Dr. Barbie, I'm so thankful that I came across your page even though it was at my low. As I watch your videos in order I now believe I was one of the poor unfortunate souls that was given antidepressants (Lexapro/Wellbutrin) after I expalined to my GYN that I was experiencing anxiety/insomnia/and depression. Mind you I did have bloodwork done and she confirmed I was indeed peri-menopause. I have to say I did feel some relief for the first 5 months but now hit an all time low with my depression. I feel as if I'm drowning and there is no one there to throw my a lifeline. I have learned so much watching your videos and you provide me with hope. I have an appt. with my GYN next month I hope she will be open to hearing me and switching me over to HRT. I know that God doesn't want us to live like this and that there has to be better options available. Thank you for all you do and for the hope you bring. XO
I've heard this before ... especially from women who watch my videos in order. It makes you so thrilled to understand everything for the first time in your item doesn't it
I'm so grateful to have you in my life!! I don't like to take meds unless absolutely necessary and when I do take them I research everything about them. After watching your tutorials I feel like I can make an informed decision by knowing my options.
That's what this is all about. I'm delivering the facts to you without biases. That's the most valuable thing of all. The mere fact that you know I'm not trying to sell you on any particular option is critical. I'll tell you the whole story on everything. I'm so glad you're finding these videos helpful, Kimberly.
This is fascinating, Doctor. I didn't realize that women had estrogen receptors beyond our reproductive organs. The female body is wonderful and amazing. Thank you for teaching this to me.
Can't stop watching your videos. Thank you for sharing all this information with us. Although 53 years old and a mother three times i realize watching your videos from the beginning how little i knew about my own body. I am post menopausal for two years now and in these two years i had a mastectomy(ductul carcinoma insitu), a buttectomy(liposarcoma), found an aneurysm (of the heart)and found i had osteoporosis. No time to think about my menopause symptoms, which are not very severe anyway. My real concern is my osteoporosis and future health issues due to lack of estrogen or due to taking the wrong ones. Can't wait to see your next videos!!!
Oh Debby! You've been through so much. By learning what I have to teach you, you can make such a difference in your health. Please keep watching. And if you don't have my book, get it. it's going to take years to get to some of the material you need pronto. I'm going to be giving my 12-hour menopause seminar on a quarterly basis starting in September. You really should attend one. I can help you make such a difference in your health.
Dear Barbie, thank you so much for taking the time to answer to my comment. It was indeed a difficult time for me but i can't complain. Both cases were cought at early stage so i didn't have to go through any other treatments than surgeries(ie cheemo or radio)and i feel blessed for that. I already ordered your books (although i feel more confident in listening to English language than reading it (especially with your way of demonstrating everything you say). I live in a small island in Mediterranean called Cyprus and that makes it difficult to attend any of your seminars and i am very sad for that. I will keep following you from anywhere i can couse for the first time in years i feel that i see a light in my health tunnel. You are amazing!!
Oh Debby, I'm so glad you're here! Please, please, if at all possible, come to one of my seminars (which I give quarterly) or get the seminar on DVD. You need the entire menopause education much more quickly than you can get from these UA-cam videos. I can make such a difference for you in terms of teaching you everything you need to know about osteoporosis and how to manage it and lower your risk. This is life-saving information. I promise.
I really enjoyed learning from you. God bless you!! It's so helpful!!! Can't thank you enough :) You also put a smile on my face with your humor! Love it!
Welcome, DeAnna! I can assure you that, if you watch my videos in order, starting with the very first one, you'll understand absolutely everything. That little number at the end of each title tells you the order. Oh, and I respond to comments here on UA-cam daily. I'm here to help!
Hi, I'm so happy I found you ! I will be 53 in May and menopause has been no fun. I really don't like what it's done to my face... acne and melasma. I just ordered your book and can't wait to receive it.
Oh Diane, I am so very happy t be able to help you. It's good you'll have the book for those things you want to know before we get to them in the videos. I have a video syllabus of over 250 tutorials, and I'll be sure to cover absolutely everything. Be sure you watch the videos IN ORDER. It's really critical to your understanding everything. I'm so glad you're here.
Welcome to "Menopause University," Rosemary! If you start with video 1 and watch them all in order, you will definitely understand everything. If you watch my videos in random order, you will sabotage your entire menopause education. And if you ever want me to tailor all the information specifically to YOU, just schedule a consultation with me at MenopauseTaylor.ME. I am so glad you're here getting the menopause education you deserve.
@@MenopauseTaylor you look so adorable here I could only focus on the colors and gestures and outfits the first time. Rewatching to actually learn now 🌟
Oh, Cathy, these videos will help you so much! For those of us who start menopause at an early age, menopause is much more of a health issue. Please watch these videos in order. They will make a difference IN the rest of your life FOR the rest of your life. Menopause doesn't have to be a struggle. I'll help you any way I can. Get my book. I will begin giving seminars soon, so stay on the lookout for those, too.
