I wanted to take my life in 2015 due to urinary pain that was constant. It felt like a UTI that would not go away. I was prescribed pill after pill and nothing worked. I went to every “Specialist” and they kept giving all kinds of medicine. I had no idea that it could have been related to menopause. My last cycle was 12/17, so now I know it was a symptom of perimenopause. How do these doctors do this? This is a huge problem and women do take their lives because of these symptoms. Most doctors just ignore or want to put you on antidepressants. Was I sad? Of course! My body/vagina/bladder was on fire. I felt miserable! Estradiol saved me. I literally just started using it a month ago. Never knew this was an option. The painful sex was unbearable. Ladies, do this!!!
I am deciding if I should take it for recurrent uti's. I really don't have dryness issues so I can't decide if this is the right thing for me to do or not. UTI's are my biggest issue. I do everything to try and prevent them. I take d-mannose, cranberry, uva ursi, Shower and void before and after sex but still get them.
@@KiaraLemmone I understand. Every time I had sex, it was a given. I got a UTI. I hated sex. Even when I didn’t have a UTI I had this low level of burn. I truly thought I had to live with it. After using the estradiol cream for 1 week I could tell a huge difference. I would highly suggest you do it.
If a man’s penis shriveled up and caused painful sex, or inability to even have sex, plus freq UTIs, you better believe the black box warning on a topical medicine wld never have been placed on it to begin with! I am so over the sexist views on women suffering with menopausal symptoms starting in our 40s. BC survivor here, I chose what I need for quality of life, period! Bio-identical HRT and vaginal estriol compounded cream.
You are absolutely right to do so, and I have collected expert interviews to empower BC survivors and debunk the demonization of HRT: ua-cam.com/video/2QpaYmTWSvs/v-deo.htmlsi=i2teC68cQt0O5ToQ ua-cam.com/video/ZBmUdZOg4Rw/v-deo.htmlsi=Qdk-FqsUbHkr1izH ua-cam.com/video/sOj7w0gmsLY/v-deo.htmlsi=NzmR2TyCvlwu4T68 ua-cam.com/video/xiyl--uZklQ/v-deo.htmlsi=-v8020CgV6jF3z0E ua-cam.com/video/KXZSOf4_zmE/v-deo.htmlsi=Nwv7PRwU5zniPm3e ua-cam.com/video/omodZ5HIDWE/v-deo.htmlsi=RTe3rScEk0Q5ueAD ua-cam.com/video/a2UgUe3zFnk/v-deo.htmlsi=3pU4qdp2qmA7eucd ua-cam.com/video/wI9G2jSVvoM/v-deo.htmlsi=j0qKEw7yRUYJiCQ4 ua-cam.com/video/xPEcNridthc/v-deo.htmlsi=Hh-TSECso1M1Sm-y ua-cam.com/video/zZ10ihN-4vg/v-deo.htmlsi=c54xRAXfsRURX5OI ua-cam.com/video/rVzEhxIv7R8/v-deo.htmlsi=P368ZWpnNhIMX1YH
@@Itwillbeso so imagine this….male sperm begins to decrease in quality in their 40’s so maybe they should have to be tested every few years, if the degradation is bad enough to cause birth defects they should have to have a vasectomy. Can you just imagine how upset they’d be that we even considered messing with their reproductive organs. 😵💫
62 years old, I've been on Estring for over 10 years. Definitely works for incontinence. My issue: my insurance will not cover, and I look at the brand coupons, but I don't qualify because I pay in cash. My most recent refill was $551. While I can afford it, I imagine many women can't.
I’ve been on BHRT since 2007. I’m 67 now and have no intention of stopping as long as I can afford it. I use vaginal estrogen as well. I’m a medical professional as well and find it criminal that BHRT is not covered under insurance unless you are a man. Sorry, but I have no desire for hot flashes, UTI’S, or a host of other disorders due to hormone imbalance. It’s safe ladies. Blessings
After suffering utis for several years, I was finally prescribed vaginal estrogen cream by my breast cancer doctor. So far, I have not had any utis. I wish that my primary doctor had prescribed this years ago.
