What Causes Hot Flashes (And Why They’re Good for Women in Menopause)
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- Опубліковано 11 бер 2021
- Hot flashes might be the best thing that can happen to women in menopause. This video tells you why you get hot flashes and night sweats and identifies 2 specific hormones that have the biggest impact on menopause symptoms.
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informative yet, insensitive
unless your a woman going through it, you’ll never truly know how disabling menopause is
For those of you traumatized by this video, Fear Not! My 99 yr old grandmother was very much a woman of color & the only reason she's not here presently is due to covid. Her best friend passed 2 yrs ago at 97 and her neighbor passed this yr. at 108. All were women of color. All had multiple children. All were strong women of faith in the God who created the heaven & the earth. Psalm 90:10 tells us 70 is the average lifespan. Beyond 70 is a bonus, and it is not without challenges, so naturally you begin experiencing menopause around 40ish/50ish so that your chances of getting pregnant is diminished, which lessens the chances of you dying when your children are not mature enough to care for themselves. Menopause is not something to be feared. Live your best life. Take good care of your mind, soul & body. It's essential. If my grandmother and her friends lived their best life through menopause, so can you!
Thank you!
It can be mild for some and unbearable for others. I guess it depends on the individual.
For some reasons all medical problems and issues are pointed to us (colored) we are always on high risk!!! ths what thy think I'm colored arab and thank God we don't have issues as pharmaceutical industry always claim😂
Jazak Allah khayeer
I thank white woman suffer more sympthoms
This guy makes me happy to not have a gash and no more eggs.
Menopause has destroyed my life. Don't tell me it's good for me. I'm more likely to die of everything now. Great. I'm so happy.
I feel the same. It's ruining my life.
Your videos are brilliant 🤩
Wow! Thanks
From a good friend: "Hey Steve...would love your opinion on *hormone replacement therapy for menopause* ! ~4 years ago (age 47) after not having much of a period for several a years, I started having ridiculously heavy periods at random times which led me to go to an ob/gyn who prescribed an IUD (Minerva). Bleeding stopped. After a year of being on IUD, started taking estradiol r/t ridiculous hot flashes which woke me up every night and left me sweating non-stop. The combo worked great. This year, I went to a new primary NP who wasn’t thrilled about estradiol and I have since stopped taking all hormones to see what would happen. No bleeding. Daily hot flashes though not as severe but annoying to say the least. Would love to learn more but don’t want to search the web swimming through the ocean of info...can you suggest your best you tube clips/info? Just saw your you tube channel tonight!"
Utrogestan knocks me out keeps me calm and free from depression and anxiety….. I love it ❤️
Was on HRT for 10 years, and was so helpful! Then unfortunately got stage 1 breast cancer, had to have a lumpectomy and radiation therapy and no more HRT, but now have weight gain and major hot flashes (6× a day). Need to add some resolutions in this video. Thx.
So did my mom
Very sorry this is happening to you. I hope they find something to help you feel better. ❤️
I just started estradiol patch 2 weeks ago ,I have hot flashes mood swings crying for nothing dizzy spells heart palpitations night sweats , weight gain anxiety insomnia, and plus I have fibromyalgia and together it's awful
I’m so sorry you’re experiencing the worst of menopause symptoms. Hopefully the patch will begin to make a difference soon. It will often take a few weeks to feel any better. If you still don’t experience relief after a month, talk to your doc and ask for a higher dose. Anxiety and insomnia are likely to be progesterone-related. Here’s a video that covers that in more detail Prometrium® | Progesterone Pills | 6 Things Women in Menopause Need to Know About Progesterone ua-cam.com/video/w2hHFAgeKys/v-deo.html
ONLY 7 yrs!!!!!????!!!!!! God help me!!!
I know! Right? So many doctors tell women to just wait out menopause. Sad. Or maybe infuriating!
Wow! That was right on!
Thanks!
I can’t tolerate estrogen the breast tenderness and heaviness was worse than menopause symptoms. I came off HRT and feel great now
Biodential HRT or the other one ?
Suffering from the following: Hot Flashes (average 15-20 a day); Night Sweats -- Broken sleep is my thing... on average, I wake up 2-3 times a night ... sleeping only 6 hours. Weight around my mid-section ... can't go away despite eating right and exercising. Irritability factor is at 100% --- ask my husband. And all the other symptoms...
But, I am anxiously waiting for my 1st patch ... after 4 years of suffering, I'm finally getting on HRT because of (1) your videos (2) Menopause Taylor's videos ... helped me to get educated on the misinformation, or incomplete information surrounding that infamous WHI study.
Estradiol and progesterone are the solutions to the symptoms you've mentioned, for sure. Glad you're on your way!
