I made it through perimenopause on diet and exercise alone. I had insomnia, hot flashes, night sweats, heart palpitations, a 30 pound weight gain and joint pain. Things settled down after menopause, but four years into post menopause, I still could not sleep well. I hadn’t had a full night of sleep in 13 years. I was even afraid to drive. That’s when I found a menopause specialist who put me on body identical hormones. They were a lifesaver! I sleep all night long now, my blood pressure returned to normal, I’m no longer stiff, etc. I’m still struggling to lose the weight I gained, but my most important thing was sleep, and it’s been great!
@ , hi there. I’m on an estradiol patch that I change twice a week, and I take an oral progesterone pill nightly. I always say the progesterone puts me to sleep, and the estradiol keeps me asleep. I feel so much better. Both are mostly covered under my insurance. I just pay $20 a month out of pocket for both.
This woman’s life story is an inspiration. And I’m so grateful. She has made my life better. I have always loved life and ppl. But menopause had me suicidal and none of my physicians diagnosed it. Even my gyno. I read Dr Haver’s book. Changed my perspective. And I’m finally getting myself back. I have hope for having a full life again.
@ I was denied hrt by my gynecologist. So I found an otc plant based (supposedly bioidentical) hrt online. After about a month of using it, my skin stop crawling, I stopped having sores in my mouth, and fewer hot flashes. My hair is growing back, and I feel better. I think I may still have a ways to go, so I’m searching for a more informed gynecologist.
@@Flojo9229 , the problem with over the counter wild yam cream, it needs to be converted in a lab. Otherwise it doesn’t do much. Unfortunately our bodies can’t convert the yam into progesterone by itself.
I am 54 and I think God for this women!!! I found her 6wks ago and my life changed I decided to try HRT that was the best decision I have ever made 6wks ago I just wanted to end my life😢. I have always been healthy working out being carnivore and it 14:58 worked, then I turned 54!!!Being on HRT I am back!!! I up 5 days a week working out and eating my proper diet carnivore I have lost 12pds. I take estradiol patches, progesterone at night and testosterone during the day. This a tool to help you manage life you still have to put work in. 😊
Dr Mark, PLEASE never feel that you don't have a place or voice in this conversation. You have led the charge in SO MANY areas!! Don't back off now, we will always need YOU❤️🌟❤️🌟
Your wife is suffering from abrupt drop in her estrogen levels and this affects her entire body. Women's health especially is grossly under researched. Dr. Lisa Mosconi s research shows that on average the brain has a 40 percent drop in ATP production which cause nasty mood changes in perimenopause. Buy the book " Estrogen Matters "by Dr Avrum Bluming and Dr.CarolTavries to learn what symptoms estrogen causes.Consider the newer forms of transdermal hormone replacement .if you are aware of the Women's Health Initiative was a severely flawed study. Estrogen does not cause breast cancer.
It’s great seeing a man so supportive of his wife going through this. As a woman, it was a game changer for me, but after going on BHRT, I’m feeling so much better.
@@AghoraNath “No man should have menopause?” Bro, did I say have it??? I’ve supported my wife through this challenging process which causes me to feel, suffer, and empathize. It can be like being a care provider for someone with dementia. You don’t have to have the illness of dementia to feel its effects.
We have a aunt who had a hysterectomy at 42 was put on estradiol. Her zest for life is contagious She is now 85 and still on it and now on a patch!!!! She was also a RN for her entire career. On the other hand her sister, our other aunt is 90 and has had multiple bone breaks, has severe cardiovascular issues and uses a walker and a cane, and has dementia as well. She cannot leave her home and has had to have a caregiver for years :*( The comparison between the two is astounding.
Her holistic approach to menopause is refreshing and much-needed. I appreciate her emphasis on the importance of diet, lifestyle, and stress management. Thanks for sharing.
Yes! Your diet your diet your diet your diet. She never answered his question. I'm 58 and I have no symptoms because personally I went carnivore. I feel absolutely wonderful. I just recently cut coffee and I feel even better. I eat meat, eggs, bacon, and butter. I wash it down with water. Everything is organic, grass fed Pasteur raised. My water is from a glass bottle or home filter. I use specific makeup, perfume, and hygiene products catered to my lifestyle. I feel better than I did in my 20, 30, and 40 combined. Also I sleep like a baby 6 to 8 per night. We need to treat our bodies better. It's simple.
@@Katepwe Noted. I stated personally I'm doing carnivore... for ME. It works for me. In the end it's the diet and she did not answer the question. Yes, everyone is different with different situations, etc. but I believe if we go back to whole foods and stay away from processed foods and alcohol things would change. Especially for women. I'm still purging birth control out of my body. Those things did a whammy on me. Ruined everything.
I’m not on carnivore diet but I started fasting for hormone balance. Year 47 was a disaster. I started fasting and 48 has been great and I have no symptoms of perimenopause.
When I was 36 y.o. and just beginning my insomnia journey that would last 26 years, I too was given Prozac and Ambian to help me sleep. What a joke. One more reason to not trust the pharmaceutical industry. After 26 years of not sleeping, and never feeling rested a doctor finally offered me estradiol and testosterone pellets with progesterone caps at night. Less than a week later I was sleeping through the night getting 8-9 hours of solid, restful sleep. Boy, am I pissed off. The Women’s Health Initiative inaccurately blamed estrogen for causing cancer and denied millions of women the necessary replacement hormones that could have alleviated horrific suffering for years. THIS is one more reason I don’t trust the conventional medical establishment. Hopefully the next generation of women and girls will be believed and supported instead of shamed and denied real help.
I have suffered for over 10 years, frozen shoulder, hot flashes, night sweats, mood swings, high cholesterol ,weight gain, etc. My OBGYN immediately told me HRT was off the table due to breast cancer in my family, she would only offer me an antidepressant and a statin, both of which I declined and continued to suffer for years. Hopefully with these videos and more knowledge regarding this issue, my daughter's and all woman will not have to suffer like my generation and those before me. Thank you!
Dr Haver is my menopause guru and Dr Hyman is my lifestyle guru. So happy to see you working together. We will all benefit from doctors in all walks of life combining knowledge to finally help ALL women. Thank you for this awesome and informative show.
I've struggled with sleep on and off all my life. Tried sleeping pills and melatonin, but both left me with a hangover. Utrogestan (progesterone) was a game changer when I went on HRT at age 57. I sleep well and feel good the next day. Wish I'd been prescribed it in peri-menopause to help me sleep.
My mom is currently having sleeping problems due to Menopause. I am trying to help her so please give me more information on the medication/ therapies that could help her.
@@rabinneupane2542 As I said above, Utrogestan (micronised progesterone) has helped me relax and get off to sleep. I take one 100mg capsule every night, which is what most post menopausal women take, I think. But your doctor would recommend the best dosage for your mom. You could also try melatonin, which is off prescription. It gave me a bit of a headache in the morning, but I know it works for others. I also make sure I exercise (walk the dogs) during the day because no exercise = no sleep for me. I also stay away from caffeine after 2pm, limited screen time after 9pm, yoga wind down in the evening..... There's lots you can do, but Utrogestan was a game changer for me.
@@rabinneupane2542 , I had the same problem with my sleep. I went through perimenopause on my own, but at 57 I started with hormone therapy because my sleep was so bad for 13 years. I sleep great now. I wear an estradiol patch that I change twice a week, and I take an oral progesterone pill nightly. Both are made from plants. They have been a game changer for me. I hope your mom can get some help.
Hi I’m a 48 breast cancer survivor and although I love listening and getting all the amazing information I can’t help but feel so defeated when I hear all of the finding of HRT and topical estradiol and none of it applies to me because of my cancer diagnosis. Do you have any recommendations for women who have had cancer and suffer from all the standard menopausal symptoms along with having had chemo, radiation and unable to take HRT? I’ll keep listening and hoping to find someone as passionate about educating those of women who are the exception not the rule.
