Why Your Estrogen Matters | Dr. Avrum Bluming
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- Опубліковано 2 лип 2024
- Check out our recorded menopause webinar and Q&A with Alloy co-founder, Anne Fulenwider, and Dr. Avrum Bluming, author of Estrogen Matters: Why taking hormones in menopause can improve women’s well-being and lengthen their lives-without raising the risk of breast cancer.
In our chat about menopause, we talked about the misconceptions, facts, and history around hormone replacement therapy (HRT) for menopausal women (also known as MHT: menopausal hormone therapy) and answered attendee questions around estrogen, progesterone, breast cancer, and more.
Helpful time stamps:
0:00 Introduction
4:12 - Historical context: the shift in thought around postmenopausal estrogen begins
6:44 - 2002 Women's Health Initiative study & it's damaging effects
11:00 - Symptoms of menopause
14:15 - Heart disease & estrogen benefits
15:16 - Osteoporotic hip fractures & estrogen benefits
16:05 - Cognitive health & estrogen benefits
17:56 - Longevity & estrogen benefits
19:23 - Does estrogen cause breast cancer?
21:39 - Does progesterone cause breast cancer?
23:54 - What are the risks of HRT (hormonal replacement therapy)?
30:44 - Q&A begins
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I am a scientist and trusted that cursed WHI study - I feel so betrayed by those researchers! i missed out on HRT in my first 10 menopausal years because of them.
They should have to pay for our:
heart problems
dementia
osteoporosis
... you get it
Agree!! 100%
Absolutely! So sorry for you. 💕
Best wishes from Germany 🇩🇪
Yes I’m pissed off too. But I chose to take spray estrogen and low dose progesterone.
Damn straight! We should sue them for NOT giving us what our bodies needed to remain in better health as we aged. I have broke my back, had my 1 left hip replaced, have badder issues, horrible sleep problems. Partly due to getting up all night to pee,but also from constant pain from inflammation issues. I have brain fog, WMD, FM,OA,AS,PS & COPD, & serious plaque in my carotid artery + lots more..!!!!
I am so angry that I have been deprived of getting what my body needs to B in better health
because doctors refuse to give me them saying they cause blood clots, cancer & heart disease!
So do MOST of the FDA meds out there like the ones people R on for so many disorders.
It's like a joke when U see a commercial for a med to HELP U, had a laundry list of serious side effects like DEATH!!
If a woman gets the right balance of HRT for her body the side effects R no worse then the ones she gets from FDA products on the market people R taking everyday!!
I would say, women should TRY an effective dose of HRT or ERT for 2 months (not at dosages too low but a proper dose that really helps) and they should see for themselves if it helps or if they feel better. Each women can and should choose what she wants to do with her body and health.
it could take longer (6 months) of modifying the dose of the 3 hormones)
I don't understand why doctors refuse to let us take HRT if we want to. Oh yea fear of being sued if U get sick or god forsake if U die!
However 99% of meds FDA approved can kill U cause cancer ,etc. Yet they prescribe it like candy!
I have a doctor who gives me Opioids every mo. for yrs. for my all love rbody pain. Also another doctor is giving me things like Consentyx which cause tons of terrible things for example reducing your immunize system which protects U from disease or even Covid-19 etc.., but does the medical community really care? NO, they prescribe STAINS like candy which isn't really right. For example collateral is essential for your body to function & lowering too low doesn't prevent heart attacks!
Heart attacks will still happen for other causes in your body.
So so much we R told or given is a slow death & cause me to have a very unhappy painful long life, but not feeling good or being very productive in my run down condition.
I want to try hormones even though I am well past my menopause time. I have been taking things like WILD YAMS, DHEA & PREGNENOLONE for yrs.! So I feel I have been on some kind of hormones along with many other things I take to help keep my body in better condition.
For example I don't eat meat. Almost never most of my life, I eat organic as much as I can.
I do think I may have eating way too much cheese & too much cream & butter.
That may B why I am having plaque, but I also think it is NOT having HRT for many yrs too! I bet if I had had hormones right for my body I would NOT B having these issues. I believe eating good fat like quality olive oil is good for the body, but I think without the hormones the good fat I have been eating is causing plaque build up in my carotid artery.
I am now scared to death & MAD AS HELL because this probably wouldn't B happening if I had had good HRT for the last 30ty yrs or so!
I'd like to sue doctors who said NO to me because of the BS fear it can cause cancer & heart disease.
