I am not having hot flashes or night sweats, thankfully, but the weight gain and joint aches sucks. My doctor told me exercise more and eat less. In his defense, I said no to HRT out of fear from cancer but hearing you makes me rethink HRT.
I had an appointment yesterday with Dr. Jennifer Roelands in Fullerton, Ca she specializes in Holistic solutions for Gut and Hormone Health. I found her through you! I Thank you so much! She started me on the Combipatch 0.05mg-0.14mg/ 24 hrs transdermal film, ER Today is my second day and I slept like a baby last night. 😊 I cannot wait to see what the future holds ❤ Thank you for educating us🙏🏽
I've asked my OB/Gyn for a hormonal panel 2 years in a row to see a snapshot of where my hormones were after being in menopause for approx 7 years. symptoms were belly weight gain, sleep disruption, and night time hot flashes. Was informed by my doctor that I just needed to watch what I was eating more closely and see you next year. Are you kidding?!
I had every symptom...quite severe...was told 6-12 months of HRT and then have to suck it up... hubby felt lethargic was told he could have lifelong testosterone and Viagra... it's not an equal world...we are 50% of the population and deserve better.
Ps, just trying to function, sex life doesn't exist... nor is that important when getting through the next 24hours is your reality...why is this a priority for men's health, and not even a thought for women, there is a serious discrepancy here🤔
Age 55, requested help from my gyno NP (woman age 58) who said no and suggested a supplement. Made appointment with gyno MD in same group for a Menopause appointment. He said no, likely to cause cancer. He put me on Escitalopram for the hot flashes. I spoke to my GP who said she was uncomfortable prescribing it. Finally, I found I could get it online from Alloy. I have now taken 100 mg Progesterone and .5 Estradiol. Sleeping so much better, no hot flashes anymore, no depression.
I am in the middle of this right now. Was gaining weight for no reason. Found out I was insulin resistance but they never did a hormonal panel to see if my other hormones were imbalance. I just asked my endocrinologist yesterday for a hormones panel. This so frustrating that a patient has to tell a dr. what to do. I am 55 years young and would like them to do their job!
I asked for a hormone panel and was told “do some research and tell me what you want. There are 10,000 hormones”. So I asked my NP friend and then asked for “Total testosterone , Estradiol, Progesterone , FSH LH, Fasting insulin ,Androtesterone” Dr said their lab couldn’t do the androtestosterone but did the others. My bioavailable testosterone was less than 1. My estradiol was 11.8. My progest was 0.41. I’m only 42. THEN insurance only covered half of the labs for some reason so now I owe $200!
Yeah, no insurance and the full hormone panel cost me $600 out of pocket. Also had my uterus out 7 yrs ago at 38, no coaching on the fact that peri would hit me sooner. No coaching on HRT. Nothing from 2 doctors who I felt were absolutely qualified. But now I feel let down bc even as I told my GP at my last check up I'm experiencing night sweats, no libido, vaginal dryness, fatigue, joint pain, no recommendation for HRT. Thanks for sharing your knowledge ❤ working with maca root, red clover, magnesium, zinc, k12, vit D, in addition to my healthy diet and minimal alcohol. Also cut caffeine over a year ago. It's not always easy to be so disciplined but I can feel a clear difference 😊
Thankful I didn’t have to spend any time convincing my doc. I restarted HRT a month ago at 64, after being off it for 20 years. Wow, what a difference in just one month!
OBGYN resident here - YES! Menopause care is so under-represented in residency. I really appreciate your videos and helping me find constructive ways to approach the non-evidence based topics. Thanks!!
I love that you said “I don’t even know what functional medicine is, I’m evidence based”😂 So many quacks out there confusing women. I believe in you Dr Haver, you’re the real deal!💪
x2 General Practitioners would not prescribe HRT. They suggested anti-depressant and CBT. I am fighting to get to see a menopause specialist. I will not back down. I am advocating hard. Hello from London, UK : - )
My doctor was so informative about my E-3 vag cream . I have been using it for 25 years. I went into menopause at age 43 . I had breast cancer the chemo shut me down. It was horrible the side effects. I will not stop using it. It helps so much and it makes me feel like a woman again.
I'm only watching this now, believing myself to be perimenopausal, I'm having to conduct my own research. I approached my G.P, who confirmed I was most probably in peri menopause. I had no offer of tests, let alone HRT treatments! I was told, basically, my body is changing, I have to learn to deal with it, and to maybe consider mindfulness 🤷🏻♀️ that's the UK for you!! This was a female G.P btw
I see an lpn after bring ignored by my very busy family doctor for 15 years. My lpn is in my very small town and really listens to me. Matter of fact she is my age and she recommended me to check you out! Im appreciating that very much ❤
My internist took me off 25 years of Premarin at age 70. Put me on anti-anxiety Venlafaxine. Didn’t help with hot flashes. In 6 years my health has deteriorated across the board. New doc deaf to my osteoporosis concerns (family history).
Hi Dr. Mary. I live in Portugal and the reality of gynecologists confortable with hrt seems to be the same as what you describe in the US. However, I'm happy to tell you that I was given the option in May by my gynecologist🎉. I know lots of women who are on hrt and the number seems to be growing🎉. So, the trend is changing, I believe. I love your videos and am constantly learning with your great talks. Thank you!!!!
Know the clinical guidelines in your country, better still take a copy with you. If you want hrt, tell the doctor that. If you just go in and list your symptoms without clearly stating your objectives you are less likely to get treated appropriately. Take a friend or family member. When asked about family history, make sure they know everyone who had osteoporosis. If your second cousin's neighbour had breast cancer or a blood clot, maybe leave that out. It has no bearing on you but a less confident provider could jump on it to deny you hrt. Be clear you want a therapeutic dose of your chosen preparation, not the lowest available dose of whatever their formulary says is cheapest. And don't be discouraged if you don't get anywhere the first time. Keep going. Be as tenacious as you would if your child needed medical treatment. If offered antidepressants, decline them (unless you actually are depressed) and even then you still deserve treatment for menopausal symptoms as well!