If you goto Estrogen matters on UA-cam Dr Bluming is a retired oncologist who's wife was diagnosed with breast cancer. He has an amazing book called estrogen matters which I understand really gives good information for post breast cancer recovery.
Dr Haver does go into the issues that women who've had cancer must consider in discussion with their Dr in regards to HRT. There can be options. Outside of that, there are lifestyle factors that can contribute to better health in menopause. I recently started weight training and love it. It's not just that I feel stronger, it's the mental challenge I enjoy when it's difficult. That aspect of it has helped me get a piece of my old self back.
WOW, I so needed to hear this today! I'm 43 years young and struggling. Then I found out I have vEDS (Vascular Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome). Now, I am trying to find and learn even more ways to help myself. I truly wish I could find a menopause educated provider like Dr. Mary Claire Haver that is near me, up here in Michigan!! 9 years ago I stopped eating peanuts, all nuts, dairy, wheat, egg, soy, oat, fish, pork, beef, venison. For 6 months and then added venison and friends grass fed beef. Then did that for almost another 1 & 1/2 while nursing my son, he passed beef at 6 months old. I felt so much better back then. I clearly and sadly went back to eating junk. Now in pre menopause everything seems to be spiking up. So I am looking to change every thing, just like she said, to feel better. There is a world of information is hard to know what to do for me without having a doctor like you guys❤
She is so pretty and has such a natural looking makeup. Thank you for this video. Since menopause, I feel put out to pasture.Ive told all my doctors I cant sleep and they just shrug their shoulders. One even told me to do marijuana! Crazy bad doctors.
That's horrible! Bad doctors!! Dr. Haver changed my life! At 45 years old, I wasn't sleeping, gaining belly fat, lack of libido, etc.etc. Finally, I read her books, watched her on a couple of podcasts, & I found relief. I go through MYAlloy & get my HRT. Our HMO doesn't pay attention to any impurities in a woman's life!
I’m 45 and I believe I have frozen shoulder. It first began on the left shoulder and shortly thereafter on the right too but not to the same extent at the left. I suffered sleeping for months until a friend recommended that I take Tylenol/Advil Pm for the pain which I still do unfortunately. Despite the shoulder pains, I’ve still dedicated time to go to my gym at least 3x/wk and work out. I’ve modified movements where needed but I’ve made it a point to use my arms instead of not using them and make things worse in the long run. Fortunately for me, I plan to make an appt with Dr Haver’s wellness clinic soon as it’s a little under an hour away from my home. ❤ My gyn couldn’t help me at all because I still have somewhat regular cycles and my estrogen level was “normal” when she did my bloodwork.
Hi there! From what Dr. Haver has said is since hormone levels change throughout the day, there isnt a typical normal baseline level bc it’s different for every woman. They normally base being a candidate for HRT by patients medical history, family history of breast cancer and SYMPTOMS the patient is experiencing. And you can always get a second opinion. They have ob/gyn’s who study and WANT TO KNOW THE FACTS about HRT and have the LATEST info on it- not outdated, old studies and testing done previously. Its just awful 😞
I have been taking Progestin for a few years now for help with my fibroids and since all of my symptoms pointed to estrogen dominance. I take 200 mg at night before bed and it has made me feel sane again. Before I started taking it I felt like I was losing my mind and felt like my anxiety was making life unbearable. My GP had wanted to put me on an antidepressant as a pill like that is there solution for everything. I hope that we can continue to get more doctors to look at what is causing the issue instead of always giving you another pill. I guess we have the Pharm industry to thank for that! Also, I have never had a GYN or GP offer or be interested in testing my hormones. I have been told that it is not tell them much. I am a 53 year old woman that is still in perimenopause.
I have the perimeopause , I have frozen shoulder at period, mood swings, reduced cognitive thinking, difficulty breathing going up the stairs, dizziness... my obgyn says I should take combination hormones.. drospirenone and Esterol 3mg, 14.2mg... I'm not knowledgeable enough to know if this is ok or not.
@@silvashaska2214 I have only been told that by mine that they have no issue prescribing me Progestin and even let me increase my dose this year. The GYN doctors really suck these days and don't want to test your hormone levels or help you with your issues that come out of perimenopause. I am about to find a functional medicine doctor who can help get through this challenging time. I don't think they teach them much about this phase in a women's life and only focus on that OB period!
We have to STOP SAYING Estrogen dominance. There’s technically no such thing. What IS TRUE that in perimenopause, progesterone typically falls out first while estrogen continues to spike wildly until menopause. So it’s more technically true to say you were progesterone deficient (while Estrogen could be in optimal range). We say dominant because it appears it is dominating progesterone. However, that’s not true. A woman’s estrogen markers can be OPTIMAL, it’s just not being opposed or balanced by progesterone who keeps falling out the race.
Dr Haver in her book states at least 2x that in order to assess your hormonal levels, you need to do a series of tests, and that ONE test will never provide enough information since especially with perimenopausal women, the hormones are fluctuating.
Two of my favorite doctors! You guys are amazing. I loved the discussion about progesterone. Endocrinologist Dr. Jerilynn Prior's work at CEMCOR in Vancouver BC is also really great.
Fabulous discussion with two of my favourite doctors! Thank you so much for all the great work you do!!! ❤ I loved Mark's comment: The most important sexual organ women have is between their ears! ❤😂
I agree with Dr Hyman every woman needs to address their lifestyle issues first I am a qualified personal trainer and I lift very heavy weights and run consistently however I got osteopenia in my lower spine I started taking estrogen and vaginal progesterone I took the vaginal progesterone as there is a lower risk of breast cancer however the doctor never told me that if my womb does not absorb the vaginal progesterone the lining of my womb will thicken 2 years after starting hrt I started to get heavy bleeding every 5 weeks even though my periods stopped many years ago and then I had to get 1 polyp removed it was so painful the bleeding continued for a year and this week I had to have another hysteroscopy where I had 2 polyps removed under sedation it was so painful being on estrogen has messed me up and if the bleeding continues I will need to have a coil fitted also the worst thing is I put on 9 kg on weight even though I hadnt changed my diet I just want to make women aware of the side effects as hrt is not suitable for everyone I believe good sleep lifting heavy weights cardio and good nutrition and supplements should be the first thing addressed
Estrogen did not mess you up. It was the imbalance of the hormones. We have to be careful on how we phrase statements. Many women reading this will emotionally jump to a poor deduction. As with anything, poor absorption will cause adverse (or of you will NO EFFECT). If you were not absorbing the progesterone, then how can it downgrade or oppose the estrogen? Is it estrogen’s fault (a hormone you made your entire life)? Or was it NOT the correct balance? Again, I tell women to use less emotion and more logic. Science is logic-despite the emotional impact on our emotions. We take for granted what our bodies did naturally for 30-40 years on auto pilot. Then we go on HRT and expect to not monitor what we are mechanically manipulating our bodies to do what nature did on auto pilot.