What of the meds people R taking that cause those diseases & TONS MORE? They prescribe them like candy every day to people without batting an eye or worried about the tons of side effects they cause.
What do doctors do for all those side effects from FDA meds they give U? Why they prescribe another medicine to deal with them & on & on it goes with prescription after prescription till your body isn't yours & it doesn't or can't address all the shit that is in it is doesn't recognize & BANG, U body says shit, to hell with all this crap. I quit! & then U R really in deep shit! Right?
Yea I know some meds. R life saving & well U gotta accept the bad side effects because the benefits out weight the bad shit, but many meds doctor prescribe like candy could B fix by them going to the source of your problem & fixing it.
In many woman's cases it might just B they need hormones they don't have anymore. Maybe that would fix & prevent so many bad things woman get as they age.
I'm living proof of all those bad things happening to my body because someone said NO to me because I guess they believed the BS about HRT so they feared losing their license & refused giving U something that would have prevent all the health problems that U now have that has destroyed your quality of life maybe forever!
I am so mad at doctors & of not having funds to afford to pay for HRT for yrs..
I am going to try to find someone who will say yes to me so I can try something for my body to see if it makes a difference.
I just might.
I feel what I now have is killing me so HRT can't B any worse then what I now have!!
Your thoughts doctor?
I am in Santa Monica,Ca. & would love to find a top doctor who will say YES to me to try HRT!
Can U suggest anyone I can research to decide if I would like to see them. I will find the funds since this is my only life!
Going through menopause wasnt that bad while I did HRT for 5 years, but then I developed high BP, cholesterol, and AFib shortly after stopping (per doc's advice). Not to mention a very painful vaginal area and thinning bones! HRT might've protected me from all this!
So sorry to hear this. We deserve better! If you're having symptoms, we'd recommend speaking with a menopause-trained doctor so they can help you find some relief! We can help at Alloy!
everyone read his book "Estrogen Matters"! It does!
Yes, we looovee this book!🥰
So appreciative of this video. Would love an interview specifically relating to taking BHRT if you are actively cancering
Every woman should watch this. He is truly a gem
YES! Women have earned the right to feel fantastic.
So thankful Dr. Arum Blooming and Carol Taveris book - Estrogen Matters. Thank you also for this wonderful informational
video, please keep up the informative work - we need it desperately.
Thank you!! Yes more to come!
Great info. Ty v much.
Excellent information 👍
This is gold! Thank you
Thank you so much!
Thank you so much for this informative video. I am still this gathering info on dense breast and the risk of breast cancer. My doctor strongly suggested that I stopped 3 months ago and all of my symptoms came back. 😟 I do not see much evidence that supports her suggestion.
Hi! We'd highly recommend consulting with a menopause-trained doctor who will review your medical history and provide a recommendation. We can help you at Alloy! Go to myalloy.com/drconsult
I’ve been on the Estrogen patch 0.0375 for 20 years after I had surgery and removed my uterus. Symptoms have been getting worse. I would like to up my Dose to 0.05 is that OK to do at this point or am I putting myself at risk for blood clot?
Edit: I just finished the video and I heard you say I can go to Alloy and talk to a doctor. That is so awesome. I’m going soon!!
Absolutely, we can help at Alloy!❤️
@@myalloy I’m so happy I found this video and I will be reaching out on Monday. Thank you so much for caring about women’s health! Too few do! ♥️♥️
With transdermal estrogen patches you don't have an increased risk of clotting at all! But, yes, get more info 👍
Best wishes from Germany 🇩🇪 🙏
@@KatieJoMikell So happy to hear this! Always, our health is so important!!
I am disappointed that he didn’t discuss the difference between the types of estrogens - old school Premarin, conjugated estrogens, etc. and bio identical estradiol. Also, progestin vs. progesterone. He didn’t bother to mention that the WHI didn’t use bio identical estradiol and progesterone in the study, but “synthetic” estrogens and progestin, and continues to misuse the terms. I also disagree with the “10 year” rule on beginning HRT.
Perhaps this discussion between dr. Louise Newson from UK and dr. Avrum Bluming will give you the information you are looking for.
ua-cam.com/video/xPEcNridthc/v-deo.htmlsi=c3qLhkzw8uu3IUu0
I had breast cancer after one year of doing HRT with progesterone pregnolone and tentosterone. It was 100 estrogen and progesterone positive. I’m Europe no doctor would give me HRT
So likely you had it undiagnosed way before that? It can take years before a mammogram picks it up, MRI is a bit better. Hope you are well now!
Do you think those things caused it?