At 49 I went to my PCP and told her I was having hot flashes, heart palpitations, very bad mood swings….she told me I was too young to be in menopause, even though I had a partial hysterectomy at age 30. She put me on Zoloft. 😡
Zoloft is wonderful. I was on that for a long time. Should have never stopped it. Now I'm on trintellix and buspirone. Also very good medicine. I have recurring major depression and GAD Generalized anxiety disorder. Blessings 💞
My wife is simply not receiving the proper care to coordinate any Peri issues along with her Thyroid and PCOS - the doctors are so busy treating the various problems individually, they are not looking at this from a whole perspective. Seems like they simply don't care.
I was offered treatment immediately after I started experiencing hot flashes. I've been on the estradiol patch and oral estrogen since 2019. I feel amazing!
Oh geeze you hit the nail on the head for me no period since I turned 50 I will be 60 in July I was told to suck it up and move on and doctors wonder why we don't go back
I have been trying for 7 years! both gyne and gp told me I cannot take hrt for disease prevention and that was my main reason I wanted it as well as all the symptoms of misery - no history of breast cancer blood clots but big history of osteoporosis and heart disease and Alzheimer’s- what motivated me finally my dad passed if heart disease- found a doctor 8 years later and am now on patch- it was very hard to get this- now I have osteopenia which I may have prevented if I was on it earlier. Thank you for educating us - I switched another gyne who I love and has your book!
I kove your passion. I dealt with a provider who was so apathetic and almost condescending. Made me wonder why she was even in that career. So unhelpful and actually cruel.
My primary doctor said, your insurance won’t pay for it and you probably don’t need it anyway.. I switched primary’s!! She recommended a new gynecologist for me and so far I have a prescription for vaginal estrogen. Probably going to get bhrt soon.
I come from supplement industry. Love that you are recommending probiotics! I have preached this for years! Love the Garden of Life you take, but I prefer the Renew Life 150bil with 40 strain diversity. You are so correct, it is the diversity that makes the difference. These are pricey, but worth every penny. Just stock up during sales. I always ask customer or friends who balk at the price... "Would you pay $70/month for magic fix to help you lose weight?" All say yes. They spend money on other things: apps, gyms, non proven weight loss supplements, etc. Probiotics can be like magic for SO many things, even mood. Loving you!
I was recommended the renew Life critical care probiotic years ago when I had a lot of stomach problems. I tried the garden of Life brand and it did absolutely nothing for me and it actually made the problem worse. But the renew life brand I've stuck with it and it's been wonderful for my tummy.
No, I'm 54 and haven't been offered treatment. At 49 I went to my previous GP (a young female doctor) to talk me about my minor symptoms. She just said "Well, if I had a pound for every middle-aged who said the same thing to me!". Last year I spoke to a young male doctor who was more interested and knowledgeable but he didn't ask for my symptoms, just wanted me to do my own research about HRT and get back to him. I've been having a low mood for a long time and haven't gotten round to actioning this yet.
Wow, women’s health is still really not taken seriously by a lot of medical profession. There should be advanced training on menopause and other aspects of women’s health that women are dealing with every day.
I noticed to referral for Massachusetts. I had a hard time convincing my obgyn to place me on HRT and only wants to do it for a year. I need to find a new provider that knows menopause in Boston. Great advice, thank you 🙏
Have asked about hormones for over a decade. Told by every type of doctor I couldn’t get them bec a sibling had blood clots. Learned from you patches are ok. Will try again. Meanwhile multiple med issues, incl sever Osteo.
Would love if you did a video discussing the difference and similarities between hormonal birth control and HRT. It seems as though most practitioners are comfortable prescribing hormones in the form of birth control but not otherwise. Please discuss. I'm baffled and I'm thinking of just staying on hormonal birth control for as long as possible since it is easier.
I'm really happy to hear that you are going to have other assistance to help you in your practice I really hope there could be one in New Hampshire I'm almost willing to travel to come see you myself if I cannot get any help here in Claremont New Hampshire it's a horrible nightmare to have to go through menopause and you cannot get anyone to understand let alone listen to your symptoms and I always go in with a notebook pad to try to inform the doctor that this is what's going on this is what I've been doing and I just started your Galveston diet and I've already lost 12 lb thank you so much for the help I am 56 and I'm think I'm going to order your book today I believe you said it was on Amazon I really have got to get ahead of the situation I am in at my age
I was only offered HRT after a year and a OB referral. I had a year symptoms my PCP didn't tell me were perimenopause symptoms (gave me antidepressants) and referred me to OB/GYN due to Fibroids. The OB doc offered 0.025 once a week Estrodial and 100mg Progesterone which worked for a while. I'm now on 0.025 Estrodiol x 2 a week, 400mg Progesterone after over 2 years on HRT.
I asked for hrt and was told no that I was not menopausal. I am 48 and had a hysterectomy 3yrs ago so I pressed the request and was told when I tested positive for menopause she MIGHT give me a shot once a year. And she curtly emphasized ONLY ONCE A YEAR. I’m having a colposcopy this week so I may ask to schedule for a problem visit during my visit.
So far, my experience has been this 100%. FINALLY offered lo loestrin as a temp solution, but only one month! It helped. Yesterday got my doctor (GP) to Rx Climara Pro combo patch, but I don't think my insurance will cover. I will pay. My doc was nice but reluctant, mentioned needing to be one year without periods, and only being on HRT for short time, to 60yo max.
30 yrs ago my Dr Prescribed Estratest.. I took it every day for 20 days then off 10. I felt great, I worked out, ran everyday, had great skin, no wrinkles, great muscle mass. Can I get Estratest At compound pharmacy?