Can you share how many years you've done heavy weight lifting prior to being diagnosed with osteopenia and how was it diagnosed? I didn't know HRT with bioidentical hormones using patch estradiol and progesterone, whether micronized oral or intravaginal (I thought progesterone was too large to be absorbed through even the mucosal lining so most MD's don't prescribe it this way), could lead to weight gain. I don't mind gaining muscle mass, but I don't want any more fat gain
@@susanj.6976 Hi Susan I've been lifting weights for 15 years as I'm a fully qualified personal trainer. In UK you are given the option for vaginal progesterone especially if you have been diagnosed with breast cancer I got breast cancer in 2019. I wasn't absorbing the progesterone so my estrogen was not in balance so I gained about 6kg to 7kg in weight. I also got osteopenia due to being very underweight when I was 34. The reason I got osteopenia is I lost a lot of weight and I lost my periods at aged 34 as my husband left me for a woman he met at work anyway I hope this answers your questions.ive stopped taking estrogen and I've now lost 3 kg in body weight so like I said in my comment every woman is different and has a different history you just have to trust your own body I have heard that it's best to take hrt when you go into the menopause I started my hrt when I was 48 but I started my menopause at aged 34 so I think it messed me up hope 2025 brings you 😊
@@oonaghcleary3645 Hi, progesterone is so large reportedly that it doesn't absorb well unless it's micronized. Was your progesterone micronized? I am considering using progesterone on my face but just realized the formulation I received is not micronized, should be above 100nm so it's not too small but below 1000 nm I believe.. that's o.1 to 1.0 um. I'll have to check with my menopause expert who I'll see for the first time next week.
For me it was going off low estrogen birth control, a few years later, severe muscular skeletal pain. Dr. wanted to give me an anti depressant . Did not take that for sure! Movement disorder after going off the estrogen. Panic attacks. Urinary issues, and only gave me1 prescription of the estrogen creme. 58 now, an in search for a gynecologist who has some knowledge of new research! That is the hard part.
The National Menopause society has a list of Menopause certified providers and her website, the PauseLife, also has a list provided by her readers, not as comprehensive.
Having breast and uterine cancer in my mid forties, then being tossed into post menopause I know the struggle. Thank you Dr. Hyman and Dr. Haver. A few questions. If someone does all the good things you talk about and still have lower belly pouch, can you speak to cosmetic surgery or anything else I may need to try at this point. Why do doctors tell you that checking your hormone panel is not something they recommend., because they fluctuate so much, so its not needed. Lastly, I know men who struggle with andropause, can you do a show on this Dr Hyman?
Thank you for this discussion! I wish my docs had known why I had hair thinning back in my early 40’s. It was progesterone all along. Fibroids grew for the same reason. Autoimmune disease came on in my 40’s as well. These are all related to PROGESTERONE! Which is ANTI-INFLAMMATORY!
I started natural topical progesterone. Had a hysterectomy but have overies still I’m 56. Some hot flashes but I have really bad joint hip pain and leg pain. Have tried low estrogen but had severe anxiety with it.
Thank you both❤ I used to get joint pain but after taking Vit D with K2 they have almost gone. I also only eat protein diet and veg- so predominantly Keto.
@@jennifermoffitt7294 , yes you can find HRT made strictly from plants. The synthetic can cause issues with some women. I wear the estradiol patch and take oral progesterone. Both made from plants.
Not a lot of great insight on different non-pharmacological approaches and root causes. She did not answer a lot of your questions regarding those issues and beat around the bush. You answered your own questions, doctor. 😅 What about how the thyroid and adrenals are connected? What about how vitamin D and the role it plays in PMS and PMDD. What about the high amounts of alcohol, caffeine and sugar that women are ingesting nowadays along with low fiber intake that’s contributing to the obesity epidemic, PCOS, infertility, menopausal symptoms, metabolic syndrome, etc. Yes, there is a time and place for prescription of HRT, but I think those other issues need to be addressed first.
A Dr. that does not look into giving you a estradiol patch after a hysterectomy is wrong. You need it now more than ever. No male would ever be put through this :*(. We have a aunt who is 85 and is amazing. She had a hysterectomy at 42 she is still on estradiol. You do not need a progesterone without a uterus. She has 2 homes and is incredible!!!
I just went to endocrinologist basically told me part of life I full hysterectomy on the patch gain weight like crazy all my blood work was good thyroid good on meds for already have hasmoto 52 has gastrointestinal bypass in 2018 lost lot weight 5’3 got to 137 felt my best I work out walk now 160 tired like no tomorrow quit drinking eat high protein low carb still gaining no reg doc want to give me meds for depression where do u find help seem like they just know old ways I need to feel better ugh
I am confused, then why do they say the women that don't go through menopause until later (past 51) have higher chance of breast cancer?????? Because of longer exposure to estrogen. From article Entering menopause after age 55 also increases breast cancer risk because the woman has had more menstrual cycles, increasing her lifetime exposure to estrogen and progesterone.
I am 48 years old and am having a horrible time with perimenopause. Hot flashes, night sweats, body aches, elevated A1C, LDL, blood pressure and anxiety and panic attacks when going to the doctor. I eat lots of fruit and veggies and do weight bearing exercises as well as Pilates. My doctor wants to put me on blood pressure medicine, anxiety medicine and possibly a medicine for my A1C. I don’t want to take any of that and not sure what other options I have since I can’t take HRTs because of breast cancer and uterine cancer being in my family.
Cut out the carb foods, or at least greatly decrease them. Ketogenic diet, or, even better, carnivore for awhile (after gradual transition from carbs).
Dr Harver's book states several times and so do other M experts that only certain cancer cells that are receptive to hormones binding are reasons not to do HRT. Cancer in general doesn't necessarily eliminate you as a good candidate for HRT.
@@nancycy9039 I think it's important to keep complex carbs in the diet. There are consequences of eating too much fat/protein and not enough complex carbs.
Very informative podcast. Too bad many doctors and countries are ignorant and see women as all being the same.They apply cut-off of ages to HRT such as 57 years old. What happens then for the person who goes through late menopause at 57 or later? Surely laws made within the medical and political systems are not looking to better their female counterparts. Maybe I see this incorrectly.
Thanks for your very balanced view here. I was on oral progesterone for a couple years which helped my symptoms a lot (was pre menopausal). Then I was diagnosed with hormone positive breast cancer and quickly went off that as well as having my ovaries removed (surgical menopause). The night sweats are truly miserable, I’ve tried veozah, vitamin E, gabapentin, etc. I’m desperate to sleep. any non hormonal suggestions? I am a dietitian and personal trainer so have that piece squared up decently considering how crummy I feel after all the breast cancer treatments
I highly recommend CBD, an organic sourced. My 89 yr old mom has been taking it for 4 years, I've been taking it off and on for 3, and my older dogs for 3 years and we're all sleeping better. I'm considering HRT for brain, bone, and heart health. I don't have much symptoms except for irregular sleep.
@@katebruno9255 Hi Kate, sometimes only 25 mg works for me, but when it doesn't, I follow the dosage suggested on the bottle that says to use 50 to 100 mg of the tincture. For my product, that means 1 ml to 2 ml. I have always slept through the night with 1 ml but usually .75 mls is enough for me. My sister who is about 10% smaller and has lowered immune system than me and who is on HRT doing super well with it, says she stays groggy in the morning for hours when she takes a particular formula I like best, which is 3 parts CBD, 1 part CBG and 1 part CBN, made specifically to help with sleep. It also helps with sense of well being and a bit of pain according to many people. I can't tell, but I should monitor whether my joints feel better when I take CBD/CBN/CBG. These are concentrated in a tincture but are all found on the hemp plant. I'm trying not to depend on this product for sleep since I don't trust any crutches for health issues but try and figure out the underlying problem for why I don't stay asleep like I did as a younger woman. So I only take it occasionally when i don't sleep for several nights in a row that messes up my tennis. When I sleep well, my tennis goes to another level. I'm sure that lack of sleep for several nights in a row manifests in other ways also, just not as easily noticed.
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I only wish when I was going through perimenopause my doctor would have told me and helped me. They just said nothing we can do until you are in menopause. (No periods for a year). I am 64 now and am taking estradiol patch oral progesterone and the vaginal cream. How long can I keep doing it?