Can you provide links to the studies Dr. Bluming mentions?
Hi! We'd highly recommend checking out his book "Estrogen Matters", at the end of the book it includes a list of all of the studies mentioned in this webinar, plus so many more!
I have a few questions: is estradiol the ONLY estrogen we need to replace? What is the role of estriol? And what is the reason why they DON'T recommend progesterone as well for those without a uterus? Is progesterone harmful in any way? And HOW or WHY would equiline (a horse estrogen) offer more neuro-protective benefits? And what do the other horse estrogens do inside of us, if we take Premarin? Dont we only need estradiol? Or should we rather take Premarin???? More clarity on all this would be amazing. Thank you.
You only need transdermal bodyidentical estradiol (E2), but you should definitely also get bodyidentical micronized progesterone (not the synthetic progestines)! Not only for the uterus (as many falsely claim) but for multiple other health benefits ( like improved sleep & mental health and and and... )!!! HRT has been life-changing for me... 💪
Study more of the UA-cam clips from Dr Louise Newson from Britain - she's excellent! All your questions will be answered, based on science and years of experience!😊
tHANK YOU
@@nicolemerz1731
Estradiol plus equally dosed progesterone and my PMS disappeared Finally After 30 years …HRT IS LIFE SAVING
I had tubular breast cancer and DCIS. I had a mastectomy. I was prescribed Letrozole and hated taking it so I stopped. Now I can’t get a doctor to prescribe the HRT I’ve been on since I went off birth control. I’m suffering from severe hot flushes with racing heart, nausea and shortness of breath. What can I do?
Keep searching for a doctor who WILL prescribe for you.
This is amazing.do you mind if I ask. I have oestrogen positive breast cancer and have had a lumpectomy to remove it.
I'm node free. It was stage 1.
Can I take hrt now. I gave up taking hrt last October and the quality of my life has deteriorated.
Hi, thanks for the question! For women who have had breast cancer, it's a more nuanced conversation. We'd recommend taking our free medical assessment. Then, a menopause-trained doctor will review your symptoms and your medical history before providing you with a personalized treatment plan.
@@myalloy
Thank you for you reply. I will do as you suggest.
@@anndavis1668 Fantastic, let us know if you have any questions!
Hi I have same type of breast cancer did you have radiotherapy and medication after the lumpectomy? Hope you feeling better now
I had a full hysterectomy at 42 & went on HRT, now at 60 I’ve added progesterone to help with sleep which it definitely is helping… is it ok for no uterus or ovaries over 60 to stay on oral progesterone? Thank you 😊
Hi! We'd highly recommend consulting with a menopause-trained doctor who will review your medical history and provide a recommendation. We can help you at Alloy! Go to myalloy.com/drconsult
Body identical Progesteron is highly functional in so many respects: bone, brain, breasts. Mother nature did not distinguish between women with room and others without one when she created the substance and all the different neurological pathways... 🙏 Keep on taking it!!!
Can a women on letrozole take HRT?
Or do they have to wait to finish the course of 5 yrs and start HRT after finishing the five year course of letrozole???
Hi! We'd highly recommend consulting with one of our menopause-trained physicians who can help review your medical history and provide a recommendation for you! Go to myalloy.com/drconsult to get started!
I have Lyme disease and have been burned out for a long time and am trying to get well. Im only 40 yrs old and my labs show I’m starting and I’ve not had my cycle in 9 wks. I want to get it back! My doctor read the book estrogen matters and wants to help active my hormones again. Any thoughts? Is it potentially possible with Hcg, Pregnenolone, estrogen progesterone and testosterone?🙏🥺 My mom didn’t have menopause for 12 yrs later age 52.
I healed from Lyme disease and I trust that you WILL TOO. I took a year antibiotics basically and four months of that was IV antibiotics coupled with cats, claw and a month or two of hyperbaric oxygen therapy. The real HBOT not the hyperbaric light. I can’t emphasize enough the fact that no matter how sore or tired you are, weight training is necessary. Muscle impacts everything and the science is showing that it does a lot more than what we ever thought. a lot of doctors specialize in Lyme disease will testify that the patient weight training, even if only two days a week, or the ones that seem to recover when others don’t. just wanted to pass that along because people were trying to make you think you’re gonna have it for the rest of your life but that’s not true. Recovered for 12 years myself 🎉 thank God. And I had to tick bite and a rash and all of that stuff, but was misdiagnosed for about six years. I know what neuro lyme & severe deathlike symptoms are.. just hang in there you will get better.