When I have talked about menopause automatically they want you to go to a ob/ gynecologist. They don’t try to give you any advice or anything. I continued my anti depressant because without it during peri/ post menopausal , I was a emotional mess. I started symptoms at 35. I’m now 57. So my concerns now is hot flashes and the weight gain. My doctor only tells me to watch what I eat . That’s true but it’s like they don’t even want to help . I think I’m going to change doctors.
Asked my Dr to put me on HT, she said no, that there were too many risks. She is obviously not informed at all. I’m 52 and still having regular periods-usually. I’m not having hot flashes, but I’m feeling lack of energy and interest in things that used to get me going. I need a new Dr. who will listen
Unfortunately I was put on a cocktail of medication that I am afraid to stop taking. Now, I am a walking pharmacy and take those forever? My sister is worse. We are on the list to see you. I can't wait!
Hi. I’ll be 48 in a couple days and have been experiencing acute perimenopausal symtoms, most recently plantar fasciitis. The private obgyn I saw suggested birth control. She said ERT was north the best idea at the moment because ERT might provide too much estrogen. Not sure what to do. I can’t take this anymore. My body is falling apart.
I started listening to you a few months ago, and was very excited. I've started HRT, and I wanted to share this with my PCP, but all the dirty words has made this video uncredible and unprofessional. Is there another video that I can safely share with her to educate her? I don't have time to start sifting through all your videos.
How long is HRT possibly ? I have pretty much figured out my own treatment so far . Have palpitations, depression, high blood pressure , etc … so irritated having to doctor myself .
I shared all my menopause symptoms and was offered the patch it has helped me with hot flashes but the waist keeps growing and I am still having having mood issues.
I had what I believe to be an anxiety attack at work today and had to rush out of my office and go home. My anxiety is through the roof. And I cannot lose weight to save my life. I don’t know what to do!
Your information is ver helpful, thank you. I was surprised you said you didn’t know what a functional doctor/functional medicine is. It’s quite common
I respect the study you've done in the menopause arena, and since few have even done it, I'm still willing to listen to certain things, but you really need to update. Most of us know the truth about cholesterol and saturated fats now, even medical journals have been quietly updated. And its hard to believe anyone still has their blinders on in regards to the jab with all the harms its been proven to do! I was even concerned at one point about the hrt I take because you dont recommend it because there arent enough studies--just to find out you're perfectly fine with the experimental jab?! The doubts are running strong, I think at this point I'm still going to try the diet for awhile to see if it helps because I've exhausted other options and I respect that youve done a lot of study in this particular area (keeping my animal fats tho), but I think you may have jumped off the boat once business was good--if you are passionate about helping us, you need to stay up to date!
I turn 60 next month and had my last period at 56 with hardly any menopause symptoms except tolerable hot flashes now and then and some weight gain. I have never taken any kind of hormones. Should I now although I'm 60 and really don't have symptoms?
My first gynecologist I went to in Connecticut, whom I chose because I saw her name on a list of gynecologist who help women with menopausal symptoms, told me if I was depressed I should go to a therapist but any other menopausal symptoms I would basically have to suck it up about! My new gynecologist I started seeing last weekt wants to try Fosteum Plus (?) and some lifestyle changes. The Fosteum plus isn't covered by my insurance though. Does it help?? I have aaaallll the symptoms you mentioned in the first 5 minutes of your video!!
Any recommendations on how to go forward when you‘re physically exhibiting multiple perimenopausal symptoms, but the hormone levels in your blood tests look ok? I‘ve only started testing my level this year as I started having symptoms of perimenopause with hair loss, skin texture changes, weight issues, sleep issues although my diet and training have improved greatly. Plus I am turning 50 next month. My partner thinks that my levels in oestrogen and progesterone were probably much higher at my peak fertility. I tend to agree as I‘m a very naturally busty, curvy female with a clockwork menstrual cycle that runs on the heavier side.
I’m curious if my symptoms are low with diet, is hormone replacement necessary for brain and physical health? My doc said wouldn’t prescribe when had symptoms, but diet has helped tremendously.
Before I knew anything about HRT, I went to an Endocrinologist to find out if my hormones were okay. He did blood work and did not prescribe anything whenI reviewed my bloodwork late googling what he tested...he actually tested for estrogen and fsh and said nothing, prescribed nothing. Said I was okay. I went back and asked for HRT and he said no, because it can cause breast cancer. Still stuck on the Women's Health Initiative. Around the same time, I went to my Gynocologist for a pap smear and he has a sign outside his office that says "Menopause", yet after I brought him my bloodwork that my Endocrinologist did and he didn't tell me about HRT. I later realized he could have when I saw I had no estrogen and he knew I was in menopause. Why should I have to ask. He is an old doctor like the Endocrinologist, so I assume he doesn't like to prescribe HRT or was I the one that was supposed to bring it up? How is the patient supposed to bring up something they don't know about? They are the healthcare professionals that are supposed to take care of us. Well, apparently we have to watch out for ourselves and educate ourselves. I switched to another Gyno I found on Menopause.org thanks to Dr. Haver. I have been prescribed HRT now. I am in Florida. Thank you Dr. Haver for all this information!!!!
Hi Doctor, I been doing on HRT pellets Biote and in the beginning I was too high I had a lot of water retention and puffy. But now again I have the water retention but I do not like water pills. So I got a natural one from the health food store. On my Estrogen I am on a level 8 I might have home lower to a 6. They deplete fast too I workout and etc.. It helps me but I feel I need help. What do you think?
My results were consistent with peri menopause. I was offered low dose progesterone and the pill. I have a cousin who got breast cancer after starting HRT and I’m at risk for blood clots. I really need help for my symptoms of fatigue, belly fat, weight gain, and mood swings. What is my best option?