I don’t know how to find a menopause-educated doctor. I have fibrocystic breasts and every two years it seems they make me do a breast biopsy and I have no familial history of breast cancer. It is so frustrating. I am concerned about hormones that would increase my cancer risk, however my cholesterol has been high over ten years and I have heart palpitations and never sleep more than 2-3 hours and suffer terrible depression and anxiety attacks. I can’t tolerate antidepressants. I have tried all the natural things. I just need someone to help me.
Go to the North American Menopause Society (NAMS) and plug in your zip code in the websites search engine…it will generate perimenopause specialists closest to where you live. 😊
One thing to also consider, if a woman may have a starting slow growth of cancells AND DOESNT KNOW, and start taking HRT ?? Is there test that look for any markers before considering HRT??
Dr Hyman may I suggest that you interview Carol Petersen. She’s much more knowledgeable, on this topic, she has a list of 23 symptoms that can eradicated with bio identical progesterone. She started out as a pharmacist in 1972. Dr Joseph Mercola recently (just this week!) interviewed Carol and she’s would be excellent as an interviewee with more exact information and be more helpful than this sweet lady. Dr Hyman you had to drag out info from this lady bc you knew endocrine disruptors are one of top problems with women’s health, as well as men. Carol Petersen has a UA-cam channel & website. Dr Mercola's interview with Carol Petersen is on his UA-cam channel. These will help women with more specific information backed by science. Ty for reading this. You saved my life 28 years ago bc of your PBS tv documentary…I greatly appreciate you!! Blessings!
Thank you. I respect this lady as a MD but she's pushing her products and HRT. She may be in a partnership. I would advise all to do their own research.
@@relaxationunwind4377 I see no reason be suspect of pharmacist Carol Petersen. She's very knowledgeable. And yes, I am doing my own research. However, I see no reason why Dr Mark Hyman should not interview Carol. Dr Hyman has excellent interview skills. Thank you for your comment to me. Have a great day. 😊
maybe decrease the dosage if side effects continue for over a month? A certified M expert should know how to help adjust the dosages. Hopefully you are no on oral estradiol.
I’m 69 and my gynecologist will not give me Esterdale she says I might get a heart attack or a blood clog. Where do I go for help? My hair is falling out. I’m losing my muscles. I can’t sleep.
Frozen shoulder happens even if healthy. I developed it in one shoulder in early 50’s and noticed it as I was on my daily walk. I thought it was a muscle pull at first and just got worse over two weeks then finally went to orthopedic who prescribed PT. Dealt with this very painful issue for 18 months, couldn’t sleep - just awful. PT is essential. Then my left shoulder started shortly after my right shoulder was healed! I knew what it was immediately and began the pT exercises I learned about immediately at home that same day. That shoulder wasn’t as bad- bit effected me about 10 months. Dont wait! Begin PT immediately!
I just started getting the frozen shoulder after I kind of had a little injury but oddly enough, the other shoulder started getting it and it had nothing to do with the injury on my right shoulder. I was just turning 65 but in perfect health except for the shoulder pain. Please tell me what you do for physical therapy. Where do I even begin?
I think the scaremongering has been the opposite. Every doctor I've seen has been against HRT because "it causes cancer." It wasn't until I found someone trained in menopause that the tables turned. I've never heard of anyone being pushed into HRT, quite the reverse.
It worked for me and I am so grateful. You are correct though. Not every woman is a candidate however every woman has the right to be educated so that they can make an informed decision. 😊
I wanted to also mention even though I stopped taking estrogen and vaginal progesterone last April my womb lining is still very thick as my gynaecologist who did my hysteroscopy said it is not in a normal range you have to be so careful taking estrogen and progesterone
Unclear how endometriosis and adenomyosis has not been mentioned within the discussion of all of these topics. Aware, neither of you are endometriosis surgeons and this is not your wheelhouse on a larger discussion but a mention to include the 200,000,000 worldwide is valid. :(
But birth control has estrogen in it and it's causing a bunch of health problems so is this an overdose of estrogen or is estrogen not all that great to try to have more of?
48 yrs old high sex drive my entire life...menopausal, night sweats. Hysterectomy in mid 30's. Still have ovaries. Headaches now almost everyday since right b4 i turned 48 yrs old, pains in joints that are unbearable. No meds or hormones. Pretty sure I need bio identical hormones
my free T is higher than i thought -- but my libido isn't great and things changed since 49 w orgasms. I can only enjoy pleasure with toys now... never had issues before 49
Her diet ideas are horrible for me. Estradiol patches all the way though but I don’t tolerate micro progesterone any route. Prempro is nuts to me and expensive. But it’s oral synthetic estrogen and oral progestin and the same progestin as in Depo that causes bone loss why? And Prempro increases blood clot risks and breast cancer risks, no thanks. If I try progesterone again, it will be micro progesterone.
I made it through perimenopause on diet and exercise alone. I had insomnia, hot flashes, night sweats, heart palpitations, a 30 pound weight gain and joint pain. Things settled down after menopause, but four years into post menopause, I still could not sleep well. I hadn’t had a full night of sleep in 13 years. I was even afraid to drive. That’s when I found a menopause specialist who put me on body identical hormones. They were a lifesaver! I sleep all night long now, my blood pressure returned to normal, I’m no longer stiff, etc. I’m still struggling to lose the weight I gained, but my most important thing was sleep, and it’s been great!
What exactly are you taking to help with sleep thx
@ , hi there. I’m on an estradiol patch that I change twice a week, and I take an oral progesterone pill nightly. I always say the progesterone puts me to sleep, and the estradiol keeps me asleep. I feel so much better. Both are mostly covered under my insurance. I just pay $20 a month out of pocket for both.
This woman’s life story is an inspiration. And I’m so grateful. She has made my life better. I have always loved life and ppl. But menopause had me suicidal and none of my physicians diagnosed it. Even my gyno. I read Dr Haver’s book. Changed my perspective. And I’m finally getting myself back. I have hope for having a full life again.
Was HRT part of the process of feeling like yourself again?
@ I was denied hrt by my gynecologist. So I found an otc plant based (supposedly bioidentical) hrt online. After about a month of using it, my skin stop crawling, I stopped having sores in my mouth, and fewer hot flashes. My hair is growing back, and I feel better. I think I may still have a ways to go, so I’m searching for a more informed gynecologist.
@@marshad.9149 hi, may I ask if it’s Wild Yam skin balancing cream or similar?
@ as soon as I get home, I will look and let you know. I do know there’s a substantial amount of soy in it.
@@Flojo9229 , the problem with over the counter wild yam cream, it needs to be converted in a lab. Otherwise it doesn’t do much. Unfortunately our bodies can’t convert the yam into progesterone by itself.
I am 54 and I think God for this women!!! I found her 6wks ago and my life changed I decided to try HRT that was the best decision I have ever made 6wks ago I just wanted to end my life😢. I have always been healthy working out being carnivore and it 14:58 worked, then I turned 54!!!Being on HRT I am back!!! I up 5 days a week working out and eating my proper diet carnivore I have lost 12pds. I take estradiol patches, progesterone at night and testosterone during the day. This a tool to help you manage life you still have to put work in. 😊
Dr Mark, PLEASE never feel that you don't have a place or voice in this conversation. You have led the charge in SO MANY areas!! Don't back off now, we will always need YOU❤️🌟❤️🌟
Menopause is real! I’m a man, married to a woman, but through my wife I feel the effects! 😢
No
Reassessment of your own self care is needed
Talk to someone bro
No man should have menopause
Your wife is suffering from abrupt drop in her estrogen levels and this affects her entire body. Women's health especially is grossly under researched. Dr. Lisa Mosconi s research shows that on average the brain has a 40 percent drop in ATP production which cause nasty mood changes in perimenopause. Buy the book " Estrogen Matters "by Dr Avrum Bluming and Dr.CarolTavries to learn what symptoms estrogen causes.Consider the newer forms of transdermal hormone replacement .if you are aware of the Women's Health Initiative was a severely flawed study. Estrogen does not cause breast cancer.