Links to empower BC survivors to debunk the demonization of HRT: ua-cam.com/video/2QpaYmTWSvs/v-deo.htmlsi=i2teC68cQt0O5ToQ ua-cam.com/video/ZBmUdZOg4Rw/v-deo.htmlsi=Qdk-FqsUbHkr1izH ua-cam.com/video/sOj7w0gmsLY/v-deo.htmlsi=NzmR2TyCvlwu4T68 ua-cam.com/video/xiyl--uZklQ/v-deo.htmlsi=-v8020CgV6jF3z0E ua-cam.com/video/KXZSOf4_zmE/v-deo.htmlsi=Nwv7PRwU5zniPm3e ua-cam.com/video/omodZ5HIDWE/v-deo.htmlsi=RTe3rScEk0Q5ueAD ua-cam.com/video/a2UgUe3zFnk/v-deo.htmlsi=3pU4qdp2qmA7eucd ua-cam.com/video/wI9G2jSVvoM/v-deo.htmlsi=j0qKEw7yRUYJiCQ4 ua-cam.com/video/xPEcNridthc/v-deo.htmlsi=Hh-TSECso1M1Sm-y ua-cam.com/video/zZ10ihN-4vg/v-deo.htmlsi=c54xRAXfsRURX5OI ua-cam.com/video/rVzEhxIv7R8/v-deo.htmlsi=P368ZWpnNhIMX1YH
I have been begging my gynecologists for years! They say "No. We don't do that." Why do women have to search for drs. who will prescribe bht. All GYNs should be able to prescribe this - To think that they still believe the 2002 WHI study is incredulous! Hormone therapy is safe - why can't women get them? Can you recommend a dr. in South Jersey? '
They can, they just choose not to and are untrained and misinformed. Search the North American Menopause Society for a menopause trained practioner in your area.
If men were suffering the way we were, then hrt would be a standard and affordable treatment. Wish doctors would do more research and understand the situation.
I had a doctor tell me that my UTI's were from not being clean enough. Not one VA doctor mentioned hormones, I had to find out via UA-cam. I'm 59, still perimenopausal and finding it very difficult to get help.
My VA doctor, a female, she was like "it's a HORMONE, it will make you crazy". I reported her. She laughed at me in front of the nurse so I have a witness. She thought it was funny that I didn't know anything about menopause. I bought progesterone oil and bi-est online after reading bunch of books and looking stuff up online. I hope you find something, or someone who can help you find relief.
I too had urinary issues, similar to a UTI pain. I went to see my gynaecologist and she prescribed me estriadol vaginal gel. My symptoms cleared in a day....a couple of applications a month now keeps everything in order. Best thing ever.
Suffered with GSM for 25yrs with not one Doctor knowing about this, & yet they refused me HRT for 25yrs (early Meno + Hysterectomy) time & again. I was almost crippled with pain by the time an online meno specialist stated/diagnosed me within 5mins!
What about those of us who had to give up hormones because of a heart attack scare long ago and are now in their late 70's? we older women get ignored.
@Katepwe Dr. Louise Newson is a good source for menopause and HRT information. Some of what she talks about is a bit "UK-centric" and may not translate for US audiences. But overall I like what she teaches.
My doctor s appointment he laughed at me and said he l am using doctor wolves cream ❤ thank you for sharing this video ♥️ 👍 was taking me of it it is helping me 😭
They push the bi est you gotta fight tooth snd nail to get estradiol and your lucky to get it after trying out 3 it more docs !! Then they charge big $ cause insurance won’t pay for it ! Very frustrating
Quit having periods at 45. I could've used something before quitting I was having a lot of issues but since I quit having periods I have been fine. I don't have any issues at all and I'm 64. So thankful. I hope all women that need HRT get it and find the relief they need.
There is scientific backed research that shows HRT can also help with long term heart, bone and brain health regardless of symptoms. Hormones affect every cell in the body and Menopause is a hormone deficiency. For up to date solid scientific based research and information I highly recommend videos by UK based menopause specialist Dr. Louise Newson.
@JCcreates927 Lots of women sail through menopause with no symptoms that bother them. That's great for you. Congratulations! I have had some conversations with several hormone specialists who have told me, "Women who have severe hot flashes (and other symptoms) are the lucky ones." That's because those women are motivated to look closely at their hormones and are concerned about treating those symptoms. By treating symptoms and seeking optimal hormone levels, they're reducing long-term health risks at the same time.