Ditto
@@SimpleHormones not always, dont sugar coat it
How are you sleeping now and what ended up helping with your hot flashes
The menopause has ruined my life. I need to change my clothes up to 4 times a day due to the extreme sweating. I gained two sizes. I am a total unpleasant person to be with. I am depressed, sex has become impossible. Lost like half of my hair. So to say I should be happy with my hot flashes just for gaining attention is very very disrespectful towards all women who are going through this hell!
I don’t get why he said he was thrilled about people having hot flashes, but taking estradiol has horrific side effects
Must not have watched the video? In my conversations with hundreds of women taking estradiol, their side effects have been very manageable.
😮 You are right. I had no hot flashes, but all of the sudden my whole body was crumbling down. I started some hormone replacement and it’s like i reset my self again.
Very helpful video. Thank you ❤️
Thanks for the info, I’ve learned a lot. My question is, can I just use prometrium for menopause and post menopause?
Thanks for watching. You CAN "just use Prometrium® for menopause and post menopause." But after menopause, your body is 100% guaranteed to be missing estradiol. The loss of estradiol at menopause, as I say in this video and several others, is the root problem underneath hot flashes, weight gain, mood swings, and many other symptoms. As I also point out in this and other videos, when your estradiol level is optimized, you're protected from several long-term health risks like heart disease, type 2 diabetes, Alzheimer's, osteoporosis, and colon cancer. So just using progesterone takes care of some of the symptoms and some of the risks . . . but that approach is definitely not optimal.
am having intense hot flashes(46 yrs 10months) so thinking of adding HRT. I also have insomnia, about 50 odd flashes in 24 hours , extreme fatigue and lethargy. I was prescribed ovral G for my PCOS which caused high cholesterol levels and CAD, heart disease runs in my family. The gnaec refused to give HRT. Should I suffer or consider taking HRT?
@renus6015 I'm so sad to hear it's been rough with hot flashes, fatigue, and insomnia. That's a story I've heard from many other women. It's also common for gynecologists to refuse to prescribe HRT.
I might suggest you take a look at my course, The Menopause Solution. It's designed specifically for women just like you - experiencing severe menopause symptoms but hesitant to start taking HRT. The course provides answers to a lot of the questions women ask about hormones and what they can expect.
The goal of this course is to help you make your HRT decision . . . in about 2 hours. That's how long it takes to go through the videos.
Here's the link:
www.simplehormones.com/is-hormone-replacement-therapy-hrt-right-for-your-menopause/
Because of damage from benzos I can't take estrogen or progesterone.... this makes me sad. I was really hoping to protect my bones and brain
I have got more relief from anxiety and insomnia even night sweats with progesterone. I’m taking a low dose birth control pill and my doctor added 1mg estradiol to that, but the night sweats were so strong, I had to get up and change my wet pijamas. Then I started experiencing anxiety which I had never had until this point. Horrible feeling of tightness in my chest, and like I was on the edge of a cliff all the time, hard to enjoy life when you feel like that ! My doctor gave me 200 mg progesterone I immediately felt some relief but not enough, then increased the dose to 400 mg., and that did it ! I’m 50 now, maybe later I will need more estradiol, but for now it seems that progesterone is the one that I cannot live without. Is that common in your experience ?
Thanks for watching. Yes! That's a fairly common story. Oral progesterone usually helps with anxiety, although a small percentage of women can't tolerate it. I suspect you will need more estradiol later.
@@SimpleHormones thank you so much for taking the time to respond. I’ll watch myself later to add estradiol when needed. At some point would the progesterone dose would need to go down ?
Probably not
I was refer here by my sister, very educative. My question is, what is the difference between the blood in brown and white women that causes the differences in the duration of hot flashes. Thanks.
Thanks for watching Gladys. The differences in menopause symptoms just boil down to genetics. Some women are genetically more likely to experience worse symptoms and some experience them for a longer time.The differences are on average. So a particular woman, no matter what ethnic background, may not experience menopause like other women. But overall, when we look at thousands of women, we see some trends emerge.
You would be right to question the differences because they are tremendously important. One body utilises carbon as its primary source of fuel for energy and therefore the body operates optimally. The other body which cannot convert energy from the sun into fuel struggles to operate optimally.
Sometimes interesting happened. My husband normally stresses me out a bit not a lot but I'm away for a few days with my daughter and no hot flashes or night sweats. What the. Could he be causing my hot flashes at home. And at night.
It’s possible that your stress at home causes higher cortisol levels. That’s referred to as “the stress hormone.” There’s some evidence that cortisol is associated with or may increase facial flushing and night sweats - maybe not the same intensity as menopause hot flashes.