I'm anxious for next weeks "class." I just finished reading (per your recommendation) The Estrogen Window. I was left a bit discouraged feeling that I'm clearly out of the window now, however I know I can discuss with my doctor my options. Some of my symptoms, mostly the hot flashes, are so tiring. I'm not giving up, or giving in however...onward and upward! Love and appreciate you Dr. Barbie.
The more you learn, the more power you'll have, no matter where you are in this menopause journey. I can assure you that you'll look back and say, "I'm so glad I got educated when I did." And there are always new options out there. I applaud you, Cindy.
Menopause Taylor I am so happy that I found you. I have been binge watching for 3 days straight and am extremely worried for my sister along with myself.I m only on video #33 but feel time is critical. I am taking nothing and my sister hasn’t been either. For me what is that window for estrogens? We have been told not to take anything I have been trying to manage with eating right exercise and just living with things. I have all of my female parts and started an early menopause. My sister had cancer young and had everything removed and hasn’t taken anything in several years. I think we need to consultation with you. So happy to have found you, I have shared your site with so many of my friends and my sister.
The only problem with SERMs is yhey dont eliminate hot flashes,night sweats and insomnia. Personal experience so back on the combi patch. Very beneficial for bone and heart health though, pity didnt work for me.
Rhodiola rosea is a plant that grows in the Arctic regions of Europe, Asia, and North America. While many have used it for treating anxiety and depression, there is no research to prove or support its effectiveness for either these or any other medical disorder. The U.S FDA has issued several warnings to the manufacturers for making false claims about its safety. The claim that it is good for heart health is one of them.
Awesome stuff thanks Barbie 💜🎀. Does one actually need estrogen at all??? I suppose a very open ended question, however I am currently on nothing at all and not sure if I am doing damage to my body with this decision? Love your tutorials and can never wait for the next 😀😀
Well, Terri, you're really getting right down to it with that one! Think about it this way. As a female, you've had estrogen coursing through your body since puberty, and nearly every cell in your body has become dependent on it: your brain, your heart, your bones, your skin, your vagina ... and on and on. Then, bam! It's gone. If we were talking about any other substance - insulin, thyroid hormone, Vitamin D, you name it - we would call it a "deficiency state." Your body would not function properly without it. And that deficiency state would constitute a disease that made you feel badly and function sub-optimally. So, why in the world do we lull ourselves into thinking that living the last 1/3 to 1/2 of our lives without estrogen is okay? You know, the truth is that we're supposed to die at about age 50 (according to Mother Nature's plan). Humans and two species of whales are the only animals that even have a menopause. All the others die once their reproductive tasks are at an end. So, the way I see it is this: You know that saying, "Diamonds are a girl's best friend"? Well, it's wrong. It's estrogen! Estrogen is a girl's best friend! And without it, your body suffers in the short term and in the long term. So much of what you've heard that has scared you away from estrogen is nothing but myths and misconceptions. So, yes, we DO NEED estrogen. But the choice of whether or not to take it is up to the individual woman. I can tell you this: If men suddenly lost their testosterone, they'd replace it faster than you can say, "replacement!"
Menopause Barbie what you say has certainly made me think and answered my open ended question 😄😄 I just often wonder why so much hype about cancers and the negative side of artificial estrogens being put back into our bodies 😒😒😒! It almost feels like we don't have much choice in order to feel like women and live life to our fullest potential - does lack of estrogen effect our skin too?
It absolutely affects your skin ...in a major way. Without estrogen, you'll have dry, dry skin that wrinkles and makes you look old. I'll be covering that in the videos. Every part of your body is dependent on estrogen. Every part suffers without it.
@@MenopauseTaylor Uh, yeah, you have definitely convinced me of that! 😂I think I'm going to stop trying to tough this thing out and just try HRT. I'm starting with SERMS, though.😂
Consider having consultation with me first. I'll save you all the guesswork and help you choose the best place to start. HRT and SERMs are not the same thing. And I'll tach you all the differences in a consolation so that you can make all your decisions based on facts.
This sounds like it might be the very thing. When I finally do get a hysterectomy and for the sake of endometriosis, I don't want to take actual estrogen. It would just keep growing the deposits on my bowel and wherever else they may be, but I do have a family history of osteoporosis. I already have osteoarthristis, so this is a concern regarding future bone density issues. I don't have any family history of breast cancer and having worked in the breast unit, I know how to correctly check for lumps or other issues. I do so regularly and having something neutral sounds good for this area. I also have no cardiovascular issues, in fact my BP and pulse are the lower end of normal. My cholesterol is fine and there is no evidence of insulin deficiency. I look forward to the next video to pick out something that may be right for me, when it is time to start something. I'm still perimenopausal so I haven't ceased producing at least some of my own estrogen, but when I finally convince my consultant to do so, I expect to have a TAHBSO. Maybe it will also help with the severely dry skin and worsening of pre existing eczema. I take clonidine for hot flushes which is working fairly well at a very low dose, so this isn't my biggest challenge. Many thanks (as ever), as even I hadn't heard of this type of drug before.