It’s great seeing a man so supportive of his wife going through this. As a woman, it was a game changer for me, but after going on BHRT, I’m feeling so much better.
@@AghoraNath “No man should have menopause?” Bro, did I say have it??? I’ve supported my wife through this challenging process which causes me to feel, suffer, and empathize. It can be like being a care provider for someone with dementia. You don’t have to have the illness of dementia to feel its effects.
We have a aunt who had a hysterectomy at 42 was put on estradiol. Her zest for life is contagious She is now 85 and still on it and now on a patch!!!! She was also a RN for her entire career. On the other hand her sister, our other aunt is 90 and has had multiple bone breaks, has severe cardiovascular issues and uses a walker and a cane, and has dementia as well. She cannot leave her home and has had to have a caregiver for years :*( The comparison between the two is astounding.
OMG continuous hormone monitor would be a gamechanger!
heck yea
Her holistic approach to menopause is refreshing and much-needed. I appreciate her emphasis on the importance of diet, lifestyle, and stress management. Thanks for sharing.
I bought her book and it's a game changer! She IS AN AMAZING WOMAN & TEACHER, we need more like her!
Yes! Your diet your diet your diet your diet. She never answered his question. I'm 58 and I have no symptoms because personally I went carnivore. I feel absolutely wonderful. I just recently cut coffee and I feel even better. I eat meat, eggs, bacon, and butter. I wash it down with water. Everything is organic, grass fed Pasteur raised. My water is from a glass bottle or home filter. I use specific makeup, perfume, and hygiene products catered to my lifestyle. I feel better than I did in my 20, 30, and 40 combined. Also I sleep like a baby 6 to 8 per night. We need to treat our bodies better. It's simple.
Good for you but please realize this is not the case for everyone.
@@Katepwe Noted. I stated personally I'm doing carnivore... for ME. It works for me. In the end it's the diet and she did not answer the question. Yes, everyone is different with different situations, etc. but I believe if we go back to whole foods and stay away from processed foods and alcohol things would change. Especially for women. I'm still purging birth control out of my body. Those things did a whammy on me. Ruined everything.
@@relaxationunwind4377 I TOTALLY AGREE! WHAT MAKEUP DO YOU USE? NAME BRAND BECAUSE I'M LOOKING FOR A MORE NATURAL BRANDS. THANKS
I’m not on carnivore diet but I started fasting for hormone balance. Year 47 was a disaster. I started fasting and 48 has been great and I have no symptoms of perimenopause.
@@melissarains1017 Yes! I forgot to mention fasting. It works.
Dr. Haver is screaming from the mountain tops!!! Her work has changed my life.
And women’s money is what she’s here for. What’s grift
When I was 36 y.o. and just beginning my insomnia journey that would last 26 years, I too was given Prozac and Ambian to help me sleep. What a joke. One more reason to not trust the pharmaceutical industry. After 26 years of not sleeping, and never feeling rested a doctor finally offered me estradiol and testosterone pellets with progesterone caps at night. Less than a week later I was sleeping through the night getting 8-9 hours of solid, restful sleep. Boy, am I pissed off. The Women’s Health Initiative inaccurately blamed estrogen for causing cancer and denied millions of women the necessary replacement hormones that could have alleviated horrific suffering for years. THIS is one more reason I don’t trust the conventional medical establishment. Hopefully the next generation of women and girls will be believed and supported instead of shamed and denied real help.
I have suffered for over 10 years, frozen shoulder, hot flashes, night sweats, mood swings, high cholesterol ,weight gain, etc. My OBGYN immediately told me HRT was off the table due to breast cancer in my family, she would only offer me an antidepressant and a statin, both of which I declined and continued to suffer for years. Hopefully with these videos and more knowledge regarding this issue, my daughter's and all woman will not have to suffer like my generation and those before me. Thank you!
Dr Haver is my menopause guru and Dr Hyman is my lifestyle guru. So happy to see you working together. We will all benefit from doctors in all walks of life combining knowledge to finally help ALL women. Thank you for this awesome and informative show.
I've struggled with sleep on and off all my life. Tried sleeping pills and melatonin, but both left me with a hangover. Utrogestan (progesterone) was a game changer when I went on HRT at age 57. I sleep well and feel good the next day. Wish I'd been prescribed it in peri-menopause to help me sleep.
My mom is currently having sleeping problems due to Menopause. I am trying to help her so please give me more information on the medication/ therapies that could help her.
@@rabinneupane2542 As I said above, Utrogestan (micronised progesterone) has helped me relax and get off to sleep. I take one 100mg capsule every night, which is what most post menopausal women take, I think. But your doctor would recommend the best dosage for your mom. You could also try melatonin, which is off prescription. It gave me a bit of a headache in the morning, but I know it works for others. I also make sure I exercise (walk the dogs) during the day because no exercise = no sleep for me. I also stay away from caffeine after 2pm, limited screen time after 9pm, yoga wind down in the evening..... There's lots you can do, but Utrogestan was a game changer for me.
@@rabinneupane2542 , I had the same problem with my sleep. I went through perimenopause on my own, but at 57 I started with hormone therapy because my sleep was so bad for 13 years. I sleep great now. I wear an estradiol patch that I change twice a week, and I take an oral progesterone pill nightly. Both are made from plants. They have been a game changer for me. I hope your mom can get some help.
Hi I’m a 48 breast cancer survivor and although I love listening and getting all the amazing information I can’t help but feel so defeated when I hear all of the finding of HRT and topical estradiol and none of it applies to me because of my cancer diagnosis. Do you have any recommendations for women who have had cancer and suffer from all the standard menopausal symptoms along with having had chemo, radiation and unable to take HRT? I’ll keep listening and hoping to find someone as passionate about educating those of women who are the exception not the rule.
If you goto Estrogen matters on UA-cam Dr Bluming is a retired oncologist who's wife was diagnosed with breast cancer. He has an amazing book called estrogen matters which I understand really gives good information for post breast cancer recovery.
Dr Haver does go into the issues that women who've had cancer must consider in discussion with their Dr in regards to HRT. There can be options. Outside of that, there are lifestyle factors that can contribute to better health in menopause. I recently started weight training and love it. It's not just that I feel stronger, it's the mental challenge I enjoy when it's difficult. That aspect of it has helped me get a piece of my old self back.
But it does apply to you. Read Estrogen Matters. Many women who have had breast cancer can be ob hormone replacement.
Most women can still take HRT, even after cancer. There are a ton of videos on this. Dr. Gersh is one of the doctors.
WOW, I so needed to hear this today! I'm 43 years young and struggling. Then I found out I have vEDS (Vascular Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome). Now, I am trying to find and learn even more ways to help myself. I truly wish I could find a menopause educated provider like Dr. Mary Claire Haver that is near me, up here in Michigan!! 9 years ago I stopped eating peanuts, all nuts, dairy, wheat, egg, soy, oat, fish, pork, beef, venison. For 6 months and then added venison and friends grass fed beef. Then did that for almost another 1 & 1/2 while nursing my son, he passed beef at 6 months old. I felt so much better back then. I clearly and sadly went back to eating junk. Now in pre menopause everything seems to be spiking up. So I am looking to change every thing, just like she said, to feel better. There is a world of information is hard to know what to do for me without having a doctor like you guys❤
Midi is an online meno clinic that Dr MCH promotes. They are on IG and practice in all 50
States is you’re in the U.S. Good luck!😊
Go to North American Menopausal Society. They have a doctor referral page where you can find one in your area.
