worrisome things about bleeding after menopause is not good thanks for your help
It is really best to call Dr Mathis and I linked his website below this video. The bleeding is caused by mimicking our natural cycle with estrogen and progesterone and yes, I am very happy about it. But if you do not want a period, a static replacement might be better for you
Dear Claudia, i know this is not right topic for asking that but i really need your support. I have an appointment this saturday for Lanluma injection. Do you still love your results? ❤ best wishes from Turkey
Hi, yes I still love the results and hope you will as well. Please keep me posted
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@@claudiaglows My Dear Claudia, my face is very puffy now due to injection. The doc said, puffines is normal for next 2,3 days...i hope everything will be ok. ❤️
@@AaaA-pl9km that is very normal and will go away in a few days
@@claudiaglows my doc didnt tell anything about massage, but on lanlumas web site, they say massage 5 minutes 5 times for 2 weaks:((. And this is my second day without massage...should i do massage? I am so angry to my doc. Because after come back to home, i called his office and asked about it. His assistan reply me and told there is no need massage
Thank you..Claudia and Dr. Mathis for Giving me hope 🙏..yes I will get on the App. that Dr. Mathis recommended. And go from there 😇 And I would feel much safer having a conference call since Dr. Mathis is I think in another state? And he could, work me in to read his findings of my blood work? Thank you 😊 my sweet friend ❤ for a life long dream Claudia xoxo 😘
Hello beautiful, I’m glad this was helpful. Yes, Dr Mathis is in California, but you can still feel free to give him a call, and I’m sure he will be able to help you. Let me know if I can help with anything. Lots of love.❤️
Thank you, Gorgeous ❤
Claudia, you really are a Shooting Star 💥💯💫🙏😇
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Hi Claudia and ladies, I just started estradiol transdermal gel 8 days ago. I have to add progesterone from day 11-21. But I am bleeding since starting the gel. Has anyone else experienced this? I am bloated as well and my breasts are very tender. Cannot get a hold of doctor until mid september. I live in Europe and unfortunately progestins are prescribed here mostly. So worried about that too, but currently trying to get new prescription for progesterone. But this bleeding freaks me out 😮
Hi Agnes, I would say if your doctor does not answer your concerns until September, switch doctors. I find it. Unacceptable, the doctor is not even willing to answer a quick question. Are you able to find another doctor that is willing to help you?
@@claudiaglows HRT is so nuanced and it so depends on the doctor and patient connection, right? So interesting: I was able to speak to a different doctor today, who will have me on a personal consult in 2 days, and he advised me to stop the estradiol gel immediately. Interesting what he said: in perimenopause, the progesterone is usually the first hormone to decline, not estrogen. So in my case, the progesterone is dropping but still have enough estrogen- and now I have added even more estrogen, no wonder I am bleeding so heavily. He said that just prescribing estadiol and progesterone for a perimenopausal woman is not so straight forward. So stopping the gel and really looking forward for his further suggestion as how to proceed from here. Just for context, I have just turned 50, still having periods, my symptoms are dry eyes, bad sleep, brain fog and memory issues, and the libido dropped to basically zero. I relly just want to be proactive and maintain my health, bones, skin, etc.
I had estrogen positive cancer and am now taking a drug to suppress or get rid of my estrogen. I have to take for several more years. I am a little confused. Can I safely take a topical biodentical estradiol to help with aging?
Hi Jean, I’m very sorry to hear that you had to struggle with that.
I agree, it can be very confusing. As Mathis said, is a good idea to listen to as many different opinions as possible and then make your own decision on what’s right for you.
How does the dr feel about dhea ?
We actually talk about that in this video
Hi Claudia, great information. Is Dr. Mathis private paid only? And where does one get the gene test?
Hi Annie
He does not bully insurance, but often your insurance will reimburse you
I believe the teacher talked about is a test you can order in line. I did 23 and me and then used that raw data to get to my genes but this new test sounds much easier
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@@claudiaglows I'm in florida so will see if I can have consultation with him. Thank you, Claudia!
@@annieg.7051 please keep me posted and let me know if I can help with anything
@@claudiaglows thank you. Will do.
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Hey so do you bleed every month then and for how long ?
yes I do, for about 3-5 days
Claudia the hormone replacement that you do does it cause a period for you ?