I was thrown into menopause surgically at 32. I'm 62 and my new GYN wants me off HRT immediately. She said Im high risk of stroke because of being on HRT for so long. Im starting to experience tons of symptoms which she said is not related. No labs done. Gained 10 lbs in 6 months, can't sleep hot flashes, no energy. I'm very concerned. How do I find a provider that will work with me?
I was told by one doctor that I was in the process of menopause, I have an IUD so I already do not have a period. I went to an OB/GYN to get my hormone levels tested and she said that since I have an IUD I cannot get my hormone levels tested. She said having the IUD should help me with any symptoms that I would be having if I was in menopause but there’s no way of her telling me if I am in menopause because I have an IUD. I am concerned about the depression, part that I’m having, a little of the mood swings, hair, thinning, breaking off, dry skin.
I am a 55 year old woman who has been in perimenopause for quite a few years. I went to my doctor for HRT and they told me I wasn't a candidate for it because my mother died from breast cancer. I don't know what to do? I take a probiotic everyday, try and remember to take iodine and I rarely eat junk food. I still have hot flashes, disturbed sleep, and a spare tire around my middle, and absolutely no libido. I welcome any suggestions you can offer. Thank you so much for helping us women who don't seem to be relevant anymore since we can't have babies, etc, anymore. So frustrating!
My doctor wants me to go 3 months off of the pill and see if my symptoms change. I just turned 50 and my doctor says it is unsafe to stay on it. I've had severe dysmenorhea and have been on it since I was 14. I also have PCOS and probably endometriosis. My doc is a member of NAMA. I told her I saw a list of 20 menopause symptoms and I have 17 of them. She immediately said there could be other reasons to have all those symptoms. True, but perhaps not. I have 4 pills left. Will I feel better with nothing? Will I feel worse? I'm afraid my doctor won't care for me properly. I imagine I'll feel worse.😢
You have a right to a second opinion. Here is an article to help you find a menopause educated doctor. There are also telemedicine options in case you live in an area that doesn't have a lot of choice in doctors. thepauselife.com/blogs/the-pause-blog/top-4-tips-for-finding-top-notch-menopause-care?_pos=1&_sid=7f7cde004&_ss=r ~ XO Community Support Team
@maryclairehavermd8473 Thank you for your reply. I will read your link. There is a recommended local doctor in my area, but the waitlist is about a year out. I'll keep looking. I'm curious if it's reasonable to try 3 months on no type of hormones to see what happens?
My doctor told me I was depressed. I am not depressed. I told her that I am not depressed. She then wrote me off. She never mentioned menopause. I am 58 and have 20 symptoms. No intellectual curiosity at all.
How do we know how to talk about dosages of estrogen & progesterone, if our Dr. is not well versed? What dose to start, how to know when and what adjustments are needed, like what symptoms mean more or less estrogen or more or less progesterone?
Hello , I’m 49. In March 2025 it will be 2 years Iv no period. My tubes are tied like 10 years ago . I was offered a mirena coil . And estrogen patch . Not fitted yet but I’ll call back and refuse it as it will not protect my breast. From January 2025 in Ireland all HRT will be made free for all women all HRT. I want to have micronised progesterone and it’s available in Ireland. Im searching online as what’s the benefits for post menopausal woman and mirena coil it it keeps coming up it’s for women who still has their periods and are in menopause. Can you please advice me on this I’m literally desperate and loosing sleep over . Thank you in advance
I moved from Canada to Portugal last year and for the first time in my life a gynaecologist offered HRT for my menopausal symptoms.
I am not having hot flashes or night sweats, thankfully, but the weight gain and joint aches sucks. My doctor told me exercise more and eat less. In his defense, I said no to HRT out of fear from cancer but hearing you makes me rethink HRT.
I had an appointment yesterday with Dr. Jennifer Roelands in Fullerton, Ca she specializes in Holistic solutions for Gut and Hormone Health.
I found her through you! I Thank you so much!
She started me on the Combipatch 0.05mg-0.14mg/ 24 hrs transdermal film, ER
Today is my second day and I slept like a baby last night. 😊
I cannot wait to see what the future holds ❤
Thank you for educating us🙏🏽
I've asked my OB/Gyn for a hormonal panel 2 years in a row to see a snapshot of where my hormones were after being in menopause for approx 7 years. symptoms were belly weight gain, sleep disruption, and night time hot flashes. Was informed by my doctor that I just needed to watch what I was eating more closely and see you next year. Are you kidding?!
Docs need you to be sicker so you remain a client.
You need a new OBGYN
I had every symptom...quite severe...was told 6-12 months of HRT and then have to suck it up... hubby felt lethargic was told he could have lifelong testosterone and Viagra... it's not an equal world...we are 50% of the population and deserve better.
Ps, just trying to function, sex life doesn't exist... nor is that important when getting through the next 24hours is your reality...why is this a priority for men's health, and not even a thought for women, there is a serious discrepancy here🤔
Age 55, requested help from my gyno NP (woman age 58) who said no and suggested a supplement. Made appointment with gyno MD in same group for a Menopause appointment. He said no, likely to cause cancer. He put me on Escitalopram for the hot flashes. I spoke to my GP who said she was uncomfortable prescribing it. Finally, I found I could get it online from Alloy. I have now taken 100 mg Progesterone and .5 Estradiol. Sleeping so much better, no hot flashes anymore, no depression.
I am in the middle of this right now. Was gaining weight for no reason. Found out I was insulin resistance but they never did a hormonal panel to see if my other hormones were imbalance. I just asked my endocrinologist yesterday for a hormones panel. This so frustrating that a patient has to tell a dr. what to do. I am 55 years young and would like them to do their job!
I agree. I went through this also.