You see! Information is so powerful. You're going to find that you have many more options than you ever imagined. We're still just on the estrogen category, and we've got all the other hormones to cover. And then there's all the non-hormonal options, which we'll address with each specific symptom of menopause. You're making really good use of this education, Loraine.
Katrin, Please schedule a consultation with me to assess all YOUR options and put them into context. The most important thing of all is the tailoring of everything specifically TO YOU. Women are not robots. Nothing is right for all women. A consultation is the only way I can tailor everything to you. Please schedule one at MenopauseTaylor.ME. I do them all online.
Hi BaBrie, Do I have to wait until I al actual in menopause to get the estrogen supplements. I am in the premenopausal phase now. Thank you so much Barbie.
No, you do not have to wait. You may take either a hormonal birth control that contains both estrogen and progesterone OR you can start HRT. If you continue watching these videos in order, you'll get to the videos on estrogen plus progesterone in just a few videos.
No. One of the biggest principles of success in managing your menopause is to understand that no food, nor any herb, nor any over-the-counter product can function as effectively as a pharmaceutical option. But, there are both advantages AND disadvantages to every option. Your job is to tailor all the advantages and disadvantages of each option to YOU. Nothing is right for all women. Even compounded hormones are not as effective as pharmaceutical products. That's because the compounding industry is not overseen by any regulatory agency. The manufacturers can produce anything without having to prove it's reliable, consistent, or pure. Remember: Food is food. Hormones are hormones. When you start thinking you can use one to compensate for the other, you're in la la land. If you were hungry, could you satisfy your hunger by taking a hormone? No. Well, if you're deficient in a hormone, you can't correct the deficiency with food alone. You may be able to do that with a vitamin deficiency, but that's because foods contain all the vitamins we need (unless our bodies make them). The same is not true of hormones. Makes sense, doesn't it.
If you want bottom lines, shortcuts, or tailoring specifically to YOU, schedule a consultation with me at MenopauseTaylor.ME. There is no way to get any of that from videos.
Thank you for all this wonderful information Barbie....knowledge is power ! Please I have a question, I have large uterine fibroids, have suffered terribly from night sweats, hot flushes and insomnia for many years (five years post-meno) was proscribed progesterone troches 150 mcg daily (6 months ago) but have stopped taking them as it caused significant fatigue...the progesterone did reduce my symptoms but I could not cope with the sedation/fatigue. side effects I am concerned about the risk of taking/using estrogen's with the fibroids....should I be ? I do have mild osteoporosis. Many thanks love your videos...Regards
Deb, If you have osteoporosis, you're MUCH better off taking estrogen! Progesterone will actually make your osteoporosis worse. But because you have your uterus, you have to take both. Estrogen will prevent a heart attack, halt progression of your osteoporosis, and prevent Alzheimer's Disease. Another alternative is to consider a SERM. You'll find that when you combine progesterone (to prevent uterine cancer) with estrogen or a SERM, you won't need much progesterone to do the trick, and you won't have the yucky side effects of progesterone (drowsiness, moodiness, depression, and worsening osteoporosis). Be sure you go to a GYNECOLOGIST for your menopause management. Many other providers (including Family Practitioners, General Practitioners, Internists, and every kind of Alternative & Complementary provider) will not have enough eduction in menopause to know all this.
If you would like a more efficient delivery of this education, consider doing one of the following: 1) Get the 15 webinars, and watch them all in order 2) Get the 2 DVDs, and watch them in order 3) Get my book, and read it cover-to-cover 4) Schedule a consultation with me at MenopauseTaylor.ME so that I can give you this education AND tailor it all specifically to YOU. These videos are intentionally slow and playful. I am the ONLY person on Planet Earth delivering an unbiased education to women on menopause. Many pf my viewers speak English as a second, third, or fourth language. My goal is to meet every woman's needs, regardless of timeline, budget, or learning style.
If I eat all the good stuffs that has estrogen in them, would I still need some added supplements? I am just thinking out loud because I always have tenderness in my breasts with pain but since lately the breast pain is acting up even when I am not having my period
You won't get enough estrogen replacement to protect against osteoporosis or Alzheimer's disease with food or herbal sources of estrogen. But they also don't cause breast pain. And breast pain does NOT mean you're putting your breast at risk for breast cancer. So, eat all the phytoestrogens you want. As for vitamin & mineral supplements, take whatever you tend to lack in your diet.