@@FortheHealthofit. you’re so kind to share all of these tips above! I wrote all of them down actually and will take them to Heart. Thank you for your kindness. What are your thoughts on taking LDN, methylene, blue, hydrochloraquin, and some of these more alternative nutrition types, supplements? Have you ever done any kind of parasympathetic, vagal nerve type retraining of the brain? I thought it looked like total woo woo, but it’s very interesting listening to testimonies on primal trust and such. It was saying in some of the videos that it helps your mitochondria feel safe to thrive when you are in a state of rest & peace.
@@-living4jesus4ever- I do vagal nerve stimulation through exercises and things at home. I feel pretty well most days, eat a healthy diet and work out. I pray you get better and better every day!
@@FortheHealthofit. thank you so much that really encourages me! When I feel well I feel like I can imagine getting well and that really helps. Today is my birthday and I woke up without pain and it was the best gift ever and I can imagine more days like this with the Lord healing. God bless you.
@@FortheHealthofit. pS-what kind of exercise stimulates vagal nerve healing? So cool!
I’m much older 75 is it to late for me. Would love to feel better.
While the ideal time to start in within 10 years of your last period, according to The Menopause Society, there is no arbitrary cutoff date. You can go to myalloy.com/drconsult to get a recommendation!
According to my urologist's office, they help older women with estrogen and testosterone supplementation.
I am way past menopause, take no medication and I have a libido so why don't I need hormones? I am puzzled why all these women need HRT.
Because someone’s benefitting financially from it.
Why do some women get endometriosis and others don't? Why do some women ovulate with an estradiol level of 500 yet other at 1800. We are all different. No respected medical dr would recommend hormones if you have no symptoms.
Sounds like you are one of the lucky ones who don't suffer the classic symptoms of estrogen loss
@@Himmiefan as in the thousands of non hormonal supplements on the market to help alleviate symptoms, with non of the proven benefits of hormones for those it would benefit?
You are lucky! Everyone’s body is different like a thumbprint…this goes for all issues, how the body responds to all therapies, all medications.
Isn’t there a reason why hormone levels change over time? Should we really be interfering with that? Shouldn’t women increase their exercise and have a better diet before they start taking medication? Who benefits financially when thousands and thousands of women take HRT?
I am fit and healthy and going through hell with perimenopausal symptoms, so diet and exercise DO NOT cut it for me.
Diet & exercise will not replace estrogen & it's benefits in any way
Yes, we should all increase our exercise and improve our diets. However, it seems we nowadays outlive our evolutionary plan: Nature just did not intend women to live another 30-40 years beyond menopause (at 51). Just 100 ys. ago we were lucky when we reached 50! The reason why hormone levels change is that the body starts to shut down... When thyroid glands shut down, people replace their missing thyroid hormones for the rest of their lives. Why do they replace missing hormones? Because of medical progress, thank God!
Not necessarily true. I’m 50plus and had great-grandmothers who lived to be 90 and one even 109. They certainly didn’t have HRT in their day. They went through menopause and reached a new normal. The rotten symptoms of menopause don’t last forever. They lived long lives. Loss of estrogen may be responsible for a lot of things, but it absolutely does fuel certain cancer cells. We know that because breast cancer cells under a microscope contain estrogen receptors. No menopause symptom relief is worth the hell of breast or ovarian cancer treatment
Question: I stopped and started, haven't had period since I was 48, now I am 67, can I just start up again, I will anyway, I heard oestradiol caused cancer, was Dr Mcdougall the vegetarian doctor, I think, he just died, I heard when I went back to see what he said!🎉🎉🎉🎉I don't want to live too long as an old lady, thanks, just don't want to be disabled, we never die anyway!🎉🎉🎉😂😂😂😂
Hi! Most people’s concerns around MHT involve breast cancer but research has confirmed that women taking bioidentical estrogen and micronized progesterone have NO increased risk of breast cancer. We'd recommend speaking to a menopause-trained doctor so they can review your medical history and symptoms and find the best option for you. We can help at Alloy! Go to myalloy.com to get started.
For as knowledgeable as all your slides seem to be, you dropped the ball not mentioning the importance of testosterone and women!
Dr. Bluming addresses estrogen only because there is 60+ years of research and results as opposed to testosterone. In other podcasts, he has mentioned testosterone and said it looks promising but it’s not his area of expertise and there is nowhere near the documented studies for risk and results.
But if you listen to the end of the podcast, at 50.08 minutes, he specifically addresses testosterone 😊