Also insurance companies don't want to cover hrt
Right?! 😊
I asked for a hormone panel and was told “do some research and tell me what you want. There are 10,000 hormones”. So I asked my NP friend and then asked for “Total testosterone , Estradiol, Progesterone , FSH LH, Fasting insulin ,Androtesterone” Dr said their lab couldn’t do the androtestosterone but did the others. My bioavailable testosterone was less than 1. My estradiol was 11.8. My progest was 0.41. I’m only 42. THEN insurance only covered half of the labs for some reason so now I owe $200!
Don't feel bad I have to pay 1300 for a vit d test my lpn ordered due to my fatigue and my insurance denied it. 1300$ for one test! Good luck 💕
I can’t even get a panel called in. What was your FSH? Just curious, but it should have been high.
Yeah, no insurance and the full hormone panel cost me $600 out of pocket. Also had my uterus out 7 yrs ago at 38, no coaching on the fact that peri would hit me sooner. No coaching on HRT. Nothing from 2 doctors who I felt were absolutely qualified. But now I feel let down bc even as I told my GP at my last check up I'm experiencing night sweats, no libido, vaginal dryness, fatigue, joint pain, no recommendation for HRT. Thanks for sharing your knowledge ❤ working with maca root, red clover, magnesium, zinc, k12, vit D, in addition to my healthy diet and minimal alcohol. Also cut caffeine over a year ago. It's not always easy to be so disciplined but I can feel a clear difference 😊
Thankful I didn’t have to spend any time convincing my doc. I restarted HRT a month ago at 64, after being off it for 20 years. Wow, what a difference in just one month!
I’m 62 what did they put you on please tell 🙏🙏🙏
Same here. It transformed my life.
@@anniecastiel1632 OMG I can’t wait to start 🥲🥲🥲🥲
@@anniecastiel1632 what combination are you taking exactly??
@@anniecastiel1632 this is so assuring
OBGYN resident here - YES! Menopause care is so under-represented in residency. I really appreciate your videos and helping me find constructive ways to approach the non-evidence based topics. Thanks!!
I love that you said “I don’t even know what functional medicine is, I’m evidence based”😂
So many quacks out there confusing women. I believe in you Dr Haver, you’re the real deal!💪
x2 General Practitioners would not prescribe HRT. They suggested anti-depressant and CBT. I am fighting to get to see a menopause specialist. I will not back down. I am advocating hard. Hello from London, UK : - )
My doctor was so informative about my E-3 vag cream . I have been using it for 25 years. I went into menopause at age 43 . I had breast cancer the chemo shut me down. It was horrible the side effects. I will not stop using it. It helps so much and it makes me feel like a woman again.
Get on iodine supplements for your Breast cancer
You are a warrior for women
@@VeeKayGreenerGrass I do
I'm only watching this now, believing myself to be perimenopausal, I'm having to conduct my own research. I approached my G.P, who confirmed I was most probably in peri menopause. I had no offer of tests, let alone HRT treatments! I was told, basically, my body is changing, I have to learn to deal with it, and to maybe consider mindfulness 🤷🏻♀️ that's the UK for you!! This was a female G.P btw
I'm hoping to find a female provider that has gone through it herself. Many of these women are younger than me. Frustrating.
Thanks for empowering us to advocate for ourselves!!!
I see an lpn after bring ignored by my very busy family doctor for 15 years. My lpn is in my very small town and really listens to me. Matter of fact she is my age and she recommended me to check you out! Im appreciating that very much ❤
My internist took me off 25 years of Premarin at age 70. Put me on anti-anxiety Venlafaxine. Didn’t help with hot flashes. In 6 years my health has deteriorated across the board. New doc deaf to my osteoporosis concerns (family history).
Hi Dr. Mary. I live in Portugal and the reality of gynecologists confortable with hrt seems to be the same as what you describe in the US. However, I'm happy to tell you that I was given the option in May by my gynecologist🎉.
I know lots of women who are on hrt and the number seems to be growing🎉. So, the trend is changing, I believe.
I love your videos and am constantly learning with your great talks. Thank you!!!!
You tell it sister! You make me laugh but you are spot on.
Know the clinical guidelines in your country, better still take a copy with you. If you want hrt, tell the doctor that. If you just go in and list your symptoms without clearly stating your objectives you are less likely to get treated appropriately. Take a friend or family member. When asked about family history, make sure they know everyone who had osteoporosis. If your second cousin's neighbour had breast cancer or a blood clot, maybe leave that out. It has no bearing on you but a less confident provider could jump on it to deny you hrt. Be clear you want a therapeutic dose of your chosen preparation, not the lowest available dose of whatever their formulary says is cheapest. And don't be discouraged if you don't get anywhere the first time. Keep going. Be as tenacious as you would if your child needed medical treatment. If offered antidepressants, decline them (unless you actually are depressed) and even then you still deserve treatment for menopausal symptoms as well!
Thank you for being real. I’m very sorry for the loss of your brothers. Thank you for sharing your story, your knowledge and for opening our eyes!
At 49 I went to my PCP and told her I was having hot flashes, heart palpitations, very bad mood swings….she told me I was too young to be in menopause, even though I had a partial hysterectomy at age 30. She put me on Zoloft. 😡
Zoloft is wonderful. I was on that for a long time. Should have never stopped it. Now I'm on trintellix and buspirone. Also very good medicine. I have recurring major depression and GAD Generalized anxiety disorder. Blessings 💞
Find another doctor who listens
Time to change doctor! 😮
@@lovelocked5385that’s not her point. She needed to be treated for perimenopause, not depression.
My wife is simply not receiving the proper care to coordinate any Peri issues along with her Thyroid and PCOS - the doctors are so busy treating the various problems individually, they are not looking at this from a whole perspective. Seems like they simply don't care.
I was offered treatment immediately after I started experiencing hot flashes. I've been on the estradiol patch and oral estrogen since 2019. I feel amazing!