SERMS cannot protect your brain from Alzheimer's at all. SERMS do not decrease your risk of heart attack at all. Only some SERMS prevent bone loss. Estrogen prevents all three of these diseases.
Hi Menopause Barbie! Thank you for taking time to do these very informative videos. I am actually shopping around for a new Gyn. I am 53 and not exactly sure where I am in the process. I have not had a period for three years. I have night sweats and a few of the symptoms. So I could be still going through or post. Anyhow my concern is that I have fibroids which I thought was a product of too much estrogen. I also have an endometrial cyst which is raising my ca125 levels. My Gyn says they will shrink eventually. I was looking into UFE. My Gyn scared me with this ca125 level. I like to rule out things so I got MRI because one of the ovaries couldn't be seen. But again as you have said the ovaries shrink and this is normal. So I went into detective mode. He said perhaps I need to see a hematologist. I freaked. That's when I got a endometrial biopsy and got a MRI to rule out things. Anyway, my question is that I believe I need to balance my hormones out, will this affect the fibroids.
Okay, let's separate things out here. First, your phase of menopause. By definition, because you have gone at least 12 consecutive months without a period, you are post-menopausal. I taught you that in tutorial 10. (I sure hope your'e watching these videos in order. If not, you're going to be shooting in the dark!) Next, your fibroids. Menopause usually results in shrinkage of fibroids. They are usually benign & require no treatment if you have no symptoms that concern you. You do need to monitor them. Next, your ovarian cyst(s). All ovarian cysts in menopausal women require evaluation, and usually require removal. CA 125 is not a screening test for ovarian cancer. It can be elevated for many reasons that have nothing to do with cancer. Next, and endometrial biopsy is a test of the lining inside your uterus, and is a different issue from both your fibroids and your ovarian cyst(s). Until you figure out what's going on with your uterus and ovaries, you shouldn't take any hormones.
Amberen is succinct acid, which is a dietary supplement for regulating acidity. It also contains some amino acids, Vitamin E and some minerals. So, it falls into the category of vitamins and minerals. It contains no hormones or ingredients with hormonal activity. It's marketed for menopause, but there's nothing in it that really targets "menopause" per se. I always say that it doesn't matter what I think. All that matters is what you think. But it's important for you to know what you're taking.
i had to go on OSPHENA,(NOT SURE SPELLINING OFF HAND) BUT IM GETTING OFF OF THEM IVE GAINED TONS OF WEIGHT,IM GRUMPY AND CANT SLEEP ,OH YA LETS NOT FORGET HOTFLASHES WORST THEN BEFORE...JUST PLAIN SUKS
Yep, a common side effect of Osphena is hot flashes. The weight gain is not common. That could be due to menopause itself. Our metabolism slows down a bunch at menopause, and it may have nothing at all to do with the Osphena. You see, it's trial and error for all of us. You still have other options, and you deserve to be happy with how you manage your menopause.
Dr. Barbie, I'm so thankful that I came across your page even though it was at my low. As I watch your videos in order I now believe I was one of the poor unfortunate souls that was given antidepressants (Lexapro/Wellbutrin) after I expalined to my GYN that I was experiencing anxiety/insomnia/and depression. Mind you I did have bloodwork done and she confirmed I was indeed peri-menopause. I have to say I did feel some relief for the first 5 months but now hit an all time low with my depression. I feel as if I'm drowning and there is no one there to throw my a lifeline. I have learned so much watching your videos and you provide me with hope. I have an appt. with my GYN next month I hope she will be open to hearing me and switching me over to HRT. I know that God doesn't want us to live like this and that there has to be better options available. Thank you for all you do and for the hope you bring. XO
I’m wanting to stay up all night and binge watch- this is brilliant!
I've heard this before ... especially from women who watch my videos in order. It makes you so thrilled to understand everything for the first time in your item doesn't it
@@MenopauseTaylor I watch at 2x so I can watch more in one sitting
@@Mum2cuties I must be talking very fast!
I agree
@@MenopauseTaylor not fast in my opinion but I watch most videos more than once so that it sticks and I can listen to you ALL DAY
I'm so grateful to have you in my life!! I don't like to take meds unless absolutely necessary and when I do take them I research everything about them. After watching your tutorials I feel like I can make an informed decision by knowing my options.
That's what this is all about. I'm delivering the facts to you without biases. That's the most valuable thing of all. The mere fact that you know I'm not trying to sell you on any particular option is critical. I'll tell you the whole story on everything. I'm so glad you're finding these videos helpful, Kimberly.
I'm thankful for your teaching style. Friendly, right paced, clear and thorough. What a relief. Thank you.
You are so welcome. I love nothing more than providing this education for women.
This is fascinating, Doctor. I didn't realize that women had estrogen receptors beyond our reproductive organs. The female body is wonderful and amazing. Thank you for teaching this to me.