I was happy to take HRT but after a few years I couldn’t stand the smell of the vaginal cream. 🤮 However I did some research and found Estrace was something I’d like to try, mainly because they were highly plant based as opposed to horse pee. I took it for years happily until they found a pattern of calcified cells that are often found to be precursors of breast cancer. They removed these and I had a couple of cysts flare up, I have had fibrocystic breast disease for half my life but they never flared up to full blown infected cysts. We talked about whether I should be still taking HRT still and we decided maybe I shouldn’t. Oh, I had a hysterectomy in my 30’s but had my ovaries. Since then I’ve seen many papers saying at 71 it would still be of benefit to me if I could take them so after my next mammogram we’ll decide what to do.
My mom is 77 and still takes HRT. She says her aunt took it until she died at100 and she swore it was the fountain of youth. I knew to get help when I started getting hot flashes.
@@sherirottweilersforever7772 I recommend anyone to take them if you have at least part of an ovary, unless things have changed they used to not give it unless you had no uterus and kept your ovaries. That was before I had menopause though.
I use and am very happy with the vaginal estrodiol …it totally brought back my sex life,got rid of the pain and stopped the UTIs. So thankful for this product! ❤
Is vaginal estradiol ok to use for post menopausal women that have ovarian cysts and uterine fibroids? Currently on estradiol patch 0.0375, micro progesterone 100 and compounded testosterone cream, but dealing with the symptoms described in the video, except no uti as cultures come back normal
@@rosej9686 I think so too, but my doctor doesn’t want to test or change dose until May of next year. I just started hrt this year and only by asking after doing my own research
@Carolifndz if you watch Menopause Taylor's UA-cam channel you'll get tons of useful information. She says you need a minimum of .05 estradiol patch to prevent the diseases of menopause (heart disease, osteoporosis and Alzheimers). She also says that the vagina is "greedy" when it comes to estrogen and needs its own topical estradiol, even if you're taking a systemic estrogen like a patch.
Hi Steve, thank you for offering this invaluable information to all of us through your videos! I am wondering why you didn't mention estriol? Would love to hear your thoughts on estriol cream. I am on HRT... estradiol patch, progesterone cream (I am extremely sensitive to progesterone, so I can not take it systemically) and topical testosterone... as well as the recent addition of estriol cream vaginally for some of the symptoms you described. Any thoughts on this form of estrogen for the treatment of urinary / vaginal symptoms during peri and menopause would be so appreciated. Thank you!!
@kellydunworth3689 You’re welcome and thanks for watching. I have posted a video about estriol. Here’s the link: Estriol Weak Estrogen for Menopause Symptoms | Bi-Est | BiEst ua-cam.com/video/6AAc441dyOE/v-deo.html
So glad I stumbled onto your podcast. So that's what's going on. I first thought I had infection, then suspected worms and parasites for itching. Tx I am heading for the pharmacy.
I had my coil mireena removed last week as it was misplaced, I taking utragestran micronised progesterone vaginally! Since I've removed the coil my pms and heavy periods and perimenopause came crashing back😢 I've got a progesterone intolerance as I've always suffered from bad pms! My anxiety and sleep problems came back and nite sweat s, I've been on strong pain killers for heavy periods and antibiotics as my urine infections came back ! I'm taking oestragel but I'm not sure if I'm absorbing the peasary as I'm getting out breaks of bleeding, noone told me that I would have a mureena crash ! I'm 55 yrs old my symptoms of menopause is very debilitating 😢 ❤
My ❤ goes out to you! Keep searching for the best information - also online: also Heidi recommend the Podcasts by British menopause specialist Dr Louise Newson! 🍀🙏♀️
I’m an otherwise healthy 77 yr old who suffered from vaginal dryness, incontinence, sleep problems and still get 2 or 3 hot flashes per day. I take no prescription drugs of any kind. I am wondering if I should approach my doctor for estrogen cream. Is there anyone my age who has started on the cream?
@patriciapyper4617 There doesn’t seem to be much evidence in the research about either menopause or HRT in relation to hemorrhoids. Constipation is more prevalent after menopause and may be a factor.
@@sherirottweilersforever7772 yes, the insomnia is such a hard thing and makes functioning to the best of our ability very hard. It also is linked to cancer and other diseases. Causes a decrease in melatonin. My sleep is some better since I resumed BHRT, a cpl of wks ago. My dr will look at my labs in 3 mos and see if he needs to increase dose of micronized prog pill and estradiol patch. Testosterone does not agree with me at all. I pray the very early 4mm ILC breast cancer is gone and I can live a quality life and be there for my grandkids. I am a thin, very active grandmom. Never have been over wt. Eat organic and breast fed my kids I had young. Was low risk…humm, Not hereditary.