Oh geeze you hit the nail on the head for me no period since I turned 50 I will be 60 in July I was told to suck it up and move on and doctors wonder why we don't go back
I am 62 and seriously looking into Morman replacement therapy. What do they have you on?
I have been trying for 7 years! both gyne and gp told me I cannot take hrt for disease prevention and that was my main reason I wanted it as well as all the symptoms of misery - no history of breast cancer blood clots but big history of osteoporosis and heart disease and Alzheimer’s- what motivated me finally my dad passed if heart disease- found a doctor 8 years later and am now on patch- it was very hard to get this- now I have osteopenia which I may have prevented if I was on it earlier. Thank you for educating us - I switched another gyne who I love and has your book!
Boron for osteoporosis... And lift heavy weights.
I kove your passion. I dealt with a provider who was so apathetic and almost condescending. Made me wonder why she was even in that career. So unhelpful and actually cruel.
Love your passion
Over this significant transition of life for women 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
My primary doctor said, your insurance won’t pay for it and you probably don’t need it anyway.. I switched primary’s!! She recommended a new gynecologist for me and so far I have a prescription for vaginal estrogen. Probably going to get bhrt soon.
I come from supplement industry. Love that you are recommending probiotics! I have preached this for years! Love the Garden of Life you take, but I prefer the Renew Life 150bil with 40 strain diversity. You are so correct, it is the diversity that makes the difference. These are pricey, but worth every penny. Just stock up during sales. I always ask customer or friends who balk at the price... "Would you pay $70/month for magic fix to help you lose weight?" All say yes. They spend money on other things: apps, gyms, non proven weight loss supplements, etc. Probiotics can be like magic for SO many things, even mood. Loving you!
I was recommended the renew Life critical care probiotic years ago when I had a lot of stomach problems. I tried the garden of Life brand and it did absolutely nothing for me and it actually made the problem worse. But the renew life brand I've stuck with it and it's been wonderful for my tummy.
I am so very, very sorry for all of your losses...God bless you ❤️
No, I'm 54 and haven't been offered treatment. At 49 I went to my previous GP (a young female doctor) to talk me about my minor symptoms. She just said "Well, if I had a pound for every middle-aged who said the same thing to me!". Last year I spoke to a young male doctor who was more interested and knowledgeable but he didn't ask for my symptoms, just wanted me to do my own research about HRT and get back to him. I've been having a low mood for a long time and haven't gotten round to actioning this yet.
Wow, women’s health is still really not taken seriously by a lot of medical profession. There should be advanced training on menopause and other aspects of women’s health that women are dealing with every day.
I noticed to referral for Massachusetts. I had a hard time convincing my obgyn to place me on HRT and only wants to do it for a year. I need to find a new provider that knows menopause in Boston.
Great advice, thank you 🙏
Have asked about hormones for over a decade. Told by every type of doctor I couldn’t get them bec a sibling had blood clots. Learned from you patches are ok. Will try again. Meanwhile multiple med issues, incl sever Osteo.
WOW! What a woman!!!🤗🤗🤗
I'm only 37 with hot flashes, severe mood swings, and this month my joints ached to the point of being out of work for a week
I only realized that my severe hip pain was hormonal after my friend said she had the same problem!
Would love if you did a video discussing the difference and similarities between hormonal birth control and HRT. It seems as though most practitioners are comfortable prescribing hormones in the form of birth control but not otherwise. Please discuss. I'm baffled and I'm thinking of just staying on hormonal birth control for as long as possible since it is easier.
Same. I wonder what the next step is after BCPs.
Wow! Thanks for sharing your story!!! Thanks even more for all you do!!!
Hi dr Marie Claire! Your book arrived in the post today!!! I’m happy and hopeful now.
Texan, an OBGYN and Passionate!!! Luv ya!!!
So glad to see this here today. Thank you!
I'm really happy to hear that you are going to have other assistance to help you in your practice I really hope there could be one in New Hampshire I'm almost willing to travel to come see you myself if I cannot get any help here in Claremont New Hampshire it's a horrible nightmare to have to go through menopause and you cannot get anyone to understand let alone listen to your symptoms and I always go in with a notebook pad to try to inform the doctor that this is what's going on this is what I've been doing and I just started your Galveston diet and I've already lost 12 lb thank you so much for the help I am 56 and I'm think I'm going to order your book today I believe you said it was on Amazon I really have got to get ahead of the situation I am in at my age
I was only offered HRT after a year and a OB referral. I had a year symptoms my PCP didn't tell me were perimenopause symptoms (gave me antidepressants) and referred me to OB/GYN due to Fibroids. The OB doc offered 0.025 once a week Estrodial and 100mg Progesterone which worked for a while. I'm now on 0.025 Estrodiol x 2 a week, 400mg Progesterone after over 2 years on HRT.
I asked for hrt and was told no that I was not menopausal. I am 48 and had a hysterectomy 3yrs ago so I pressed the request and was told when I tested positive for menopause she MIGHT give me a shot once a year. And she curtly emphasized ONLY ONCE A YEAR. I’m having a colposcopy this week so I may ask to schedule for a problem visit during my visit.
So far, my experience has been this 100%. FINALLY offered lo loestrin as a temp solution, but only one month! It helped. Yesterday got my doctor (GP) to Rx Climara Pro combo patch, but I don't think my insurance will cover. I will pay. My doc was nice but reluctant, mentioned needing to be one year without periods, and only being on HRT for short time, to 60yo max.
I’m in Canada, any recommendations for advice and medical providers in BC, that you are aware of, thanks.
30 yrs ago my Dr
Prescribed Estratest.. I took it every day for 20 days then off 10. I felt great, I worked out, ran everyday, had great skin, no wrinkles, great muscle mass.
Can I get Estratest At compound pharmacy?
When I have talked about menopause automatically they want you to go to a ob/ gynecologist. They don’t try to give you any advice or anything.