I’ve been on cortisol medication all through menopause. Not one hot flash or mood swing. Now I’m on HRT for the health benefit particularly bone loss. I feel awful so far. But I am sleeping deeper and longer. Hope the mood thing improves.
@@SimpleHormones correct because high cortisol puts a huge strain on the adrenals that are supposed to pick up the work of the ovaries
Can you tell us about side effects from using hrt continuously. Side effects such as breast tenderness and what does it mean and how to remedy it
I'm 56 and on 1 mg estradiol gel & 100 mg micronised progesterone continuously for last 3 months
I've breast tenderness that's so uncomfortable. Do I need more or less estradiol or is it the progesterone. 🙄
Thank you 😊🤗
Breast tenderness is usually a side effect of estradiol. It’s most commonly dose-related. Reducing the dose will almost always reduce the tenderness. It’s often a delicate balance between a dose that’s high enough to help with hot flashes, but low enough not to cause breast tenderness. Sometimes, raising the dose of progesterone could also help.
I use maca and it eliminates my tenderness immediately. I buy Swanson- 500 mgs. Hope it helps you too.
I'm white and have had them for the 10 years I stopped her. I'm 65 had a hysterectomy 3 months ago and the menopause symptoms are worse now. Help!
@user-mp9kh5rr8z So sorry it's been a hard go with symptoms. As I mention in the video (and in most of my videos), the most effective and safest treatment for hot flashes and all menopause symptoms is optimizing your hormones. A hysterectomy, as you've discovered, doesn't solve everything. You'll especially need to advocate for progesterone optimization, which many doctors will refuse to give you after a hysterectomy. Progesterone is the most important hormone for sleep, anxiety, and depression. These symptoms are almost completely ignored by many mainstream providers, who might just give you an antidepressant and send you on your way.
I started oral progesterone (100 mg) a week ago but no improvement with symptoms (mainly insomnia) and my Dr. said I need the estrogen to go with it so I'm hoping to get that scrip today! My question is, how is the dosage determined if there is no hormone level data to go by? Kind of a try it and see how one feels and go from there? Thank you for your informative videos!
Lola - Thanks for watching. Several responses to your comment. 1. A week may not be long enough to see much change when it comes to hormones 2. 100MG of progesterone is a pretty low, starting dose. If you don’t see improvement in a few weeks or a month, request a dose increase 3. Estradiol is a great idea, especially for hot flashes, mood swings, and weight gain, but more importantly to help with long-term health 4. A lot of doctors don’t believe in hormone testing. I don’t believe that’s the best approach because you can’t tell if levels are optimal. You may just need to try it out and see how it feels.
Here's how you learn what it's like:
Put on a heavy, wool long sleeved sweater.
Now, preheat the oven at 200F.
Now, stick you head in there and STAY there until you almost pass out.
There ya go. You're welcome.
I make ice tea and drink it from a glass carafe. Glass and metal get very cold.
I work with a man that has had prostrate surgery who now has hot flashes. He has had them the last few years. Unfortunately, men can definitely deal with them as well.
Wendy - Thanks for watching. That’s interesting. Men with prostate issues are often given estrogen blockers called aromatase inhibitors. Could be the reason for hot flashes in a man.
That's interesting ...who knew
20 years and counting, please give me an effing break! HRT worked for several years, was wonderful. After five years they have come back with a vengeance and yes, I'm still doing HRT. From just a little bit of listening to you I'm thinking more of magnum therapy.
Jesus! You poor lady !! 😮
Hi and thank you for your understanding. Went to new hrt doc and learned a lot of what is going on. Progesterone or lack of is one glaring thing. So I will start with current test levels and do something called a "Dutch Test" it will give me much needed info about not only hormones but serotonin. $300 but the report will be invaluable. @@rebeccakimble5512
I wonder if I’m on HRT and still using estradiol vaginal cream because of vaginal dryness? I thought when you are on HRT you no need used vaginal cream. Your thought. Thank you for your wonderful videos.
That's a good question. Theoretically, taking estradiol as a part of HRT either transdermally or orally should increase vaginal elasticity and lubrication. Practically, it doesn't usually work that way. Women often have to also use a vaginal estradiol or DHEA cream or suppository when vaginal dryness is an issue.
@@SimpleHormones thank you for responding to my question. Now I know 😊.
They are not good for women. I haven't got a uterus and have now started estrogen because I was having constant hot flashes and I was having them so bad it gave me heart palpitations. I got into HRT just in time as my hot flashes started 9 years ago and I'm as white as they come. Just in the last few weeks, it got so bad I couldn't breathe, had palpitations, and a psychotic break and when they tested my hormones my estrogen was 0. I thought I was dying and losing my mind, which ended me up in the hospital.