I just read your article on your website about progesterone. I was on bhrt for two years. Then I retired and started taking synthetic estradiol and medroxyprogestrone for three years. Right after that, barely stage 1 breast cancer was discovered by mammogram. Now, I wonder if that contributed to my breast cancer. I also wish that I never got off the bhrt. Plus, I really believe that my primary doctor didn't know that much about menopause.
Try to find a compounding pharmacist who knows hormones. The one I'm working with is very knowledgeable . She had me do a saliva test, then I should be able to get them through a doctor she knows.
@@jantrevino9345 most OBGYNs know nothing about menopause either. It is criminal how women’s quality of life is overlooked after we are past childbearing age.
@@jantrevino9345you want body identical hormones not synthetic. Search the North American Menopause Society website for a menopause practitioner in your area.
I would caution and read side effects thouroughly, the estradiol I used within 2 months and I had blood clots in my left leg. I also found out I had Factor V Leiden. my Dr would not have prescribed me this product if she knew of the Factor V, but I had several family members suffer from blood clots and we were all in the process of getting the blood test done. Now on blood thinners. Everyone is different but read the side effects. This may help someone,not trying to scare.
I wanted to take my life in 2015 due to urinary pain that was constant. It felt like a UTI that would not go away. I was prescribed pill after pill and nothing worked. I went to every “Specialist” and they kept giving all kinds of medicine. I had no idea that it could have been related to menopause. My last cycle was 12/17, so now I know it was a symptom of perimenopause. How do these doctors do this? This is a huge problem and women do take their lives because of these symptoms. Most doctors just ignore or want to put you on antidepressants. Was I sad? Of course! My body/vagina/bladder was on fire. I felt miserable! Estradiol saved me. I literally just started using it a month ago. Never knew this was an option. The painful sex was unbearable. Ladies, do this!!!
I am deciding if I should take it for recurrent uti's. I really don't have dryness issues so I can't decide if this is the right thing for me to do or not. UTI's are my biggest issue. I do everything to try and prevent them. I take d-mannose, cranberry, uva ursi, Shower and void before and after sex but still get them.
@@KiaraLemmone I understand. Every time I had sex, it was a given. I got a UTI. I hated sex. Even when I didn’t have a UTI I had this low level of burn. I truly thought I had to live with it. After using the estradiol cream for 1 week I could tell a huge difference. I would highly suggest you do it.
@@dogwhisper2384 Thanks so much. I think I will give it a try.
@@KiaraLemmone best of luck to you. I know it works🙌🏻❤️
@@KiaraLemmone I highly recommend watching videos by Dr. Louise Newson for solid scientific based information on all things menopause.
If a man’s penis shriveled up and caused painful sex, or inability to even have sex, plus freq UTIs, you better believe the black box warning on a topical medicine wld never have been placed on it to begin with! I am so over the sexist views on women suffering with menopausal symptoms starting in our 40s. BC survivor here, I chose what I need for quality of life, period! Bio-identical HRT and vaginal estriol compounded cream.
So so true!!!
You are absolutely right to do so, and I have collected expert interviews to empower BC survivors and debunk the demonization of HRT:
ua-cam.com/video/2QpaYmTWSvs/v-deo.htmlsi=i2teC68cQt0O5ToQ
ua-cam.com/video/ZBmUdZOg4Rw/v-deo.htmlsi=Qdk-FqsUbHkr1izH
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@@Itwillbeso so imagine this….male sperm begins to decrease in quality in their 40’s so maybe they should have to be tested every few years, if the degradation is bad enough to cause birth defects they should have to have a vasectomy. Can you just imagine how upset they’d be that we even considered messing with their reproductive organs. 😵💫
Thank God Estradiol was prescribed to me by my nurse practitioner years ago. My current doctor (female) continues to prescribe, Cheers
62 years old, I've been on Estring for over 10 years. Definitely works for incontinence. My issue: my insurance will not cover, and I look at the brand coupons, but I don't qualify because I pay in cash. My most recent refill was $551. While I can afford it, I imagine many women can't.