Hi Kelly
Yes it does
Does this dr work with you ? What does he charge ?
yes. I have worked with him for 15 years. You can give him a call, his info is below this video@@kellymallory9007
Hi, I gained 3kg since starting estrogen minimum dose 2 minths ago, how to stopo this and go back? No lifestyle changes it is definitely the estrogen causing this
Hi, I am so sorry to hear that. Usually lack of estrogen causes weight gain. Did you have your levels tested to see if they are maybe too high?
I use the Estradiol 0.1 mg/24hr (place patch twice a week),compounded testosterone 1% (25mg/2.5gram), progesterone 200 MG capsule (1 capsule at bedtime)….. after a week or so on these, my nipples are very tender‼️. Do you think it’s the Estradiol (58.4 blood level) .I was also putting 4 pumps of compounded progesterone each morning. Or could too much progesterone make my nipples very tender? Please help me decide what to do.
I would suggest talking to your doctor about this. But personally, I don’t think that with a level of 58.4 you have too much estrogen
@@claudiaglows Thanks….i am thinking the same way as you about the Estradiol patch. Maybe it’s the progesterone or Testosterone……
progesterone makes my breasts very sensitive
Hello Claudia I hope you are having a great 🐣 Easter..I am trying to get a hold of Dr. Mathis, leaving a message on his machine. Or trying to set up a conference with him? But Nobody will call me back. I know you said he has been your doctor for 8yrs. I really didn't think it would be this hard to get started. Is there another phone number or some other way to get my foot into his office? I'm so sorry to bother you, 😔 I don't know what to do. Thank you for sharing🙏😇
Hi beautiful
I am sorry to hear that. Here is his cell
+1 (805) 570-4400
Please let me know if you were able to reach him
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No answer, Claudia but I'll keep trying ❤ thank you again for your help 😇
@@marleneharden544 oh no. Yes, please keep trying
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I use the Estradiol 0.1 mg/24hr (place patch twice a week),compounded testosterone 1% (25mg/2.5gram), progesterone 200 MG capsule (1 capsule at bedtime)….. after a week or so on these, my nipples are very tender‼️. Do you think it’s the Estradiol (58.4 blood level) .I was also putting 4 pumps of compounded progesterone each morning. Or could too much progesterone make my nipples very tender? Please help me decide what to do.
Can you talk to your doctor about this and figure out the next steps?
Do you still need progesterone after a hysterectomy with the removal of the ovaries
Hi, yes. Dr Mathis actually talks about that in this video
@claudiaglows thank you for your reply. I'll tune in and take a look ❤️
how do you test for estrone?
You can ask for a blood test
you can ask for a blood test
How do you rotate on your protocol ? Thx
Hi Kelly, I use estrogen and testosterone all month long and progesterone for 14 days. And the levels of all three hormones vary throughout the month
@@claudiaglows what days do you do the Pregestrone
@@kellymallory9007 14-28
I don’t seem to feel good on oral progesterone . Why is this ?
same women do not feel good with oral progesterone, so topical might be a better choice
I am having a difficult time with my HRT doctors, I tried to reach out to Dr, Mathis but his VM was overflowing. Is there any other way that I can reach him via email. or direct office. Could you you please IM me.. I am desparate.
Hi Roberta, I am sorry to hear you are having a hard time reaching Dr Mathis. He is a busy man, but keep trying him and he will eventually pick up. I always have good luck around 10 am California time when trying to get a hold of him
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@@claudiaglows Thank you so much for your response. I will keep trying. Also, would it be true rude and/or intrusive to ask what levels you are taking for estrogen/progesterine/ testerone, The lony reason I ask is that I have switched so many times from the one doctor who started me and then felt great, unfortunately he died and I can't get other doctors to use his protocol. Apologies if this is too personal.
@@robertalivingston267 yes, please keep trying. No, it’s not too intrusive at all, but it’s really difficult to answer as my levels change constantly. Also, the levels are right for me, would not necessarily be right for you, and you really have to work with your doctor and with blood testing.
@@claudiaglows Yes I understand, I used to take what would be considered very high levels because I have an autoimmune disorder and changes in hormones would cause excrucaiting flares. These worked really well to keep certain stimulating hormones suppressed and even. The reason i asked is because my other drs.think it is way to high, I was just curious about other women's experience. My original doctor also had my autoimmune disorder so he was very on board with what I needed even if a bit out of norm.
Thanks so much your response...Really, really thoughtful of you.