Can't stop watching your videos. Thank you for sharing all this information with us. Although 53 years old and a mother three times i realize watching your videos from the beginning how little i knew about my own body. I am post menopausal for two years now and in these two years i had a mastectomy(ductul carcinoma insitu), a buttectomy(liposarcoma), found an aneurysm (of the heart)and found i had osteoporosis. No time to think about my menopause symptoms, which are not very severe anyway. My real concern is my osteoporosis and future health issues due to lack of estrogen or due to taking the wrong ones. Can't wait to see your next videos!!!
Oh Debby! You've been through so much. By learning what I have to teach you, you can make such a difference in your health. Please keep watching. And if you don't have my book, get it. it's going to take years to get to some of the material you need pronto. I'm going to be giving my 12-hour menopause seminar on a quarterly basis starting in September. You really should attend one. I can help you make such a difference in your health.
Dear Barbie, thank you so much for taking the time to answer to my comment. It was indeed a difficult time for me but i can't complain. Both cases were cought at early stage so i didn't have to go through any other treatments than surgeries(ie cheemo or radio)and i feel blessed for that. I already ordered your books (although i feel more confident in listening to English language than reading it (especially with your way of demonstrating everything you say). I live in a small island in Mediterranean called Cyprus and that makes it difficult to attend any of your seminars and i am very sad for that. I will keep following you from anywhere i can couse for the first time in years i feel that i see a light in my health tunnel. You are amazing!!
Well, it's an honor to be able to help you all the way from Houston, Texas to Cyprus.
Oh Debby, I'm so glad you're here! Please, please, if at all possible, come to one of my seminars (which I give quarterly) or get the seminar on DVD. You need the entire menopause education much more quickly than you can get from these UA-cam videos. I can make such a difference for you in terms of teaching you everything you need to know about osteoporosis and how to manage it and lower your risk. This is life-saving information. I promise.
Absolutely fascinating,informative and lots of light bulb moments! Loving the journey 💕
I love knowing that this education is helping you.
Thank you so much for your wisdom!
Well thank YOO for calling it "wisdom."
OH WOW, I had know idea. This is amazing and valuable information. I'm Looking forward to the next tutorial.
I love your enthusiasm.
You are a great Teacher. Looking forward to the next video.
I love teaching ... as long as I can be somewhat of the goofball that I am. I'll see you again on Tuesday with the actual SERM products.
I really enjoyed learning from you. God bless you!! It's so helpful!!! Can't thank you enough :) You also put a smile on my face with your humor! Love it!
Thank you so much, my dear. I love every minute of delivering this education to you.
Just discovered your videos. This has helped me tremendously, thanks.
Welcome, DeAnna! I can assure you that, if you watch my videos in order, starting with the very first one, you'll understand absolutely everything. That little number at the end of each title tells you the order.
Oh, and I respond to comments here on UA-cam daily. I'm here to help!
Hi, I'm so happy I found you ! I will be 53 in May and menopause has been no fun. I really don't like what it's done to my face... acne and melasma. I just ordered your book and can't wait to receive it.
Oh Diane, I am so very happy t be able to help you. It's good you'll have the book for those things you want to know before we get to them in the videos. I have a video syllabus of over 250 tutorials, and I'll be sure to cover absolutely everything. Be sure you watch the videos IN ORDER. It's really critical to your understanding everything. I'm so glad you're here.
Yea!!! My favorite youtube video and I patiently look forward to each week! Never disappointed!
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That means I'm doing my job. I'll never fail you.
Totally agree! My favorite video on Tuesday night! Looking foward to the next.
I love spending my Tuesdays with you!
Shine-On Shell! ;-)
You look amazing in that outfit! I like the term "estrogen Imposter" I did not know that SERM's help build bone! Really great info here!
Looking forward to SERMs part 2! I think you just spoke my mind. Hoping I have been at least close to the right track.
Sometimes, what you want is right in front of you. I'm happy that you're learning about all the options.
Love your fashion and knowledge❤
Well, thank you so much!
First time watching I’m admiring the outfit and colors and voice and smile. Next time I will take notes on the medical 😻
Welcome to "Menopause University," Rosemary!
If you start with video 1 and watch them all in order, you will definitely understand everything.
If you watch my videos in random order, you will sabotage your entire menopause education.
And if you ever want me to tailor all the information specifically to YOU, just schedule a consultation with me at MenopauseTaylor.ME.
I am so glad you're here getting the menopause education you deserve.
@@MenopauseTaylor you look so adorable here I could only focus on the colors and gestures and outfits the first time. Rewatching to actually learn now 🌟
@@foxyauragems6146 You make me smile. Thank you for the compliment.
@@MenopauseTaylor well it’s TRUE
as someone who is struggling in Menopause at a very young age, this is very informative.