That’s horrible! Something that has been shown to help with health issues but women can’t afford it. Unbelievable
I’ve been on BHRT since 2007. I’m 67 now and have no intention of stopping as long as I can afford it. I use vaginal estrogen as well. I’m a medical professional as well and find it criminal that BHRT is not covered under insurance unless you are a man. Sorry, but I have no desire for hot flashes, UTI’S, or a host of other disorders due to hormone imbalance. It’s safe ladies. Blessings
After suffering utis for several years, I was finally prescribed vaginal estrogen cream by my breast cancer doctor. So far, I have not had any utis. I wish that my primary doctor had prescribed this years ago.
Links to empower BC survivors to debunk the demonization of HRT:
ua-cam.com/video/2QpaYmTWSvs/v-deo.htmlsi=i2teC68cQt0O5ToQ
ua-cam.com/video/ZBmUdZOg4Rw/v-deo.htmlsi=Qdk-FqsUbHkr1izH
ua-cam.com/video/sOj7w0gmsLY/v-deo.htmlsi=NzmR2TyCvlwu4T68
ua-cam.com/video/xiyl--uZklQ/v-deo.htmlsi=-v8020CgV6jF3z0E
ua-cam.com/video/KXZSOf4_zmE/v-deo.htmlsi=Nwv7PRwU5zniPm3e
ua-cam.com/video/omodZ5HIDWE/v-deo.htmlsi=RTe3rScEk0Q5ueAD
ua-cam.com/video/a2UgUe3zFnk/v-deo.htmlsi=3pU4qdp2qmA7eucd
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Vaginal estradiol gave me yeast infection for two years! I’m back on my compounded cream, now it’s better.
I have been begging my gynecologists for years! They say "No. We don't do that." Why do women have to search for drs. who will prescribe bht. All GYNs should be able to prescribe this - To think that they still believe the 2002 WHI study is incredulous! Hormone therapy is safe - why can't women get them? Can you recommend a dr. in South Jersey?
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Buy it over the counter in Mexico
They can, they just choose not to and are untrained and misinformed. Search the North American Menopause Society for a menopause trained practioner in your area.
In the description you will see a Hormone Provider Database
If men were suffering the way we were, then hrt would be a standard and affordable treatment. Wish doctors would do more research and understand the situation.
Thank you for helping debunk all the untruths out there.
Any time!
I had a doctor tell me that my UTI's were from not being clean enough. Not one VA doctor mentioned hormones, I had to find out via UA-cam. I'm 59, still perimenopausal and finding it very difficult to get help.
My VA doctor, a female, she was like "it's a HORMONE, it will make you crazy". I reported her. She laughed at me in front of the nurse so I have a witness. She thought it was funny that I didn't know anything about menopause. I bought progesterone oil and bi-est online after reading bunch of books and looking stuff up online. I hope you find something, or someone who can help you find relief.
I too had urinary issues, similar to a UTI pain. I went to see my gynaecologist and she prescribed me estriadol vaginal gel. My symptoms cleared in a day....a couple of applications a month now keeps everything in order. Best thing ever.
Suffered with GSM for 25yrs with not one Doctor knowing about this, & yet they refused me HRT for 25yrs (early Meno + Hysterectomy) time & again. I was almost crippled with pain by the time an online meno specialist stated/diagnosed me within 5mins!
What about those of us who had to give up hormones because of a heart attack scare long ago and are now in their late 70's? we older women get ignored.
For solid scientific backed facts on all things menopause I highly recommend watching videos by UK menopause specialist Dr. Louise Newson.
@Katepwe Dr. Louise Newson is a good source for menopause and HRT information. Some of what she talks about is a bit "UK-centric" and may not translate for US audiences. But overall I like what she teaches.
Thanks for this information. Clear and concise.
Glad it was helpful!
My doctor s appointment he laughed at me and said he l am using doctor wolves cream ❤ thank you for sharing this video ♥️ 👍 was taking me of it it is helping me 😭
How about women who have had hormone positive cancer? My doctor says even a vaginal cream is not risk free.
They push the bi est you gotta fight tooth snd nail to get estradiol and your lucky to get it after trying out 3 it more docs !! Then they charge big $ cause insurance won’t pay for it ! Very frustrating
Quit having periods at 45. I could've used something before quitting I was having a lot of issues but since I quit having periods I have been fine. I don't have any issues at all and I'm 64. So thankful. I hope all women that need HRT get it and find the relief they need.