Does weed help with menopause???
Useful info. but didnt follow up with why they are good for women - just said they motivate!!
9:08 list of conditions this loss of 2 HORMONES: Estrodiol & progesterone can cause. See channel further.
Dude, having moody ladies WAIT to hear what the 2 friggin hormones ARE is not NICE. LOL 🙃. But thanks for posting.
Got you to watch until the end!
@@SimpleHormones I kinda skipped over parts. I do wish you well.
You can say that because you know you'll never have to live through them.
Hot flashes can make you wish you were dead.
Hugs 😮
What 2 hormones? Why is he not saying?
He IS saying what those 2 hormones are. But you have to watch the video all the way to 9:43 to find out about them. That's exactly what I mean when I say, "Watch to the end of the video and I'll tell you about 2 hormones . . ."
@@SimpleHormones I posted the comment too early...Lol! I did watch until the end and finally heard them. It just seemed like it was some secret since he was not just saying from the beginning.
Ha ha! That’s the solution. Thanks for watching to the end.
My partner, sister and sister in law used,
Organic Sulphur MSM Crystals/ coarse flakes,
Organic acerola cherry powder (vitamin C),
Organic ashwagandha root powder.
Organic RED maca root powder.
For 6-8 weeks and All the menopause symptoms STOPPED 100%.
Let me know if you want more details.
can you provide me some detail plz
@@arezoozeynali3916g organic MSM Sulphur Crystals/flakes the bigger the better. (Not powder or capsules)
5g organic ashwagandha root powder.
5g organic RED maca root powder.
5g organic acerola cherry powder(vitamin c)
Mix all together in a large glass of FILTERED water (non chlorinated, as it will decrease the effectiveness of the MSM) until everything is dissolved.
Drink once a day.
Also rub a good quality clareysage oil on soles of feet every night.
I have tried this on 3 people and it took 6-8 weeks to work.
@@arezoozeynali391
The magic ingredient is the Sulphur MSM Crystals and the acerola cherry powder.
They open up your cells which allows estrogen to get to where it should.
@@arezoozeynali391 6g organic MSM Sulphur Crystals/flakes the bigger the better. (Not powder or capsules)
5g organic ashwagandha root powder.
5g organic RED maca root powder.
5g organic acerola cherry powder(vitamin c)
Mix all together in a large glass of FILTERED water (non chlorinated, as it will decrease the effectiveness of the MSM) until everything is dissolved.
Drink once a day.
Also rub a good quality clareysage oil on soles of feet every night.
I have tried this on 3 people and it took 6-8 weeks to work.
@@arezoozeynali391 6g organic MSM Sulphur Crystals/flakes the bigger the better. (Not powder or capsules)
5g organic ashwagandha root powder.
5g organic RED maca root powder.
5g organic acerola cherry powder(vitamin c)
Mix all together in a large glass of FILTERED water (non chlorinated, as it will decrease the effectiveness of the MSM) until everything is dissolved.
Drink once a day.
Also rub a good quality clareysage oil on soles of feet every night.
I have tried this on 3 people and it took 6-8 weeks to work.
It's the air quotes that did it for me. Not good for the already irritated woman. 😂
I’ve never had a hot flash into menopause 4 years. Nothing happened until Genitourinary Syndrome of Menopause. The whole thing. Atrophic vaginitis, reoccurring UTIs, having to pee all the time, sometimes not fast enough.
It's very common that women in menopause don't have the "typical" symptoms like hot flashes. Most women will experience something, though. And it's all because of the loss of estradiol, progesterone, and testosterone.
Please try some bioidenticals good lord!!
Which "TWO HORMONES".....?
Soybeans and maca help with the hot flashes.
I couldn't continue watching. Its like waiting for the punchline.
how depressing! Pray ask God to keep you and ask for His direction on what to do in Jesus name!
yeah I'm sure that'll help, hahahahahaha!!
Haha, thank u for the kindergarten level lecture 😂. Gee when mama nature created us, She meant women to suffer and die prematurely for hundreds thousands years until the brave heroes: western med doctors came up with lab made hormones ? 🤔
- I don’t think so…Our bodies are meant to bounce back. Adrenals are meant to take over hormone production in sufficient quantities.
But our ‘modern’ lifestyle ( thank to other ‘heroes’) makes us depleted. 😰
@MrDandelio You're certainly welcome to your opinion. The fact is, whether the adrenal glands are meant to take over or not . . . they don't.
I think a huge factor is that our life spans have increased dramatically over the last 100 yrs or so. I guess women were just expected to drop dead just before/during menopause kicking in....😞