Oh, Cathy, these videos will help you so much! For those of us who start menopause at an early age, menopause is much more of a health issue. Please watch these videos in order. They will make a difference IN the rest of your life FOR the rest of your life.
Menopause doesn't have to be a struggle. I'll help you any way I can. Get my book. I will begin giving seminars soon, so stay on the lookout for those, too.
Menopause Barbie thank you so much. I have begun the series and will order the book soon. Blessings!
I started early myself I'm 35 it started this year
Excellent video thanku again for the great insight xxx can't wait to see the next video ❤👍😊
You are so very welcome, my dear. I love knowing that this education is going to make your life so much better!
More great info!! Thanks 🙏
It's my pleasure.
Thank you so much....your videos are learning sessions ,so so beneficial.looking forward to the next video .💖💖
You are so welcome. I love knowing that they're helping you.
I’d never heard of serms so this was really useful
Good! The goal is to know ALL the options for managing any aspect of menopause.
Hello pretty red flower! Love this color on you.
Oh, thank you, my dear. Sometimes, a girl just wants to wear red!
I'm anxious for next weeks "class." I just finished reading (per your recommendation) The Estrogen Window. I was left a bit discouraged feeling that I'm clearly out of the window now, however I know I can discuss with my doctor my options. Some of my symptoms, mostly the hot flashes, are so tiring. I'm not giving up, or giving in however...onward and upward! Love and appreciate you Dr. Barbie.
The more you learn, the more power you'll have, no matter where you are in this menopause journey. I can assure you that you'll look back and say, "I'm so glad I got educated when I did." And there are always new options out there.
I applaud you, Cindy.
Thank you dr. Barbie...you are a gift!
And so are you!
Menopause Taylor I am so happy that I found you. I have been binge watching for 3 days straight and am extremely worried for my sister along with myself.I m only on video #33 but feel time is critical. I am taking nothing and my sister hasn’t been either. For me what is that window for estrogens? We have been told not to take anything I have been trying to manage with eating right exercise and just living with things. I have all of my female parts and started an early menopause. My sister had cancer young and had everything removed and hasn’t taken anything in several years. I think we need to consultation with you. So happy to have found you, I have shared your site with so many of my friends and my sister.
Thanks once again,
It's my pleasure.
Can't wait to meet the SERMS! :-)
I'll present them on Tuesday. And you'll learn about a whole new category of options.
The only problem with SERMs is yhey dont eliminate hot flashes,night sweats and insomnia. Personal experience so back on the combi patch. Very beneficial for bone and heart health though, pity didnt work for me.
Love the info you provide! Thank you. I've clicked on the link to the worksheet & outline notes, but I can't find them on that page...help!
Please go to MenopauseTaylor.ME. You'll find it all there.
You are brilliant at explaining. Thank you x
Thank you! This is fun!
Is Rhodiola root a SERM and can I take it if I am on estrogen?
Rhodiola rosea is a plant that grows in the Arctic regions of Europe, Asia, and North America. While many have used it for treating anxiety and depression, there is no research to prove or support its effectiveness for either these or any other medical disorder. The U.S FDA has issued several warnings to the manufacturers for making false claims about its safety. The claim that it is good for heart health is one of them.
Is it you playing the piano in this beginning and end music?
Awesome stuff thanks Barbie 💜🎀. Does one actually need estrogen at all??? I suppose a very open ended question, however I am currently on nothing at all and not sure if I am doing damage to my body with this decision? Love your tutorials and can never wait for the next 😀😀
Well, Terri, you're really getting right down to it with that one!
Think about it this way. As a female, you've had estrogen coursing through your body since puberty, and nearly every cell in your body has become dependent on it: your brain, your heart, your bones, your skin, your vagina ... and on and on. Then, bam! It's gone.
If we were talking about any other substance - insulin, thyroid hormone, Vitamin D, you name it - we would call it a "deficiency state." Your body would not function properly without it. And that deficiency state would constitute a disease that made you feel badly and function sub-optimally.
So, why in the world do we lull ourselves into thinking that living the last 1/3 to 1/2 of our lives without estrogen is okay?
You know, the truth is that we're supposed to die at about age 50 (according to Mother Nature's plan). Humans and two species of whales are the only animals that even have a menopause. All the others die once their reproductive tasks are at an end.
So, the way I see it is this: You know that saying, "Diamonds are a girl's best friend"? Well, it's wrong. It's estrogen! Estrogen is a girl's best friend! And without it, your body suffers in the short term and in the long term.
So much of what you've heard that has scared you away from estrogen is nothing but myths and misconceptions. So, yes, we DO NEED estrogen. But the choice of whether or not to take it is up to the individual woman.
I can tell you this: If men suddenly lost their testosterone, they'd replace it faster than you can say, "replacement!"