I continued my anti depressant because without it during peri/ post menopausal , I was a emotional mess. I started symptoms at 35. I’m now 57.
So my concerns now is hot flashes and the weight gain.
My doctor only tells me to watch what I eat . That’s true but it’s like they don’t even want to help .
I think I’m going to change doctors.
Asked my Dr to put me on HT, she said no, that there were too many risks. She is obviously not informed at all. I’m 52 and still having regular periods-usually. I’m not having hot flashes, but I’m feeling lack of energy and interest in things that used to get me going. I need a new Dr. who will listen
The greatest experiment ever performed on women is a must read!
Unfortunately I was put on a cocktail of medication that I am afraid to stop taking. Now, I am a walking pharmacy and take those forever? My sister is worse.
We are on the list to see you. I can't wait!
Hi doctor , wow you are beautiful and also you don’t look 54 you look amazing ❤🙏😊
Hi. I’ll be 48 in a couple days and have been experiencing acute perimenopausal symtoms, most recently plantar fasciitis. The private obgyn I saw suggested birth control. She said ERT was north the best idea at the moment because ERT might provide too much estrogen. Not sure what to do. I can’t take this anymore. My body is falling apart.
Thank you. I needed this!
I started listening to you a few months ago, and was very excited. I've started HRT, and I wanted to share this with my PCP, but all the dirty words has made this video uncredible and unprofessional. Is there another video that I can safely share with her to educate her? I don't have time to start sifting through all your videos.
How long is HRT possibly ? I have pretty much figured out my own treatment so far . Have palpitations, depression, high blood pressure , etc … so irritated having to doctor myself .
I shared all my menopause symptoms and was offered the patch it has helped me with hot flashes but the waist keeps growing and I am still having having mood issues.
You are a blessing
I had what I believe to be an anxiety attack at work today and had to rush out of my office and go home. My anxiety is through the roof. And I cannot lose weight to save my life. I don’t know what to do!
I am a healthy young 85. I am on Hrt patch. Do I recommend. Continuing taking Hrt
Your information is ver helpful, thank you. I was surprised you said you didn’t know what a functional doctor/functional medicine is. It’s quite common
Yea. Pretty snotty, ill-informed comment 🙄
I respect the study you've done in the menopause arena, and since few have even done it, I'm still willing to listen to certain things, but you really need to update. Most of us know the truth about cholesterol and saturated fats now, even medical journals have been quietly updated. And its hard to believe anyone still has their blinders on in regards to the jab with all the harms its been proven to do! I was even concerned at one point about the hrt I take because you dont recommend it because there arent enough studies--just to find out you're perfectly fine with the experimental jab?! The doubts are running strong, I think at this point I'm still going to try the diet for awhile to see if it helps because I've exhausted other options and I respect that youve done a lot of study in this particular area (keeping my animal fats tho), but I think you may have jumped off the boat once business was good--if you are passionate about helping us, you need to stay up to date!
Hi. Share some of the links to journals please?
Agreed. Can’t believe anyone is still taking Covid shots. Why???
Thank you for educating! ❤
I turn 60 next month and had my last period at 56 with hardly any menopause symptoms except tolerable hot flashes now and then and some weight gain. I have never taken any kind of hormones. Should I now although I'm 60 and really don't have symptoms?
The oral progesterone makes me very sick, 100mg. What are other options pls. Ontario Canada
Love all your vids and important information - thank you! And where do you get the cute glasses?!
How do I get the blog? Need the Physicians list.
I found someone, but I have to pay cash. Insurance doesn't cover treatment.
My first gynecologist I went to in Connecticut, whom I chose because I saw her name on a list of gynecologist who help women with menopausal symptoms, told me if I was depressed I should go to a therapist but any other menopausal symptoms I would basically have to suck it up about! My new gynecologist I started seeing last weekt wants to try Fosteum Plus (?) and some lifestyle changes. The Fosteum plus isn't covered by my insurance though. Does it help?? I have aaaallll the symptoms you mentioned in the first 5 minutes of your video!!
Any recommendations on how to go forward when you‘re physically exhibiting multiple perimenopausal symptoms, but the hormone levels in your blood tests look ok? I‘ve only started testing my level this year as I started having symptoms of perimenopause with hair loss, skin texture changes, weight issues, sleep issues although my diet and training have improved greatly. Plus I am turning 50 next month. My partner thinks that my levels in oestrogen and progesterone were probably much higher at my peak fertility. I tend to agree as I‘m a very naturally busty, curvy female with a clockwork menstrual cycle that runs on the heavier side.
Would you recommend a competent provider in Las Vegas to prescribe me HRT now in post menopausal?
I’m curious if my symptoms are low with diet, is hormone replacement necessary for brain and physical health? My doc said wouldn’t prescribe when had symptoms, but diet has helped tremendously.
“Not to wrong with the Honda” ❤❤❤😂
Does estradiol.03 very low and does it have progesterone too? I’m confused sorry to bother.
I don’t see buy Winona on your blog anymore is there a reason you took them off? I’m using them now
Before I knew anything about HRT, I went to an Endocrinologist to find out if my hormones were okay. He did blood work and did not prescribe anything whenI reviewed my bloodwork late googling what he tested...he actually tested for estrogen and fsh and said nothing, prescribed nothing. Said I was okay. I went back and asked for HRT and he said no, because it can cause breast cancer. Still stuck on the Women's Health Initiative. Around the same time, I went to my Gynocologist for a pap smear and he has a sign outside his office that says "Menopause", yet after I brought him my bloodwork that my Endocrinologist did and he didn't tell me about HRT. I later realized he could have when I saw I had no estrogen and he knew I was in menopause. Why should I have to ask. He is an old doctor like the Endocrinologist, so I assume he doesn't like to prescribe HRT or was I the one that was supposed to bring it up? How is the patient supposed to bring up something they don't know about? They are the healthcare professionals that are supposed to take care of us. Well, apparently we have to watch out for ourselves and educate ourselves. I switched to another Gyno I found on Menopause.org thanks to Dr. Haver. I have been prescribed HRT now. I am in Florida. Thank you Dr. Haver for all this information!!!!