Look into circadian rhythm through the work of Dr Alexis Cowan, also Sarah Kleiner wellness...good luck
OMG THE COLLABORATION IVE BEEN WAITING FOR!!! ❤❤❤❤❤
She is so pretty and has such a natural looking makeup. Thank you for this video. Since menopause, I feel put out to pasture.Ive told all my doctors I cant sleep and they just shrug their shoulders. One even told me to do marijuana! Crazy bad doctors.
That's horrible! Bad doctors!!
Dr. Haver changed my life! At 45 years old, I wasn't sleeping, gaining belly fat, lack of libido, etc.etc. Finally, I read her books, watched her on a couple of podcasts, & I found relief. I go through MYAlloy & get my HRT. Our HMO doesn't pay attention to any impurities in a woman's life!
Cannabis IS indeed a very good way to get a deep sleep.
@TheTabel44 You're delusional!
Yes, it is important to listen to and learn from our patients, personalized dosages based on their response and side effects, etc. As well as factors.
I’m 45 and I believe I have frozen shoulder. It first began on the left shoulder and shortly thereafter on the right too but not to the same extent at the left. I suffered sleeping for months until a friend recommended that I take Tylenol/Advil Pm for the pain which I still do unfortunately. Despite the shoulder pains, I’ve still dedicated time to go to my gym at least 3x/wk and work out. I’ve modified movements where needed but I’ve made it a point to use my arms instead of not using them and make things worse in the long run. Fortunately for me, I plan to make an appt with Dr Haver’s wellness clinic soon as it’s a little under an hour away from my home. ❤ My gyn couldn’t help me at all because I still have somewhat regular cycles and my estrogen level was “normal” when she did my bloodwork.
Hi there! From what Dr. Haver has said is since hormone levels change throughout the day, there isnt a typical normal baseline level bc it’s different for every woman. They normally base being a candidate for HRT by patients medical history, family history of breast cancer and SYMPTOMS the patient is experiencing. And you can always get a second opinion. They have ob/gyn’s who study and WANT TO KNOW THE FACTS about HRT and have the LATEST info on it- not outdated, old studies and testing done previously. Its just awful 😞
I learned a lot from her that has helped me approach these changes
I have been taking Progestin for a few years now for help with my fibroids and since all of my symptoms pointed to estrogen dominance. I take 200 mg at night before bed and it has made me feel sane again. Before I started taking it I felt like I was losing my mind and felt like my anxiety was making life unbearable. My GP had wanted to put me on an antidepressant as a pill like that is there solution for everything. I hope that we can continue to get more doctors to look at what is causing the issue instead of always giving you another pill. I guess we have the Pharm industry to thank for that!
Also, I have never had a GYN or GP offer or be interested in testing my hormones. I have been told that it is not tell them much. I am a 53 year old woman that is still in perimenopause.
I have the perimeopause , I have frozen shoulder at period, mood swings, reduced cognitive thinking, difficulty breathing going up the stairs, dizziness... my obgyn says I should take combination hormones.. drospirenone and Esterol 3mg, 14.2mg... I'm not knowledgeable enough to know if this is ok or not.
@@silvashaska2214 I have only been told that by mine that they have no issue prescribing me Progestin and even let me increase my dose this year.
The GYN doctors really suck these days and don't want to test your hormone levels or help you with your issues that come out of perimenopause. I am about to find a functional medicine doctor who can help get through this challenging time. I don't think they teach them much about this phase in a women's life and only focus on that OB period!
We have to STOP SAYING Estrogen dominance. There’s technically no such thing. What IS TRUE that in perimenopause, progesterone typically falls out first while estrogen continues to spike wildly until menopause. So it’s more technically true to say you were progesterone deficient (while Estrogen could be in optimal range). We say dominant because it appears it is dominating progesterone. However, that’s not true. A woman’s estrogen markers can be OPTIMAL, it’s just not being opposed or balanced by progesterone who keeps falling out the race.
Dr Haver in her book states at least 2x that in order to assess your hormonal levels, you need to do a series of tests, and that ONE test will never provide enough information since especially with perimenopausal women, the hormones are fluctuating.
Two of my favorite doctors! You guys are amazing. I loved the discussion about progesterone. Endocrinologist Dr. Jerilynn Prior's work at CEMCOR in Vancouver BC is also really great.
Fabulous discussion with two of my favourite doctors! Thank you so much for all the great work you do!!! ❤ I loved Mark's comment: The most important sexual organ women have is between their ears! ❤😂
Thank God for Dr. Mary Claire Haver❣️
I agree with Dr Hyman every woman needs to address their lifestyle issues first I am a qualified personal trainer and I lift very heavy weights and run consistently however I got osteopenia in my lower spine I started taking estrogen and vaginal progesterone I took the vaginal progesterone as there is a lower risk of breast cancer however the doctor never told me that if my womb does not absorb the vaginal progesterone the lining of my womb will thicken 2 years after starting hrt I started to get heavy bleeding every 5 weeks even though my periods stopped many years ago and then I had to get 1 polyp removed it was so painful the bleeding continued for a year and this week I had to have another hysteroscopy where I had 2 polyps removed under sedation it was so painful being on estrogen has messed me up and if the bleeding continues I will need to have a coil fitted also the worst thing is I put on 9 kg on weight even though I hadnt changed my diet I just want to make women aware of the side effects as hrt is not suitable for everyone I believe good sleep lifting heavy weights cardio and good nutrition and supplements should be the first thing addressed
Did all these awful side effect occur taking bio-identical hormones and with pulsed progesterone along with estrodiol?
Estrogen did not mess you up. It was the imbalance of the hormones. We have to be careful on how we phrase statements. Many women reading this will emotionally jump to a poor deduction. As with anything, poor absorption will cause adverse (or of you will NO EFFECT). If you were not absorbing the progesterone, then how can it downgrade or oppose the estrogen? Is it estrogen’s fault (a hormone you made your entire life)? Or was it NOT the correct balance? Again, I tell women to use less emotion and more logic. Science is logic-despite the emotional impact on our emotions. We take for granted what our bodies did naturally for 30-40 years on auto pilot. Then we go on HRT and expect to not monitor what we are mechanically manipulating our bodies to do what nature did on auto pilot.
Can you share how many years you've done heavy weight lifting prior to being diagnosed with osteopenia and how was it diagnosed? I didn't know HRT with bioidentical hormones using patch estradiol and progesterone, whether micronized oral or intravaginal (I thought progesterone was too large to be absorbed through even the mucosal lining so most MD's don't prescribe it this way), could lead to weight gain. I don't mind gaining muscle mass, but I don't want any more fat gain
@@susanj.6976 Hi Susan I've been lifting weights for 15 years as I'm a fully qualified personal trainer. In UK you are given the option for vaginal progesterone especially if you have been diagnosed with breast cancer I got breast cancer in 2019. I wasn't absorbing the progesterone so my estrogen was not in balance so I gained about 6kg to 7kg in weight. I also got osteopenia due to being very underweight when I was 34. The reason I got osteopenia is I lost a lot of weight and I lost my periods at aged 34 as my husband left me for a woman he met at work anyway I hope this answers your questions.ive stopped taking estrogen and I've now lost 3 kg in body weight so like I said in my comment every woman is different and has a different history you just have to trust your own body I have heard that it's best to take hrt when you go into the menopause I started my hrt when I was 48 but I started my menopause at aged 34 so I think it messed me up hope 2025 brings you 😊
@@oonaghcleary3645 Hi, progesterone is so large reportedly that it doesn't absorb well unless it's micronized. Was your progesterone micronized? I am considering using progesterone on my face but just realized the formulation I received is not micronized, should be above 100nm so it's not too small but below 1000 nm I believe.. that's o.1 to 1.0 um. I'll have to check with my menopause expert who I'll see for the first time next week.