There is scientific backed research that shows HRT can also help with long term heart, bone and brain health regardless of symptoms. Hormones affect every cell in the body and Menopause is a hormone deficiency. For up to date solid scientific based research and information I highly recommend videos by UK based menopause specialist Dr. Louise Newson.
@JCcreates927 Lots of women sail through menopause with no symptoms that bother them. That's great for you. Congratulations!
I have had some conversations with several hormone specialists who have told me, "Women who have severe hot flashes (and other symptoms) are the lucky ones." That's because those women are motivated to look closely at their hormones and are concerned about treating those symptoms. By treating symptoms and seeking optimal hormone levels, they're reducing long-term health risks at the same time.
Is topical estradiol still $400 for a 15 gram tube?
My medicare paid for mine. I had not filled my prescription a few years ago when it was $400
I was happy to take HRT but after a few years I couldn’t stand the smell of the vaginal cream. 🤮 However I did some research and found Estrace was something I’d like to try, mainly because they were highly plant based as opposed to horse pee. I took it for years happily until they found a pattern of calcified cells that are often found to be precursors of breast cancer.
They removed these and I had a couple of cysts flare up, I have had fibrocystic breast disease for half my life but they never flared up to full blown infected cysts.
We talked about whether I should be still taking HRT still and we decided maybe I shouldn’t. Oh, I had a hysterectomy in my 30’s but had my ovaries.
Since then I’ve seen many papers saying at 71 it would still be of benefit to me if I could take them so after my next mammogram we’ll decide what to do.
My mom is 77 and still takes HRT. She says her aunt took it until she died at100 and she swore it was the fountain of youth. I knew to get help when I started getting hot flashes.
@@sherirottweilersforever7772 I recommend anyone to take them if you have at least part of an ovary, unless things have changed they used to not give it unless you had no uterus and kept your ovaries. That was before I had menopause though.
horse pee is no longer used.
@@run4cmt so glad to hear that, it always creeped me out. 😂🙋🏼♀️
@@run4cmt my mom still takes it. I told her bio identical hormones are better but she feels better on the horse stuff.
What about Premarin (conjugated estrogens) Vaginal Cream?
I am actually going to see OBGYN for this purpose and I asking for RX
The vaginal goop in a tube is crap. The E-Ring however ROCKS.
I use and am very happy with the vaginal estrodiol …it totally brought back my sex life,got rid of the pain and stopped the UTIs. So thankful for this product! ❤
Vaginal Estradiol has been a life saver for me. So glad my Doctor prescribed it for me.
I am in Italy, aged 71, and use a prasterone pessary twice a week. Prescribed by a gynaecologist but I pay for it anyway
Is vaginal estradiol ok to use for post menopausal women that have ovarian cysts and uterine fibroids? Currently on estradiol patch 0.0375, micro progesterone 100 and compounded testosterone cream, but dealing with the symptoms described in the video, except no uti as cultures come back normal
I think your patch dose is too low.
@@rosej9686 I think so too, but my doctor doesn’t want to test or change dose until May of next year. I just started hrt this year and only by asking after doing my own research
@Carolifndz if you watch Menopause Taylor's UA-cam channel you'll get tons of useful information. She says you need a minimum of .05 estradiol patch to prevent the diseases of menopause (heart disease, osteoporosis and Alzheimers). She also says that the vagina is "greedy" when it comes to estrogen and needs its own topical estradiol, even if you're taking a systemic estrogen like a patch.
Hi Steve, thank you for offering this invaluable information to all of us through your videos! I am wondering why you didn't mention estriol? Would love to hear your thoughts on estriol cream. I am on HRT... estradiol patch, progesterone cream (I am extremely sensitive to progesterone, so I can not take it systemically) and topical testosterone... as well as the recent addition of estriol cream vaginally for some of the symptoms you described. Any thoughts on this form of estrogen for the treatment of urinary / vaginal symptoms during peri and menopause would be so appreciated. Thank you!!
@kellydunworth3689 You’re welcome and thanks for watching.
I have posted a video about estriol. Here’s the link:
Estriol Weak Estrogen for Menopause Symptoms | Bi-Est | BiEst
ua-cam.com/video/6AAc441dyOE/v-deo.html
The reason it is not used? Have you ever looked at the cost???
What about estriol crema ? Doc gave me this , havent use it yet. I know its one the estregens.
Here’s a video I posted about estriol:
Estriol Weak Estrogen for Menopause Symptoms | Bi-Est | BiEst
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So glad I stumbled onto your podcast. So that's what's going on. I first thought I had infection, then suspected worms and parasites for itching. Tx I am heading for the pharmacy.