@@robertalivingston267 I am in the Wiley protocol and doses in it are definitely higher than most, but it works well for me
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Where’d my comment go? It wasn’t disrespectful or anything. I’ll try again. Check out Dr. Elizabeth Bright. We’re told not to eat fat, and then told to get hormone replacement when the hormones we need are made through the fat we eat. Just eat properly (no sugar, processed food, grains, seed/vegetable oils, lower carb, and plenty of animal fat), and there would be no need for hormone replacement.
Even if you eat adequate fat in your diet, as you age, your hormone levels are going to decrease.
I agree with you and some women really suffer because of it
Hi Laura, your comment is still here and I responded it
Thank you for being here
@@suemazrn- when we eat properly, the hormonal health is handled. Dr. Bright treats “menopausal” and thyroid problems very effectively with diet, no hormones. I don’t know why people wouldn’t want to at least try it first if it means not spending money on something that is made naturally. Not to mention, supporting an industry financially whose only interest is making as much money as possible for as long as possible. So many chronic diseases that we consider part of old age, are NOT. It’s estimated that 93% of American adults are metabolically (hormonally) unhealthy/insulin resistant, and it only gets worse as women go through menopause. The insulin resistance and resulting inflammation is what causes most, if not all, chronic disease (“Why We Get Sick,” by Dr. Ben Bikman), and many symptoms can literally be reversed when eating the right diet: symptoms attributed to menopause, HBP, heart disease, autoimmune, obesity, PCOS, IBD, depression & many mental health issues, type 2, etc.
@@claudiaglows- I see it came back. Thanks for all you do and for your general respect of all comments and tolerance. I appreciate your kind, loving responses when things online can often get so contentious. 💗
What is causing the period ? The estradiol ?
Mimicking the natural cycle with estrogen and progesterone
The period itself would actually be caused by the introduction of progesterone for 2 weeks of the cycle after spending 14-16 days of adjusting amounts of estradiol up to a peak at day 12 and the progesterone signals the shed. It also downplays the estrogen so women who are taking estrogen and progesterone together on the daily are not getting the benefits from estrogen. The cyclic method that Dr. Mathis prescribes is the most natural and beneficial way to take hormones. I have heard people recommend the book Sex, Lies and Menopause - written by T.S. Wiley and I know that Dr. Mathis is trained in the Wiley Protocol. I have ordered it but apparently it explains things in great detail. Hope this helps.
thank you for this great explanation Emer!
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I mean no disrespect, but I really wish women would question needing hormone replacement at all. Hormones are synthesized from fat, the fat we should be eating. Yet, we’ve been lied to over and over again about how fat causes disease (it’s really sugar, processed food, and seed/vegetable oils).
We’ve been told to not eat animal fat, then we’re told to replace the hormones we should have if we were eating properly. Please check out Dr. Elizabeth Bright. Even the so-called menopause symptoms we experience would disappear if we ate properly overall (no sugar, grains, processed food, seed oils, and fewer overall carbs) and ate enough fat, specifically.
While I didn’t experience many symptoms, I did experience hot flashes, and they went away completely within a couple days when I lowered my carb intake. Our hormone health is completely dependent upon fat, not taking hormone replacement.
I agree, we need to do our own research
However, some women, including myself, really suffer without HRT, regardless of their diet
Food is not medicine, our bodies need more than just food!!
@@claudiaglowsAbsolutely!!!
@@juliafusco6430- hormones are synthesized from fat. Fat is literally what creates healthy hormones.
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Hello honey ❤
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So, we on BHRT using transdermal Estradiol and Progesterone and sometimes Testosterone as well, can still test our hormones regularly with Blood testing, which is serum levels, instead of Saliva or Urine or Blood Spot test? I’m not talking about checking the metabolites, which I know the Dutch test is the best for that. I ask because another hormone specialist, Dr Michelle Sands, only test saliva or blood spot, never blood serum. She states that doesn’t work to show real levels with the use of transdermal hormones. I would love to hear what Dr. Mathis would say about that, even though I missed the chance to ask before the show 😕 Anyway, tell me Claudia your opinion and thank you so much for another video with Dr. Mathis and all the great information you put out there. 💗
Hi Sandra, I know that dr Mathis does blood testing. He likes to test on day 11-12 and 20-21 if one is on a rhythmic program but if it is static, any day would work.
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