Menopause Barbie what you say has certainly made me think and answered my open ended question 😄😄 I just often wonder why so much hype about cancers and the negative side of artificial estrogens being put back into our bodies 😒😒😒! It almost feels like we don't have much choice in order to feel like women and live life to our fullest potential - does lack of estrogen effect our skin too?
It absolutely affects your skin ...in a major way. Without estrogen, you'll have dry, dry skin that wrinkles and makes you look old. I'll be covering that in the videos.
Every part of your body is dependent on estrogen. Every part suffers without it.
@@MenopauseTaylor Uh, yeah, you have definitely convinced me of that! 😂I think I'm going to stop trying to tough this thing out and just try HRT. I'm starting with SERMS, though.😂
Consider having consultation with me first. I'll save you all the guesswork and help you choose the best place to start. HRT and SERMs are not the same thing. And I'll tach you all the differences in a consolation so that you can make all your decisions based on facts.
Very very interesting... Thank you
It helps to know about these. I love "watching" you learn all this stuff.
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I just love the way my skin and general appearance looks with estrogen. Is there a SERM for that ?
No SERM is actually estrogen. No SERM will do all the things estrogen will do. No SERM has any effect whatsoever on your skin.
This sounds like it might be the very thing. When I finally do get a hysterectomy and for the sake of endometriosis, I don't want to take actual estrogen. It would just keep growing the deposits on my bowel and wherever else they may be, but I do have a family history of osteoporosis. I already have osteoarthristis, so this is a concern regarding future bone density issues. I don't have any family history of breast cancer and having worked in the breast unit, I know how to correctly check for lumps or other issues. I do so regularly and having something neutral sounds good for this area. I also have no cardiovascular issues, in fact my BP and pulse are the lower end of normal. My cholesterol is fine and there is no evidence of insulin deficiency. I look forward to the next video to pick out something that may be right for me, when it is time to start something. I'm still perimenopausal so I haven't ceased producing at least some of my own estrogen, but when I finally convince my consultant to do so, I expect to have a TAHBSO. Maybe it will also help with the severely dry skin and worsening of pre existing eczema. I take clonidine for hot flushes which is working fairly well at a very low dose, so this isn't my biggest challenge. Many thanks (as ever), as even I hadn't heard of this type of drug before.
You see! Information is so powerful. You're going to find that you have many more options than you ever imagined. We're still just on the estrogen category, and we've got all the other hormones to cover. And then there's all the non-hormonal options, which we'll address with each specific symptom of menopause. You're making really good use of this education, Loraine.
Hello, Barbie, what is your view on using Estetrol (E4) during Menopause?
Katrin,
Please schedule a consultation with me to assess all YOUR options and put them into context. The most important thing of all is the tailoring of everything specifically TO YOU. Women are not robots. Nothing is right for all women. A consultation is the only way I can tailor everything to you. Please schedule one at MenopauseTaylor.ME. I do them all online.
Is serm stronger than phytoestrogen ?
Hi BaBrie,
Do I have to wait until I al actual in menopause to get the estrogen supplements. I am in the premenopausal phase now. Thank you so much Barbie.
No, you do not have to wait. You may take either a hormonal birth control that contains both estrogen and progesterone OR you can start HRT. If you continue watching these videos in order, you'll get to the videos on estrogen plus progesterone in just a few videos.
Are there foods or over the counter creams that are nearly as strong as a SERM?
No. One of the biggest principles of success in managing your menopause is to understand that no food, nor any herb, nor any over-the-counter product can function as effectively as a pharmaceutical option. But, there are both advantages AND disadvantages to every option. Your job is to tailor all the advantages and disadvantages of each option to YOU. Nothing is right for all women.
Even compounded hormones are not as effective as pharmaceutical products. That's because the compounding industry is not overseen by any regulatory agency. The manufacturers can produce anything without having to prove it's reliable, consistent, or pure.
Remember: Food is food. Hormones are hormones. When you start thinking you can use one to compensate for the other, you're in la la land. If you were hungry, could you satisfy your hunger by taking a hormone? No. Well, if you're deficient in a hormone, you can't correct the deficiency with food alone. You may be able to do that with a vitamin deficiency, but that's because foods contain all the vitamins we need (unless our bodies make them). The same is not true of hormones.
Makes sense, doesn't it.
Long video but where to get it and how. I need the bottom line!
If you want bottom lines, shortcuts, or tailoring specifically to YOU, schedule a consultation with me at MenopauseTaylor.ME. There is no way to get any of that from videos.
Thank you for all this wonderful information Barbie....knowledge is power ! Please I have a question, I have large uterine fibroids, have suffered terribly from night sweats, hot flushes and insomnia for many years (five years post-meno) was proscribed progesterone troches 150 mcg daily (6 months ago) but have stopped taking them as it caused significant fatigue...the progesterone did reduce my symptoms but I could not cope with the sedation/fatigue. side effects I am concerned about the risk of taking/using estrogen's with the fibroids....should I be ? I do have mild osteoporosis. Many thanks love your videos...Regards
Deb,
If you have osteoporosis, you're MUCH better off taking estrogen! Progesterone will actually make your osteoporosis worse. But because you have your uterus, you have to take both. Estrogen will prevent a heart attack, halt progression of your osteoporosis, and prevent Alzheimer's Disease.