I am 72 and have UTI for years but was not able to tolerate vaginal ekstradiol I Got SICK and could not function.
I had my coil mireena removed last week as it was misplaced, I taking utragestran micronised progesterone vaginally!
Since I've removed the coil my pms and heavy periods and perimenopause came crashing back😢 I've got a progesterone intolerance as I've always suffered from bad pms! My anxiety and sleep problems came back and nite sweat s, I've been on strong pain killers for heavy periods and antibiotics as my urine infections came back !
I'm taking oestragel but I'm not sure if I'm absorbing the peasary as I'm getting out breaks of bleeding, noone told me that I would have a mureena crash !
I'm 55 yrs old my symptoms of menopause is very debilitating 😢
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Search the North American Menopause Society website for a menopause trained practitioner in your area.
My ❤ goes out to you! Keep searching for the best information - also online: also Heidi recommend the Podcasts by British menopause specialist Dr Louise Newson!
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Oh my goodness, that sounds terrible. I hope you find the help you need and get better soon. 😊
I had pretty miserable urinary symptoms. Drove me mad. Thank god for vaginal estrogen’s I used intrarosa currently. Also a good quality moisturizer
I’m an otherwise healthy 77 yr old who suffered from vaginal dryness, incontinence, sleep problems and still get 2 or 3 hot flashes per day. I take no prescription drugs of any kind. I am wondering if I should approach my doctor for estrogen cream. Is there anyone my age who has started on the cream?
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What if you get piles please thank you ♥️
@patriciapyper4617 There doesn’t seem to be much evidence in the research about either menopause or HRT in relation to hemorrhoids. Constipation is more prevalent after menopause and may be a factor.
I use Collinsonia root for a few weeks and it works good for me! I get it from a practitioner's office that sells whole food vitamins/supplements.
What about lowdown estradiol patches?
I wonder if the estradiol patch is as good as the vaginal estradiol mentioned.
I use an estradiol patch and compounded vaginal estriol. Awesome relief and feel like me again.
@@Itwillbeso I just have the patch and progesterone. I wish the insomnia would go away but otherwise I’m pretty good.
@@sherirottweilersforever7772 you may have to change your progesterone dosage.
I use both vagifem and a topical estradiol plus oral progesterone and testosterone.
@@sherirottweilersforever7772 yes, the insomnia is such a hard thing and makes functioning to the best of our ability very hard. It also is linked to cancer and other diseases. Causes a decrease in melatonin. My sleep is some better since I resumed BHRT, a cpl of wks ago. My dr will look at my labs in 3 mos and see if he needs to increase dose of micronized prog pill and estradiol patch. Testosterone does not agree with me at all. I pray the very early 4mm ILC breast cancer is gone and I can live a quality life and be there for my grandkids. I am a thin, very active grandmom. Never have been over wt. Eat organic and breast fed my kids I had young. Was low risk…humm, Not hereditary.
Herbal enemas for hormone imbalance?
a resounding YES!
I would love to be on bhrt, but, because of my history of barely stage I breast cancer, no doctor will prescribe it. I suffer from insomnia.
I just read your article on your website about progesterone. I was on bhrt for two years. Then I retired and started taking synthetic estradiol and medroxyprogestrone for three years. Right after that, barely stage 1 breast cancer was discovered by mammogram. Now, I wonder if that contributed to my breast cancer. I also wish that I never got off the bhrt. Plus, I really believe that my primary doctor didn't know that much about menopause.
Try to find a compounding pharmacist who knows hormones. The one I'm working with is very knowledgeable . She had me do a saliva test, then I should be able to get them through a doctor she knows.
@@jantrevino9345 most OBGYNs know nothing about menopause either. It is criminal how women’s quality of life is overlooked after we are past childbearing age.
@@jantrevino9345you want body identical hormones not synthetic. Search the North American Menopause Society website for a menopause practitioner in your area.
I would caution and read side effects thouroughly, the estradiol I used within 2 months and I had blood clots in my left leg. I also found out I had Factor V Leiden. my Dr would not have prescribed me this product if she knew of the Factor V, but I had several family members suffer from blood clots and we were all in the process of getting the blood test done. Now on blood thinners. Everyone is different but read the side effects. This may help someone,not trying to scare.