For me it was going off low estrogen birth control, a few years later, severe muscular skeletal pain. Dr. wanted to give me an anti depressant . Did not take that for sure! Movement disorder after going off the estrogen. Panic attacks. Urinary issues, and only gave me1 prescription of the estrogen creme. 58 now, an in search for a gynecologist who has some knowledge of new research! That is the hard part.
You can go to online services. Alloy, Midi health are 2 top notch companies.
The National Menopause society has a list of Menopause certified providers and her website, the PauseLife, also has a list provided by her readers, not as comprehensive.
As a child, we're trying to build our bodies up with nutrients. At menopause, we're trying to (keep) our bodies built up with nutrients
Excellent discussion, thank you very much both 👍
The hip function changes. Its all about the hips. When the hips are compromised, it affects everything.
Having breast and uterine cancer in my mid forties, then being tossed into post menopause I know the struggle. Thank you Dr. Hyman and Dr. Haver. A few questions. If someone does all the good things you talk about and still have lower belly pouch, can you speak to cosmetic surgery or anything else I may need to try at this point. Why do doctors tell you that checking your hormone panel is not something they recommend., because they fluctuate so much, so its not needed. Lastly, I know men who struggle with andropause, can you do a show on this Dr Hyman?
Thank you for this discussion! I wish my docs had known why I had hair thinning back in my early 40’s. It was progesterone all along. Fibroids grew for the same reason. Autoimmune disease came on in my 40’s as well. These are all related to PROGESTERONE! Which is ANTI-INFLAMMATORY!
I started natural topical progesterone. Had a hysterectomy but have overies still I’m 56. Some hot flashes but I have really bad joint hip pain and leg pain. Have tried low estrogen but had severe anxiety with it.
Thank you so much for this insight!!
Yes all these things are happening to me 😔 doing research, I’m happy for this podcast ty!!
Thank you both❤
I used to get joint pain but after taking Vit D with K2 they have almost gone. I also only eat protein diet and veg- so predominantly Keto.
mY GYN only prescribed synthetic HRT which is basically super low dose bc pills... i wonder if i could do better
@@jennifermoffitt7294 , yes you can find HRT made strictly from plants. The synthetic can cause issues with some women. I wear the estradiol patch and take oral progesterone. Both made from plants.
why not try bioidentical hormones as recommended by many of the prominent M experts?
Not a lot of great insight on different non-pharmacological approaches and root causes. She did not answer a lot of your questions regarding those issues and beat around the bush. You answered your own questions, doctor. 😅
What about how the thyroid and adrenals are connected? What about how vitamin D and the role it plays in PMS and PMDD. What about the high amounts of alcohol, caffeine and sugar that women are ingesting nowadays along with low fiber intake that’s contributing to the obesity epidemic, PCOS, infertility, menopausal symptoms, metabolic syndrome, etc.
Yes, there is a time and place for prescription of HRT, but I think those other issues need to be addressed first.
What if we have no ovaries. I’m 53. Had them removed at age 33. Now having mental issues, anxiety and blood pressure issues.
A Dr. that does not look into giving you a estradiol patch after a hysterectomy is wrong. You need it now more than ever. No male would ever be put through this :*(. We have a aunt who is 85 and is amazing. She had a hysterectomy at 42 she is still on estradiol. You do not need a progesterone without a uterus. She has 2 homes and is incredible!!!
What are the recommended Taurine, Magnesium, B6 supplements? 🙏🏼
I just went to endocrinologist basically told me part of life I full hysterectomy on the patch gain weight like crazy all my blood work was good thyroid good on meds for already have hasmoto 52 has gastrointestinal bypass in 2018 lost lot weight 5’3 got to 137 felt my best I work out walk now 160 tired like no tomorrow quit drinking eat high protein low carb still gaining no reg doc want to give me meds for depression where do u find help seem like they just know old ways I need to feel better ugh
How about ANY cancer risk??????????
I am confused, then why do they say the women that don't go through menopause until later (past 51) have higher chance of breast cancer?????? Because of longer exposure to estrogen.
From article Entering menopause after age 55 also increases breast cancer risk because the woman has had more menstrual cycles, increasing her lifetime exposure to estrogen and progesterone.
I love this woman, Jesus, why are not all doctors informed and trained?
I am 48 years old and am having a horrible time with perimenopause. Hot flashes, night sweats, body aches, elevated A1C, LDL, blood pressure and anxiety and panic attacks when going to the doctor. I eat lots of fruit and veggies and do weight bearing exercises as well as Pilates. My doctor wants to put me on blood pressure medicine, anxiety medicine and possibly a medicine for my A1C. I don’t want to take any of that and not sure what other options I have since I can’t take HRTs because of breast cancer and uterine cancer being in my family.
Cut out the carb foods, or at least greatly decrease them. Ketogenic diet, or, even better, carnivore for awhile (after gradual transition from carbs).
“A lot of people not talking about it, Sarah Godfrey…” is this what you said/meant?
Dr Harver's book states several times and so do other M experts that only certain cancer cells that are receptive to hormones binding are reasons not to do HRT. Cancer in general doesn't necessarily eliminate you as a good candidate for HRT.
@@nancycy9039 I think it's important to keep complex carbs in the diet. There are consequences of eating too much fat/protein and not enough complex carbs.
If it turns out we aren't a candidate then what do we do if we are experiencing symptoms?
Very informative podcast. Too bad many doctors and countries are ignorant and see women as all being the same.They apply cut-off of ages to HRT such as 57 years old. What happens then for the person who goes through late menopause at 57 or later? Surely laws made within the medical and political systems are not looking to better their female counterparts. Maybe I see this incorrectly.
Wow My Frozen shoulder started around that time…
Thanks for your very balanced view here. I was on oral progesterone for a couple years which helped my symptoms a lot (was pre menopausal). Then I was diagnosed with hormone positive breast cancer and quickly went off that as well as having my ovaries removed (surgical menopause). The night sweats are truly miserable, I’ve tried veozah, vitamin E, gabapentin, etc. I’m desperate to sleep. any non hormonal suggestions? I am a dietitian and personal trainer so have that piece squared up decently considering how crummy I feel after all the breast cancer treatments
I highly recommend CBD, an organic sourced. My 89 yr old mom has been taking it for 4 years, I've been taking it off and on for 3, and my older dogs for 3 years and we're all sleeping better. I'm considering HRT for brain, bone, and heart health. I don't have much symptoms except for irregular sleep.
@ thank you, I do also take CBD, appreciate your reply!
@@katebruno9255 Hi Kate, sometimes only 25 mg works for me, but when it doesn't, I follow the dosage suggested on the bottle that says to use 50 to 100 mg of the tincture. For my product, that means 1 ml to 2 ml. I have always slept through the night with 1 ml but usually .75 mls is enough for me. My sister who is about 10% smaller and has lowered immune system than me and who is on HRT doing super well with it, says she stays groggy in the morning for hours when she takes a particular formula I like best, which is 3 parts CBD, 1 part CBG and 1 part CBN, made specifically to help with sleep. It also helps with sense of well being and a bit of pain according to many people. I can't tell, but I should monitor whether my joints feel better when I take CBD/CBN/CBG. These are concentrated in a tincture but are all found on the hemp plant. I'm trying not to depend on this product for sleep since I don't trust any crutches for health issues but try and figure out the underlying problem for why I don't stay asleep like I did as a younger woman. So I only take it occasionally when i don't sleep for several nights in a row that messes up my tennis. When I sleep well, my tennis goes to another level. I'm sure that lack of sleep for several nights in a row manifests in other ways also, just not as easily noticed.