Another alternative is to consider a SERM.
You'll find that when you combine progesterone (to prevent uterine cancer) with estrogen or a SERM, you won't need much progesterone to do the trick, and you won't have the yucky side effects of progesterone (drowsiness, moodiness, depression, and worsening osteoporosis).
Be sure you go to a GYNECOLOGIST for your menopause management. Many other providers (including Family Practitioners, General Practitioners, Internists, and every kind of Alternative & Complementary provider) will not have enough eduction in menopause to know all this.
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If I eat all the good stuffs that has estrogen in them, would I still need some added supplements? I am just thinking out loud because I always have tenderness in my breasts with pain but since lately the breast pain is acting up even when I am not having my period
You won't get enough estrogen replacement to protect against osteoporosis or Alzheimer's disease with food or herbal sources of estrogen. But they also don't cause breast pain. And breast pain does NOT mean you're putting your breast at risk for breast cancer. So, eat all the phytoestrogens you want.
As for vitamin & mineral supplements, take whatever you tend to lack in your diet.
Thank you..God bless!
If the SERMs can do so much, why all the buzz about replacing estrogen loss?
SERMS cannot protect your brain from Alzheimer's at all.
SERMS do not decrease your risk of heart attack at all.
Only some SERMS prevent bone loss.
Estrogen prevents all three of these diseases.
Hi Menopause Barbie! Thank you for taking time to do these very informative videos. I am actually shopping around for a new Gyn. I am 53 and not exactly sure where I am in the process. I have not had a period for three years. I have night sweats and a few of the symptoms. So I could be still going through or post. Anyhow my concern is that I have fibroids which I thought was a product of too much estrogen. I also have an endometrial cyst which is raising my ca125 levels. My Gyn says they will shrink eventually. I was looking into UFE. My Gyn scared me with this ca125 level. I like to rule out things so I got MRI because one of the ovaries couldn't be seen. But again as you have said the ovaries shrink and this is normal. So I went into detective mode. He said perhaps I need to see a hematologist. I freaked. That's when I got a endometrial biopsy and got a MRI to rule out things. Anyway, my question is that I believe I need to balance my hormones out, will this affect the fibroids.
Okay, let's separate things out here.
First, your phase of menopause. By definition, because you have gone at least 12 consecutive months without a period, you are post-menopausal. I taught you that in tutorial 10. (I sure hope your'e watching these videos in order. If not, you're going to be shooting in the dark!)
Next, your fibroids. Menopause usually results in shrinkage of fibroids. They are usually benign & require no treatment if you have no symptoms that concern you. You do need to monitor them.
Next, your ovarian cyst(s). All ovarian cysts in menopausal women require evaluation, and usually require removal. CA 125 is not a screening test for ovarian cancer. It can be elevated for many reasons that have nothing to do with cancer.
Next, and endometrial biopsy is a test of the lining inside your uterus, and is a different issue from both your fibroids and your ovarian cyst(s).
Until you figure out what's going on with your uterus and ovaries, you shouldn't take any hormones.
Thank you for clearing things up. I plan to go to a new gynecologist to get to the bottom of it all. Thanks again
Do SERMS help with hair loss when you do not have ovaries?
No. SERMS have absolutely nothing to do with hair.
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So glad you liked this, my dear Lorie.
What do think about over the counter Amberen?
Amberen is succinct acid, which is a dietary supplement for regulating acidity. It also contains some amino acids, Vitamin E and some minerals. So, it falls into the category of vitamins and minerals. It contains no hormones or ingredients with hormonal activity. It's marketed for menopause, but there's nothing in it that really targets "menopause" per se.
I always say that it doesn't matter what I think. All that matters is what you think. But it's important for you to know what you're taking.
Thank you so much for taken the time to answer my question.
My gyni recommended it too. Didn't work. Now Iam trying Estrovan. I like it better
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i had to go on OSPHENA,(NOT SURE SPELLINING OFF HAND) BUT IM GETTING OFF OF THEM IVE GAINED TONS OF WEIGHT,IM GRUMPY AND CANT SLEEP ,OH YA LETS NOT FORGET HOTFLASHES WORST THEN BEFORE...JUST PLAIN SUKS
Yep, a common side effect of Osphena is hot flashes. The weight gain is not common. That could be due to menopause itself. Our metabolism slows down a bunch at menopause, and it may have nothing at all to do with the Osphena.
You see, it's trial and error for all of us. You still have other options, and you deserve to be happy with how you manage your menopause.