Hi Doctor, I been doing on HRT pellets Biote and in the beginning I was too high I had a lot of water retention and puffy. But now again I have the water retention but I do not like water pills. So I got a natural one from the health food store. On my Estrogen I am on a level 8 I might have home lower to a 6. They deplete fast too I workout and etc.. It helps me but I feel I need help. What do you think?
What do you think about cyclogest?
My results were consistent with peri menopause. I was offered low dose progesterone and the pill. I have a cousin who got breast cancer after starting HRT and I’m at risk for blood clots. I really need help for my symptoms of fatigue, belly fat, weight gain, and mood swings. What is my best option?
Iodine supplements prevent breast cancer
Any doctors in the southwest suburbs of Chicago available? It seems that they are all far from here.
Thanks for the info.
I was given.025 estradiol. I am 62 had a hysterectomy. At 49 due to fibroids. Is that enough?. I don't feel anything.
Probably not enough- I saw another lady start at 1.4mg
I was thrown into menopause surgically at 32. I'm 62 and my new GYN wants me off HRT immediately. She said Im high risk of stroke because of being on HRT for so long. Im starting to experience tons of symptoms which she said is not related. No labs done. Gained 10 lbs in 6 months, can't sleep hot flashes, no energy. I'm very concerned. How do I find a provider that will work with me?
Try fasting...read Fast Like A Girl by Mindy Pelz, see if this helps
Go to the national menopause website and search for a doctor
I'm 63, a diabetic and I'm dealing with hot flashes. My gyn is refusing to put me on HRT. The hot flashes are awful!
I was told by one doctor that I was in the process of menopause, I have an IUD so I already do not have a period. I went to an OB/GYN to get my hormone levels tested and she said that since I have an IUD I cannot get my hormone levels tested. She said having the IUD should help me with any symptoms that I would be having if I was in menopause but there’s no way of her telling me if I am in menopause because I have an IUD. I am concerned about the depression, part that I’m having, a little of the mood swings, hair, thinning, breaking off, dry skin.
Hair thinning is thyroid. Take selenium and iodine for your thyroid.
Thinning hair can also be a menopause related thing too, @jackiel7726
Can you checkout MIDI?
I was lucky. I was offered an Estrodot patch!
I am a 55 year old woman who has been in perimenopause for quite a few years. I went to my doctor for HRT and they told me I wasn't a candidate for it because my mother died from breast cancer. I don't know what to do? I take a probiotic everyday, try and remember to take iodine and I rarely eat junk food. I still have hot flashes, disturbed sleep, and a spare tire around my middle, and absolutely no libido. I welcome any suggestions you can offer. Thank you so much for helping us women who don't seem to be relevant anymore since we can't have babies, etc, anymore. So frustrating!
Iodine supplements prevent breast cancer
Went to my doctor & wasn't offered any treatment. It's very frustrating.
Hello Doctor, if I have congestive pelvis síndrome means I’m not a candidate go HRT? Thank you Doctor, you are the best!
Is estrogen the pill?
Hi:), probiotics or dygestive enzymes ?
My doctor wants me to go 3 months off of the pill and see if my symptoms change. I just turned 50 and my doctor says it is unsafe to stay on it. I've had severe dysmenorhea and have been on it since I was 14. I also have PCOS and probably endometriosis. My doc is a member of NAMA. I told her I saw a list of 20 menopause symptoms and I have 17 of them. She immediately said there could be other reasons to have all those symptoms. True, but perhaps not. I have 4 pills left.
Will I feel better with nothing? Will I feel worse? I'm afraid my doctor won't care for me properly. I imagine I'll feel worse.😢
You have a right to a second opinion. Here is an article to help you find a menopause educated doctor. There are also telemedicine options in case you live in an area that doesn't have a lot of choice in doctors.
thepauselife.com/blogs/the-pause-blog/top-4-tips-for-finding-top-notch-menopause-care?_pos=1&_sid=7f7cde004&_ss=r
~ XO Community Support Team
@maryclairehavermd8473 Thank you for your reply. I will read your link. There is a recommended local doctor in my area, but the waitlist is about a year out. I'll keep looking. I'm curious if it's reasonable to try 3 months on no type of hormones to see what happens?
My doctor told me I was depressed. I am not depressed. I told her that I am not depressed. She then wrote me off. She never mentioned menopause. I am 58 and have 20 symptoms. No intellectual curiosity at all.
Thank you for this !!! Sending you a million and one blessing for a happy healthy life :)
How do we know how to talk about dosages of estrogen & progesterone, if our Dr. is not well versed? What dose to start, how to know when and what adjustments are needed, like what symptoms mean more or less estrogen or more or less progesterone?
You need to find someone that will do bloodwork to find your levels and go from there.
My gyn gave me .25 estrogen patches and 100 mg progesterone to start with then went to .5 estrogen patches.
Winona gives DHEA I believe.
I have to give credit to Kaiser Permanente because they only checked FSH and prolactin at 42 with symptoms and i got my hrt.
Hello , I’m 49. In March 2025 it will be 2 years Iv no period. My tubes are tied like 10 years ago . I was offered a mirena coil . And estrogen patch . Not fitted yet but I’ll call back and refuse it as it will not protect my breast. From January 2025 in Ireland all HRT will be made free for all women all HRT. I want to have micronised progesterone and it’s available in Ireland. Im searching online as what’s the benefits for post menopausal woman and mirena coil it it keeps coming up it’s for women who still has their periods and are in menopause. Can you please advice me on this I’m literally desperate and loosing sleep over . Thank you in advance