Please take hibisco,do your research. Plus B6 and maguinesium ,B6 active form removes excess estrogên out of the liver
@@katebruno9255 also hibiscus naturaly helps índuce sleep. 5 grams of hibiscus inhibit metástases, and It helps chimo tô Works better in those cases where treatment doesnt Work. Hibiscus lowers blood sugar. Too many health benefits tô mention here
I only wish when I was going through perimenopause my doctor would have told me and helped me. They just said nothing we can do until you are in menopause. (No periods for a year). I am 64 now and am taking estradiol patch oral progesterone and the vaginal cream. How long can I keep doing it?
Indefinitely.
Dr Gersh and Haver each say no limit for being on HRT unless you get symptoms that suggest you need to taper off the dosage.
I don’t know how to find a menopause-educated doctor. I have fibrocystic breasts and every two years it seems they make me do a breast biopsy and I have no familial history of breast cancer. It is so frustrating. I am concerned about hormones that would increase my cancer risk, however my cholesterol has been high over ten years and I have heart palpitations and never sleep more than 2-3 hours and suffer terrible depression and anxiety attacks. I can’t tolerate antidepressants. I have tried all the natural things. I just need someone to help me.
Go to the North American Menopause Society (NAMS) and plug in your zip code in the websites search engine…it will generate perimenopause specialists closest to where you live. 😊
Try Lugol’s Iodine (Dr Brownstein’s protocol on fibrocystic breast disease)
Alloy, Midi health online can help you. RestorationDream
Contact Midi Health... they do telemedicine and has menopausal doctors, which may be able to help you.
Did you check the registry of M certified MD's and NP's on the National M society website and on dr haver's Pauselife website?
One thing to also consider, if a woman may have a starting slow growth of cancells AND DOESNT KNOW, and start taking HRT ?? Is there test that look for any markers before considering HRT??
It is absurd how mainstream medical community prefers to prescribe SSRIs instead of optimising hormones
Dr Hyman may I suggest that you interview Carol Petersen. She’s much more knowledgeable, on this topic, she has a list of 23 symptoms that can eradicated with bio identical progesterone. She started out as a pharmacist in 1972. Dr Joseph Mercola recently (just this week!) interviewed Carol and she’s would be excellent as an interviewee with more exact information and be more helpful than this sweet lady. Dr Hyman you had to drag out info from this lady bc you knew endocrine disruptors are one of top problems with women’s health, as well as men. Carol Petersen has a UA-cam channel & website. Dr Mercola's interview with Carol Petersen is on his UA-cam channel. These will help women with more specific information backed by science. Ty for reading this. You saved my life 28 years ago bc of your PBS tv documentary…I greatly appreciate you!! Blessings!
Thank you. I respect this lady as a MD but she's pushing her products and HRT. She may be in a partnership. I would advise all to do their own research.
@@relaxationunwind4377 I see no reason be suspect of pharmacist Carol Petersen. She's very knowledgeable. And yes, I am doing my own research. However, I see no reason why Dr Mark Hyman should not interview Carol. Dr Hyman has excellent interview skills. Thank you for your comment to me. Have a great day. 😊
@janicerobinson5286 I'm suspicious of Dr. Mary. I know who Carol Petersen is and Yes...he should interview her.
@ oohh! Sorry i misunderstood. My apologies. I’m glad we’re on the same page now. Hooray!
Hrt is giving me bothersome side effects, should I keep taking it? Its only been 2 weeks
are you taking bio identical hormones and also pulsing the progesterone?
@ progesterone daily
maybe decrease the dosage if side effects continue for over a month? A certified M expert should know how to help adjust the dosages. Hopefully you are no on oral estradiol.
@@susanj.6976 feel better now thanks for responding
I’m 69 and my gynecologist will not give me Esterdale she says I might get a heart attack or a blood clog. Where do I go for help? My hair is falling out. I’m losing my muscles. I can’t sleep.
Some women can’t tolerate any progesterone unfortunately. Makes them suicidal.
“A lot of people not talking about it, Sarah Godfrey…” is this what you said/meant?
Right from birth as babies we are subjected to heavy metals.😪
I'm subscribed but these videos never show up on my feed
Frozen shoulder happens even if healthy. I developed it in one shoulder in early 50’s and noticed it as I was on my daily walk. I thought it was a muscle pull at first and just got worse over two weeks then finally went to orthopedic who prescribed PT. Dealt with this very painful issue for 18 months, couldn’t sleep - just awful. PT is essential. Then my left shoulder started shortly after my right shoulder was healed! I knew what it was immediately and began the pT exercises I learned about immediately at home that same day. That shoulder wasn’t as bad- bit effected me about 10 months. Dont wait! Begin PT immediately!
What is PT?
@@petitfour7687physical therapy
@@petitfour7687I was wondering the same thing but I think it means physical therapy.
I just started getting the frozen shoulder after I kind of had a little injury but oddly enough, the other shoulder started getting it and it had nothing to do with the injury on my right shoulder. I was just turning 65 but in perfect health except for the shoulder pain. Please tell me what you do for physical therapy. Where do I even begin?
I need doctor Marie Claire to help me 😢please
Also there is so much scaremongering about how women must take hrt remember it won't suit every woman
I think the scaremongering has been the opposite. Every doctor I've seen has been against HRT because "it causes cancer." It wasn't until I found someone trained in menopause that the tables turned. I've never heard of anyone being pushed into HRT, quite the reverse.
It will for a lot though. It’s knowledge not scaremongering.
It worked for me and I am so grateful. You are correct though. Not every woman is a candidate however every woman has the right to be educated so that they can make an informed decision. 😊
So you didn't watch this video or others on perimenopause. Got it
I wanted to also mention even though I stopped taking estrogen and vaginal progesterone last April my womb lining is still very thick as my gynaecologist who did my hysteroscopy said it is not in a normal range you have to be so careful taking estrogen and progesterone
did you take bio identical estrodiol and pulsed progesterone?
Unclear how endometriosis and adenomyosis has not been mentioned within the discussion of all of these topics. Aware, neither of you are endometriosis surgeons and this is not your wheelhouse on a larger discussion but a mention to include the 200,000,000 worldwide is valid. :(
But birth control has estrogen in it and it's causing a bunch of health problems so is this an overdose of estrogen or is estrogen not all that great to try to have more of?
not same type of estrogen
So it's synthetic and that makes it bad, but natural estrogen is good?
MAHA
48 yrs old high sex drive my entire life...menopausal, night sweats. Hysterectomy in mid 30's. Still have ovaries. Headaches now almost everyday since right b4 i turned 48 yrs old, pains in joints that are unbearable. No meds or hormones. Pretty sure I need bio identical hormones
Japan ❤ sugar and simple carbs. Where is he getting his research from about the Japanese eating less sugar?
my free T is higher than i thought -- but my libido isn't great and things changed since 49 w orgasms. I can only enjoy pleasure with toys now... never had issues before 49
The Japanese are sugar fanatics.
Her diet ideas are horrible for me. Estradiol patches all the way though but I don’t tolerate micro progesterone any route.
Prempro is nuts to me and expensive. But it’s oral synthetic estrogen and oral progestin and the same progestin as in Depo that causes bone loss why? And Prempro increases blood clot risks and breast cancer risks, no thanks. If I try progesterone again, it will be micro progesterone.
Menopause is nothing to “survive” ignorant clickbate.
Thank you Dr Hyman! ❤
“A lot of people not talking about it, Sarah Godfrey…” is this what you said/meant?